Isle of May, Nature reserve island in Firth of Forth, Scotland
The Isle of May extends 1.5 kilometers in length and rises from the North Sea with steep cliffs hosting numerous seabird nesting sites.
The island contained a medieval monastery established in the 9th century, which became a destination for royal pilgrimages until the 16th century.
The lighthouse, constructed in 1816 by Robert Stevenson, replaced a coal-fired beacon that had operated on the island since 1635.
Access to the island requires a boat journey from Anstruther harbor, with services running between April and September during favorable weather conditions.
Each summer, over 200,000 seabirds, including puffins, kittiwakes, and guillemots, make this predator-free island their breeding territory.
Location: Fife
Location: Pittenweem
Location: Anstruther Wester
GPS coordinates: 56.18761,-2.55667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:41
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Isle of May Priory
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Crail Castle
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Crail Harbour
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Crail Custom House
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Isle of May Lighthouse
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Isle of May Bird Observatory
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Old Isle of May Lighthouse
201 m
Isle of May Low Light
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32 Shoregate, Crail
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Rock House, 23 Shoregate, Crail
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31 Shoregate, Crail
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Crail, 26 Shoregate
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30 Shoregate, Crail
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Isle of May Lighthouse engine house
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Crail, 20 Shoregate
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25 Shoregate, Crail
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29 Shoregate, Crail
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33 Shoregate, Crail
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27 Shoregate, Crail
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Crail, 37 Shoregate
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Crail, 28 Shoregate
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Crail, 22 Shoregate, West Part
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Crail, 22 Shoregate, East Part
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Isle of May north horn
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Isle of May south horn
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