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NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
02 June 2026
Cabinet
Title: National Islands Plan and North Ayrshire Islands
Programme Update
Purpose: To provide a progress update on the North Ayrshire Islands
Programme and the new National Islands Plan and to outline
proposed next steps.
Recommendation: That Cabinet:
a) Notes the progress of the North Ayrshire Islands Programme
and achievements to date;
b) Notes the publication of the National Islands Plan 2026 to
2031 and associated investment in 2026/27;
c) Agrees to the refresh and refinement of the current Local
Island Plans and associated delivery plans and their intended
reporting; and
d) Agrees to the finalisation and submission of the proposed
funding applications to the Scottish Government’s Islands
Programme.
1. Executive Summary
1.1 Established in 2021 to deliver the National Islands Plan objectives locally, the North
Ayrshire Islands Programme has evolved into a mainstreamed approach driving
economic, social, environmental and wider community improvements for Arran and
Cumbrae.
1.2 Programme activity to date includes supporting the co-development and delivery of
Local Island Plans, assisting the Council in securing over £6.6 million for island-
specific projects, launching the Wee Grants for Islands pilot and contributing to
regional strategies and national policy initiatives.
1.3 The new five-year National Islands Plan was launched on 24 February 2026 and is
supported by a £5.75 million package of investment for island communities to create
jobs, strengthen local economies, improve infrastructure, enhance community
resilience and support the transition to net zero.

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1.4 Informed by this and the progress made to date through the North Ayrshire Islands
Programme, it is proposed that a refresh and refinement of the Local Islands Plan be
undertaken in partnership with communities and stakeholders. The refreshed plans
will reflect the progress to date, incorporate up-to-date socio-economic data, align with
the new National Islands Plan, Council Plan and wider local, national and regional
priorities. 
2. Background 
2.1 The first National Islands Plan (NIP), under the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018, was
published in December 2019. This provided a framework and thirteen strategic
objectives aimed at improving outcomes for island communities and formed the
foundation for local delivery approaches. 
2.2 The Plan enabled new ways of working across local and national government,
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), community planning partners, island
communities and businesses. This promoted improved collaboration and knowledge
sharing across island areas. 
2.3 In February 2021, with financial support from Scottish Government, HIE and North
Ayrshire Council, the North Ayrshire Islands Recovery and Renewal pilot was
established. This included the recruitment of a dedicated Senior Officer (Islands) role
to lead delivery and strengthen island policy development. The role works across the
public sector, island communities and external stakeholders to target long-standing
island challenges. 
2.4 The pilot initially ran for three years between 2021 and 2024. Reflecting the
progressive tripartite commitment, strengthening collaboration and North Ayrshire
Council’s reinforced input and increasing impact on island policy and practice, the pilot
was mainstreamed in February 2024 and rebranded as the North Ayrshire Islands
Programme. The Programme continues to be supported financially by the Scottish
Government and HIE are anticipated to confirm their ongoing commitment in the near
future. 
National Islands Plan 2026 to 2030 
2.5 The new five-year National Island Plan was formally launched on 23 February 2026.
The Plan establishes population retention and attraction as its overarching objective
with seven strategic objectives and associated targeted commitments contributing,
directly or indirectly, to this overarching aim by supporting the conditions that enable
people to live, work and remain in island communities. Community Wealth Building
(CWB) is the key approach guiding the implementation of the Plan, which has a
strengthened emphasis on locally led solutions and flexible delivery. 
2.6  The Plan focuses on seven strategic objectives. It is supported by a national
Implementation Route Map that sets out all commitments, identifies the organisations
responsible for delivery and provides clear timescales. This gives island communities
a transparent view of national activity and when key actions will take place 
• Connectivity – Improve transport and digital links
• Housing – Increase affordable, suitable homes

