Clear information
Project positions, decisions and next steps.
Community-owned · Locally led
Community at the heart of Glenbarr.
Local projects, shared spaces and community life — working together for Glenbarr.
Community voice
Accessible consultation and genuine opportunities for members to shape priorities.
Visible progress
A straightforward record of what was agreed, what changed and what happens next.
Current notices
What is happening now.
Dal an Duie Field is open
Around 60 people gathered for the official opening, community barbecue and family activities at Glenbarr’s new outdoor space.
Read the opening story →
Delivering our 2026–2030 Five Year Plan
GCDA’s existing 2026–2030 Five Year Plan guides local projects, community benefit and responsible long-term development. Read how delivery and review fit together.
Read about the current plan →GCDA Member Centre
Updates, documents, consultations and anonymous votes.
Approved members sign in using an eight-digit code sent to their email address.
About GCDA
Working for lasting community benefit.
Established in 2018, GCDA is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation working for Glenbarr and its surrounding community.
We care for shared assets, support local initiatives and deliver our 2026–2030 plan. Follow our progress and find ways to get involved.
Our purpose
“To support and drive forward the opportunity, regeneration and development of Glenbarr.”
Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation · SC048909
Glenbarr
Our village, woodland and shared heritage.
Our work
Projects shaped around community benefit.
Every project page explains its purpose, current position, key decisions and next steps.
PROJECT 01Community Hub
Early exploration of whether a community hub could meet identified local needs. No site, design or construction decision has been approved.
View project →PROJECT 02Dal an Duie Field — now open
The new community field, access and parking officially opened on 29 August 2026, with further planting, biodiversity work and later amenities continuing in stages.
View project →
PROJECT 03Community Woodland
Woodland recovery, safety monitoring, biodiversity, future paths, learning and volunteering at Dal an Duie.
View project →
PROJECT 04Doocot and Woodlands
Completed stabilisation work, community archaeology and careful assessment of future access and responsibility.
View project →
PROJECT 05Village Enhancement
Practical improvements to public areas, access, drainage, planting and Glenbarr’s sense of place.
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PROJECT 06Homes and Energy
Helping residents access practical household, heat-pump, energy-efficiency and sustainability support.
View project →PROJECT 07Community Events
Welcoming gatherings, learning and volunteering that strengthen connection and reduce isolation.
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