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Description
Sited in the Firth of Forth, rising 106 metres above sea level, Bass Rock could easily be mistaken for an iceberg from a distance. In fact, this immense carboniferous rock is given its white glaze by the thousands of Northern Gannet – 150,000 in the peak breeding season – that nest there. It is the largest Northern Gannet colony in the world. The colony is accessible in fair weather by boat from North Berwick harbour. In addition to Northern Gannet, during the crossing you may see shearwaters, Atlantic Puffin, Common Guillemot, Razorbill and seals. The latin name for Northern Gannet, sula bassana, derives from this location.
Details
Access
By inflatable boat from Scottish Seabird Centre or rigid craft from Sula boats, both on North Berwick harbour. The boats do not land on the island. The trip is 5 km each way. Typical price £27 adult, £12 child. The Scottish Seabird Centre also offers exclusive Bass Rock landing trips for £135 Per person called Bass Rock Experience. See links below.
Terrain and Habitat
Canyon/cliff , SeaConditions
HillyCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
SpringBest time to visit
SpringDifficulty walking trail
Accessible by
BoatBirdwatching hide / platform
NoLinks
- Bass Rock on Wikipedia
- Tickets Bass Rock Experience
- Tickets Bass Rock boat trip by Scottish Seabird Centre
- Tickets Bass Rock boat trip by Sula