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• Health & Social Care – Enhance local and digital services
• Economy, Education & Skills – Support sustainable growth and local learning
• Climate, Nature & Energy – Accelerate net zero transition with community
benefits
• Poverty & Social Justice – Tackle cost-of-living, fuel poverty, and inequality
• Empowered Communities & Culture – Strengthen local leadership, heritage and
languages. 
2.7 Delivery of the Plan will be supported by an enhanced evidence framework. The
Scottish Islands Data Dashboard will be updated to reflect the new Plan and will
monitor real time changes in key areas such as population, economic performance,
housing, transport and the cost of living. A new Scottish Islands Survey will provide
direct insight from communities, helping to build a stronger understanding of local
conditions and emerging trends. 
2.8 Within three years, a comprehensive outcomes framework will be developed to
guide decision-making at both national and local levels. This will support improved
targeting of investment, ensure national resources are aligned with local needs and
provide additional support for islands facing the greatest demographic pressures. It
will also make clearer how national decisions impact local priorities. 
2.9 Following publication of each annual report, the Government will hold public
engagement sessions, including island-based events and an annual Islands
Conversation webinar. These sessions will give island communities the opportunity
to review progress, raise issues and influence next steps. 
2.10 The Plan is supported by £5.75 million investment in 2026/27 for island communities
to create jobs, strengthen local economies, improve infrastructure, enhance
community resilience and support the transition to net zero. The funding also aims to
address key pressures such as depopulation and rising fuel costs, which
disproportionately affect island areas. This is comprised of the: 
• £3 million Islands Programme to support essential island infrastructure projects.
Examples of previous projects include Garrison House, Cumbrae and Dyemill
Bike Park, Arran.
• £1 million Islands Cost Crisis Emergency Fund to assist communities in
managing rising living costs. Funding is allocated across the six island local
authorities including North Ayrshire Council.
• £0.75 million Carbon Neutral Islands Programme to support local net zero
initiatives on the six Carbon Neutral Islands including Cumbrae.
• £1 million for projects linked to the new National Islands Plan for initiatives such
as an island scholarship pilot, mental health support for young people and
training programmes for sustainable tourism. 
2.11 Our island communities contributed extensively throughout the consultation to inform
the Plan, which includes a Case Study on the North Arran Community Benefit
Society’s Lochranza Country Inn. Officers have worked collaboratively across
Council services, with the Scottish Government’s Islands team, island communities
and wider stakeholders, providing the opportunity to offer detailed feedback on the
draft Plan throughout its development.

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2.12 Officers continue to work collaboratively with our island communities, Locality
Partnerships and across Council Services on an annual basis to maximise the level
of funding secured from this investment for our islands. 
2.13 North Ayrshire Council currently receives an annual allocation from the Islands Cost
Crisis Emergency Fund including £0.058 million in 2026/27. In line with the fund’s
objectives, monies have been used in previous financial years to support crisis
grants for island residents, community-based projects which address island specific
cost of living issues, the additional costs of ensuring there is no educational loss for
children and young people living on the islands, and other relevant projects. The use
and distribution of this year’s funding will be discussed with members of the Arran
Island Plan Groups, Cumbrae groups and other appropriate internal and external
stakeholders and reported to Cabinet at an appropriate future date. 
North Ayrshire Islands Programme 
2.14 The North Ayrshire Islands Programme continues to deliver against the agreed   
objectives, to: 
• Develop and monitor Local Island Plans for Arran and Cumbrae, aligning them
with National Islands Plan objectives and Community Wealth Building principles.
• Support the recovery and renewal of the islands from the social and economic
impact of Covid-19 and reduced ferry services through maximising the support
available for island communities, including targeting partner resources to address
specific recovery priorities particularly in business resilience, supporting the
identification and preparation of bids to access external funding by working
alongside wider Council services including business development and
regeneration. 
• Contribute to closer and more coordinated working between the island
communities, community planning partners, national and local government and
agencies to ensure stronger place-based partnership working and a whole
systems approach to improve island wellbeing, including in areas such as
housing and transportation and the implementation of the National Islands Plan.
• Ensure the understanding and representation of the unique needs of islands’
communities in local and national policy development and encourage strategic
island planning at all levels. 
2.15 A wide range of activity, outputs and positive outcomes have been delivered since
inception, informed by the ten-year Local Island Plans for Arran and Cumbrae,
approved in February 2022. Achievements include securing over £6.6 million in
investments; selection as a COSLA Excellence Awards finalist; leading North
Ayrshire’s participation in the inaugural Cross Party Group on Islands Economy
Showcase; launching the Wee Grants for Islands pilot; contributing to regional
strategies; and securing funding through the Addressing Depopulation Action Plan.
These are detailed in Appendix One. 
2.16 The examples outlined demonstrate North Ayrshire Council’s continued and
dedicated commitment, through the unique Islands Programme, to a fair and
inclusive North Ayrshire, where we are working collaboratively with our island
communities, stakeholders and partners to deliver immediate and longer-term

