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
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
AGM
This year's Eilean Eisdeal AGM is at 2.15pm on Sat 28 December.
October 2019
Easdale Welcome
Welcome to Catherine Forsyth who is moving onto the Island - a new neighbour for May.
October 2019
Wedding Congratulations
Many congratulations to Pamela and John on their wedding.
October 2019
New Director
Welcome to Joe Smith as a new Director for Eilean Eisdeal.
Sept 2019
Easdale Welcome
A warm welcome to Robert Grigg who has moved back onto the island.
Sept 2019
Easdale Baby
Many congratulations to Pamela and John for the safe arrival of their daughter Amber-Jane.
Sept 2019
Final Farewell
A fond and final farewell to Adrian Laycock who was instrumental in Easdale Island having its Community Hall.
Aug 2019
Don on the move
A fond adiós to Don Gillies - who is moving not too far from the island.
June 2019
EGM
Thanks to all who attended the EGM on Sunday and those who returned their ballot papers.
The outcome of the vote on the resolution to change our Mems & Arts to comply with the the Scottish Land Fund criteria was not carried. Votes for were 8 and against 20.
We will inform the SLF of this community’s decision.
May 2019
EGM
Extra-ordinary General Meeting Sunday 26th May at 11.00am in the Hall to ratify changes to Membs and Arts to bring these into line with current funding criteria.
May 2019
Panto
Brilliant FULL house Panto on 2nd Jan raised £457.94 - many thanks to all concerned.
Jan 2019
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.