SKDT - Hubs of Transformation

Discover the beating heart of South Kintyre's community development! Visit us at Campbeltown Town Hall,  we host; Kintyre Grows, Kintyre Rainforest Alliance amongst many other things.

We are showcasing our successes and how these spaces are nurturing a more sustainable, connected, and thriving Kintyre.

What is SKDT? South Kintyre Development Trust is a community-led organisation dedicated to the regeneration and sustainable development of our area. Through various properties and projects, SKDT works to enhance community well-being, support local initiatives, and promote environmental stewardship.

We're mapping:

  • SKDT-owned properties and their current uses
  • Community gardens and green spaces
  • Venues for social events and gatherings
  • Kintyre Grows sites Project locations 
  • Kintyre Rainforest Alliance activities

Key SKDT Initiatives:

  1. Kintyre Grows: Promoting local food production and sustainable gardening.  Link to Kintyre Grows
  2. Kintyre Rainforest Alliance: Protecting and restoring our unique temperate rainforest. Link to Kintyre Rainforest Alliance
  3. Community Events: Fostering connections through regular social gatherings.
  4. Campbeltown Community Action Plan

How you can engage:

  • Visit SKDT properties and participate in local events
  • Volunteer for community projects
  • Attend workshops and skill-sharing sessions
  • Propose new ideas for community development

Your input will help:

  • Showcase the diverse impact of SKDT in our community
  • Connect more residents with local resources and opportunities
  • Inspire new collaborations and initiatives
  • Guide future community development efforts

Join us in celebrating and strengthening the fabric of our community. Together, we're building a more resilient and vibrant South Kintyre!

https://www.skdt.org/

Facebook - South Kintyre Development Trust 

Campbeltown Town Hall
Significant Organization or Agency
Landmark
Volunteer Site / Coordinator
Historical feature
Wheelchair Accessible
Eco Expert
Collaboration Hub
Free Speech Zone
Climate Changed Area
Local Music
Eco Agriculture or Permaculture
Senior Friendly Site
Social Enterprise / Co-op
Environmental Education
Social Enterprise

Campbeltown Town Hall is a prominent civic building located in the heart of Campbeltown, a town on the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. 

Putting Green Garden
Community Garden
Volunteer Site
Edible Landscape
Healthy Soil
Child Friendly Site
Herb Garden / Medicinal Plants
Vegetables Growing Here / Raised Beds
Organic or Local Food
Insect Watching Site
Scenic Vista
Park or Recreation Area
Food Gathering Site
Eco Landscaping
Pedestrian Friendly

Campbeltown Putting Green is operated by SKDT under licence from Argyll & Bute Council. It is normally open during the summer months (Mar - Sept) and is much loved by locals and visitors alike. Alongside the Putticg Green " Club House" there is small community garden designed for children and consisting mostly of fruit shrubs and herbs. 

SKDT Hall
Community Center
Wheelchair Accessible
Community Kitchen
Social Enterprise / Co-op
Social Enterprise
Resilience Training / Development

SKDT Hall on Kirk Street in Campbeltown, focusing on its use as a function hire venue,  for various community events

The Gateway Garden
Community Garden
Volunteer Site
Cleaned-up or Rebuilt Site
Edible Landscape
Food Gathering Site
Eco Expert
Organic or Local Food
Picnic Spot or Healthy Dining
You-pick
No Spray Zone
Herb Garden / Medicinal Plants
Vegetables Growing Here / Raised Beds
Child Friendly Site
Allotment Garden
Greenhouse
Composting Site
Natural Corridor or Greenway
Environmental Education
Eco Landscaping
Organic or Local Food
Spring Blossoms
Special Site
Public Space / Square
Composting Site
Low Carbon / Carbon Sink
Pollinator Garden / Botanical Garden
Healthy Soil
Eco Agriculture or Permaculture
Native Plants / Food Forest

This new community garden was established in early 2024 on site of an old garden, established on derelict land once occupied by housing. Thisd garden includes raised beds (including wheelchair accessible ones), tea shed, toolstore, herb and bee nectar/pollen plantings, wildflower meadows, bug hotel, compost heaps, hedge. Volunteers welcome. Some beds managed by local groups, others by volunteers. including local schools and nurseries, mental health groups and other community groups.

Airport
Memorial or Site of conscience
Caution Zone
Social Service

The Robert Black Memorial Helipad, located in Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, is a vital piece of infrastructure adjacent to Camp beltown Hospital and Health Centre. Established by the South Kintyre Development Trust (SKDT) with support and funding from the HELP Appeal, this facility serves as a crucial landing site for helicopters, primarily for air ambulance services and potentially other emergency or official transportation needs. 

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