This event will include the planting of native species of Scottish trees in the Douglas Support Estate and also the management of non native invasive plant species. These activities will be supported by information on the importance of woodland management and the benefits it can bring to support native species and wildlife. The Community Ownership… Read More »Community Woodland Management Day

Annan Harbour Action Group are hosting a Pumpkin patch for Community Land Week. We are welcoming families from the community to come along to choose and decorate their pumpkins. Pumpkins will be entered into a competition to win a spooky prize. At the same time we are offering marshmallow toasting by the campfire. Children can… Read More »Pumpkin Patch at Annan Harbour

Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn are hosting a ‘Makers Market’ for small businesses based on the Galson Estate. Small business owners who make, grow or catch their own produce (food, drinks, tweed, arts and crafts, etc) are invited to gather together in our local community centre to showcase and sell their goods. Residents are invited to come… Read More »Galson Estate Makers Market

South Islay Development would like to invite the community to a Family Fun Bingo Night with tea/coffee and home baking to celebrate community ownership on Islay.

We hold monthly work days to develop and maintain our new 45 acre woodland, recently planted with over 20,000 trees. Around 40 volunteers participate when they can – most of us have other lives too! Volunteers are individuals, couples and families and everyone is welcome. While adults do the heavy and skilled work, children are… Read More »Woodland Open Work Day