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Razorbills perched on rocks at the RSPB North Hill nature reserve, Papa Westray, Orkney RSPB Ailsa Craig reserve, viewed from a boat Puffin sitting on rock, beak full of fish, Isle of May National Nature reserve
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Ailsa Craig

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Gannet pair in flight

Ailsa Craig lies nine miles offshore, rising to 1,109 feet. The dramatic seacliffs are home to the third largest gannetry in the UK - comprising 36,000 pairs - with a supporting cast of guillemots, razorbills, black guillemots and increasing numbers of puffins.

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No formal visiting arrangements. The island is best viewed from the sea - tours around the island run from Girvan and Campbeltown during the summer and are dependant on calm sea conditions.

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glasgow@rspb.org.uk

Nearest town: Girvan, South Ayrshire

Grid reference: NX020998

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Gannet pair in flight - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2002_3271_009)
Razorbills perched on rocks at the RSPB North Hill nature reserve, Papa Westray, Orkney - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2000_1007_009)
2004_7796_009 RSPB Ailsa Craig reserve, viewed from a boat - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
Puffin sitting on rock, beak full of fish, Isle of May National Nature reserve - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2002_3281_009)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)