Islands · Central Scotland
Fidra
In or near North Berwick.
Fidra — uninhabited island in the Firth of Forth, on the east coast of Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- North Berwick · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Fidra, take the train to North Berwick, which is 3.4 km away. The postcode for Fidra is EH39 5EX, and entry is free.
About
Fidra is a island in the United Kingdom. Owned by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Wikidata describes it as: "uninhabited island in the Firth of Forth, on the east coast of Scotland". Coordinates: 56.0667°, -2.7833°.
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Summary from the official site
Fidra is an uninhabited island located in the Firth of Forth, known for its archaeological significance. Visitors can explore the island's natural environment and observe the remains of animal bones, suggesting past human activity and wildlife interactions.
From the Wikipedia article
Fidra (archaically Fidrey or Fetheray) is a currently uninhabited island in the Firth of Forth, 4 kilometres (2+1⁄2 miles) northwest of North Berwick, on the east coast of Scotland. The island is an RSPB Scotland nature reserve.
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Background
History
The island's name is believed to be Old Norse in origin, referring to the large number of bird feathers found there. Like the nearby Bass Rock, it has a substantial seabird population, and is now an RSPB reserve. The village of Gullane lies to the south-west, and the nature reserve of Yellowcraig and village of Dirleton, to which parish Fidra belongs, are to the south. Remotely operated cameras on the island send live pictures to the watching visitors at the Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick. Upon the island are ruins of an old chapel, or lazaretto for the sick, which was dedicated in 1165 to St Nicholas.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0667, -2.7833
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH39 5EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- North Berwick — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1411377 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Fidra (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: FidraLighthouse.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fidra?
- Fidra is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH39 5EX).
- What is Fidra?
- Fidra — uninhabited island in the Firth of Forth, on the east coast of Scotland.
- How do I get to Fidra?
- The nearest railway station is North Berwick, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH39 5EX.
- Who owns Fidra?
- Fidra is owned by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
- Is Fidra free to visit?
- Yes, Fidra is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fidra?
- The nearest railway station is North Berwick, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH39 5EX.