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Wee Grants for Islands pilot scheme is launched
A pilot scheme of funding to support action on Cumbrae and Arran has been kick-started. The Wee Grants for Islands programme will help community groups.
05 December 2025

Arran creative social enterprise is launched
North Ayrshire Council has welcomed a new business collective that is promoting Community Wealth Building on Arran.
18 November 2025

Arran projects receive funding from Islands Programme
Three Arran projects are sharing more than £800,000 from the Scottish Government's Islands Programme, which works with local authorities.
03 November 2025

Ordinary Election for Arran Community Council
Nominations are being sought for people aged 16 and over to represent their area and serve on Arran Community Council.
28 October 2025

Artists in Residence named for Bioregion art project
North Ayrshire Council is providing an exciting placed-based arts residency on the Isle of Arran through Creative Scotland’s Culture Collective programme
29 August 2025

Arran dog walkers are reminded to be respectful
Signs have recently been installed at a number of Arran cemeteries after the council received reports of dog fouling on graves.
24 July 2025

Apply now! Exciting arts residency on Arran
North Ayrshire Council has received funding from Creative Scotland to provide an exciting placed-based arts residency opportunity on the Isle of Arran.
10 June 2025

Arran Outdoor Education Centre hosts famous film crew
We're excited to reveal that Arran Outdoor Education Centre was one of the filming bases for Sir David Attenborough’s new record-breaking documentary.
10 June 2025

Arran groups welcome Council Leader and Chief Executive
North Ayrshire Council Leader Marie Burns and Chief Executive Craig Hatton recently spent time on Arran visiting a variety of projects.
05 June 2025
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