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Three island projects get funding boost
Two organisations on Cumbrae and one on Arran have received funding to deliver projects that support the ambitions of the National Islands Plan.
16 December 2025

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
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