16 Jun 2026
RSPB acquires Bass Rock to safeguard world-famous gannet colony
Photo by Kevin Krüger Bass Rock and its neighbouring island of Craigleith in the Firth of Forth have been acquired by RSPB Scotland, marking the first time in more than three centuries that these celebrated seabird sanctuaries have been held in charitable ownership. The purchase, supported by £586,000 from the National Heritage Memorial Fund, brings […]