[25][26], The chief well on the island lies above 'the Loups' and this was used by the Northern Lighthouse Board who built a cistern there and piped the water to the lighthouse complex. The island is now a bird sanctuary, leased by the RSPB until 2050. [44], The island had two chapels and Thomas Pennant who visited Ailsa Craig in 1772 recorded that the ruins of a small chapel were located near the landing place[45] and that another chapel (which he did not visit) was located on the summit of the island and was probably used by seamen to pray for safe voyages and returns. At times the production outstripped the storage capacity and a photograph shows at least three piles of different grades of road stone stockpiled in front of the lighthouse enclosure. The mineral railway at the quarry end had a least one siding and a mobile steam crane loaded the larger granite blocks into the wagons that were transported to the stone crusher at the Trammins near the south foghorn, smaller stones being loaded and even moved by hand.[57]. Its uniform, mid-red fruits ripen early in the season, and have an outstanding flavour. Seed. The last "harvest" of Ailsa Craig granite by Kays took place in 2013, after a hiatus of 11 years; 2,000 tonnes were harvested, sufficient to fill anticipated orders until at least 2020. The track at the crusher had a siding that ran to the crusher and a set of points that led to the Quarry Pier main line.[59]. It is still considered to be one of the finest varieties. [58] Curb stones and stone railway sleepers for sections of the Scotch gauge horse-drawn railway from Ardrossan to Doura were also produced. Ailsa Craig Yellow Summer Onion Allium cepa (110 days) Open-pollinated. An old favourite, producing masses of fine-flavoured, mid-red fruits. An asparagus patch is valuable because the plants are ready to start growing as soon as the ground thaws, but some varieties emerge so early they can be damaged by cold. The stone was too heavy to shift and help from the mainland was required to extract the body of the unfortunate victim. Situated at the mouth of the Clyde the island is believed by some to be the âplugâ from a long extinct volcano. Blue Hone has very low water absorption, which prevents the action of repeatedly freezing water from eroding the stone. To transplant, separate out the small, grass-like seedlings by picking up a bunch and rolling them gently in your fingers. The main line runs on down to the lighthouse and its ancillary buildings, taking a right-angled bend to run parallel to the southern end of the lighthouse buildings block. Kays of Scotland has been making curling stones since 1851 and has the exclusive rights to the Ailsa Craig granite, granted by the Marquess of Ailsa. Great for slicing raw. For the largest bulbs, Onion 'Ailsa Craig' can also be sown in modules in autumn for transplanting outdoors in spring. Spread: 10cm (4"). Ailsa Craig by William Bell Scott, oil on canvas (1860). 25 seeds. Another version states that Andrew Knox lay in wait for Hugh with nineteen others and ambushed him at the shingle beach with the result that he attempted to defend himself until he was forced back into the sea and drowned. Beneficial insects, Does not attract [53][54] The gas works became redundant at this time. No surprise because nothing you buy beats the flavour of home-grown tomatoes. English . The compressed air cylinders that held the required store of air are still prominent features, especially at the Trammins foghorn. [38], Ailsa Craig was a haven for Roman Catholics during the Scottish Reformation. Questions? [56] This section of the line was worked by hand and at least two wagons remain at the site together with a set of spare wheels at the gas works. This variety makes for a good exhibition onion but does not store for long periods and should be used in early winter. Grow this vigorous cordon variety in the greenhouse or outdoors. Both were powered by compressed air that was piped from the lighthouse, where a gas-powered compressor was housed until 1911 when oil-powered engines were installed. There are hundreds of varieties to choose from, with fruit coming in a range of shapes, sizes and colours. [19][37] The island was used as a prison during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Rev. [67], The mammal fauna included rabbits, and at one time goats, whilst pigs were bred here as food for the inhabitants. A shocking death was that of a lad from Girvan who was sitting amongst loose rocks, pulling out stones