Case Studies
Community Pathways to Sustainability: Isle of Eigg Development Trust
Since the buyout, the community and the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust have worked to improve the built and natural environment of the island and have undertaken a number of impressive environmental projects.
(This is a part of a series...
In Action Case Study: Local Democracy
Launching our new series of case studies of our members engaging with local democracy and the Scottish Government's #DemocracyMatters consultation. Read more below about Carluke Development Trust and A Heart for Duns finding new ways to make...
Community Pathways to Sustainability: Mull and Iona Community Trust
In 2010 one of the earliest community-owned renewable energy generation sites – Garmony Hydro - was developed by Mull & Iona Community Trust to address both local energy security and the climate crisis. The Garmony Hydro Scheme and subsequent...
DTAS Members In Action: Post Offices
Our ‘In Action’ case study series highlights the diverse range of activities, services, and policy areas development trusts in the DTAS membership operate in. August puts the spotlight on two of our members delivering Post Offices for their...
DTAS Members 'In Action': Climate Action
Our ‘In Action’ case study series highlights the diverse range of activities, services, and policy areas development trusts in the DTAS membership operate in. This Climate Action series spotlights Kyle & Lochalsh Community Trust (KLCT), ...
Community Pathways to Sustainability: Newlands Community Development Trust
Newlands Community Development Trust (NCDT) serves the small parish of Newlands in the Tweeddale area of the Scottish Borders and the surrounding area. This rural area has grappled with isolation and limited local services and employment...
Renton Community Development Trust
Working in partnership with Cordale Housing Association, Renton Community Development Trust has developed an award winning strategy for generating ‘community wealth’
Fintry Development Trust
By taking an enterprising approach to making their village ‘greener’, Fintry Development Trust have shown just what can be achieved within a small rural community
Member Stories
Northmavine Community Development Company
Northmavine Community Development Company (NCDC) - Located at the very top of Shetland’s mainland, Northmavine is almost an island on its own. Grab your popcorn and fizzy drink and join us to watch this short film that captures the inspirational...
Sleat Community Trust
Angus Robertson, Sleat Community Trust on the Isle of Skye, discusses the trading companies set up by the trust, one a retail subsidiary and the other dealing in renewable energy.
Newcastleton & District Community Trust: Our Story
Located right on the border with England, Newcastleton is a village that is the epitome of the Scottish Borders. Listen to the incredible story of Newcastleton & District Community Trust.
COP26 Community Climate Spotlight: North West Mull Community Woodland Company
North West Mull Community Woodland Company was established in 2006 to purchase and manage the Langamull and West Ardhu forests in the north west of Mull. In 2018 the trust then had the opportunity to purchase the island of Ulva for the local...
Catrine Community Trust
Hugh Hutchison, from the Catrine Community Trust in Ayrshire, explains their efforts to secure funding for the Catrine Voes and their future plans.
The Stove Network
Hear from The Stove Network's Martin O'Neill as he discusses the impact that Local Resilience funding has had in a Dumfries community in just a short period of time.
Linlithgow's Climate Action Journey
Linlithgow Community Development Trust is a development trust that has brought together many parts of the community to tackle the common cause of climate change and build local resilience. This video features: Linlith-Go-Solar - a community...
South Seeds: Delivering an urban oasis in central Glasgow
South Seeds is a development trust that supports people in the Southside of Glasgow to lead more sustainable lives. This video demonstrates this, through projects such as their 'Adopt a bed' scheme, tool library, energy advice service and more...
