Scotland / Schottland

in the streets of North Berwick you will find some beautiful buildings which are home to small fine shops

on the way to the hill, North Berwick Law. PiP: past magnificent country estates

North Berwick Law It is located on the southern edge of the Scottish port of North Berwick on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. It is a 187 meter high volcanic cone of basalt, the remains of a volcano that was active millions of years ago. Law is the Scottish word for the volcanic cones found elsewhere. the summit was marked until 2005 with two whale jaws. In 2005 they fell apart and collapsed. On the summit there are ruins of some buildings that were used as a lookout during the Napoleonic Wars. You can enjoy a great view from up here.

The view from North Berwick Law over the agricultural land is simply a pleasure PiP: The farmer also seems to be artistically inclined :-)

the view over North Berwick to Bass Rock PiP: Bass Rock Bass Rock was described by Sir David Attenborough as "a wonder of nature". It is home to over 150,000 boobies. It is the largest colony in the world and the nests cover almost every inch of the rock. Boobies remain faithful to their partner all their lives. In February they occupy the island, from the middle of May on they lay their eggs. The young leave their nests in September/October. From the 14th century until the late 18th century rocks were a prison. The living conditions for the prisoners were terrible.

the panorama from the Top of North Berwick Law

today move by taxi to Abberlady our next stop

our new accommodation Duck's Inn at Aberlady The East Lothian Hotel Built in 1638, Duck's is a charming inn with the facilities of a hotel and the friendliness of a bed and breakfast.

on a sightseeing tour in Aberlady

The Aberlady Parish Church is a church building of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland in the Scottish town of Aberlady in the Council Area East Lothian. n the vicinity of the site there has been a religious centre since early Christian times. Since the 7th century Culdeer probably settled near today's Luffness House. In the late 16th century a Carmelite fortress was built there. The oldest fragments of the Aberlady Parish Church date back to the 15th century. In 1773 the nave was demolished and rebuilt. The 16th and 17th century annexes on the north side have been preserved and were supplemented on the south side to form two complete transepts. In the 1880s Francis Wemyss-Charteris, 9th Earl of Wemyss commissioned the Scottish architect William Young to redesign Gosford House. At the same time, he also arranged for Young to redesign the Aberlady Parish Church in 1886.

today we explore the banks of the Firth of Ford in the direction of Cockenzie, we are curious to see what you can see there.

today we explore the banks of the Firth of Ford in the direction of Cockenzie, are curious to see what we can see. Panorama Aberlady

explore the shore of the Firth of Ford in direction Cockenzie, are curious what everything is to be seen there.

at the beach of Seton Sands Seton Sands is a rocky beach east of Port Seton. Here you are also on the famous John Muir Way coastal trail. At low tide there are some rock pools which invite you to swim at the right temperature. PiP: That was probably in long past times a quite large boat. now simply still the remains, which drive the imagination fascinate one ;-) Pirates in the Firth of Ford :-)

The picture shows the Cockenzie power station The Cockenzie power station was a coal-fired power station on the south bank of the Firth of Forth, where two striking high chimneys dominate the coastline. Generated from 1967 to 2013. From 2014 the power plant was demolished and dismantling work was carried out.

made this find on the way back. The sea must be used for everything possible and impossible, environmental protection does not seem to be an everyday occurrence up here! How to make one's bed so one lies ;-))

today we explore the nature reserve the near and far surroundings of Aberlady

if you are lucky you can see deer, curlews, geese, lapwings, eider ducks, cormorants and short-eared owls among many others. Also swamp orchids and toads. Large flocks of geese use the reserve.