Roddy Mackay, HHP board member and councillor for Benbecula and North Uist, said: “I am delighted to see the opening of another two developments in South Uist which demonstrates HHP’s commitment to provide housing opportunities across all our islands and communities.

“It’s fantastic to see the Howmore development being named after Mairi Bremner my much missed fellow board member. Mairi would have been extremely proud to see these quality homes being provided in South Uist which recognise her own passion for housing and the islands.”

The HHP has also welcomed the handover of four semi-detached houses at the Howmore development. The development was completed by a local company, Macinnes Brothers Ltd and was named after the late local councillor and HHP board member, Mairi Bremner.

Five units at Garynamonie were completed by Calmax Construction Ltd.

Sgoil Araich an lochdair and the Uist Gymnastics Club also benefited from this project as part of the community benefit of the contract.

Councillor Kenny John MacLeod, chair of Communities and Housing Committe, added: “On behalf of the Comhairle, we are very pleased to see the handover of Ionad Mairi Bremner, in Howmore, South Uist. Mairi was a friend, former colleague and community champion, and we believe this will be a lasting and fitting tribute to her work in housing and social issues. She leaves a considerable legacy and the Comhairle remembers her with fondness.”