The family will arrive on Fair Isle in November

Thomas Hyndman, his wife Elizabeth Musser and their five-year-old son Henry are to move to Fair Isle, which is between Orkney and Shetland.

They have been chosen by the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) ahead of many applicants to take up a vacant house.

They hope to set up a bed and breakfast on the island, which is home to just a few dozen residents.

'Beautiful island'

Mr Hyndman is an artist and designer and has run his own business for 13 years, designing and producing hats.

He plans to run a small hat company as well as pursue freelance design work from Fair Isle.

He said: "I can't wait to explore the island more thoroughly. The nature and wildlife inspires me as an artist, the island's history and traditional crafts inspires me as an entrepreneur. It's a going to be a great adventure."

Fair Isle is famed for its scenery, wildlife and craft

His wife works in media production and plans to promote the island and interpret life there for visitors, both on the island and through the internet.

She said: "We visited Fair Isle last March. In the five days we were there, we got a chance to explore the island and visit with a lot of people.

"Everyone was so welcoming and the island so beautiful. I can't wait to get 'home' and see our friends."

Together they plan to run a bed and breakfast in the property Auld Haa.

Fair Isle has been owned by NTS since 1954.

The island is famous for its patterned knitwear which is sold worldwide.