News
Season Closing Day – Allan Carnochan Pairs Trophy
And just like that, our 2026 bowling season has come to a close!
Trustees sought for the Initiative
Could you put your skills to work for Gatehouse? The Gatehouse Development Initiative (GDI) is a community-led charity working to make Gatehouse of Fleet a better place to live, work and visit. We are currently seeking additional trustees.
Gatehouse Bowling Club – A New Chapter for a Historic Club
Established in 1835, Gatehouse Bowling Club has been part of life in Gatehouse for generations and proudly holds the distinction of being the 13th oldest bowling club in the country.
£1.3 Million for Community Housing
The Gatehouse Development Initiative secures £1,034,058 to support the delivery of its community-led affordable housing development at the former Woodside Garage site.
Woodside Project Manager Sought
The Gatehouse Development Initiative (GDI) is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of the Woodside Community Housing project – a community-led development of 7 affordable homes in Gatehouse of Fleet.
Woodside Buyout Celebration
The Gatehouse Development Initiative (GDI) has completed the successful community buyout of the former Woodside Garage site, marking a major milestone in local efforts to deliver sustainable, affordable housing for the community.
Scotland’s Gravel Festival is Coming Back to Town
The Gralloch will be returning to Gatehouse of Fleet for its fourth edition over the weekend of 15th-17th May 2026.
A Local Place Plan for Gatehouse
The Gatehouse Local Place Plan is now finalised and was registered by Dumfries and Galloway Council at The Stewartry Area Committee on 17th September 2025. An online version is available here.
The 2-minute Clean
Look out for the “2 minute clean” station at the recycling area in the Car Park. It is created by The 2 Minute Foundation whose vision is to “live in a world without litter and plastic pollution where nature thrives”.
New Community Housing plan for Gatehouse
The Gatehouse Development Initiative are working with South of Scotland Community Housing (SOSCH) to develop new houses for rent at Woodside Terrace (the old garage site).