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BEST BOAT TRIPS TO VIEW BIRDS - The Scotsman 9 April 2008 We were delighted to get a mention in The Scotsman on 9th April 2008.... ISLE OF MAY, www.isleofmayferry.com Sail out of Anstruther on the May Princess for a magical journey to the Isle of May, described as the Jewel of the Forth. The island is run by Scottish National Heritage and is an important national nature reserve. Stunning views are available from all corners of this small island and some of the birds that can be seen are puffins, eiders, guillemots and razorbills. TriADVERTISEMENTps run from April to September. GAIRLOCH www.porpoise-gairloch.co.uk Sail out of Gairloch from May to October and you will see local wildlife which could include seabirds, seals, otters and porpoises. The commentary is excellent and teaches you much about the different animals on view. It also includes some interesting comments on local history and the fishing industry. TROUP HEAD www.puffincruises.com Enjoy a three-hour sail out of MacDuff to Troup Head which is a RSPB site. Here you will find the only gannet colony on mainland Scotland home to 4,000 birds. In summer a whole host of seabirds can be found here (more than 15,000) and, if you are lucky, seals and dolphins. On a Tuesday there is the advantage of a member of staff from the RSPB on board to answer all your questions. BASS ROCK www.seabird.org/boat-trips.asp The Scottish Sea Bird centre organises trips twice weekly in the summer months that are especially attractive to photographers. Boats sail out of Dunbar to the largest single island colony of gannets in the world with 150,000 birds on show. There is the possibility of landing on the island, weather permitting and as if that's not enough, there are also puffin colonies close to the centre. FIRTH OF FORTH www.maidoftheforth.co.uk The Maid of the Forth offers a whole range of different cruises operating from South Queensferry. For the bird enthusiast the RSPB charters the boat on certain dates for a three-hour cruise (phone RSPB at 0131-311 6500 to book). RSPB staff offer a full commentary during the trip which makes sailings very popular and many seals, dolphins and porpoises may also be seen. Click here to return to list of news items |
