About Us

Girvan & District Attractions, run by local volunteers, was founded in 1973 and became a registered SCIO charity in 2019. Free community events are provided for all in the Girvan area: from residents to the general public and tourists alike. We use community events as the driving tool to reduce isolation, deprivation and to increase community cohesion in the area, while at the same time helping to boost economic growth of the town.

We organise and deliver community events such as the annual Carrick Lowland Gathering, Civic Week and the opening of Stumpy Jail for historical and educational visits for schools, tourists and local people.

We also organise the annual Spooky Stumpy and Girvan & South Carrick Community Firework Display.

We work with other community groups and organisations including youth groups, senior citizens groups, local democracy groups, sports groups, events organisations, emergency services, local schools and religious organisations to achieve the aims of the charity.

Our meetings, which are open to all, are held in Duff St. Kitchen, Girvan on the second Tuesday of every month at 19:00.