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We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our community-led ranger service from May- October 2025. If you enjoy spending time in the outdoors and are passionate about protecting our environment, this could be the opportunity for you. Full details of the role can be found below  

Sixth year pupils at Castle Douglas High School visited Loch Ken last month to take part in our Youth Water Safety Awareness Programme and learn all about water safety during National Drowning Prevention Week Launched in 2023, our Youth Water Safety Awareness Programme is funded by The Holywood Trust and

We are holding a competition for children to design a new Water Safety Badge for our Ranger Service. The winning design will be printed and worn on our Ranger uniform. Please click on the link below for the template Ranger Water Safety Badge Template There will also be prizes for

We are delighted that our work to train young people across the region in water safety has been recognised as a national example of best practice.     Water safety has always been a priority for Loch Ken Trust. As our Community-led Ranger Service continues to grow, we now carrying out

We are launching our Volunteer Ranger Scheme this year and are appealing for applications from members of the community. You do not need any experience to apply, although expertise in environmental education, resilience work or water safety would be beneficial. Volunteering with us is a great way to meet people,

Last week we welcomed students from the University of Glasgow who are currently studying the postgraduate degree MSc Sustainable Tourism and Global Challenges. We met at the CatStrand where Loch Ken Trust Manager, Barney Fryer, spoke about the work of the Trust and Loch Ken Ranger Service. Head Ranger Leanne

It’s almost time for our Annual General Meeting! All our Ordinary and Associate Members are invited to attend. This will be held on Thursday 23rd November at 5pm at The Smiddy, Balmaclellan. Please click on the link below for full details AGM- Notice of Meeting

We had a great evening last week for our Sausage Sizzle, a part of the Glenkens Food Month. With kind permission from the landowner, Head Ranger Leanne, and Seasonal Ranger Annabelle were on hand to assist with building campfires responsibly under the Ken Bridge.     We cooked our dinner

We are excited to launch our Youth Water Safety Awareness Programme with the first FREE water safety session on Saturday 10th September. The session is FREE and open to all 13-25 year olds. Places are limited so booking is essential via the link below. Click here to book    Come along