Local MSP Craig Hoy recently joined David Mundell and volunteers from the Castle Loch Lochmaben Community Trust.
Mr Hoy and Mr Mundell learned about the National Lottery funding received in a recent round of funding allocations and discovered that the money will be used as part of core funding and support the group’s work to maintain the loch and the excellent walking paths around it.
Mr Hoy learned about some of the group’s activities and saw how the money is being spent to enhance the initiative.
Speaking after the visit, Mr Hoy said: “I was pleased to join David Mundell and the team at the beautiful Castle Loch in Lochmaben. The team have built and maintained a well-kept path network and many other activities, including a scavenger hunt and a forest classroom. It is a real asset to the community.”
He said: “I am pleased that the National Lottery Community Fund selected this group because of its excellent work. If you haven’t already visited the loch, it is a wonderful place to visit and explore the castle ruins and the loch itself.”
Mr Hoy is encouraging other local organisations to apply for lottery funding.
He added: “If you are part of a charity or social organisation and believe you may qualify for the National Lottery Community Fund, then I encourage you to lodge applications for future funding rounds.”
