Isle of Arran
The Arran Civic Trust exists to stimulate public interest in the beauty, history and character of Arran, and to protect its built and natural heritage for generations to come.
Planning
We monitor every planning application affecting Arran's built environment and engage with the council to protect the island's character.
Projects
Our ongoing work to preserve, improve and celebrate the buildings, places and history that give Arran its character.
Printed guides
Including Buildings of Arran, our 2022 publication documenting the island's interior architecture.
Historic record
Two decades of talks, excursions and planning casework, from saving Sannox church to island heritage events.
Publication
A collection of the island's domestic and public buildings, celebrating the craftsmanship and character that connect Arran's sense of place to interior design.
Explore the book →Planning Watch
We monitor every planning application affecting Arran's built environment and engage constructively with developers and the council to protect what makes the island distinctive.
How we work →Support the Trust
Become a member or make a donation. Your support funds our publications, planning work and excursions, and keeps Arran's heritage in safe hands.