Ailsa Craig, in the Firth of Clyde, is an Island rising abruptly from the sea to an elevation of 1,110 feet. It has a conical summit and is very precipitous except on the North East Side where it slopes more gently and is accessible.
It was famous for a number of years for the curling stones fashioned from its rock. It was here that the curling stones used by the Scottish Women’s Curling Team, Winter 2002 Olympic Gold medal winners, were made.
Bird lovers will want a closer look at Ailsa Craig, with it's huge gannet colony and spectacular bird and wildlife. Sailings are available around the granite rock from Girvan harbour and funding is currently being negotiated to develop a state of the art Ailsa Craig centre featuring live CCTV pictures of the birds as well as other leisure facilities.
Title:Ailsa Craig
Short Description:Ailsa Craig, in the Firth of Clyde, is an Island rising abruptly from the sea to an elevation of 1,110 feet. It has a conical summit and is very precipitous except on the North East Side where it slopes more gently and is accessible.
It was famous for a number of years for the curling stones fashioned from its rock. It was here that the curling stones used by the Scottish Women’s Curling Team, Winter 2002 Olympic Gold medal winners, were made. Click on title above for more info and photos of Ailsa Craig ...