Golf Business News – Leadhill receives £290,00 grant for clubhouse project for part fund

OnPath Energy, one of the UK’s leading renewable energy companies, has made its biggest ever award to a golf club.

The £290,000 grant awarded to Leadhill Golf Club in Scotland is equivalent to 60% of the £440,357 required to meet the full cost of the South Lanarkshire area’s plans to rebuild an energy-efficient clubhouse and storage facility, as well as the implementation of green energy solutions. The grant was awarded by South Lanarkshire Council’s Renewable Energy Fund (REF).

A treasured community asset for over 85 years, Leadhills Golf Club – which at 1,500 meters above sea level is the highest golf course in Scotland – has recently received planning permission for a new clubhouse and is now preparing to move to the next stage of tendering. project.

The funding, from OnPath Energy (formerly Banks Renewables), will ensure that this significant redevelopment is built to the highest environmental standards, in line with modern sustainability practices.

Aileen McCreadie, Community Partnerships Manager at OnPath Energy, said: “This is our largest ever grant award and demonstrates our commitment to supporting projects that combine sustainability and community benefit.

“Leadhills Golf Club is an integral part of life in this area, and we are delighted to help make their new clubhouse a beacon of green energy solutions. This project is a great example of how renewable energy can support local communities while promoting sustainable tourism and economic development.”

The funding will support a range of sustainable technologies, including solar panels, energy-efficient lighting, and improved heating systems, to reduce the club’s carbon footprint.

The club works closely with local businesses, such as the village hotel and Airbnb providers, who buy memberships for their guests, promote tourism and support the wider local economy.

Amanda Davis, Development Officer at Leadhills Golf Club, said: “This is a fantastic move for us. Funding from OnPath Energy means we can move forward with our plans to rebuild a new, sustainable clubhouse that not only meets the needs of our members but also serves the community as a whole.

“We have received great support from local people, businesses and schools, all of whom see this project as an important part of Leadhill’s future. The energy solutions we are putting together will ensure we remain a focal point for the town while leading the way in sustainable tourism.”

Councilor Robert Brown from South Lanarkshire Council said: “The REF fund is about more than just providing financial support – it’s about creating long-term benefits for communities. By helping Leadhills Golf Club to develop its grounds and use sustainable methods, the fund not only helps to preserve an important part of the area’s heritage but also contributes to strengthening the local economy.”