With not a cloud in the sky, Taff anchored the Glen Tarsan at Ailsa Craig for the very first time. Beautiful.
Ailsa Craig is a well known volcanic rock situated south east of Arran. In line with increasing demand, one Ayrshire company, Kays of Scotland, is responsible for taking 1500 tonnes of granite from Ailsa Criag to make curling stones. In co-operation with the conservation watchdog, Scottish Natural Heritage, they are only taking large boulders from former quarries.
On the west side of Ailsa Craig there is an enornous gannet colony with over 20,000 pairs!
Ailsa Craig is a well known volcanic rock situated south east of Arran. In line with increasing demand, one Ayrshire company, Kays of Scotland, is responsible for taking 1500 tonnes of granite from Ailsa Criag to make curling stones. In co-operation with the conservation watchdog, Scottish Natural Heritage, they are only taking large boulders from former quarries.
On the west side of Ailsa Craig there is an enornous gannet colony with over 20,000 pairs!
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A superb six day cruise with a “Caribbean” climate on Glen Tarsan. What more could you ask for?
A visit to Ailsa Craig perhaps? Yes, we were that lucky too! An absolutely amazing experience to set foot on this remote island and wander around the ghostly lighthouse keepers’ buildings, not to mention the incredible bird life.
Great company, much laughter, superb scenery, good food and even dancing on a couple of nights! It was lots of fun!
Our heart felt thanks to Taff, Ian, David and Gary for giving us a very memorable journey through the Islands and inlets of South Argyll in weather you could only dream of.
Jenny and Stephen
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