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Ailsa Craig Collection

Ailsa Craig, a picturesque island located off the coast of Scotland in the 19th century, was a sight to behold

Background imageAilsa Craig Collection: Ailsa Craig, Scotland, 19th Century

Ailsa Craig, Scotland, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Ailsa Craig an island of in the outer Firth of Clyde, 16 kilometres (10 miles) west of mainland Scotland

Background imageAilsa Craig Collection: Vegetable Growers Guide: Onions (colour litho)

Vegetable Growers Guide: Onions (colour litho)
6027055 Vegetable Growers Guide: Onions (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Onions)

Background imageAilsa Craig Collection: Ailsa Craig (colour litho)

Ailsa Craig (colour litho)
3623981 Ailsa Craig (colour litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ailsa Craig)

Background imageAilsa Craig Collection: Ailsa Craig (chromolitho)

Ailsa Craig (chromolitho)
2811370 Ailsa Craig (chromolitho) by Stanfield, C. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ailsa Craig. Illustration for Scotland Picturesque Historical Descriptive by John Parker)

Background imageAilsa Craig Collection: Culzean Castle from the North with Ailsa Craig, c. 1816 (oil on canvas)

Culzean Castle from the North with Ailsa Craig, c. 1816 (oil on canvas)
3115276 Culzean Castle from the North with Ailsa Craig, c.1816 (oil on canvas) by Nasmyth, Alexander (1758-1840); 147.3x216.5 cm; Culzean Castle, Maybole

Background imageAilsa Craig Collection: Ailsa Craig (engraving)

Ailsa Craig (engraving)
969824 Ailsa Craig (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ailsa Craig. Illustration for The Casquet of Literature edited by Charles Gibbon (Blackie, c 1860)

Background imageAilsa Craig Collection: IGD1871602

IGD1871602
Turnberry Lighthouse from the rocks at low tide

Background imageAilsa Craig Collection: Ailsa Craig, engraved by J. T. Willmore (hand coloured engraving)

Ailsa Craig, engraved by J. T. Willmore (hand coloured engraving)
XJF468563 Ailsa Craig, engraved by J. T. Willmore (hand coloured engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAilsa Craig Collection: Sheep on a pasture in front of the island of Ailsa Craig, Creag Ealasaid, Elizabeths rock

Sheep on a pasture in front of the island of Ailsa Craig, Creag Ealasaid, Elizabeths rock, in the Firth of Clyde, Girvan, South Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Background imageAilsa Craig Collection: Tomato (Solanum sp. ) Alicante and Ailsa Craig, trays of potted plants in garden centre, Norfolk

Tomato (Solanum sp. ) Alicante and Ailsa Craig, trays of potted plants in garden centre, Norfolk, England, April
Tomato (Solanum sp.) Alicante and Ailsa Craig, trays of potted plants in garden centre, Norfolk, England, April

Background imageAilsa Craig Collection: Granite from Ailsa Craig

Granite from Ailsa Craig
A photomicrograph of granite taken between crossed polarisers. Granite is an igneous rock

Background imageAilsa Craig Collection: View of volcanic plug island and sea, viewed from Bennane Head, Ailsa Craig, Firth of Clyde

View of volcanic plug island and sea, viewed from Bennane Head, Ailsa Craig, Firth of Clyde, Ballantrae, Ayrshire, Scotland, October

Background imageAilsa Craig Collection: Domestic Sheep, ewes, flock grazing on coastal pasture, with volcanic plug island in background

Domestic Sheep, ewes, flock grazing on coastal pasture, with volcanic plug island in background, Ailsa Craig, Firth of Clyde, Balcreuchan Port, Ballantrae, Ayrshire, Scotland, October


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Ailsa Craig, a picturesque island located off the coast of Scotland in the 19th century, was a sight to behold. With its stunning landscapes and rich history, it captivated the hearts of many. In the Vegetable Growers Guide: Onions (colour litho), Ailsa Craig's fertile soil was praised for producing bountiful crops. The island's unique geological formation made it an ideal location for cultivating onions. Artists were also drawn to Ailsa Craig's beauty, as depicted in various artworks such as Ailsa Craig (colour litho), Ailsa Craig (chromolitho), and Culzean Castle from the North with Ailsa Craig, c. 1816 (oil on canvas). These masterpieces captured the essence of this enchanting place. Engravings like IGD1871602 and Her Majesty's Marine Excursion showcased different perspectives of Ailsa Craig. Each engraving highlighted its majestic cliffs and rugged coastline that stood tall against crashing waves. One particular hand-coloured engraving by J. T. Willmore portrayed Ailsa Craig in all its glory. Its intricate details brought out every nuance of this natural wonder, leaving viewers in awe. Not only did humans appreciate this gem; even sheep found solace on its pastures. Sheep grazed peacefully while overlooking Elizabeth's Rock - Creag Ealasaid - amidst Firth of Clyde in Girvan, South Ayrshire, Scotland. A visit to Ailsa Craig transported people back in time to witness nature at its finest. It served as a reminder that amidst modernization, there are still untouched places where tranquility reigns supreme. The allure of this Scottish treasure continues to endure through centuries-old artwork and historical accounts. Today, visitors can still marvel at the grandeur that is Ailsa Craig – a testament to nature's enduring beauty and power.