Islands · Scottish Lowlands
Horse Isle
Also known as: Eilean nam Eich
In or near West Kilbride.
Horse Isle — island in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ardrossan Harbour · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Horse Isle is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.6448°, -4.8444°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Horse Isle (Scottish Gaelic: Eilean nan Each) is an uninhabited island located in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland near the seaside town of Ardrossan. It is a nature reserve, run by the RSPB.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
A 52 ft stone beacon stands at the south end of Horse Isle marking the island for shipping. Erected in 1811, it was commissioned by Hugh, 12th Earl of Eglinton on the suggestion of John Ross. It is indicated only by the word "landmark" on the Ordnance Survey map. The hazard the island continued to present to shipping is reflected in fact that in excess of 17 ships have been wrecked on or near the island including:
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- Coordinates
- 55.6448, -4.8444
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA22 8ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Ardrossan Harbour — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3140791 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Horse Isle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: HorseIsleNearArdrossan(StuartMcMahon)Jun2004.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Horse Isle harbour
Marinas · 0.2 km
Ardrossan Pierhead Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.2 km
Ardrossan harbour
Marinas · 1.3 km
Montfode Mount
Vineyards · 1.9 km
Nichols Bar, 19 Harbour Street, 17, Ardrossan
Historic pubs · 1.9 km
E U Congregational Church, Glasgow Street, Ardrossan
Historic churches · 1.9 km
Lyric Theatre
Theatres · 2.0 km
Boydston Castle
Castles · 2.1 km
Montfode Castle
Literary houses · 2.1 km
Obelisk (also known as Macfadzean's Monument), Castle Hill, Ardrossan
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Macfadzean's Monument
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Church of The Nazarene, Ardrossan
Historic churches · 2.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horse Isle?
- Horse Isle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA22 8ED).
- What is Horse Isle?
- Horse Isle — island in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Horse Isle?
- The nearest railway station is Ardrossan Harbour, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA22 8ED.
- Is Horse Isle free to visit?
- Yes, Horse Isle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Horse Isle?
- The nearest railway station is Ardrossan Harbour, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA22 8ED.