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Granite Harvesting at Ailsa Craig Balances Sport and Conservation

12/19/2025

Summary

Story summary

Kays Curling harvests granite from Ailsa Craig, with natural collection for common green and drilling plus gas charges to dislodge blue hone boulders.
Harvests can be infrequent, with green stones weighing 6–10 tons and blue hone under 2 tons.
The stones average 42 pounds (19 kilograms) and are crafted with precision, including double inserts for versatility.
Conservation efforts protect local wildlife, including Gannets and gray seals, from potential threats.

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Story summary

Kays Curling harvests granite from Ailsa Craig, with natural collection for common green and drilling plus gas charges to dislodge blue hone boulders.
Harvests can be infrequent, with green stones weighing 6–10 tons and blue hone under 2 tons.
The stones average 42 pounds (19 kilograms) and are crafted with precision, including double inserts for versatility.
Conservation efforts protect local wildlife, including Gannets and gray seals, from potential threats.