NEWS
Director Appointments
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Councillor John Sweeney as the new Chairman of the Board, following the retirement of long-serving Chair Ashley Pringle. Councillor Sweeney brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to community wellbeing, and we look forward to his leadership as we continue to deliver high-quality leisure and […]
Vikingar! Improvements
Vikingar! has entered an exciting new phase of development, with external improvement works having commenced earlier this week. Visitors may experience some minor disruption while external works continue. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to enhance the Vikingar! experience. The external works will include: These enhancements mark the beginning of a wider […]
Auchenharvie Swimming Pool Update
19/09/2025 Repair work is continuing at pace to bring the pool at Auchenharvie Leisure Centre back into full use. Work got under way just last month with specialist contractors Walker Cladding undertaking the process of repairing the roof of the facility. The roof suffered extensive damage earlier this year when Storm Éowyn brought record-breaking winds […]
KA Leisure Launches Bold New Strategy: “Leading The Way”
KA Leisure is proud to announce the launch of our new two-year Performance Strategy, Leading The Way — designed to elevate community wellbeing, drive innovation, and create more active communities across North Ayrshire. The strategy marks a significant milestone in KA Leisure’s journey to becoming a sector-leading, future-ready organisation. “This isn’t just a plan on […]
Exciting Changes Coming to Vikingar!
We’re delighted to share that the Vikingar! Café is undergoing a transformation as we work towards reopening later this year. Our aim is to create a welcoming social hub within the centre, a place where people can gather, connect, and enjoy great food and company. We’re also looking forward to collaborating with local clubs, groups, […]
KA Leisure Announces Retirement of Board Chairman Ashley Pringle
Ashley Pringle, Chair of the Board of Directors has retired from his role at KA Leisure. Ashley served the organisation with immense dedication, spending 10 years as Vice Chair before stepping into the role of Chair, which he held for the past 4 years. Chief Executive Malcolm McPhail expressed his gratitude for Ashley’s contributions, “Ashley’s […]
Celebrating 25 Years of KA Leisure!
On April 1st, KA Leisure reached a significant milestone—25 years of operation! Today, we celebrated our past, present, and future at our first staff conference. It was a day filled with recognition, inspiration, and gratitude. A huge congratulations to all our award nominees and winners: A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Edward Mcfarlane, […]
Brodick Tennis Courts to Undergo Major Refurbishment Thanks to Secured Funding
Brodick Tennis Courts in Arran are set to receive a significant upgrade following the successful acquisition of funding. The refurbishment project is a collaborative effort involving North Ayrshire Council and KA Leisure. Through the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation funded Parks Project, the LTA is delivering the biggest ever investment in parks tennis facilities […]







