Irvine
Welcome to our Locality Partnership web pages. Irvine is an industrial town that sits 26 miles south of Glasgow. It is steeped in history, despite being classed as a new town, and was made a Royal Burgh in 1372 by King Robert II. It has a population of around 33,700 and there is a vibrant community spirit. Every year the Marymass Festival takes place when Irvine’s communities actively participate to create a party atmosphere in the town.
Irvine boasts its own lovely beach and has great amenities for keeping healthy and active. The new Portal Leisure Centre, developed by one of our partners, (KA Leisure) has recently opened.
The town has a strong connection to Robert Burns, the Scottish poet who once worked in the area and it has a long maritime history that can be explored in the Maritime Museum at the harbour area.
Our Irvine Infographic can be downloaded here
If you live in Irvine and would like to become involved our Locality Partnership might interest you. Alternatively, you may be interested in joining your local Community Council. Please see the links on the right of this page for more information.
Local funding may be available through Grant Applications.
Irvine Locality Partnership 2021 Meeting Dates
- 15 March 2021 – On-line via Microsoft Teams
- 14 June 2021 – On-line via Microsoft Teams
- 27 September 2021 – On-line via Microsoft Teams
- 13 December 2021 – On-line via Microsoft Teams
All meetings will be held from 6.00 – 8.00 p.m. Meeting papers can be viewed here.
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Locality Members
