Owned since 2019 · new tenancy being arranged
The Kenmuir Arms
The village inn, bought by the Trust in 2019 and fully restored. Its own story is on the Kenmuir Arms page.
Projects
Our projects
Each project comes from the Community Action Plan: the priorities residents chose in consultations in 2016–17 and 2023–24.
Now
Current projects
Curling Pond completed 2024 · maintenance ongoingGreenspaces 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.
- Photo to comeA photo for the transport projectTaxi 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.
- Photo to comeThe Memorial Hall car parkIn 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.
Done
Completed projects
- Photo to comeThe EV chargers at the Memorial HallTwo chargers working since January 2025
EV charging
Two electric vehicle chargers beside the Memorial Hall, installed with Trust funding.
- Photo to comeA photo for the broadband projectSurvey 2017/18 · satellite grants from 2024
Broadband
Checking every home's broadband in 2017/18, and since 2024 grants towards satellite systems for homes that still can't get a good service.
Live since February 2020Mobile phone mast
A 4G mast at Mains of Larg, which brought a mobile signal to most of the community.
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.