Black Rocks

Island in East Lothian

Scotland

Black Rocks

Gullane Bay at low tide Looking across from the Gullane Bents car park on a sunny August day, just after midday.
Gullane Bay at low tide Credit: M J Richardson

Black Rocks is a small island located in the East Lothian region of Scotland. Situated off the coast of Dunbar, this rocky outcrop is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and visitors seeking a peaceful retreat.

Covered in lush vegetation and surrounded by the sparkling waters of the North Sea, Black Rocks offers a unique and picturesque setting. The island is home to a variety of seabirds, including guillemots, razorbills, and puffins, making it a haven for birdwatchers. The rugged coastline also provides a habitat for seals and other marine wildlife.

Access to Black Rocks is possible during low tide when a rocky causeway emerges, allowing visitors to explore the island on foot. However, caution must be exercised as the causeway can become treacherous when the tide rises. The island's rocky terrain offers stunning views of the surrounding coastline and the historic Dunbar Castle.

Black Rocks holds historical significance as well. It is believed to have been a site of religious worship during ancient times, with evidence of Pictish symbols carved into the rocks. Over the years, it has also served as a navigational marker for sailors along the East Lothian coast.

Overall, Black Rocks is a captivating natural landmark that showcases the beauty and diversity of East Lothian's coastal environment. Its unique flora and fauna, combined with its rich history, make it a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Black Rocks Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.051712/-2.8306984 or Grid Reference NT4884. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gullane Bay at low tide Looking across from the Gullane Bents car park on a sunny August day, just after midday.
Gullane Bay at low tide
Looking across from the Gullane Bents car park on a sunny August day, just after midday.
Cleaning the beach at Gullane
Cleaning the beach at Gullane
Man with a mission... .. and a bottle, to collect a water sample for testing, to ensure that the beach continues to be up to its flag flying standard.
Man with a mission...
.. and a bottle, to collect a water sample for testing, to ensure that the beach continues to be up to its flag flying standard.
The beach at Gullane Looking west towards Bleaching Rocks - on a fine, quiet Wednesday afternoon in August.
The beach at Gullane
Looking west towards Bleaching Rocks - on a fine, quiet Wednesday afternoon in August.
Main Street Gullane Looking towards North Berwick, with the Golf Inn and Restaurant on the left
Main Street Gullane
Looking towards North Berwick, with the Golf Inn and Restaurant on the left
St Peter's Hall, Main Street, Gullane
St Peter's Hall, Main Street, Gullane
Gullane Post Office And shops and flats, at the junction of Main Street and Hall Crescent.
Gullane Post Office
And shops and flats, at the junction of Main Street and Hall Crescent.
A view of the Lomond Hills in Fife, from Gullane As seen looking northwest across Gullane Bay, from the south side of the Firth of Forth from Gullane Bents.
A view of the Lomond Hills in Fife, from Gullane
As seen looking northwest across Gullane Bay, from the south side of the Firth of Forth from Gullane Bents.
St Andrews Kirk The ruins of the ancient kirk are almost the first thing to greet you as you enter the small town of Gullane.
St Andrews Kirk
The ruins of the ancient kirk are almost the first thing to greet you as you enter the small town of Gullane.
Post Box at Gullane This one is very plain, with just the letters GR and no other decorations. It is set into the sandstone wall surrounding the old kirk of St Andrew.
Post Box at Gullane
This one is very plain, with just the letters GR and no other decorations. It is set into the sandstone wall surrounding the old kirk of St Andrew.
Main Street, Gullane
Main Street, Gullane
East Lothian Townscape : ELCC Fingerpost at West Fenton Road, Gullane An attractive single-finger ELCC post, unfortunately marked.
East Lothian Townscape : ELCC Fingerpost at West Fenton Road, Gullane
An attractive single-finger ELCC post, unfortunately marked.
Gullane Bents An area of dunes which has been cleared of buckthorn. Almost all the dunes here are infested with this alien weed.
Gullane Bents
An area of dunes which has been cleared of buckthorn. Almost all the dunes here are infested with this alien weed.
Buckthorn clearance, Gullane Bents Another small clearing won from the ever present buckthorn.
Buckthorn clearance, Gullane Bents
Another small clearing won from the ever present buckthorn.
Jamie's Neuk The woodland has mostly been felled, but it appears that replanting has taken place. It used to look like this: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/382171">NT4884 : Knoll, Jamie's Neuk</a>

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2021
The young trees starting to get established here have now all been cut down.
Jamie's Neuk
The woodland has mostly been felled, but it appears that replanting has taken place. It used to look like this: NT4884 : Knoll, Jamie's Neuk -- 2021 The young trees starting to get established here have now all been cut down.
West Links Poor old dunes; if the golfers don't get them, the buckthorn will.  Sea buckthorn is getting established on the dunes between Muirfield and the beach.

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2016
This buckthorn was cleared in December 2016.
West Links
Poor old dunes; if the golfers don't get them, the buckthorn will. Sea buckthorn is getting established on the dunes between Muirfield and the beach. -- 2016 This buckthorn was cleared in December 2016.
Gullane Bents A sandy path amongst the all conquering buckthorn.
Gullane Bents
A sandy path amongst the all conquering buckthorn.
Path, Jamie's Neuk The path passes between former conifer woods on dunes and a greenkeepers building at Muirfield.
Path, Jamie's Neuk
The path passes between former conifer woods on dunes and a greenkeepers building at Muirfield.
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Black Rocks is located at Grid Ref: NT4884 (Lat: 56.051712, Lng: -2.8306984)

Unitary Authority: East Lothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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