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improvements to island residents’ lives, strengthening the local economy and
supporting sustainable social, economic and environmental progress and growth. 
2.17 Governance arrangements include quarterly strategic review meetings with
programme partners, quarterly Islands Heads of Service meetings and regular policy
briefings for elected members and officers involved in island networks. Arran and
North Coast Locality Partnerships receive quarterly updates on relevant island policy
work. 
2.18 The Programme is supported by the ongoing commitment and funding from the
Scottish Government and HIE. The Scottish Government has committed £89,500 in
2026/27 to the continuation of the Programme and the development of the Islands
Intelligence Hub Pilot. A further contribution is also anticipated from HIE in the near
future to the continuation of the Programme. The Intelligence Hub project seeks to: 
• Address island‑level data gaps on our islands, focusing on areas such as
housing, economic development, transport and climate resilience. 
• Create a community‑driven data dashboard that provides accessible, real‑time
insights to support local planning, decision‑making and service improvement,
which is scalable and replicable across other islands.
• Develop and deploy a community data collection toolkit - including surveys,
participatory mapping and citizen‑science approaches.
• Strengthen community‑led decision‑making by enabling island residents, groups,
businesses and public agencies to make faster, smarter decisions using
high‑quality, locally relevant data and facilitating informed dialogue between
community stakeholders and government.
• Share learning across islands and national partners through policy briefings and
learning packs.
• Develop an evaluation report with recommendations on scaling, impact,
replicability and opportunities for integration into national island data strategies. 
Local Islands Plans Refresh 
2.19 In response to the publication of the National Islands Plan 2026 to 2031 and building
on the effective and substantial work to date, it is proposed that the North Ayrshire
Islands Programme progress work with island stakeholders, Elected Members and
across Council teams to co-develop refreshed and refined Local Island Plans. These
will be aligned with our Council Plan, Community Wealth Building Strategy, the new
National Islands Plan, the Ayrshire and Highlands and Islands Regional Economic
Strategies and other relevant policies, strategies and plans. 
2.20 The refreshed and refined plans will reflect on the progress to date and align with the
new National Islands Plan and incorporate up-to-date local socio-economic data and
reflect local, regional, national and UK contexts. Consideration will be given to
developing island investment plans that can be used as a framework to identify
strategic island and priority capital and revenue projects seeking external funding,
ensuring there is a co-produced and co-defined project pipeline to maximise
investment opportunities for the islands. 
2.21 Delivery continues to support the Council Plan through investment, improved
services, strengthened local democracy, enhanced climate action and stronger
partnership working.

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2.22 A future report will be submitted to Cabinet for approval of the refresh and refinement
of the Local Island Plans 
Scottish Government Island Programme Applications 
2.23 The Scottish Government’s 2026/27 Islands Programme provides a competitive
capital funding opportunity to support critical infrastructure investment on inhabited
Scottish islands. The Programme supports delivery of the National Islands Plan, with
particular emphasis on population retention and attraction, and on projects that are
community‑led, place‑based and deliver long‑term resilience. 
2.24 North Ayrshire Council is eligible to submit applications as lead authority for Arran
and Cumbrae. Funding may support priorities including community facilities, housing
enablement, transport and connectivity, economic development infrastructure, net
zero investment, and initiatives that reduce the cost of living and improve wellbeing.
Projects must be capable of delivering and committing expenditure within the
2026/27 financial year. 
2.25 The deadline for submissions to Scottish Futures Trust is 8 June 2026. The
Economic Policy and Regeneration teams led a cross‑service process to identify and
develop suitable projects to ensure alignment with Council priorities, community
need, and deliverability. The following projects are proposed for submission: 
• Arran Heritage Museum Upgrade, Brodick;
• DA Hall Site Redevelopment, Garrison House, Millport;
• Island Solar Compactors Project;
• Arran Outdoor Education Resource Sustainability Improvements, Lamlash; and
• Cumbrae Path Upgrades, Millport. 
2.26 An update will be provided to Cabinet on the outcome of the applications. 
3. Proposals 
3.1 That Cabinet: 
a) Notes the progress of the North Ayrshire Islands Programme and achievements
to date; 
b) Notes the publication of the National Islands Plan 2026 to 2031 and associated
investment in 2026/27;
c) Agrees to the refresh and refinement of the current Local Island Plans and
associated delivery plans and their intended reporting to Cabinet; and
d) Agrees to the finalisation and submission of the proposed funding applications to
the Scottish Government’s Islands Programme

