Teenagers given vote on Lewis estate buyout plan
For the first time 16 and 17 year olds will be allowed to vote on plans for a community buyout of an island estate.
Carloway Estate Trust has proposed taking over the 11,400-acre (4,613.4 ha) Carloway Estate on Lewis.
At a public meeting on Wednesday night, it was unanimously agreed to lower the voting age in the ballot that would gauge support for the buyout.
Teenagers must register to vote by 6 February ahead of postal ballot papers being sent out on 10 February.
The papers will have to be returned by 16:00 on 24 February when the count will be held.
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is organising the vote.