and throwing them into the sea when a very large boulder started to move and crushed him. [52] One of the compressed air pipelines can still be seen within 'the Loups' path that was constructed above it. Ailsa Craig had two quite separate rail transport systems, one dated from 1886 and supplied coal, oil fuel and provisions to the lighthouse and gas works via the North Port and later the New Jetty and the other transported road stone from the quarries at Kennedy's Nags via the stone crusher to the Quarry Pier. It was bred and stabilized by Alan Balch from a cross between 'Fillbasket' and 'Sunrise', and introduced in 1912 by Alexander and Brown of Perth, Scotland. ladin, lingua ladina . Rats were probably introduced via shipwrecks; supposedly, a coal boat that sank offshore was the first culprit[71] and caused great harm to the nesting bird populations, with the puffins proving vulnerable to the extent of extinction as breeding birds. 85 days, indeterminate â The regular leaf, indeterminate vines of 'Yellow Ailsa Craig' plants bear fruit that are globe-shaped, juicy, sweet, weigh two to three ounces each on average, and are as its name implies, yellow in color. Dogs, Toxic to Ailsa Craig is an island of 99 hectares in the outer Firth of Clyde, 16 kilometres west of mainland Scotland, upon which "blue hone" microgranite has long been quarried to make curling stones. Sow up to 100 seeds in a 4-6 inch pot. As of 2004[update], 60–70% of all curling stones in use were made from granite from the island[60] and it is one of only two sources for all stones in the sport, the other being the Trefor Granite Quarry in Wales.[61]. Call 1-800-342-9461. Cover the roots and then water. People. We live in Edmonton Cairns in the Rainforest. In 1887 a ten-year-old boy died whilst collecting eggs at the West Craigs. Roderick Lawson (1831–1907) thought that one of the interments might be MacNall himself, but no details of this individual have yet come to light. Home / Canada / Ailsa Craig, Ontario / Best potato soup; ... 100 km In radius 100 km from Ailsa Craig city center. [5] The island is part of the administrative district of South Ayrshire, in the ancient parish of Dailly. Cats, Toxic to [8] In May 2011 it was announced that the island was for sale; originally given an asking price of £2,500,000, as of March 2013, the current asking price was for offers over £1,500,000. Ailsa Craig is also widely available as pot grown tomato plants. Mrs Margaret Girvan ran a tearoom[29] in a wooden building that stood next to the tacksman's cottage,[30] famed for its pristine white table cloths and fresh scones. How to propagate Tomato 'Ailsa Craig' Cuttings. This page was last edited on 1 January 2021, at 08:56. Mild onion with excellent size potential. Its prominence is due to the microgranite's hardness, making it more resistant to erosion than the surrounding Permian and Triassic sedimentary rocks into which it was intruded. Pack size: 75 Seeds; Qty £ 1.25 Lawson records that oil was used to produce the gas for the lighthouse light.[55]. Tomato (Standard) Ailsa Craig Seeds Lycopersicon lycopersicum. Ailsa Craig produced two types of granite for curling, Blue Hone and Ailsa Craig Common Green. Potato Blight can be a problem under glass in some years. [65] This visitor also rather quaintly mentions that he was surprised to find three species of "reptiles" by which he meant molluscs, namely a naked black slug, the garden snail Cornu aspersum and one of the common striped snails of the genus Cepaea. Very popular with amateur growers and famous for its flavour. [49], The Lighthouse was built between 1883 and 1886 by Thomas Stevenson; it is owned by the Northern Lighthouse Board.[19]. Three cinquefoils arranged in a 'V' shape are carved on the tower and indicate that the Hamiltons were linked with the structure. Español . Purdie, David; McCue Kirsteen and Carruthers, Gerrard. Select options Add to Wishlist Ailsa Craig produces large globe shaped bulbs with a mild flavour beneath golden straw coloured skin. Filters. [34] The barony passed through several hands until it became the property of the third Earl of Cassilis in 1548. The Ailsa Craig Granite Company was never a financially sound business and effectively closed in 1928. Tomatoes, Lycoperiscon esculentum, are a favourite summer crop for greenhouses. Named after a small rocky island off of the west central Scottish coast near Girvan in Ayrshire, the 'Ailsa Craig' tomato embodies the ruggedness of the region. The island is sometimes known as "Paddy's Milestone",[6][12] being approximately the halfway point of the sea journey from Belfast to Glasgow, a traditional route of emigration for many Irish labourers going to Scotland to seek work. But am really pleased with Ailsa craig ⦠[20], In 1590 the shipping of the Clyde was disrupted by pirates who were said to be Highlanders, quha lyis about Ailsay.