Ailsa Craig

United Kingdom / Scotland / Girvan /
 island, quarry, Site of Special Scientific Interest - SSSI (UK), RSPB - Royal Society for the Protection of Birds - UK
An extinct volcano and a 1114 feet high Bird sanctuary. Source of all granite for curling stone manufacture. The company Kays of Scotland owns the exclusive rights to harvest curling stone granite from this island until 2050.

www.maybole.org/photogallery/ailsacraig/ailsacraig2.ht
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ailsa_Craig
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Coordinates:   55°15'8"N   5°6'55"W

Comments

  • Volcano PLUG!
  • Island currently on the market for £.2.5M.Being sold by the Marquess of Ailsa
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