Horse Isle
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Horse Isle (Gaelic - Eilean nan Each) is an uninhabited island located in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland near the seaside town of Ardrossan.
About
Horse Isle
Horse Isle is a nature reserve, run by the RSPB. The Arran ferry passes close to the island. Two smaller islands, North Islet and East Islet, skirt the east coast of Horse Isle and a number of other rocks litter the sound between the island and the mainland.
A 52 foot tall stone beacon stands at the south end of Horse Isle marking the island for shipping. Erected in 1811, it was intended to alleviate some of the hazards the island's position has, historically, posed to passing vessels. This is reflected in the fact that in excess of 17 ships have been wrecked on or near the island.
Today, Horse Isle is a nature reserve, run by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). It is designated as an Area of Special Protection (AoSP) for breeding seabirds and waterfowl and winter grounds, with the aim of preventing disturbance or destruction of birds.
A 52 foot tall stone beacon stands at the south end of Horse Isle marking the island for shipping. Erected in 1811, it was intended to alleviate some of the hazards the island's position has, historically, posed to passing vessels. This is reflected in the fact that in excess of 17 ships have been wrecked on or near the island.
Today, Horse Isle is a nature reserve, run by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). It is designated as an Area of Special Protection (AoSP) for breeding seabirds and waterfowl and winter grounds, with the aim of preventing disturbance or destruction of birds.
Contact Details
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Ardrossan
KA22 8ED
KA22 8ED
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