- Richard Irvine, the owner of Colonsay Smokery on the remote Scottish island of Colonsay, is giving his business away for free.
- His goal is to attract a younger family to the island to boost its dwindling population and the local school's enrollment, which currently stands at four pupils.
- Mr Irvine, 65, hopes the new owners will have an "entrepreneurial spirit" and contribute to the island's community.
- He plans to mentor the chosen family for three months and may retain some decision-making power to ensure the business remains on the island.
- Colonsay, with a population of 120, faces challenges due to its ageing demographic and remote location.
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Man who runs business on remote Scottish island wants to give it away for free
