Bass Rock Landowner Sells Historic Gannet Colony Site to RSPB Scotland

Bass Rock bought to protect birds against 'threats'– including offshore windfarms

Following the sale the Bass Rock and Craigleith islands in the Firth of Forth to the RSPB,. its former landowner, Sir Hew Dalrymple said that one of the reasons he sold it was to protect it against the “multiple threats” faced by the birds.

Bass Rock landowner sells historic gannet colony site to RSPB Scotland

The sale has concluded to safeguard “awe-inspiring” seabird colonies.

RSPB buys Bass Rock after 300 years in private hands

The charity says the purchase is an important step in halting declining seabird numbers in the Firth of Forth.

Scotland’s iconic seabird sanctuaries saved for future generations to come

In the Firth of Forth, it is a time of new beginnings. As breeding season peaks for Bass Rock’s around 100,000 strong gannet population and neighbouring Craigleith’s 10,000 puffins, a new chapter for the islands and its feathered residents has begun.

RSPB buys Scottish islands to safeguard ‘awe-inspiring’ seabird sanctuaries

The charity has acquired Bass Rock and Craigleith islands in the Firth of Forth from the Dalrymple family.

Scotland’s iconic seabird sanctuaries saved for future generations – Mark Avery

Scotland’s iconic seabird sanctuaries saved for future generations Gannets at Bass rock. Photo: Greg MacVean/Scottish Seabird Centre National Heritage Memorial Fund supports RSPB to acquire Bass Rock and Craigleith islands in the Firth of Forth, safeguarding iconic seabird sanctuaries RSPB and Scottish Seabird Centre plan bright future for conservation and public access backed by The National Lottery Heritage Fund As birdwatching rises 1088% am…