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School celebrates 50th anniversary
Staff and pupils at a North Ayrshire school are burying a time capsule as part of celebrations marking its 50th anniversary.
01 April 2026

Community Conversation events planned for North Coast
Upcoming Community Conversation events are planned for North Coast residents in the coming weeks. Those unable attend can participate via an online survey.
13 March 2026
Artist in Residence named for Bioregion project
North Ayrshire Council is welcoming an exciting place-based arts residency on the Isle of Cumbrae, supported by Creative Scotland.
05 March 2026

School pupil designs official tartan for Brazil
A North Ayrshire school pupil has designed an official tartan for the people of Brazil that is expected to be used at the World Cup
17 February 2026

Plaque unveiled to mark flood protection scheme success
North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson has helped to mark the success of a £48million flood protection scheme by unveiling a plaque at the site.
04 February 2026

Nominations sought for West Kilbride Community Council
Nominations are now open to become a member of West Kilbride Community Council and papers must be submitted by Monday 2 February.
13 January 2026

Update on island flooding works
A multi-million-pound project that is part of an Isle of Cumbrae flood protection scheme is expected to start at the end of January.
08 January 2026

Work continues on B781 landslip repairs
Motorists and commuters are advised that ongoing repair works are now expected to be finished in January, after heavy rain caused a delay.
22 December 2025

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

B781 to close temporarily for emergency repair work
Heavy rain in recent weeks has led to a landslip next to the B781, near West Kilbride, causing the temporary closure.
26 November 2025

Artist in Residence named for Cumbrae Bioregion project
North Ayrshire Council has announced the successful artist in residence for an exciting placed-based arts residency opportunity on the Isle of Cumbrae
18 November 2025
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