Climate Action Group

A long track record

CDT has been working on climate action since 2008, when it became a national exemplar project for the Scottish Government's Climate Challenge Fund. An initial grant of £299,650 funded the Comrie Carbon Challenge — employing a Carbon Challenge Officer and support staff to help the community understand and reduce its emissions. A second grant of £176,072 funded the Comrie Delivery Plan, which mirrored the Scottish Government's own plan to reduce carbon emissions by 42% by 2020, scaled to the level of a single community.

That programme laid the groundwork for the practical work now underway. Climate action at CDT is not a new initiative — it is a continuing commitment built over more than fifteen years.

Work at the camp

Solar PV and battery storage have been installed on several huts at Cultybraggan Camp, reducing both running costs and carbon emissions. Ongoing work covers insulation upgrades across the camp buildings, sustainable land management, and feasibility studies for wind and ground-source heat pump options. The camp's 90-acre site — including the new woodland — forms part of a long-term strategy for land-based carbon sequestration.

Community programme

The Climate Action Group runs workshops, talks, and practical sessions open to all Comrie residents. This work is about the whole village, not just the camp: helping local households understand and reduce their own carbon footprints, and connecting people with practical resources and advice.

Join the group

The group welcomes people with all kinds of backgrounds — engineering, ecology, community engagement, education, or simply a strong motivation to act on climate. No specific experience required. Get in touch to find out how to get involved.