Eilean Eisdeal: the Easdale Island Community Development Group
Easdale is a small island in Argyll on the west coast of Scotland, 16 miles south of Oban. 'Eilean Eisdeal', the Easdale Island Community Development Group, is a charitable organisation run by residents and friends of the island to carry out projects on the island of benefit to the community and with the long term aim of regeneration and sustainability for the island.
Eilean Eisdeal was set up in 1997. Its first major project, the renovation of a unique slate built hall on the island for use as an arts and community centre, was completed in May 2003. In 2005 funding was secured for the purchase of the island’s historic harbour and an adjacent area of land for community development. The regeneration and repair of the harbour continues to be an ongoing project.
Eilean Eisdeal News
World Stone Skimming Championships 2022
Due to the continuous and continuing impact of Covid on the organisation, we have had to cancel this year's stone skimming event.
Aug 2022
New Director
The board of directors is delighted to welcome its newest member, Rob Hadfield
May 2022
Doghouse Roses
Appearing at Easdale Island Community Hall on June 25th - Doghouse Roses with John Alexander supported by Paul Tasker (from Doghouse Roses) and Dejan Lapanja.
May 2022
Play Vessel - Captain Cook
Many thanks to Neil and Amanda McCrirrick and many others in the community for preparing the Captain Cook as a play vessel for children to enjoy.
May 2022
Wedding
Congratulations to Tabitha and Jed who celebrated their wedding on the hill on 5th May – we wish them every happiness.
May 2022
Wedding
Looking forward to the wedding of Heather and Simon being celebrated in Easdale Island Community Hall on 28th May.
May 2022
New residents
Welcome to Adrian and Lisa who have just moved to the Island!
May 2022
AGM notice and call for Nominations for Director
The postponed AGM will be held on Sun 17 April 2022 at 2.30pm in Easdale Island Community Hall.
The draft minute of the 2020 AGM which will require to be approved is available on the minutes page.
Samantha Payn, Jackie Inch and Robert Grigg are co-opted directors and are standing for election. There is one vacant directors post.
Any member wishing to stand for election as a director must complete a nomination form and have it signed by the members who are proposing and seconding the nomination and return the form to the Company Secretary by midnight on Friday 15th April 2022
March 2022
Easdale Island Museum
The Museum is to open for the season on 1st April. Please contact info@easdalemuseum.org with offers for help with preparing it for, or staffing it through, the season.
March 2022
World Stone Skimming Championships 2022
Plans for the return of Stone Skimming are proceeding apace! Delighted to have secured The Disclaimers for the Saturday night gig
March 2022
Seafari Crew
A warm welcome to Easdale Island to the Seafari 2022 seasonal crew - Meerabai and Faye.
March 2022
Concert
There is to be a concert on 25th November featuring the Resol String Quartet and Richard Scholfield on saxophone, who will play a short programme starting at 6.30pm. Entrance is free, donations welcome.
Nov 2021
AGM postponement
Due to the current Omicron restrictions and the uncertainty for the future it is with regret that once again the AGM has to be postponed.
The directors have provisionally arranged for the AGM to take place on Easter Sunday 17 April 2022 any restrictions applicable at that time permitting.
Have a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year we hope to see you soon.
Dec 2021
Concert
There is to be a concert on 25th November featuring the Resol String Quartet and Richard Scholfield on saxophone, who will play a short programme starting at 6.30pm. Entrance is free, donations welcome.
Nov 2021
Your Island Needs You
If you would like to help set up tables in the hall or volunteer for a day in the museum? Eilean Eisdeal is entirely run by volunteers and we would be very grateful for your support. Please fill in the form on our volunteer page.
Nov 2021
New residents
Easdale Island extends a warm welcome to new residents Kyle Mathews and Jassy Earl.
Nov 2021
Hall reopening
The Hall reopened for community events with a quiz and recent concert, both featuring masses of local talent. The events were a great success and very much enjoyed by all present.
Oct 2021
Open Community Meeting
14.00 Sun 26 Sept 2021
The purpose of the meeting is for all islanders to contribute to the potential future direction of the community.
Topics to be discussed are welcome on the day of the meeting or if you cannot be present submitted by e-mail to secretary@easdale.org or by post to The Secretary, Easdale Community Hall, Easdale Island. Argyll, PA34 4TB
We the directors look forward to seeing you there and will welcome your input.
Sept 2021
Exam Results
Congratulations to Clara who will be going off to Uni later this year, and to Duncan on his exam results.
Aug 2021
On The Move
Very sad to say goodbye to Des, Laura, Finn and Elsie who will be sorely missed on the island – we wish them all the best in their new adventures.
