Photograph of stow bikers on proposed pump track site

Pump Track Needs You!

We’re excited to announce that the Pump Track Project team has been making great progress of late, with a lot of hard work going in to preparing the information required to submit a planning application to Scottish Borders Council. Co-op Local Community Fund The Pump Track project has also been selected to take part in Read more about Pump Track Needs You![…]

Bike painted in yellow with Stow letters

Updated: Tour of Britain – 11 Sep

TOUR OF BRITAIN COMING TO STOW ON 11 SEPTEMBER – GET INVOLVED! You’ll know from the Tour de France how much fun communities get from being involved and welcoming the huge caravan of cars, vans and, of course, bikes as they sweep through by decorating their towns and villages – now is our chance! Let’s Read more about Updated: Tour of Britain – 11 Sep[…]

Photograph of stow bikers on proposed pump track site

Pump Track Update

Despite COVID, progress is being made with the Stow pump track project.  The feasibility study is underway. Part 1 of the flood risk assessment has been completed and the flood modelling results are being used to inform the design of the pump track. This week – beginning 4th March 2021 – should see on-site percolation Read more about Pump Track Update[…]

Photograph of stow bikers on proposed pump track site

Pump Track Phase 1 Funding!

We are delighted to announce that our grant applications to the Foundation Scotland EDF Longpark Community Fund and the SSE Toddleburn Community Fund have been successful. These grants will allow us to undertake Phase 1 of this exciting project by funding the design, surveys and site investigations required for a planning application for a pump Read more about Pump Track Phase 1 Funding![…]

20's Plenty!

Spaces for People Approved!

Scottish Borders Council – Spaces for People On the 27th August, Scottish Borders Council approved the Spaces for People pilot project that brings in the 20mph through Stow and 40mph from Heriot to Clovenfords until December next year. This is a great outcome following the community effort with the Community Council, the Trust and residents Read more about Spaces for People Approved![…]

Photograph of red bench on the back road (C11) just outside Stow.

Spaces for People

Scottish Borders Council Consultation – Spaces for People Now that work has started again on the Station House the Trust are looking forward to delivering our other objectives around the walking and cycling opportunities to make Stow a fantastic destination as well as promoting active travel. We’re looking for your input on how the Trust Read more about Spaces for People[…]