Isle of Cumbrae Recreated In Video Game Minecraft

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Isle of Cumbrae recreated in video game Minecraft



20 April 2021



As part of a project to teach youngsters about the region's historical significance The Isle of Cumbrae was recreated in Minecraft.



Students at Abertay University in Dundee built Cumbraecraft which was based on the well-known Ayrshire coast tourist destination.



The game features eight lessons designed for primary school students.



The virtual island features places such as Garrison House, Lion Rock and Cathedral of the Isles.



Crocodile Rock, the port and the Millport library are also available for exploration in the game.



It has been developed to be used in both classroom and home-learning environments.



The project was developed 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 trio was not able to visit the island before they began their work. They were forced to rely on images as their sole source of reference.



The game is a part of the North Ayrshire Council regeneration plan and Historic Environment Scotland.



The council's regeneration officer Kasia Smith said she was "thrilled" that the game was made available to students.



She stated, "Cumbrae has such an interesting past and it's vital that our youngsters are aware of their community's history and the culture."



"Our Millport Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme has been a real success in preserving the island's historical features and Cumbraecraft has allowed us to reach out to a younger crowd."

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