Lochgilphead Community Council
Current Projects
We are currently in the process of trying to gain International Dark Sky Accreditation in the hope that it will boost Tourism in and around Lochgilphead, and therefore the local economy. We have identified a number of potential sites but the process of measuring how dark they are can take some time. There are other factors, such as public access and conservation to take into account. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
Reinventing the Front Green -LCC played a key role in the £2m regeneration of the front green, contributing to plans, consultations and making sure our community's opinions were heard by the designers. The result is an all year round usable space and a very popular new playpark.
Regeneration - As well as the front green, LCC also contribute to and support the local conservation area regeneration scheme which has seen great improvements to Colchester Square and Argyll Street in recent years.
Wind Farms - Community Benefits from wind farms have come to Lochgilphead. The money from this will be allocated to several projects to improve the town and local life. There is a fund now in place to which local groups may apply. for more info and a list of previous successful bids, click HERE.
Previous Successes
Lochgilphead Celtic and Pictish Festival - A massive success for the town with attendance growing from around 40 in 2016 to 1500 in 2024. Ownership of the festival has moved from LCC to the Phoenix Project in order to access more funding opportunities but the organisers are the same people as always. This interactive family weekend sees live music, fighting and weapons displays, living history, carving, spinning, weaving, food, drink, crafts and more. We even crown our own ceremonial King Fergus Mor and Queen Duinnseach Mac Earca, the first known King and Queen of Scottish Dal Riata. Thanks to a 3 year funding deal, the festival now also works with partner organisationsn such as the MS Centre and MAYDS, to provide unique experiences for people in the community and improve the sense of ownership of the event in the community. Plans are already underway for next year's event
We played a large part in getting the government to drop controversial plans to change the local council ward boundaries. We campaigned hard on this issue including making many representations to the Boundary Commission and the MSP charged with making the decision.
Petitioning the Council to have the saltire raised on Lochgilphead Front Green - this was granted by Argyll & Bute Council - June 2015
Viking Festival - Lochgilphead - 26th June 2015 - this addition to the Loch Fyne Viking Festival proved to be a huge success, despite the weather in the morning. The Loch Fyne Viking Festival was not held in 2016, giving us the chance to create our own Celtic and Pictish Festival which is more relevant to our own heritage. This event continues to grow and improve each year.