Now that missives for the sale of Ulva have been concluded, the Howard family would like to thank the residents of Ulva for their exemplary courtesy and dignity during the buyout process. It has been a stressful and uncertain time not made any easier by the distasteful and unhelpful conduct of the political class.

We sincerely hope that that the Community Group, NWMCWC, will prove to be responsible and worthy guardians of this beautiful island into the future, and that the residents of the island will be treated with sensitivity and will always be allowed a voice regarding the management of the island.

The Howard family is proud of the achievements made by 3 generations over the last 70 years or so but fully realise that times have changed and that it is now time to move on.