Dalrymple has become the latest village to join a pioneering sustainable development initiative.
It has been added as the latest addition to the Biosphere Communities scheme, led by the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership.
Dalrymple is the 13th community to become part of the scheme and the second in East Ayrshire, following Ochiltree in 2022.
Biosphere Communities are supported to develop nature and heritage projects, and implement low carbon living ideas.
They are also promoted as part of Scotland’s UNESCO Trail, the multi award-winning international marketing campaign which takes visitors on a journey between the country’s Biospheres, World Heritage Sites, Creative Cities, and Global Geoparks.
Many of the existing Biosphere Communities have developed walking trails and leisure itineraries, hosted wildlife recording workshops, and created outdoor interpretation for local landmarks and historic sites.
Commenting on Dalrymple’s new status as a Biosphere Community, Jenna Cains, Lead Officer for the Biosphere’s Community and Education team, said: “It’s so exciting to be working with residents in and around Dalrymple to explore a sustainable vision for their community and to celebrate the unique heritage of the area with visitors from much further afield.
"Biosphere Communities is one of our most dynamic initiatives; it’s open-ended and gives everyone, of any age or interest, the chance to get involved.
"I and my colleagues look forward to helping Dalrymple develop their local vision for people, nature and place over the months and years ahead.”
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