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Cabinet members make fact-finding mission to Arran
Members of North Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet have taken the opportunity to visit Arran to find out more about the challenges and successes of the island.
The productive visit highlighted ongoing local developments and community projects which are making a difference to the lives of residents.
The fact-finding itinerary showcased a diverse cross-section of Arran life, featuring stops at the Arran Outdoor Education Centre, the Kildonan Community Cafe & Shop, Brodick Tennis Club, the new electric bike charging station in Brodick, and Brodick Hall.
Cabinet members also toured sites slated for proposed marine tourism developments and met with local campaigners led by Howard Wood, one of the foremost champions of the marine environment in the Clyde.
Quote: This visit was incredibly valuable for the cabinet. It gave us a first-hand understanding of some of the unique challenges facing the island, as well as an opportunity to celebrate the fantastic success stories driven by the community. Seeing these projects in action reinforces our ongoing commitment to supporting sustainable growth and prosperity across Arran. It is also heartening to see the themes of the Arran Island Plan - economy, community and environment – come into focus making a difference to communities on the ground. We also had the opportunity to hold a very constructive meeting with local Arran Councillor Charles Currie, where we discussed core priorities for the island.”
Quote from: Councillor Tony Gurney, North Ayrshire Council Leader
Among the key stops on the visit were:
- Kildonan Community Café & Shop: Benefited from £25,000 in Scottish Government funding supporting the National Islands Plan. This initiative is part of a broader £800,000 package shared across 16 initiatives on 12 Scottish islands to safeguard local economies and combat depopulation.
- Brodick Hall: Following its role as the setting for the autumn meeting of the Convention of the Highlands and Islands in November 2025, the facility received £323,925 from the Scottish Government’s Islands Programme. The investment has successfully transformed the space into a modern, fit-for-purpose Island Hub at the heart of the community.
- Brodick Tennis Club: Upgraded through an investment of more than £150,000 via the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation Parks Project, alongside contributions from KA Leisure and the Scottish Government’s Place Based Investment Programme (managed by North Ayrshire Council). The revamp includes comprehensive resurfacing, new fencing, and modern gate-access technology, complementing wider efforts to restore the nearby Brodick Bowling Pavilion and Green.
Published: 19 August 2026