Curling stone used at the Olympics. The two different granite varieties making up the stone can be distinguished by grain size and color. Ailsa Craig is a small island in the Firth of Clyde, an inlet ...

The Island of Ailsa Craig, an island about 10 miles west of the Scottish mainland. The island is 240 acres and now-uninhabited. “Blue hone” microgranite has long been quarried to make curling stones.

Scotland's "best Scottish island cruises" have been crowned. The top cruises in the country for wildlife spotting, remote adventures, and history were among those singled out. On Tuesday, September 23 ...