Islands · Central Scotland
Craigleith
Also known as: Creag Lìte
In or near North Berwick.
Craigleith — island in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- North Berwick · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Craigleith is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in East Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0667°, -2.7167°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Craigleith (Scottish Gaelic: Creag Lìte) is a small island in the Firth of Forth off North Berwick in East Lothian, Scotland. Its name comes from the Scottish Gaelic Creag Lìte meaning "rock of Leith". It is 45 metres (148 feet) at its highest point.
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Background
History
Historically, Craigleith was a rabbit warren, where the animals were deliberately bred for food. Rabbits were wiped out by myxomatosis in the 1950s. They were mysteriously re-introduced onto the island in 2008, and some have been seen recently. In 1814, Sir Hew Dalrymple purchased the island from North Berwick Town Council. Cormorants, shags and guillemots breed here. The Scottish Seabird Centre has solar-powered cameras on the islands which transmit images of the puffins and other wildlife on the island via live webcams. Daily boat trips around the island have been made since 2008. In 2026 Hew Dalrymple sold the island, along with the neighbouring Bass Rock, to RSPB Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0667, -2.7167
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH39 4SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- North Berwick — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1138743 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Craigleith (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Craigleith from North Berwick.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Craigleith?
- Craigleith is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH39 4SS).
- What is Craigleith?
- Craigleith — island in East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Craigleith?
- The nearest railway station is North Berwick, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH39 4SS.
- Is Craigleith free to visit?
- Yes, Craigleith is free to enter.
- How do I get to Craigleith?
- The nearest railway station is North Berwick, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH39 4SS.