Each summer nearly a million of these beautiful birds arrive in Scotland to take up residence in their coastline hideaways. They can be found on a number of locations including St Kilda, The Shiants, Inchcolm and The Isle of May, the last two are easily accessible on a day trip from Edinburgh.Feeding mainly on sandeels they waste no time in laying their eggs and rearing their young before flying back out to sea. Here is a wee glimpse of them. read more





















