By Ranger Volunteer Coordinator- January 2026-March 2027 We are seeking an inspirational individual with good leadership, active listening and problem-solving skills, to coordinate our growing Ranger Volunteer Scheme. Headline duties will be: Engage with current volunteers Promote the Ranger Volunteer Programme Recruit new volunteers- achieving specific targets set for 2025-2027 Create
Annual General Meeting
Our upcoming Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 10th November, 7pm at The Smiddy, Balmaclellan. Please follow link below for full details Loch Ken Trust Notice of Meeting – AGM 2025
Glenkens Cardiac Responders Group
New Volunteer Cardiac Responders Group established in Dumfries and Galloway A new 10-strong Community Cardiac Responder Group has been established in Dumfries and Galloway to cover the Glenkens area. The aim of the volunteer group is to respond to out of hospital cardiac arrests in the vital first few minutes
Halloween Bat Walk
Come along to the Crannog next to beautiful Carlingwark Loch for a Bat talk an walk with crafts Saturday 1st November 2025 4:30pm BOOKING ESSENTIAL please email Lindsay@lochken.org.uk The Crannog, Lochside Park, Castle Douglas DG7 1EZ
Extreme Wildfire Warning
Extreme wildfire risk across Scotland An extreme wildfire warning is in place across Scotland from Friday, 11 July, until Monday, 14 July. Please enjoy the outdoors in the sunshine, safely and responsibly Please avoid BBQs and campfires Fires can ignite quickly and spread fast during this period, so
Glenkens Community Cardiac Responders Group
*GLENKENS COMMUNITY CARDIAC RESPONDERS* We are excited to launch the Glenkens Community Cardiac Responders Group Community Cardiac Responders are members of the community trained and supported by the Scottish Ambulance Service to respond to Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests, on behalf of the Scottish Ambulance Service, as a first response to provide
Loch Ken Family Water Safety Day 2025
We are excited to be holding our annual Loch Ken Family Fun Day on Tuesday 12th August 11am-3pm Parton (field next to Loch Ken Holiday Park) Lots of activities and fun for all the family! Join us for a day of family fun and learning how to stay safe on
Community Event at Carlingwark Loch
As part of the ‘Restoring and Enhancing Carlingwark Loch’ project, funded by the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund, we are facilitating a community workshop with Galloway Fisheries Trust. DATE: Wednesday 25th June 2025 TIME: 10:30am-3pm VENUE: The Crannog, Lochside Park, Castle Douglas. DG7 1EZ The workshop will cover water quality sampling techniques
Youth Water Safety Programme 2025
The Loch Ken Youth Water Safety Programme is well underway for 2025, with young people in the region getting the chance to receive hands-on vital water safety training at the Galloway Activity Centre on Loch Ken. The programme, launched in 2023, has seen nearly 300 young people in the region
Bio Blitz!
Loch Ken Trust Ranger Education Programme 2025 The Loch Ken Trust Ranger Education Programme is underway for 2025 with local primary schools taking part in a wildlife recording bio blitz and water safety activity session at The Crannog around Lochside Park and Carlingwark Loch. Inspiring a love of all things
