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Copyright | | Bass
Rock is one of the most distinctive landmarks in Scotland, jutting out abruptly
from the Firth of Forth. In common with the other Forth islands, the rock
is the remains of a volcano - over millions of years the sea has worn away the
softer layers of rock, leaving only a hard plug of solidified lava. Bass
has been part of many significant events in Scottish history. | |  | Why not get out and about to our rocky islands which
are rich in sea birds and marine life? | |  | - Why not take a few tips from the Nature's Calendar
team? Try your hand at bird spotting and watching Basking Sharks.
| | | Bass
Rock - Visitor Guide | | Address: | Bass
Rock, North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland. | | Postcode
| EH31 | | Telephone: | 0131
332 2433 | | e-mail | Email
form on | | Location
map: | | | Ordnance Survey: | NT604871 | | Key
attraction: | Sea bird colony. | | Essential
kit: | Waterproof footwear, binoculars. | | Nature
watching: | Best season: Summer. Ìý Birds:
The Gannets remain on the Rock from February until the end of October when they
set off to the west coast of Africa, returning in January. Ìý You can
watch the sea birds on cameras mounted on the rock at the at North Berwick. Ìý Marine life: look out for Bottlenose
Dolphins and Minke Whales off the coastline. | | Access: | Disabled
access: | | Getting there: |
Bass Rock lies three miles north-east of North Berwick in Scotland, one mile
off the mainland coast of the Firth of Forth, and is accessible by boat.
The
ferry is generally available daily but landings on Bass Rock itself are weather-permitting
only.
Ìý Bird-watching boat trips are also available from the harbour
running from April through until September every year. Visitors are advised to
wear sturdy footwear and waterproofs. Contact , North Berwick, on 01620 890 202, for more information.
The boat trip takes approximately 30 minutes. Ìý By car: North Berwick
is a small harbour village situated 20 miles east of Edinburgh, off the A1 on
the A198 coastal road. Ìý Car parking: available at North Berwick. | | Opening
times: | Year round, although access is dependent
on availability of the ferry. | | Charges: | Gift
shop and café with panoramic views. |
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