Ailsa Craig Castle from above. It looks like it’s perched on the sea but it is sited inland.
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Snow on Ailsa Craig as at 11.02.18
Summit of Ailsa Craig
Seen from Lady Bay on the North Rhins north of Stranraer
Image credit: Mike Purslow
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Visited 17.07.13
It was third time lucky on the MV Glorious out of Girvan. We were turned back by the waves on two previous trips but persistence rewarded me with around two hours on the rock.
The rock has a lighthouse, two foghorns, a ruined tower house and industrial remains on the shore. It is famous for Ailsite granite curling stones which are prized for their durability. Some unshaped stones can be found on the beach.
There is more vegetation than is apparent from a distance and the grassy summit is 338 metres above sea level.
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Duniewick
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Knockdolian
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The Witching Stone
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Dinvin
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Garleffin
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