Call for young Scots to have right to live where they grew up

Ms MacMillan said she knew of people who felt they had to move away to find homes.

She said: “That’s the hard part about it as well, losing people your age because they can’t stay.

“I am lucky to have my flat and feel almost guilty saying it is not big enough.”

Ms MacMillan said her desire was to continue living in her local community.

“I have always lived on the west coast, and I am a very family-orientated person and I just want to be near my family,” she said.

“Also it is a gorgeous place to live.

“I am quite an artistic person, I do a lot of paintings, and it is so inspiring living in a place like this.

“I like the small community as well. Everyone is very close and tight-knit and look out for each other. The support is something you don’t find in large urban areas, I think.”

She added: “The solution is never going to a simple one.

“The last council estate built here was over 10 years ago. It must have made a huge difference back then.”