Millport is hosting its very first Pride festival on Saturday, September twelfth — a landmark celebration of diversity, inclusion, and community spirit inspired by successful events on nearby islands. Organizers are planning a seafront parade, youth-focused activities, and community stalls, all aimed at boosting visibility for the LGBTQ+ community and fostering unity. Sparked by local teacher Pam Currie’s experience at Arran Pride, this inaugural event brings together about t

Article from Largs and Millport News - 02.07.2026 MILLPORT is set to host its first ever Pride festival, marking a historic moment for the Isle of Cumbrae. The event, planned for Saturday, September 12 will celebrate diversity, inclusion and community spirit, following similar successful events on neighbouring islands Arran and Bute. Organisers say the day will bring together residents, visitors and members of the LGBTQ+ community for a programme of activities aimed at promot

Every great journey starts with a single conversation. On Wednesday, 18 June 2026, a passionate group of local people came together at the Cumbrae Forum, with others joining online via Zoom, united by one simple but powerful idea: to create a Pride celebration for the Isle of Cumbrae. By the end of the evening, that idea had become something much bigger. It was official – Millport Pride was born. What started as a small discussion has quickly grown into an exciting community