Tag Archive for East Lothian

Tagging gannets on the Bass Rock

Tagging gannets on the Bass Rock.

Tagging gannets on the Bass Rock.

I was lucky enough to visit the Bass Rock with Leeds University scientists to tag gannets. A short piece has already appeared in the Guardian Country Diary so I just wanted to add a few photos here and note my family connection to the island.

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Photo diary: Lobster fishing – and eating – in North Berwick

Lobsters caught and eaten off North Berwick. Sorry, but I didn't share it with the seagull...

Lobsters caught and eaten off North Berwick. Sorry, but I didn’t share it with the seagull…

In North Berwick it is now possible to see baby lobsters in a hatchery, take a boat trip out to haul creels from the sea and finally enjoy the catch safe in the knowledge it is sustainable. Here is my photo diary of the best lobster I have ever tasted. Read more