Isle of Cumbrae Recreated In Video Game Minecraft

Isle of Cumbrae recreated in video game Minecraft

20 April 2021

The Isle of Cumbrae has been recreated in the video game Minecraft as part of a plan to get young people involved in the area's heritage.

Students at Abertay University in Dundee built Cumbraecraft which was based on the popular Ayrshire coast tourist spot.

The game has eight lessons aimed at elementary school children.

Garrison House, Lion Rock Garrison House, Lion Rock, and Cathedral of the Isles are some of the places featured on the virtual island.

Crocodile Rock, the port and the Millport library can also be explored in the game.

It can be utilized in both classroom and home-learning settings.

The project was completed by Romain Bourdon, Fergus Coyne, and Claire Monaghan (Games students), while they were studying at Abertay’s School of Design and Informatics.

Due to the current travel restrictions the group was unable to visit the island prior to the time they began their work and were forced to use images as their sole source of reference.

The game is part of a rehabilitation scheme being delivered by North Ayrshire Council and Historic Environment Scotland.
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The council's regeneration officer Kasia Smith said she was "thrilled" that the game was available for students.

She said: "Cumbrae has such a rich history , and it is vital for our kids to learn about their community and heritage.

"Our Millport Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme has been a real success in preserving historical elements of the island and Cumbraecraft has enabled us to reach out to a younger audience."