Notice

Dog fouling in the village

The Community Council has had complaints about dog fouling. It is an offence carrying an £80 fine, and a cause of toxocariasis in children. Report it to the Community Safety Team on 03033 333000. Free bags are available at Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbright libraries.

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Auchencairn

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Auchencairn Climate Transition (ACT)

Two hands firming a lettuce seedling into dark soil beside a trowel, with a tray of seedlings waiting to go in

ACT was set up in 2019 to respond to the climate emergency, address environmental damage and help the village towards being more resilient and sustainable. It runs several projects, listed below.

What they run

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