ailsa craig Boat Tour from Troon, Ayrshire

This tour offers nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and those seeking unforgettable experiences the best of what a Scottish boat tour can offer.

Your journey starts from the marina as does all of our Troon boat trips, where the excitement for a day out on the open water really will start to build. You'll cruise through the tranquil waters of the Firth of Clyde as the stunning Ayrshire coastline unravels before you—rugged cliffs, expansive beaches, and rolling hills. There can hardly be a more spectacular scene as you cruise toward Ailsa Craig. On the way, there are good chances of spotting much of the wildlife that makes its home in this part of Scotland, offering one of the most beautiful and therefore rewarding boat tour Scotland experiences.

As you approach Ailsa Craig, you will see many different seabirds, this is due to the island being an RSPB nature reserve, and its bird colonies are some of the largest in Europe, offering a wildlife spectacle that has to be seen to be believed. 

There is an unexpected relationship between Ailsa Craig and the sport of Curling, due to the type of granite found on the island. For many years the granite on Ailsa Craig has been used to form the curling stones used across the world in most high end tournaments, such as the Winter Olympics. And to this day the granite is still used to make them.

Therefore, visiting Ailsa Craig offers a unique insight into the source of these iconic stones as well as the array of bird species. Our Ailsa Craig Tour is not to be missed, so join us on a boat trip to an island that shows some of the best parts of Scotland’s west coast.