RSPB Scotland acquires Bass Rock and Craigleith Island to protect vital seabird colonies
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RSPB Scotland acquires Bass Rock and Craigleith Island to protect vital seabird colonies

9 Jun 2026 · Originally published 9 Jun 2026 9/10 Original headline: RSPB buys Bass Rock after 300 years in private hands
RSPB Scotland has purchased Bass Rock and neighbouring Craigleith Island, ending 320 years of private ownership by the Hamilton-Dalrymple family. The islands host the world's largest colony of northern gannets and a significant puffin population, providing the charity with a new base to address the decline of seabirds facing threats from climate change and food scarcity.
Source: BBC News UK East Lothian
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