The project is currently seeking videographers to create exciting social media content for its Glenkens Hub website and social media channels. The stories, photos and reels will spotlight younger people living and working in the Glenkens.

Andy Kaye is combining a love for the outdoors and technology to bring local Glenkens trails to a wider audience.

A local businessman plans to put the abandoned Corsock garage back on the map.

The Glenkens Community and Arts Trust (GCAT) is delighted to confirm that Creative Scotland has awarded them full funding for their CatStrand Arts programme in the national announcements today, Thursday 30th January 2025.

New Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway — The CatStrand Arts Centre, a hub for creativity and community in New Galloway, has reached a major sustainability milestone, transitioning its heating system entirely to renewable energy sources.

Community buildings across the Glenkens have made significant strides in improving energy efficiency and reducing their carbon footprint over the last few years.

A high-quality educational provision is essential for sustaining thriving rural communities - it attracts and retains working families and so underpins the local economy.

President, Melissa Ade welcomed a really good turnout of members and friends to the first meeting of 2025 on Thursday 23rd January.

The Galloway Glens Scheme came to an end in September 2023 after a fantastic 5 years supporting the communities of the Ken/Dee valley. The legacy of the Galloway Glens can be seen in many concrete ways, including a suite of new footpaths across the area and renewed community buildings and assets.

Where do our Apples come from? Why does Dumfries & Galloway Have such a high proportion of ‘pure’ crab apples? What can we do to protect this? These questions will be explored in a fun and informative online event at 7.30pm on 28th January.

In New Galloway and Kells Parish, we have started work on our Local Place Plan, the opportunity for everyone in the parish to have their say on what they would like to see happen here.

Many celebrations across Dumfries and Galloway have been taking place this month to celebrate the Scottish bard, Robert Burns, and Carsphairn was no exception, holding their 54th annual fundraising Burns Supper in Lagwyne Hall on Friday 17th January.

We will be marking the 10 year anniversary of The Glenkens Story with an afternoon of celebration at the CatStrand on Sunday 23rd March. 

The Community Action Plan Steering Group has published its Annual Report into delivery of the Glenkens and district Community Action Plan (CAP) over 2024.

Roland Chaplain reports on the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference and examines the changes needed to combat the climate crisis.

GCAT has sourced funding from NatureScot for a one-off special edition of the Glenkens Gazette, to be published with the April / May 25 Gazette. The special edition will have a focus on Community Action Plan delivery, with a particular focus on the Glenkens Land Use Vision, and will serve as a showcase for the important community-led work that is being carried out across the Glenkens.

The aim of this conversation is to proactively collect visions for a positive future for south west Scotland that address known, existing and potential future issues, irrespective of whether a National Park goes ahead or not.

It finally feels like real progress is finally being made with regard to finding a constructive way forward for Glenkens education. This comes after months of work from community groups and individuals across the Glenkens – years for some parents and members of the community.

Feedback from an Evening with Cairngorms National Park CEO by Ted Leeming

Sometimes, a journey leads you down paths never contemplated when you first set out.