The Holiday Project

Since The Project's origin as a Kilmarnock based initiative involving local people, it has sprung into life offering a chance of a holiday break. From the outset, the people of Onthank, Knockinlaw, Longpark, Shortlees and Riccarton enjoyed short breaks at The Project's caravans. Initially The Project operated two residential caravans and for the first four years did so under the auspices of the Urban Aid Programme. Whilst this offered an excellent service to those living in specific areas, we felt that The Project could alleviate a similar problem in a wider area. The opportunity to do so, began when our Urban Aid funding ended. The Project was then mainline funded through East Ayrshire Council, which allowed us to offer the chance of one-week breaks to a wider geographical area. 

Throughout, East Ayrshire Council's Community Education Service (now Community Learning and Development), supported and supervised the work of The Project, including the development of the skills of the Management Committee.   The caravans are sited at a popular holiday site in North Ayrshire. 

When The Project began in 1996, chief consideration was given as to where they should be located and the decision has proved to be the right one, mainly due to the caravans being close enough to The Project base for obvious reasons. At the same time they were far enough away in a suitable location to give the feeling of being away from the everyday problems and hassles. The Project provides one-week holidays at substantially lower terms than that of commercial operators. For example, the most expensive holiday cost at the height of 2011 Summer was £260. By booking a caravan independently the cost for an equivalent caravan would soar to almost £600. At other times, a caravan can cost as little as £85 (2011 prices) to hire from The Project. You can find the price list on the tariff page.  To check availability and make a booking, call us on 01563  524800.

Our Holidays

The Holiday Project has four luxury caravans (one adapted for disabled access) sited at Sandylands Holiday Park, Saltcoats.  We provide one week or weekend holidays at substantially lower terms than that of commercial operators.  Booking and paying for the holiday is easy, as we have an interest-free Savings Club, which means that the cost of your holiday can be spread over the course of a few weeks or months and you can even save for your holiday spending money.

Each caravan comes fully equipped with televisions, cooker with hob, fridge, microwave and gas fire.  Three units  sleep up to 8 people, and the disabled access unit has accommodation for up to 6 people.  The Holiday Project has a number of benefits for those who choose to book with us.  We supply bed linen for a small fee between £7.00/£11.00 (or you can bring your own), pre-paid fun passes to the on-site clubs, including indoor heated swimming pool, free on-site gas and electricity and of course our Savings Club.

Our season runs from Easter till October and our caravans are available to EVERYBODY!!!

The Project's funders and supporters include:  East Ayrshire Council, Celtic Charitable Trust, Co-op Community Fund, Souter Foundation, Comic Relief, The Trusthouse Charitable Trust, Cash for Kids, Personal Empowerment Zone, The Moffat Charitable Trust,  Crerar Hotels, GMB Scotland, Kilmarnock Round Table, Awards for All, The Hedley Foundation, The Mickel Fund, Wilkinson's, Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust, Dulverton Trust, Children In Need, Barcapel Foundation, Barbara Ward Children Foundation, Yorkshire & Clydesdale Bank, Asda Foundation, The Toy Trust, Talteg Ltd....