Where is Ailsa Craig?

Ailsa Craig is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.

How do I get to Ailsa Craig?

Its coordinates are 55.2527°, -5.1182°.

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Ailsa Craig

Ailsa Craig — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 340 m.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 3 h–8 h
Best time of year: Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)

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Ailsa Craig is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 340 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Ailsa Craig is a prominent island mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands, rising steeply from the surrounding sea. It is known for its distinctive conical shape and is a notable landmark in the Firth of Clyde. The island is uninhabited and serves as a nature reserve, providing habitat for various seabirds. Ailsa Craig is also famous for its granite, which has been used in curling stones.

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Coordinates: 55.2527, -5.1182

Sources

osm: n530944284 (ODbL)

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