Funded Projects
Defibrillator Project – with Dunvegan Community Council
Dunvegan Community Council approached DCT a few months ago to propose a project installing 4 defibrillators around the area. DCC have identified 4 locations : The tablet shed in Harlosh Replacement of the AED at The Atholl Filling Station Outside of the Dunvegan Community Cafe Roag- location TBC DCC are liasing with Lucky2bhere and are looking to get them installed as soon as possible. They will be added to a national map of defibrillators so residents and visitors alike can access their locati...Read More
Gaeltec Buildings – Community Survey
We are excited to launch a community survey as part of our ongoing efforts to pursue a community buyout of the Gaeltec building. Our ambition for the building is to transform it into a dynamic, multi-purpose community hub which best suits Dunvegan’s needs. This could include a community gym, craft workshop, men’s shed or repair shop, rented spaces for local businesses and home-workers, and so much more. The goal is to support local employment and provide much-needed facilities for everyone to en...Read More
Windfarm information- Latest News
Muirhall has submitted an application for the Windfarm Glen Ullinish II. The following is information on their drop in sessions and timeline: “We have been preparing to submit the full Glen Ullinish II planning application to the Scottish Ministers (via the Energy Consents Unit) for some time, with this submission slipping slightly from our original timeframe. We are pleased to be able to confirm that the application was submitted on Monday 31st July 2023 for up to 47 wind turbines with an...Read More
Windfarm information
As most residents of the Dunvegan Community Trust community will be aware, there are multiple companies with proposals for new windfarm developments and repowering/extension plans to existing farms, at various stages of planning in the NW of Skye, including the erection of 53 200m high turbines in the ‘Glen Uillinish 2’ project in Struan CC area. The proposed repowering and extension of the Ben Aketil farm would be the first 200m turbines built in Skye. DCT was set up in 2009 to distribute the ...Read More
Employment Opportunity – Community Admin Officer
Dunvegan Community Trust is a registered Scottish charity (SCIO) that strives to further community development in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, through various initiatives. Our vision is to create a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive community, addressing the specific needs and aspirations of our residents. Community Admin Officer – Part time DCT is looking to support its community development activities, requiring the engagement of a part-time Community Admin Officer (CAO). It is proposed that the ...Read More
Annual Grants to Dunvegan Community Council and Dunvegan Primary School Fund
DCT provide an annual grant to DCC as a way to get funds out into the community in as efficient a way possible. “The Community Council are always grateful to the Dunvegan Community Trust for the yearly grant which allows the Community Council to support various deserving causes throughout the year, for example supporting the cost of maintaining grass cutting through the summer months both in the community and in St Marys Church and old cemetery. Assisting with the Christmas lights. Amazon...Read More
Dunvegan Playpark Committee Fundraising News
Dunvegan Playpark Committee has been fundraising tirelessly to raise funds for the much needed new park! On the 27th of July they will be running a cafè serving lunch, baking and teas and coffees to the visitors over for the Macleod Parliament (the four yearly world gathering of the clan Macleod hosted by Dunvegan Castle) – any donations of baking will be gratefully received! They are also looking for more volunteers to help out on the day, setting up, serving and clearing up – email...Read More
Opportunity at Cruachan woods for Woodland Crofts and Community Owned Housing
As most folk locally know, HIE is selling Orbost Estate, and it was always the intention that it would go into community ownership. When HIE first approached DCT about the sale several years ago, DCT commissioned a feasibility study to look into buying the whole estate (excluding the farm and small holdings , which are not part of the sale), as well as several surveys to gauge community support. The feasibility study and surveys are on the DCT website to view. The general reaction to the propos...Read More