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Incredible moment lightning strikes Ailsa Craig with 'direct hit' captured by Scots photographer

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Sensational storm images captured the moment that lightning struck an iconic Ayrshire landmark.The electrifying pictures were taken from Girvan beach overlooking the Ailsa Craig as the famous rock was hit by bolts from the sky.The dazzling footage was taken by photographer Craig Bradshaw, 57, who bravely took his equipment to the shore.Craig raced to the beach as the dark clouds gathered and thunder began to roar above the South Ayrshire coast.The professional snapper was assisted by Ukrainian girl Olesia Bredikhina, 13, who is living with Craig along with her mum Inessa Bredikhina, 39, and brother Pavlo Bredikhin, 15.The family fled their war-torn country with Craig taking them in after volunteering to offer house to Ukrainian refugees.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.Craig told Ayrshire Live: “I’m currently hosting a Ukrainian family and we were all in the living room when we saw a big flash of light.“Olesia said, ‘I love lightning’ so we got up and raced to the beach and set the tripod up.“We were able to capture around five images, one has a direct hit of the shore of Ailsa Craig.“I was absolutely thrilled by what we managed to get.”Olesia, from the city of Mykolaiv, has told how the incredible weather event has eased her anxieties over loud noises and bright flashes.She said: “Three months ago I was sheltering in a bunker from Russian missiles.“I managed

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