Apply to Attend Essecamp Arran '26

EsseCamp is back for another weekend of FREE community fun - this time at a secret location on the Isle of Arran between Friday 01/05/2026 and Monday 04/05/2026. Following our successful inaugural camp on the Isle of Bute, we have invested in this initiative and future events, to bring our relaxed and inclusive free to attend community wild-camping experience for trans and non-binary people to the next level.

• Beautiful campsite and communal campfire
• 3 Meals a day, with veg/vegan options at each meal.
• Unlimited Hot Drinks, access to drinking water
• Return shuttles from Brodick Ferry Terminal to campsite
• Wild swimming, hikes, games and activities
• Projector movie night and retro gaming evenings. 
• Solar recharging for electrical items.
• 2x Composting toilets in privacy tents.
• Hot water shower and changing tent.

We have worked hard to cover all the essentials for a multiple day trip, and a little more, but it might not meet all your personal needs. Feel free to bring whatever you think you may require for your trip, although you do have to be able to carry it! As a bare minimum, we would suggest ensuring you have the following before you apply to attend EsseCamp Arran '26:

• Tent and Sleeping Bag
• Torch (USB rechargeable is best)
• Drinking vessel suitable for hot drinks
• Plate, eating utensils and water bottle
• Towel, hygiene products and medications
• Suitable clothing and footwear
• All your tickets to travel.

No matter where you are travelling from, or by what means, you will need to purchase the appropriate ticket for your ferry journey from Ardrossan to Brodick. Scroll down to plan your journey. 

Applications close at 22:00 on Sunday 1st March 2026.