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4. Implications/Socio-economic Duty 
Financial 
4.1 Delivery of the Island plans will be reliant on successful external funding applications
being made to support the delivery of the Plans’ ambitions, mirroring the approach
taken with the initial Plans. The costs associated with refreshing and refining the Local
Islands Plans will be met from existing resources, including the funding awards from
Scottish Government and HIE for 2026/27. 
Human Resources 
4.2 None arising from this report. The proposal will be delivered through existing
resources which continue to be supported financially and through Officer resource by
the Scottish Government and HIE in 2026/27. 
Legal 
4.3 None. 
Equality/Socio-economic 
4.4 The overarching purpose of the Local Island Plans is to drive sustainable economic
development, build resilience, support population attraction and retention and
advance the Council Plan commitment to reduce inequalities, widen democratic
participation and strengthen community empowerment by encouraging greater local
involvement. The refresh of the Plans will ensure these aims can be met more fully by
aligning updated data, community priorities and national policy direction, enabling
clearer strategic focus and improved delivery outcomes for the islands. 
Climate Change and Carbon 
4.5 The refreshed Local Island Plans will continue to align to the Sustainable North
Ayrshire Strategy and seek to continue to deliver positive environmental and
sustainability outcomes through the associated action plans. 
Key Priorities 
4.6 The North Ayrshire Islands Programme and refreshed Local Island Plans will continue
to support all four of the Council Plan’s priorities and strategic aims of: 
• Wellbeing: To transition to a wellbeing economy, delivering prosperity, wellbeing
and resilience for local people by enabling island communities to identify local
priorities, co-design solutions and address poverty and inequality through targeted
investment and collaborative action.
• Communities and Local Democracy: We will have active, inclusive and resilient
communities by providing a clear and accessible mechanism for local democratic
participation and strengthening community influence over local decision-making.
• Climate Change: To achieve net-zero by 2030.
• A Sustainable Council: A Community Wealth Building Council that is efficient and
accessible, maximising investment and focusing resources on our priorities.

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Community Wealth Building 
4.7 This proposal aligns directly with the principles of Community Wealth Building and the
Council’s Community Wealth Building Strategy to build a strong, fair and sustainable
local economy. This will also support the implementation of the Community Wealth
Building (Scotland) Act 2026. It will ensure that the Council maintains its commitments
as a Community Wealth Building Council by supporting the localised use of assets,
enabling community led economic activity and ensuring Council resources and
investment are focused on priorities that maximise impact for island communities. 
Islands Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) 
4.8 None arising from this report. The proposal seeks to maintain and strengthen support
to island communities and does not introduce adverse impacts. 
United Nations Rights of the Child (UNCRC) 
4.9 None. 
Consumer Duty 
4.10 None. 
5. Consultation 
5.1 The North Ayrshire Islands Programme was co-produced by the Council, Scottish
Government and HIE. Consultation was undertaken with local stakeholders,
community representatives and businesses on each island including the Arran Locality
Partnership, the Arran Recovery Group and Cumbrae representatives. The Local
Island Plans were developed through extensive engagement and consultation with
island communities and island stakeholders and across Council Services, with the
Health and Social Care Partnership, Scottish Government and HIE. The refreshed
Plans will be developed through comparable extensive engagement and consultation. 
RUSSELL McCUTCHEON
Executive Director (Place) 
For further information please contact Sarah Baird, Senior Officer (Islands), on
sarahbaird@north-ayrshire.gov.uk 
Background Papers
North Ayrshire Council, Cabinet Report: Islands Renewal Best Practice Pilot, 6 October
2020
North Ayrshire Council, Cabinet Report: Islands Plans, 22 February 2022
Scottish Government, National Islands Plan, 26 February 2025

