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Outing to: Ailsa Craig Saturday 4th July 2026 Outing with limited capacity - UNFORTUNATELY THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST ON SATURDAY. Leader John Simpson will be in touch with all those who booked to arrange refunds. |
 Ailsa Craig © Ania Owsianka
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PRICE: £65 per person
TIME: 11:00 – 18:00 for the boat trip, plus travel to Girvan
LEADER: John Simpson
BOOKING & PAYMENT: Now FULLY BOOKED. There were 10 places on the boat.
VENUE: We will meet at Girvan Harbour at 10:30 am, in good time for an 11:00am departure.
Grid Reference: NX182981 Google Maps link. What 3 Words link: https://w3w.co/rentals.dirt.dislikes
Our skipper will be Steve Stringer of https://www.lochryanleisure.co.uk.
Ailsa Craig is a unique island: a 300m-high plug of very hard granite rising up out of the sea about eight miles offshore. It is an important bird sanctuary managed by the RSPB. The main seabird colony is on the west side, and can only be seen from the sea. We will cruise slowly round the island, close to the cliffs, to get good views, as well as going ashore for an hour or two. There are various historical ruins to explore, and a very steep climb to the top for the fit and energetic.
TRAVELLING: Girvan is a 90-minute journey by car or train from Glasgow. The harbour is about 15 minutes’ walk from the station. We encourage car-sharing, so if you are willing to offer a lift, or would like a lift please indicate this on the booking form.
BIRDS WE HOPE TO SEE: The cliffs on the west side of the island are dominated by a huge colony of Gannets. There are also many thousands of nesting Guillemots as well as Razorbills, Kittiwakes, Fulmars, Gulls and Shags. Puffins are slowly returning, thanks to the eradication of rats by Bernie Zonfrillo’s work in 1991. Manx Shearwaters, Storm Petrels and Skuas may be seen offshore.
TERRAIN: Rough paths.
OPTICS: Binoculars are essential, but there is no need for a telescope.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Sturdy boots and very warm, waterproof outdoor clothing. It is always colder at sea than on the land. A check of the weather forecast is advisable.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: There is a toilet on the boat, but nothing else is provided. Please bring your own food and drink. There are no facilities on Ailsa Craig. If you are prone to seasickness, consider taking medication to prevent it.
NB: This outing will be cancelled or postponed if the wind is too strong and the sea too rough. The deposit will be refunded.
TIME: 11:00 – 18:00 for the boat trip, plus travel to Girvan
LEADER: John Simpson
BOOKING & PAYMENT: Now FULLY BOOKED. There were 10 places on the boat.
VENUE: We will meet at Girvan Harbour at 10:30 am, in good time for an 11:00am departure.
Grid Reference: NX182981 Google Maps link. What 3 Words link: https://w3w.co/rentals.dirt.dislikes
Our skipper will be Steve Stringer of https://www.lochryanleisure.co.uk.
Ailsa Craig is a unique island: a 300m-high plug of very hard granite rising up out of the sea about eight miles offshore. It is an important bird sanctuary managed by the RSPB. The main seabird colony is on the west side, and can only be seen from the sea. We will cruise slowly round the island, close to the cliffs, to get good views, as well as going ashore for an hour or two. There are various historical ruins to explore, and a very steep climb to the top for the fit and energetic.
TRAVELLING: Girvan is a 90-minute journey by car or train from Glasgow. The harbour is about 15 minutes’ walk from the station. We encourage car-sharing, so if you are willing to offer a lift, or would like a lift please indicate this on the booking form.
BIRDS WE HOPE TO SEE: The cliffs on the west side of the island are dominated by a huge colony of Gannets. There are also many thousands of nesting Guillemots as well as Razorbills, Kittiwakes, Fulmars, Gulls and Shags. Puffins are slowly returning, thanks to the eradication of rats by Bernie Zonfrillo’s work in 1991. Manx Shearwaters, Storm Petrels and Skuas may be seen offshore.
TERRAIN: Rough paths.
OPTICS: Binoculars are essential, but there is no need for a telescope.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Sturdy boots and very warm, waterproof outdoor clothing. It is always colder at sea than on the land. A check of the weather forecast is advisable.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: There is a toilet on the boat, but nothing else is provided. Please bring your own food and drink. There are no facilities on Ailsa Craig. If you are prone to seasickness, consider taking medication to prevent it.
NB: This outing will be cancelled or postponed if the wind is too strong and the sea too rough. The deposit will be refunded.
Please note:
Participants are reminded that the Club, its branches and individual leaders of outings cannot accept responsibility for any injury suffered by individuals taking part in these outings, or any loss or damage to their property.
Participants are reminded that the Club, its branches and individual leaders of outings cannot accept responsibility for any injury suffered by individuals taking part in these outings, or any loss or damage to their property.