The Glentrool Hive is a newly renovated multipurpose community centre for the beautiful village of Glentrool. Nestled on the outskirts of the Galloway Forest Park, Glentrool is an idyllic retreat from the stresses of modern life and a haven for people looking to be surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in South West Scotland. The Hive is a community run project that aims to promote the local area in all its diversity whilst providing a focus for social and economic growth for the community.

  • Glentrool Hive

    Our newly renovated multipurpose community centre for the beautiful village of Glentrool.

  • Glentrool Art Gallery & Craft Shop

    GSA Biosphere certified volunteer ran gallery & craft shop.

  • The Coorie

    Glentrool Hive self catering accommodation located in the heart of the Galloway Hills.

  • Hive Community Garden

    Under Construction

Our Supporters

We are Certified by the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere.

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere is a leader in sustainability in Scotland, and one of their goals is to help people find out how a better way of living is already happening here in the southwest. The best way to learn more about that is to go out and explore! They support and promote a huge range of innovative, dynamic, and sustainable businesses that are providing services to local people and visitors, and they use our online platforms to show that it’s possible to experience the Biosphere in a variety of wonderful ways.

The Glentrool Hive, winner of SME News Scottish Enterprise Award for Idyllic Community Centre of the Year 2023 - Dumfries & Galloway.

2023 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration - Glentrool Community-led Housing & Regeneration was shortlisted in the 2023 SURF Awards in the category of Housing and Regeneration.