Date :
23/06/2014
Visitors access this small island, located at the mouth of the Firth of Forth, by boat from Anstruther in Fife or from North Berwick in East Lothian - and can look forward to sightings of puffins, terns, shags and guillemots as well as other wildlife and plant life.
The Isle of May is one of over 45 National Nature Reserves in Scotland, to protect and conserve wildlife and nature but also offering some of the best places to observe wildlife in the country.
Every reserve is carefully managed for both nature and people, giving visitors the opportunity to experience and enjoy Scotland’s rich natural heritage.
The island is designated as a European Special Protection Area for breeding seabirds and a Special Area of Conservation to protect its seals and the rocky underwater reefs around the island.
In addition to wildlife, the island also has a rich cultural heritage, known for centuries as a site of pilgrimage and as the site of Scotland’s first lighthouse, built in 1636.
Find out more about the Isle of May Visitor Centre here and watch some videos to learn about the island’s amazing wildlife.
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