Greenspaces and the Curling Pond
Looking after the green spaces in and around the village, including restoring the old curling pond at the Loch of Larg as a nature area.
New Luce, Dumfries and Galloway · since 2015
New Luce Community Trust
We're the community development trust for New Luce. Run by local volunteers, we invest the village's windfarm community benefit in what residents say matters: from the Kenmuir Arms to winter fuel help.
“NLCT will assist in creating a more positive, prosperous and attractive community by 2040.”
Our vision
Our impact
What the community has done since 2015
Every milestone here comes from the Trust's own records. Follow any of them for the full story.
- Up to £300,000 a yearexpected from local windfarms for community projects
- 1 village innbought by the community in 2019 and fully restored
- £57,500from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Curling Pond
- 60 membersalmost one third of the 184 people who could join (as last published)
For the Trust to confirm: Current membership figures (the old home page gives 60 members of 184 registered voters, undated).
- March 2015
The Trust is launched
Set up by New Luce Community Council to receive windfarm community benefit. 39 residents signed up on the night.
- 2017
The first Community Action Plan
124 people came to public meetings and 68 completed surveys. Six priorities came out of it.
- Winter 2017
Winter Fuel Allowance
The first action from the plan: a payment for every household in the area.
- June 2018
Taxi Card Scheme
A pre-paid taxi card for households, because public transport is so limited.
- 2019
The village buys its inn
After a community vote, the Trust completes the purchase of the Kenmuir Arms.
- September 2019
Gold for the gardening club
New Luce Gardening Club wins Gold and "The best wee village" at the Keep Scotland Beautiful Awards.
- February 2020
A 4G mobile signal
The mast at Mains of Larg goes live, with EE following in 2021.
- May 2021
£57,500 for the Curling Pond
A National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to turn the old curling pond into a nature area.
- February 2023
The Kenmuir Arms reopens
Fully restored, with a restaurant, snug bar and three en-suite bedrooms.
- 2023–24
A second Community Action Plan
Every idea from the consultations was voted on, to set priorities for the next 10 years.
- 2024
Curling Pond completed
Path, seating, a car park and an interpretation board at the Loch of Larg.
- January 2025
Two EV chargers
Electric vehicle charging beside the Memorial Hall.
- August 2025
Educational Grants
Up to £2,000 for residents taking a course or training.
The Kenmuir Arms
The village that bought its inn
When the community was asked how to use New Luce's underused buildings, it voted to buy the Kenmuir Arms. The Trust bought it in 2019 and, after a full restoration, it reopened in February 2023 with a glass-fronted restaurant, a snug bar and three en-suite bedrooms.
The inn is closed for maintenance while the Trust arranges a new tenancy.
Read the storyCurrent projects
What we're working on
Curling Pond completed 2024 · maintenance ongoing Taxi Card Scheme since 2018 Transport
A taxi card for every household that wants one, set up because public transport from the village is so limited.
Every winter since 2017 Winter Fuel
A winter fuel payment for every eligible household, the first action of the first Community Action Plan.
In progress since 2024 Parking in the village
New parking bays at the Memorial Hall, because the community said parking was its top short-term priority.
Events
Meetings and events
There are no upcoming events listed at the moment. New dates are posted here and on Facebook.
For the Trust to confirm: Upcoming dates: the next consultation, Board-supported community events, and the 2027 AGM once set.
The Annual General Meeting
Our latest AGM was on 7 October 2026 at New Luce Memorial Hall. Members elect the directors and receive the accounts each year.
Usually in New Luce Memorial Hall, Main Street
News
Latest news
AGM: Wednesday 7 October 2026
Our AGM will take place on Wednesday 7th October in the Memorial Hall, 7pm. All relevant paperwork has been sent to all members electronically, or by post if we do not have…
Kenmuir Arms Hotel: closed for maintenance
The Kenmuir Arms will be closed for several weeks, due to maintenance works and securing a new tenant for the premises. Our previous tenant Chris Dougan has now ended his lease at…
Taxi Card Scheme 2026/27: renewals extended
The date for the taxi card renewals for year 2026/27 closed on Friday 22nd May. There are still several households who have no applied this year, therefore we will leave the…
Get involved
Membership is free for everyone aged 18 or over who lives in the New Luce Community Council area. Members vote at the AGM and can stand as a director.