Fifteen people on Benbecula have scooped a £20,000 cash prize with People’s Postcode Lottery.
The lucky islanders who live in Aird pocketed a cash prize when their postcode, HS7 5LT, was announced as the winner.
Twelve won £1,000 while another three neighbours doubled their win to £2,000.
Another winner netted £3,000 thanks to playing with three tickets.
The island is made up of only 58 postcodes with a population of around 1,300 people.
It’s not the first time Outer Hebridean locals have celebrated large cash wins when a £3 million lottery jackpot landed in North Uist and Berneray in February 2020.
That saw the island community score big in the Postcode Millions draw, with two neighbours winning £193,055 each. Ninety-nine other residents received cheques ranging from £21,425 to £64,275.
Postcode Lottery ambassador Danyl Johnson said: “Congratulations to the fifteen Benbecula neighbours each bagging a lovely cash sum!
“I fondly remember visiting the Outer Hebrides and having the pleasure surprising winners in North Uist, Berneray and most recently a trip to Stornoway last year.”
Benbecula residents win prize on People's Postcode Lottery
31 August 2023
Postcode Lottery ambassador Danyl Johnson