Aug 2021
Coal Day
Many thanks to everyone involved in Coal Day this year. 34 tonnes of assorted fuels were distributed around the island by a very large team of residents, homeowners, guests and holidaymakers.
May 2021
Easdale Welcome
Welcome to new residents Rob, Sue and Alex in The Old Quarrymaster’s House (formerly No. 55).
May 2021
Easdale Baby
Many congratulations to Beth and Joe for the safe arrival of their son Lucas on 14th May.
May 2021
Easdale Island Folk Museum
Easdale Island Folk Museum plans to re-open on 1st June.
April 2021
Wedding plans
Congratulations to Rosie Collinge who will marry Martin on 30th April at the Ardanaiseig Hotel. Congratulations also to Catherine and Michelle who plan to get married in the Hall on 29th May.
April 2021
On the move
Welcome to Neil and Amanda who have moved in No 62, Steve in No 53 (belatedly) and Ellie in No 54.
Feb 2021
EE Membership
Membership fees have been reduced to £10.00 per person.
Jan 2021
AGM
Due to the current Covid 19 restrictions, the directors of Eilean Eisdeal sought the advice of OSCR and were advised that we could postpone the AGM until the earliest date permissible. We are therefore postponing the annual AGM, and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
It is our intention to send out notifications of an AGM as soon as possible as required by our Memorandum and Articles of Association.
The draft minutes of the 2019 AGM is available in the 'Minutes' section and will require to be approved in due course.
The end of year accounts currently with our auditors will be made available here as soon as they are accepted by the auditors. They will also be forwarded to the Office of the Scottish Charities Regulator as normal.
We look forward to seeing you at the AGM as soon as it can be arranged.
Nov 2020
Stone Skimming Quarry Purchase
The Directors are delighted to be able to tell you all that after a protracted amount of time the purchase of the Stone Skimming quarry for the community has finally been concluded successfully.
We would like to thank the Scottish Land Fund for continuing to support the project and the National Lottery Community Fund. It has not been an easy process.
We would also like to thank directors past (who started out on this project) and present for all their support on this bumpy journey and to the members for their on going support.
Nov 2020
Lock-down
In our island lock-down, thanks must go to Puffer for the Sunday treats, the ladies who knitted all the NHS dolls and sewed individual face-coverings, all the food-delivery volunteers, the ferry-men for going above and beyond, and the Thursday evening musicians.
June 2020
On the move
We are sad to see two families leave the island recently - Calum, Vicky, Dylan & Rosie and Lyndsey, Dave, Siobhan, Joe, Georgia & Jamie - but wish them all the very best.
June 2020
Arts Programme 2020
To all our loyal supporters, friends and visitors.
It is with great regret, but given the current Covid 19 situation and in line with current Government instructions Eilean Eisdeal will be unable hold the publicised Arts Programme events in Easdale Island Hall for a minimum of the next three months, but possibly longer.
We will update you if the situation changes at all.
Trail West is scheduled to come at the beginning of October and we are hoping that this gig will go ahead, and be a celebration, but we will keep you posted.
March 2020
EGM outcome
The outcome of the voting on the motion to change the Membs and Arts at the EGM on 23rd February 2020 is as follows:
- Show of hands votes
yea 12, nae 0, abstentions 0 - Postal votes
yea 15, nae 1, abstentions 11
The motion is carried.
February 2020
Membership subscriptions
Reminder that membership subscriptions are due.
January 2020
DIY Ceildh and Panto
Fantastic DIY Ceildh and fabulous Panto were enjoyed by many visitors and residents alike.
January 2020
Hall Spring-clean
Be prepared - Hall Spring-clean to be organised.
January 2020
Easdale Island Community Hall
Easdale Island Community Hall is host to the highly successful Eilean Eisdeal Arts Programme and other community activities and is also available for functions such as weddings and conferences. Details of Arts Programme events, the hall and its facilities, and how to go about booking the hall, are now available in our dedicated hall website at www.easdaleislandhall.org.
Easdale Island Folk Museum
The award winning Easdale Island Folk Museum was purchased by Eilean Eisdeal in 2008. Under community ownership it offers employment and volunteer opportunities to the islanders. Please see our Museum website for more information.
Eilean Eisdeal would not be able to survive without your support. Any assistance you can offer, either in terms of ideas or your time, or by way of financial donation or membership, will be of invaluable help in furthering the preservation and future viability of this unique island.
If you have never been to Easdale Island, we hope you'll visit soon! Please see our accommodation page for somewhere to stay.