Why there are protests over a £6.8m estate sale on Skye
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51 minutes agoSteven McKenzieBBC Scotland Highlands and Islands reporterMagnus GrahamOne of the largest estates on the Isle of Skye has been put up for sale for offers over almost £6.8m. South Sleat Estate involves 20,000 acres of land - much of the island's southern Sleat peninsula. Its ruined Armadale Castle is to be offered for sale in the summer.The owner Clan Donald Lands Trust (CDLT) said it had made the "heart-breaking" decision to sell up due to financial challenges. But the move has been met with protests by some islanders.What is the estate's history?Getty ImagesIt once formed part of the traditional lands of Clan Donald, which for hundreds of years controlled much of the west coast of Scotland.The castle and the estate were put for sale in 1971 following the death of Alexander Godfrey Macdonald, 7th Lord Macdonald and High Chief of Clan Donald.Clan members from across the world set up CDLT, a charitable trust, to buy it.Why is it being sold?CDLT's board says it has been open...