Scottish Island Business Owner Giving Away Business to Young Couple

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Richard Irvine, the owner of Colonsay Smokery on a Scottish island, is giving away his business for free to a young couple in an effort to help boost the local community and economy. The ideal candidates should have an entrepreneurial spirit and be willing to relocate to the island.

Key Points

  • Richard Irvine founded Colonsay Smokery and is looking to hand it over to a young couple
  • The business supplies smoked salmon to local shops and restaurants
  • Irvine wants to attract younger people to the island to help boost the population and economy
  • Ideal candidates should have an entrepreneurial spirit

Pros

  • Opportunity for a young couple to own and run a business on a beautiful Scottish island
  • Contribution to the local community and economy
  • Mentorship provided by the current owner for three months

Cons

  • Need to relocate to a remote island
  • Uncertainty of running a business in a new location