[35]. Perfect for ⦠The lighthouse was automated in 1990 and converted to solar electric power in 2001; the island has been uninhabited since automation in 1990. ... £3.50 for potatoes and fruit plants . Indeterminate. Log In. Ailsa Craig would have been an ideal place for the temporary hiding of contraband goods. The chapel was first mentioned, along with the castle, in 1580 by Sir James Balfour. Photographs taken in the late 19th century show the horse-drawn wagons passing in front of the lighthouse and portray the substantial railway incline and storage area. When the cave was being cleared of guano many years ago two stone coffins were found, both containing human bones. [8][21][22] Reports in December 2013 claimed an unnamed environmental trust had placed a formal bid,[23] while in April 2014 the National Trust for Scotland was reported to be considering a bid. Color is a snow-white, centers are bullâs eye single, tops are vigorous, and the flavor is very sweet. Birds, Does not attract Livestock, No reported toxicity to Onion Ailsa Craig: 39: 5" 3" x 7" Onion Stuttgarter: 11: 5" 3" x 7" Onion Tropeana Lunga: 24: 5" 3" x 7" Onions (Green) Delicious Duo: 12: 3" 3" x 3" Onions (Green) He Shi ko: 25: 3" 3" x 3" Oregano Golden: 1: 7" 5" x 9" Oregano: 1: 7" 5" x 9" Other (Medium) 2: 9" 9" x 9" [72] It is thought that the puffins recolonised Ailsa Craig from Glunimore and Sheep Islands. Some varieties are suitable for growing outside, particularly in southern regions. Bulbs in excess of 3 pounds are possible, but the real virtue of this variety is the quality. The quality, large, globe shaped bulbs have a rich, golden, straw coloured skin and an excellent mild flavour. [52], The gasworks are still a prominent feature on the island and the cable-powered tramway was partly built to haul wagons full of coal up to it from the North Port. Français . Ray, who loves sweet onions as much as a person can love onions, suggested that we go to Mt Vernon, Washington to the Natural Foods Co-op, who are known to offer local, organic seed selections. Best for fresh use, not extended storage. [43], Beneath the Main Craig at the southern end of the island and 40 ft (12m) above sea level is a cave named after the supposed smuggler MacNall. Ailsa Craig is globe-shaped and solid. A distinct strain of the classic sweet and mild Ailsa Craig, this line has been specifically selected to perform in organic management systems. Storage Potential: 1 month Days to Harvest: 95 Also known as Kelsae Sweet Giant and Exhibition Impress your neighbors and try growing a record-sized onion! [57] The course of the mineral line is still evident near the quarries as a linear embankment that ends below Kennedy's Nag. In about 1587 the prominent Catholic, Lord Maxwell, landed on Ailsa while attempting to escape his pursuers and finding a fishing boat he attempted to reach Crossraguel Abbey but was captured. The Northern Lighthouse Board's tramway had a section worked via a powered cableway that hauled wagons up from the North Port and later from the new jetty. The source of granite for most of the worldâs curling stones and home to 700 gannets, it bears absolutely no resemblance to either a tomato or an onion. However, the main developer died, and the project was abandoned, with the area used instead as a walled kitchen garden until the gasworks was built. It is a prolific cropper, noted for its vigour and the exceptional flavour of its fruit. Where: Find: Sort by. An annual hunt of the solan geese or gannets took place in the days of Robert Burns as the flesh was considered a delicacy. Prolific and tasty. [48] The monks of Crossraguel Abbey once held the island and "places of prayer" are therefore to be expected especially with a garrisoned castle nearby; it is to be noted that even the diminutive Lady Isle off Troon once had a chapel. Vine/Cordon (Indeterminate). Along with bats etc. Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly. The badgers did not survive long, but the racoons bred for a number of years. [27], Four cottages, a shed and a small area of adjacent land are in the ownership of the Scottish Indian business tycoon Bobby Sandhu, purchased for £85,000 from the Northern Lighthouse Board. Ailsa Craig is an English Heritage variety dating from 1925. [2][6] The first element, Aillse may represent Allt Shasann, "cliff of the English", mentioned in the Book of Leinster as Aldasain.[10][11]. The microgranite is itself intruded by a series of olivine dolerite dykes. Harvesting. Bees, Does not attract [33], The island seems to have been a part of the Barony of Knockgarron that lay in the Parish of Dailly and the then holder, Duncan of Turnberry, Earl of Carrick established the abbey of Crossraguel and endowed it with the island of Ailsa Craig to "provide for their table". The billy goats were shot for sport in the 19th century and no longer survive; only a mounted head of one remains at the McKechnie Institute in Girvan. [29], Fishermen seem to have used the island for centuries, first being noted in 1549[31] and it is recorded that they even at one time slept beneath sails stretched over hollows on the beach. Lawson in the 1890s records that a young lady once fell over the cliff near Craig Na'an; however, her Victorian style garments caught the wind like a parachute and she escaped with her life and some broken bones that soon knit back together. Space seedlings 60 cm apart and water thoroughly. The mineral line was built by the Ailsa Craig Granite Company Ltd. in 1909 and ran from the quarry at Kennedy's Nags via the stone crusher near the south foghorn to the Quarry Pier. Horses, No reported toxicity to Height: 45cm (18"). Hi I purchased Ailsa craig seeds and all have germinated. Ailsa Craig is a very popular favourite which is a tried and tested variety renowned for its flavour. [18], The island has a fresh-water spring but no electricity, gas, sewage or telephone connections. As a result of being the most conspicuous landmark in the channel between Ireland and Scotland, the island is known by a number of different names; The Bass Rock is sometimes nicknamed "the Ailsa Craig of the East",[13] although its prominence in the Firth of Forth is not as great as that of Ailsa Craig in the Firth of Clyde. Lycopersicon esculentum âAilsa Craigâ is a tall indeterminate variety, and has been a firm favourite with gardeners since it was bred in Scotland back in 1925. 3637 E-mail: [email protected] Charitable Registration # 87137-5721 RR0001 The key is to plant Ailsa Craig early and never let it slow down. Attractive to Columnar rock formations on the south-west side of the island. Mushroom Kits Onion Plants Pepper Plants Potatoes Rhubarb Plants Shallot Bulbs Sweet Potatoes Tomato Plants Vegetable Plant Collections; ... Home >> Vegetables >> Vegetable Plants >> Heirloom Vegetable Plants >> Ailsa Craig Giant Exhibition Onion Ailsa Craig Giant Exhibition Onion #02721. This well known gardener's favourite produces medium sized tomatoes with a uniform size and shape and an excellent deep colour. An early reference to the rock is made by Sir Donald Monro, Archdeacon of the Isles who referred to the rock as "Elsay" in the 16th century. [36] Robert Burns's maternal uncle, Samuel Burns was involved in the solan goose trade. In the past, most curling stones were made from Blue Hone but the quarry is restricted by environmental conditions that exclude blasting. The Ailsa Craig Exhibition Onion is a large World Record sized onion that has a unique mildly sweet flavor that is delicious in many dishes! Various artefacts of the quarry enterprise remain, including concrete blocks at Kennedy's Nag and steel and concrete remnants of the stone crusher near the south foghorn. [40], Hugh was however discovered by The Rev. [68] The rabbits and goats may have been originally introduced to supply food for the fishermen and were mentioned by Pennant in 1772[29] and by the Rev Abercummie in 1688, who called them by the old name of coneys.[69]. Explore best places to eat potato soup in Ailsa Craig and nearby. [46] Lawson sees this second chapel as being a myth. Special features of Tomato 'Ailsa Craig' Crop rotation [19][50] Ailsa Craig and its lighthouse feature extensively in Peter Hill's book Stargazing: Memoirs of a Young Lighthouse Keeper. 