Carsethorn Community Development Group

20/10/2026

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30/09/2026

The flood barriers have now been taken down thank you to all our volunteers 🙂

29/09/2026

Due to a SEPA coastal flood alert being issued the flood gates are now in place. Access to the beach is by the path opposite the post box in the middle of the village.

23/09/2026

Our next meeting is Monday 28th September 7pm at The Steamboat. We will be joined by Euan McGillvray from the Council Flood Communities Team. Euan will be talking about the subsidised flood protection scheme available to home owners and will have examples of hydrosnakes, floodbricks and flood gates with him. Our meeting will follow. All welcome!

03/09/2026

Please find below local councillor surgeries for Kim Lowe. Please make contact first to arrange an appointment and let her know your topic in advance. What Kim can't find out is not worth knowing!

02/09/2026

Thanks also to Dumfries and Galloway Council for putting up these two new life buoys at both of our new slipways!

01/09/2026

With thanks to Ardrossan and District Sea Angling Club for their generous donation of this life buoy. Helping to keep people safe while enjoying our coastline.

09/07/2026

🌊 Out and about in Abbey Ward last Friday 🌊

It was a pleasure to visit Carsethorn and meet with Linda and Ailsa from the Carsethorn Community Development Group last week.

The Group has been leading important work to tackle coastal erosion, helping to safeguard the future of this beautiful coastal community while also protecting valuable habitats for wildflowers and wildlife, including the sand martins that nest along the shoreline.

I was impressed by the dedication and commitment being shown by local residents to address these challenges and ensure that Carsethorn remains a thriving place to live, work and visit for generations to come.

I was pleased to be joined by local Councillor Kim Lowe – a positive example of cross-party working focused on achieving the best outcomes for our communities. By working together, we can make sure local voices are heard and that communities receive the support they need.

02/07/2026

Thanks to Portling and Annan Coastguard who recently held a successful training day at Carsethorn beach following reports of several people becoming stuck in the mud in front of the village. After recreating the scene they used a winch attached to the rock armour to pull team members to safety. The Coastguard reported that the mud was very dangerous and people could easily be put at risk if they became stuck and the tide was incoming. Life Buoys have since been erected. If people find themselves in difficulty they should not delay in dialling 999 and contacting the Coastguard. With thanks to local resident Mark Foley for assisting with this and providing the pictures.