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Adventure awaits at Arran Outdoor Centre website
North Ayrshire Council's purpose-built outdoor education facility nestled in Lamlash Bay on the stunning Isle of Arran, has launched its new website.
With over 25 years of experience, Arran Outdoor Education Centre (AOEC) provides memorable outdoor learning experiences tailored to school groups, community organisations, universities, and youth programmes.
The centre operates throughout the year, with residential programmes particularly popular during the Easter, Summer and October holiday periods. We also offer weekend bookings and selected off-peak term-time opportunities, subject to availability.
Part of North Ayrshire Council’s Community Learning and Development team, AOEC’s experienced staff welcome groups as soon as they arrive on the island. Upon arrival, high-quality outdoor learning activities are then delivered, set in a unique coastal location where children and young people are encouraged to build confidence, develop new skills and enjoy learning in the outdoors.
The new and improved website is part of North Ayrshire Council’s Digital Strategy 2023 to 2038, a five-year plan to modernise public services, boost economic growth and provide enhanced and accessible digital services.
With an easy navigation menu, it features high-quality images and everything you need to know about the centre including:
- Outdoor activity programmes on offer – delivered by qualified and experienced Instructors, these include: abseiling, bushcraft, canoeing, cave exploration, climbing, conservation, Duke of Edinburgh residentials, gorge walking, hiking and exploration, kayaking, mountain biking, orienteering, paddleboarding, raft building, rock pooling, sailing, survival, snorkelling, sea science and more...
- Booking information for internal and external groups – North Ayrshire schools predominately enjoy the residential trips to the centre, however you don’t need to be part of a school to enjoy everything Arran Outdoor Education Centre has to offer. It is also ideal for organisations not affiliated with North Ayrshire Council such as Scouts, Guides, Cadets, youth groups, community groups, sports clubs, adult learning groups and others from the voluntary sector.
- Information on tailored experiences and online booking – Whether you're looking for a residential stay, an outdoor activity programme, a team-building experience or a venue for a special event, we can help create a package tailored to your group's needs including residential accommodation, outdoor activity programmes, day visits, team-building and non-residential activity courses. Bookings and expressions of interest can be made online now.
Quote: With the help of our Web and Digital Experience team, we are pleased to announce the launch of the new Arran Outdoor Education Centre website. It is brilliant to have a new and improved online presence and destination for community groups and eligible organisations to plan their bookings, discover the amazing activities on offer and with the wealth of photography now featured on the new website, get a real immersive look and feel of what our flagship outdoor learning centre is all about. Whether you're planning an adventurous weekend, a skills-based programme or simply a chance for your group to connect and grow together, Arran Outdoor Education Centre provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable experience, so check out the new website today!
Quote from: Councillor Alan Hill, Cabinet Member for Communities, Housing and Islands
Access the new website online at: https://arranoutdoor.com/
Published: 09 November 2026