50-75 Ailsa Craig onion plants per bunch Yellow, Globe Shape, Sweet, Open Pollinated Heirloom Size Potential: 8 (up to 6 pounds!) Both foghorns were decommissioned in 1966 and a Tyfon fog signal was used until 1987 when improvements in ship navigation made it also redundant. [24] As of 2020, the island is still owned by The Marquess of Ailsa and is leased by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds until 2050. The 'Horse Well' was located behind the gasworks; the 'Castle Well' stands above Ailsa Castle and then finally the Garry Loch sits higher up and once supplied water to the tenant's cottage. In a small glen above Ailsa Castle, a small freshwater body known as the Garry Loch is located at an altitude of 247 metres (810 ft),[73] with a depth of at least 17 feet.[74]. Wagons or bogies were winched up to the substantial stone crusher and gravity was used to deliver the different grades of road stone to the waggons below that were then hauled by horses to the Quarry Pier via a line that ran in front of the lighthouse buildings and took a tight right-angled bend to run up the substantial stone-built incline to the storage area in preparation for delivery via sea to the mainland. [64], Pennant and others have noted that the only trees growing on the island are elders (Sambucus nigra) or bourtrees in the Scots dialect, found as a grove known as The Bourtrees at the Trammins on the southern end of the island. Juicy and good flavored, it is popular as part of a traditional English breakfast. Mrs Girvan kept goats in stone-built goat rees or pens on the good grazing near Garry Loch. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers. It is a prolific cropper, noted for its vigour and the exceptional flavour of its fruit. [19] Apart from 2 hectares (4.9 acres) sold to the Northern Lighthouse Board in 1883,[20] the island currently belongs to The 9th Marquess of Ailsa. More details below. [47] When the lighthouse was being constructed four stone coffins were found that may well have been associated with the first mentioned chapel, two at the tenant's house and two at the gasholder site. This well-built tram line is largely intact and has a gauge of three feet with junction/points at the gas works and a further set of points that led to a siding that ran down parallel to the gable end of the gas works to presumably collect the coal ash for disposal. [77], Coordinates: 55°15′7″N 5°6′59″W / 55.25194°N 5.11639°W / 55.25194; -5.11639, This article is about the Scottish island. Tomato 'Ailsa Craig' is particularly noted for the exceptional flavour of its fruit, which ripens early in the season. Named after Ailsa, a small round island off the coast of Scotland that is solid rock. If you need any more information on growing this variety, click here to go to our main tomato page. [32], A fishermen's cottages row was under construction in the 1840s. Bush varieties don’t need staking and are suitable for growing in pots, some even in hanging baskets. It is still considered to be one of the finest varieties. The castle has two vaulted storeys and an oven is located in a cellar with evidence of a spiral stairway that once ran to the top of the tower. These enormous slightly oval pale straw-colored globes are sweet, mildly pungent and store but a short while. We have been successful with some varieties . Lycopersicon esculentum ‘Ailsa Craig’ is a tall indeterminate variety, and has been a firm favourite with gardeners since it was bred in Scotland back in 1925. Catalog editor Elisabeth gives them a prominent place in the garden where the 1â3 ⦠[17] Boulders of distinctive Ailsa Craig microgranite known as erratics were transported by glaciers as far afield as Donegal and Pembrokeshire. [36], The 12-metre (39 ft) high ruins of a 3-storey castle that stands on the eastern side of the island was built in the late 1500s by the Hamilton Family to protect the island from King Philip II of Spain. The island, colloquially known as "Paddy's milestone",[8] was a haven for Catholics during the Scottish Reformation in the 16th century, but is today a bird sanctuary, providing a home for huge numbers of gannets and an increasing number of puffins. Onion Ailsa Craig: Onion Yellow of Parma: Onion Tropeana Lunga: Onion (Fall planted) Onion (Fall planted) Egyptian Walking Onions-Organi: Oregano Golden: Other (Medium) Other (Perennial) Parsley: Peas Blue Pea Flower: Pepper Jobito Peach Taking into account postage it is probably cheapest and easiest to buy them from your local garden centre. Ailsa Craig is a superb variety to grow from seed. [39] In 1597 another Catholic supporter, Hugh Barclay of Ladyland, took possession of Ailsa Craig which he was intent on using as a place of safety for Catholics to practise their faith, for provisioning and stopping off point for a Spanish invasion which would re-establish the Catholic faith in