My guess would be, because it's worth the paper the title deeds are printed on. The crofters are protected not only by crofting law, but by (norse) Udal law as well, so apart from the peppercorn rent and not being able to sell on, they pretty nearly own their own land. I don't think you need worry too much about continued human existence - or at least, a change of "ownership" isn't going to make much difference.
I suspect whoever does buy it doesn't get much more than the abovementioned two derelict buildings and the buzz that comes of knowing they own several islands. I suppose you could always camp on one of the outer islands, if you had a boat.
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Date: 2011-02-02 07:49 pm (UTC)I suspect whoever does buy it doesn't get much more than the abovementioned two derelict buildings and the buzz that comes of knowing they own several islands. I suppose you could always camp on one of the outer islands, if you had a boat.