Great Bernera was owned for 50 years by Count Robin de la Lanne-Mirrlees , a friend of Bond author Ian Fleming . The castle is now open to the public and can be visited on weekdays from 10am until 5pm (weather permitting) or weekends 11am-6pm. Count Robin was known for wooing beautiful women ; the Oxford graduate , who spoke several languages , worked on 'Her Majesty 's Secret Service ' with Fleming .
Great Bernera was owned for 50 years by Count Robin de la Lanne-Mirrlees , a friend of Bond author Ian Fleming . In total 85 per cent of the community turned voted , with 142 saying yes to buying the island . Count Robin was known for wooing beautiful women ; the Oxford graduate , who spoke several languages , worked on 'Her Majesty 's Secret Service ' with Fleming .