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

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