Isle of Arran

Guarding the character of our island

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.

Registered Scottish Charity SC023504 · Affiliated to the Scottish Civic Trust

Our work

What we do
01

Planning

Planning Watch

We monitor every planning application affecting Arran's built environment and engage with the council to protect the island's character.

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Projects

Our Projects

Our ongoing work to preserve, improve and celebrate the buildings, places and history that give Arran its character.

03

Printed guides

Publications

Including Buildings of Arran, our 2022 publication documenting the island's interior architecture.

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Historic record

Archives

Two decades of talks, excursions and planning casework, from saving Sannox church to island heritage events.

Publication

Interiors of Arran

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

A voice for good development

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

Help protect the island you love

Become a member or make a donation. Your support funds our publications, planning work and excursions, and keeps Arran's heritage in safe hands.

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