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Appendix One: North Ayrshire Islands Programme Achievements 2022 to 2025 
The Programme has delivered a wide range of activities, outputs and positive outcomes
since its inception. Key to the success has been the development of 10-year Local Island
Plans for Arran and Cumbrae, approved in February 2022, and the associated annual
action plans. Informed by extensive engagement and consultation, these Plans have
informed the delivery of the Programme, which has included: 
• Leading and supporting funding applications for island-specific projects, securing over
£6.6 million for investment for North Ayrshire islands.  The tables below highlight the
broad range and scale of projects and investments across the £6.6m investment in our
islands supported between 2022 and 2025. This is not an exhaustive list of projects but
aims to highlight the key projects across a range of funds. The total expenditure across
these sources is £6,643,281.85. 
• Being selected by COSLA as a finalist in the 2024 Excellence Awards in Strengthening
Communities and Local Democracy category. Only fifteen projects, from over two
hundred submissions across Scottish local government were chosen as finalists for the
Excellence Awards, which are COSLA’s annual celebration of the very best of Scottish
Local Government.
• Supporting the delivery of the inaugural Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Group on
Islands (CPIG) Economy Showcase promoting our islands economic opportunities,
challenges and opportunities and showcasing local business innovation and products. A
range of local island businesses participated in the all-day event at Holyrood in April
2025, including Auchrannie Resort, Arran Dairies and Cumbrae Community
Development Company.
• Launched the Wee Grants for Islands pilot in December 2025, enabling Arran and
Cumbrae communities to deliver Local Island Plan priorities through small-scale projects
addressing economic, social, and environmental challenges.
• Contributing to the development of the inaugural Highlands & Islands Regional
Economic Partnership (HIREP) strategy and draft delivery plan (2026 to 2028), with
ongoing officer engagement to shape implementation. HIREP works to support inclusive
and sustainable economic growth across the region by focusing on shared priorities and
coordinating efforts to tackle common challenges.
• Through the Government’s first Addressing Depopulation Action Plan (ADAP), securing
Phase 1 funding to progress exploring the feasibility for inclusive childcare models to
strengthen access to childcare provision on Arran and the Garnock Valley.
• Securing ongoing funding and commitment from the Scottish Government to support the
delivery of the pilot and North Ayrshire Islands Programme.
• Supporting £0.46 million funding being secured through the Carbon Neutral Islands
Programme. 
Scottish Government 
Project Award Project Name & Summary
Millport Flood
Protection
Scheme
£33.76M Delivery of a one in 200-year standard of protection for
2km of Millport's coastline Featuring over 950 precast
units, rock armour breakwaters, and enhanced
promenade spaces designed to protect island
properties.

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Millburn Flood
Protection
Scheme 
£3.064M Design and construction of a 494 metre long overflow
between the Golf Road/Kirkton Crescent junction and
West Bay and a precast concrete seawall along a
section of West Bay Road. Construction is underway
and due to complete Summer 2026.
Total £46.03M 
Scottish Government – Islands Programme 
Recipient Award Project Summary
Millport Town
Hall Trust £689,450
Millport Town Hall. 
To develop Phase 2 of a multi-funded development to
use the building’s basement to provide a central
community space, delivering a package of activities
and attractions within a heritage building.
Arran High
School
Mountain
Bike Club
£220,625
Dyemill Park
To build, manage and maintain an accessible,
inclusive and safe, all-weather environment to grow
and develop the Islands cycling community,
inspiring Arran to cycle.
Cumbrae
Community
Development
Company
£730,998
Garrison House
To deliver a comprehensive conservation scheme at
Garrison House including a new gym accessible to
all and provision of a changing places facility to
address the lack of both on the island.
North
Ayrshire
Council
£540,000
Island Pit Stops programme
Delivered through eight community groups across
Arran & Cumbrae, to upgrade and develop their
existing public toilets, into ‘visitor pit stops’ and
improving the long-term viability of assets.
Millport Town
Hall Trust £414,425
Millport Town Hall
To complete the waterproofing enabling works
within the Millport Town Hall basement.
North Ayrshire
Council £323,925
Brodick Hall Island Hub
To transform a vital and valued island community
space, bringing it into the 21st century through
critical investment in the building’s fabric.
Arran Youth
Foundation £382,299
Arran Youth Foundation Centre
To install a new, bespoke replacement youth centre
in Lamlash, on the site of Arran Youth Foundations'
current facility.
Lochranza
and Catacol
Sea Society
£129,718
Lochranza Securing a Future in Marine Tourism
To secure the future for the community brought by
marine visitors through rejuvenating and extending
critical marine infrastructure at Lochranza, Arran.
Total £3,431,440

