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The opening of Cranhill Development Trust's community shop

A tour round Sleat Community Trust's Tormore Forest operation

Ground-clearing for the new Broadford & Strath Community Company campsite in Skye. Photo: Willie Urquhart-West, West Highland Free Press

A planning meeting at Coldstream, led by Creetown Initiative

The cafe in the Upper Eskdale Development Group hub at Eskdalemuir, in the Southern Uplands

The Connect Community Trust hub, a community education and employment facility in the East End of Glasgow

Machrihanish Airbase Community Company - the former RAF site in Argyll successfully acquired though Community Right to Buy legislation

A Barmulloch Community Development Company briefing before the opening of their new hub at the northern edge of Glasgow

Members of Fraserburgh Development Trust Ltd in their community garden on the North East coast of Aberdeenshire

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Member Stories

Local Resilience: Pockets & Prospects - The Stove Network 'Bounce Back'

Hear from The Stove Network's Martin O'Neill as he discusses the impact that Local Resilience funding has had in a Dumfries community in just a short period of time.

DTAS Member Stories:Teresa Aitken, Glenboig Neighbourhood House

Teresa Aitken from Glenboig Neighbourhood House near Glasgow talks about delivering services for the community, including youth work, older people's services, volunteering and community transport.

South Seeds: Delivering an urban oasis in central Glasgow

South Seeds is a development trust that supports people in the Southside of Glasgow to lead more sustainable lives. This video demonstrates this, through projects such as their 'Adopt a bed' scheme, tool library, energy advice service and more.

DTAS Member Stories: Alison Macleod, Applecross Community Company

Alison Macleod, Applecross Community Company, talks about sustainable development in Applecross on the NW coast, including a hydro scheme as an income generator for the community.

DTA SCotland Annual Conference 2020: Virtual Study Visit - Northmavine Community Development Company

Northmavine Community Development Company (NCDC) - Located at the very top of Shetland’s mainland, Northmavine is almost an island on its own. Grab your popcorn and fizzy drink and join us to watch this short film that captures the inspirational journey of NCDC, from community-led initiative to community-powered regeneration, enterprise and beyond.

DTAS Member Stories: Hugh Hutchison, Catrine Community Trust

Hugh Hutchison, from the Catrine Community Trust in Ayrshire, explains their efforts to secure funding for the Catrine Voes and their future plans.

North West Mull Community Woodland Company: Matching the Dream to Reality

North West Mull Community Woodland Company was established in 2006 to purchase and manage the Langamull and West Ardhu forests in the north west of Mull. In 2018 the trust then had the opportunity to purchase the island of Ulva for the local community. They are already involved in a number of exciting environmental projects and have plans for many more.

Callander's Climate Action Journey

Callander Community Development Trust are involved in a number of exciting projects. These include tree planting, a hydro scheme displacing 1000 tonnes of carbon each year, and more.

Newcastleton & District Community Trust: Our Story

Located right on the border with England, Newcastleton is a village that is the epitome of the Scottish Borders. Listen to the incredible story of Newcastleton & District Community Trust.

Linlithgow's Climate Action Journey

Linlithgow Community Development Trust is a development trust that has brought together many parts of the community to tackle the common cause of climate change and build local resilience. This video features: Linlith-Go-Solar - a community energy enterprise project making solar work for the benefit of the community; a new West Lothian cycle circuit; and more!

Helmsdale & District Development Trust Housing Project

Helmsdale and District Development Trust showcase how a rural community in the remote north east of Scotland has begun to tackle to shortage of affordable housing in their community.

DTAS Member Stories: Angus Robertson, Sleat Community Trust

Angus Robertson, Sleat Community Trust on the Isle of Skye, discusses the trading companies set up by the trust, one a retail subsidiary and the other dealing in renewable energy.

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