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The Isle of May is in the background the shot was taken from the summit of North Berwick Law

The path between the landing stage and the main part of the island crosses the Arctic Tern nesting area. The terns are aggressive and noisy and attack visitors as they walk up or down the path. Here a visitor shields her head as two angry... (more)

Looking from the top of the Main Light towards the North Horn on the Isle of May. The distant coast is Fife, near Crail, about five miles away.

Built in 1636 this lighthouse burned coal to help the sailing ships avoid the rocks. It was taller when it was built but they reduced the height when a more modern light was built.

St.Adrian was killed on the May by marauding Vikings in 875 and in the 12th century King David founded a priory dedicated to him. Archaeological excavations have taken place over the past few years and human remains unearthed, thought to be... (more)

The eastern coastline of the Isle of May.

This was the name given to this row of lighthouse buildings by Royal Navy personnel stationed on the Isle of May during WW2. The nearest building is the compressor house, which once supplied air (stored in the red cylindrical tanks) to... (more)

This is the principal light on the island, built on the highest point, and the only one still in operation, though since 1989 it has been remotely operated.

The puffins have arrived in their thousands at the end of March this year, unusually early.