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Scottish Government - to support delivery of National Islands Plan 
Project Award Project Name & Summary
Cumbrae
Community
Development
Company
£30,000  Garrison House
To complete the conservation scheme including
essential work identified as project progressed.
Kildonan Hall &
Improvements
Committee 
£25,000 Kildonan Hall Project
To cover increased tender costs associated with
delivery on island.
Cumbrae Youth
Forum 
£30,000 Cumbrae Youth Forum Premises
To allow the group to undertake capital works and
accelerate the delivery of Child Care Inspectorate
regulation requirements.
Total £85,000 
UK Shared Prosperity Fund 
Recipient Award Project Summary
Kildonan Hall &
Improvements
Committee
£25,000 Kildonan Hall Project
To undertake preparatory works in advance
of the build for the Kildonan Community
Shop & Café.
Arran Eco Savvy
Community SCIO
£9,200 Accessible e-bikes
To support the purchase of two wheelchair e-
bikes.
North Arran
Community
Benefit Society
£49,750 Lochranza Country Inn
To support the refurbishment of the Lochranza
Country Inn as a community hub.
Kildonan Hall &
Improvements
Committee
£100,000 Kildonan Hall Project
To support the capital build of the community
shop and café in Kildonan.
Total £183,950 
Scottish Government – Regeneration Capital Grant Fund 
Recipient Award Project Summary
Millport Town Hall
Trust
£1,864,478 Regeneration of Millport Town Hall
Total £1,864,478 
Crown Estate Scotland 
Recipient Award Project Summary
Millport Town Hall
Trust
£192,952 Millport Town Hall
To support the regeneration of Millport Town
Hall.
North Ayrshire
Council
£25,000 Millport Marina Masterplan
To advance the masterplan for Millport Pier

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& Harbour.
North Ayrshire
Council
£50,000 North Ayrshire Islands Community Fund
To provide support for community
organisations in addressing their specific
needs, achieve their aims and priorities of
the Island Plans (approved March 2025).
Total £267,952 
Scottish Government Place Based Investment Programme 
Recipient Award Project Summary
Arran Pioneer
Project
£25,000 To support the installation of a Geodome to
enable food sustainability.
Kildonan Hall £23,700 To support the creation of a community hub
& cafe.
Arran High School
Mountain Bike Club
£20,000 To enable delivery of a new mountain bike
track and support match funding.
Millport Town Hall
Trust
£25,000 To support the purchase and installation of
Glulam Beams as part of the works
undertaken at Millport Town Hall.
Brodick Tennis £30,000 To support the renovation of park tennis
courts and provision of gate access.
Total £123,700 
North Ayrshire Council – Repurposing Property Grant Fund 
Project Applicant Award Project Summary
Whitehouse,
Lamlash
£18,486 Feasibility study to repurpose the
Whitehouse Land, Lamlash.
College of the Holy
Spirit
£23,940 Feasibility study to repurpose the land and
buildings within the Curtilage of the
Cathedral of the Isles, to support financial
viability.
Arran Youth
Foundation
£8,328 Feasibility study to identify options for a
new, modern youth centre facility behind
Arran High School.
Trust Housing £9,977 Feasibility study to explore the conversion
potential of an existing and vacant former 2-
storey office located in Lamlash.
Arran Development
Trust
£7,390 Feasibility study regarding purchase of
property to renovate for ADT office,
workshop for kit building and training along
with use of yard to store construction
equipment.
Total £68,121

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Active Travel and Transport Funding 
Project Funder(s) Value
Access improvements to Cumbrae
Ferry
Improvements to queuing facilities at
Largs and developing proposals for
improved queuing facilities at
Cumbrae.
Strathclyde Partnership
for Transport
£72,967.23
Cumbrae Active Travel Study
Feasibility study to consider options
for an active travel route from
Cumbrae ferry slip to Millport.
Sustrans Community
Links, NAC, TS Active
Travel Infrastructure Tier
1 Fund
£92,705.09
Islands Connectivity Infrastructure
Works
Various cycle storage facilities and
cycle stands.
Cycling, Walking and
Safer Routes Fund
£47,192.84
Brodick to Corrie Cycle Path
Feasibility and Detailed Design
Feasibility study to consider an active
travel route from Brodick to Brodick
Castle/Glen Rosa and Corrie.
SPT Capital
Programme
Active Infrastructure Tier
1 Fund
£139,178.69
Islands Infrastructure Fund 
Electric Vehicle Charging Points and
Parking Improvements on Arran and
Cumbrae.
Islands Infrastructure
Fund
£259,000
Cycle Parking at Schools 
Providing cycle shelters at various
schools on Arran.
Cycling, Walking and
Safer Routes Fund
Active Infrastructure Tier
1 Fund
£7,597
Total £618,640.85 
Carbon Neutral Islands Funding 
Project Funder(s) Value
Millport 130 Project (Phase One)
To install roof-mounted
solar PV systems to 130 homes in
Millport in a phased approach.
Scottish Government £166,500
Millport Solar PV and Battery Project
(Phase Two)
To install solar PV and battery systems
in up to 30 homes, targeting those with
the lowest EPC ratings. 
Scottish Government £293,101
Total £459,601.00