article_snippet: On Thursday night the result of a postal ballot was revealed on Gear Bernera in the Western Isles - home to around 250 people and linked to the Isle of Lewis by bridge.
article_snippet: It was a very big turnout,' said Mr Macdonald.
article_snippet: There were about 100 people at the count.'
article_snippet: The bridge linking Gear Bernera in the Western Isles - home to the Isle of Lewis; on Thursday night the result of a ballot was revealed on Gear Bernera in the Western Isles - home to around 250 people and linked to the Isle of Lewis Lewis by bridge .
article_snippet: More than 100 people gathered in Great Bernera to hear the results of the vote .
article_snippet: Council officials on Thursday night counting the votes; a result that saw the villagers agree to pit together and buy the villagers island .