We have a variety of services available. Please visit our website for more details. Machars Action was set up in 1995, to provide community development support and information to an area of high rural deprivation and low wages. The project was originally staffed and resourced by the Economic Development Department of the then Regional Council, but was soon developed as a Company Limited by Guarant
ee with charitable status. The Directors are drawn from the Community Councils and Business Associations of Mid Galloway, plus two elected members of Dumfries & Galloway Council (since the Council has been the main funder of Machars Action’s core activities) and up to three independent members. The Company’s work has changed over the years as needs have changed and has been influenced by the development of Wigtown as Scotland’s National Book Town (an initiative nurtured in its early stages by Machars Action). The Company is the only organisation in the Council’s Mid Galloway area that gives local communities access to affordable support services, a ‘one stop shop’ point of contact, a comprehensive guide to local events and community resource centre. We are passionate about promoting the area and act as a Visitor Information Point (VIP) assisting visitors to the Machars, and providing a comprehensive Events Guide which lets visitors and residents know what's happening in the area. We offer a number of services - please explore our page and website to find out more information.