Scotland and a storehouse for provisioning the Catholic Earl of Tyrone in Ireland. Ailsa Craig, along with neighbouring Arran, is part of the North Atlantic Igneous Province, a widespread system of magmatic rocks formed during the initial stages of the opening of the North Atlantic Ocean. Two gasholders held the coal gas that powered both the compressed air pump and the lighthouse light, however in 1911 the light was converted to incandescent lighting which was powered by electricity. [7], The microgranite's unusual composition and crystalline texture make it particularly hard and resistant to impact, making the island's rock a favoured material for the manufacture of curling stones. Lycopersicon 'Ailsa Craig' is known for attracting bees. A heavy cropper, it can be grown in the greenhouse or outdoors. Sow indoors and transplant seedlings once they are 15-25 cm tall. Butterflies/Moths, Does not attract Its uniform, mid-red fruits ripen early in the season, and have an outstanding flavour. Introduced in 1887 by David Murray, gardener for the Marquis of Ailsa. The now-uninhabited island is formed from a magmatic pluton formed during the same period of igneous activity as magmatic rocks on the nearby Isle of Arran.[7]. Use fresh or for short-term storage. There are indications of an adjoining building that ran to the north. [42] [9] The modern name of the island is an anglicisation of the Gaelic, Aillse Creag meaning "fairy rock". Tomato Ailsa Craig is an early maturing, semi-greenback variety producing bright red, medium sized fruits. [63], Sea eagles or erne nested at the Bare Stack until 1881 when the tenant shot the last specimen, which is preserved at Culzean Castle. We can grow most things because of the heat and humidity but insect infestation can be problematic. Two substantial foghorns with concrete housings were built in 1866, one at the north end of the island near the Swine Cave reached by 'the Loups' path[51] and the other at East Trammins on the south end. This English heirloom is a blue ribbon winner! âAilsa Craigâ onion, rareseeds.com Photo by Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds âPurple Hazeâ carrots, johnnyseeds.com ... potatoes and other cool-season crops. [66], Slowworms (Anguis fragilis) are found on the island, although they suffered greatly when badgers and raccoons were introduced by Lord Ailsa. Tall or indeterminate varieties make the best use of space, and are trained as single-stemmed cordons on wires or canes up the inside of the greenhouse. [14] Some names seem self-explanatory and indeed even the 'Swine Cave' may refer to a time when the Earl of Cassilis received part of his rent in hogs from the island.[15]. Geologically, Ailsa Craig comprises the remains of a Palaeogene pluton. Barclay thereafter deliberately drowned himself in the sea[41] or did so accidentally whilst trying to escape. Ailsa Craig is a small granite island, renowned for birds and wildlife. From the team at Gardeners' World Magazine. A heavy cropper, it can be grown in the greenhouse or outdoors. Summit ridge (338 m) across the Firth of Clyde. Every year that we grow it we reaffirm that Ailsa Craig is the biggest, the earliest, and the best. A type of Spanish onion, Ailsa Craig (Allium cepa âAilsa Craigâ) crossed the Atlantic from England to reach the U.S. Height: Width: Depth: [2] An alternative Gaelic name is Creag Ealasaid meaning "Elizabeth's rock". Ð ÑÑÑкий . 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Subscribe to BBC Gardeners' World Magazine and receive 3 issues for only £5. Cuttings root easily if placed in a glass of water. It is a greenback type giving good crops of medium size fruit which ripen early in the growing season. The island is approximately 16 km (10 mi) west of Girvan; it is 4 km (2.5 mi)[16] in circumference and rises to a height of 340 m (1,120 ft). The feral billy goats were wont to interfere with these nanny goats and this was another reason for their demise. A visitor in a group from Stranraer was not so lucky and fell to his death on his way down from the summit. After a long campaign using pioneering techniques, the rats were eradicated in 1991, and now puffins are once again raising young on the island with many other benefits accruing to both the fauna and the flora. They had the Sweet Onion we were looking for, Ailsa Craig. The eastern coast photographed from HMS Campbeltown. Jumbo to colossal, round to teardrop-shaped bulbs with light-yellow skins. 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