Auchencairn Climate Transition SCIO

22/06/2026

A fantastic turn-out for our home energy event on Saturday in Auchencairn. Many thanks to our partners Home Energy Scotland and our other expert speakers John Higgs and Joe and Joanna, who gave very informative talks. Thanks also to the attendees who were so engaged with the topics and asked many interesting questions. We all left much more informed about the options for home energy improvements and in particular the considerations needed when installing heat pumps. As ever, a big thank-you is also due to our ACT volunteers whose efforts make these events happen and who give their time generously for our community.

19/06/2026

Just reminder of our home energy event in Auchencairn tomorrow. We will be joined by Home Energy Scotland and other expert speakers for talks and Q&A about grants and funding and how to heat and insulate our homes more efficiently. Doors open at 10am and our first talk by HES is at 10:30. All welcome!

We're working in partnership with Auchencairn Climate Transition SCIO to help make rural homes greener and warmer.

Come along tomorrow to hear from guest speakers, including Home Energy Scotland. We'll be talking about our free in-home service which can help you with impartial advice and support on renewable energy for your home. Our expert team have great knowledge on renewable solutions for older and hard-to-heat homes, they will also be giving advice on grants and funding.

The forecast is good and you're assured of a warm welcome, we hope to see you there.

17/06/2026

Fantastic opportunity to visit Machars and Cree Valley Climate Action Network, another inspiring community project working towards climate adaption and resilience.

.scotland Propagate Auchencairn Climate Transition SCIO Scottish Communities Climate Action Network

17/06/2026

What a showcase for all the great projects in our community of Auchencairn!

15/06/2026

Looks like a great way to keep the kids entertained this summer holiday and also for them to learn valuable skills.

Loch Ken Junior Rangers Summer Programme 2026

Outdoor Skills • Conservation • Adventure • Accreditation

Are you aged 11–18 and passionate about nature, wildlife and the outdoors?
Join the Loch Ken Junior Rangers and take part in an exciting programme of practical conservation activities, outdoor skills and environmental learning while working towards the Scottish Countryside Rangers Association (SCRA) Junior Ranger Award.

Over six sessions, Junior Rangers will develop confidence, teamwork and leadership skills.

Participants are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible to gain the full benefit of the programme and work towards the Junior Ranger Award.
If you cannot make all sessions, there will be opportunities to catch up on skills to allow participants to complete work towards the accreditation.

Sessions will be at locations around Loch Ken and Castle Douglas, with exact locations confirmed in advance to participants. The first session will be held at Lochside Park in Castle Douglas (meet outside The Crannog)

To book your space please email [email protected]

Programme Dates
Thursday 25 June, 6pm–8pm
Thursday 9 July, 6pm–8pm
Thursday 23 July, 6pm–8pm
Tuesday 4 August 11am-4pm
Thursday 6 August, 6pm–8pm
Thursday 20 August, 6pm–8pm

Activities will Include
Practical conservation tasks
Navigation and knot-tying skills
Site surveys and environmental monitoring
Basic first aid and CPR awareness
Water safety awareness
Wildlife and habitat learning
Understanding the Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Teamwork and leadership development
Designing the Loch Ken Trust Junior Ranger logo

Book your place today and become part of the next generation of Loch Ken Junior Rangers!

14/06/2026

Just a reminder of our Home Energy Event next Sat 20th June in Auchencairn. Come along and hear our experts speak on energy efficiency, heat pumps and alternative home insulation. Plenty of time for Q&A with the speakers, and to meet other folk who have already had modification work done or are looking to do so. All welcome and light refreshments provided.

11/06/2026

Might be of interest to bike-minded folk!

Wheels of Fleet is a community project in Scotland that promotes cycling as a healthy and sustainable way to get around. We offer affordable bike repairs, rentals, and maintenance workshops to encourage cycling for locals and tourists.

11/06/2026

Join the ACT Biodiversity group this Sunday 14th June at 10:30am for flower identification and recording. We will be meeting in the Community Field just outside Auchencairn (at the turn-off for Bengairn). All are welcome, no experience is required, come along to learn more about our local flora.

09/06/2026

The growing season is in full swing at the Auchencairn community allotment with peas, beans, brassicas, tomatoes, cucumbers and even watermelons putting in an appearance. All of this veg growing is supported by a vibrant wildlife habitat which provides food for pollinators and other beneficial insects. Diversity is key to a balanced ecosystem, and using permaculture principles, Jen and the other community growers grow healthy food in alignment with nature. To find out more, join them on Mondays 1:30-4:30 in the allotment to help with a variety of seasonal tasks.

05/06/2026

Allotment Happenings in Auchencairn!
Community grower Jen and the allotment volunteers have been busy planting, watering, cutting and harvesting as the growing season gets well under way. The climate crisis poses a profound risk to food security, so building and sharing the skills to grow good, local, healthy food has never been more important. If you'd like to know more and get involved in this important project for our community resilience, please pop down to the community allotment on Mondays 1:30-4:30, all are welcome.