Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Returns to North Ayrshire with 24 Incredible Events

The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival is now live, bringing its inspiring programme of creativity, conversation and connection to communities across Scotland. This year, North Ayrshire is proud to host an incredible 24 events and exhibitions, offering something for everyone to enjoy as part of Scotland’s national celebration of arts and mental health. Why notContinue reading “Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Returns to North Ayrshire with 24 Incredible Events”

Its that time again! Call for events and ideas for this years festival (2026).

Wow, can you believe it’s already April? It feels like just yesterday we wrapped up last year’s festival! We are pleased to share that planning is underway for this year’s North Ayrshire Mental Health Arts Festival, taking place from 20 October to 9 November 2026. This year’s festival theme is Reflections, inviting creative responses thatContinue reading “Its that time again! Call for events and ideas for this years festival (2026).”

Capturing Wellbeing: Exploring creativity through photography

When we started Ayrshire Film Co. CIC, I held a strong belief that film could positively impact our local community. What took me much longer to realise was this; the act of participation often creates a greater impact than the final product itself. Over the years we’ve been involved in many community projects and haveContinue reading “Capturing Wellbeing: Exploring creativity through photography”