Cowton Ridge

Island in East Lothian

Scotland

Cowton Ridge

North Berwick and East Fortune Taken from a microlight at about 6000 ft — North Berwick and East Fortune Credit: Alex Cosser

Cowton Ridge is a small and picturesque island located off the coast of East Lothian in Scotland. It is situated in the Firth of Forth, about 2 miles northeast of North Berwick. The island is known for its rugged beauty and is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, Cowton Ridge is predominantly made up of rocky cliffs and grassy hills. The highest point on the island reaches about 150 feet above sea level, providing visitors with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding coastline and the Firth of Forth.

The island is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an important habitat for various bird species, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. There are also numerous seals that can be spotted lounging on the rocky shores.

Access to Cowton Ridge is limited due to its remote location, and there are no permanent residents on the island. However, it is possible to reach the island by boat, with several local tour operators offering guided trips and wildlife watching excursions.

Visitors to Cowton Ridge can explore the island's rugged terrain, hike along its coastal paths, and enjoy birdwatching opportunities. The island also offers secluded beaches and coves, perfect for picnicking or simply enjoying the tranquility of the surroundings.

Overall, Cowton Ridge is a hidden gem in East Lothian, offering a unique and unspoiled natural environment for those seeking a peaceful escape and a chance to connect with nature.

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Cowton Ridge Images

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North Berwick and East Fortune Taken from a microlight at about 6000 ft

North Berwick and East Fortune

Taken from a microlight at about 6000 ft

Yellow Craig. Country park with a fine beach beside Fidra. Lots of good views over several Forth islands.

Yellow Craig.

Country park with a fine beach beside Fidra. Lots of good views over several Forth islands.

Yellow Craig Plantation. Leaving a ditch bend at the Interlopers club championships (orienteering). A sycamore and Scots pine wood behind Yellow Craigs dunes.

Yellow Craig Plantation.

Leaving a ditch bend at the Interlopers club championships (orienteering). A sycamore and Scots pine wood behind Yellow Craigs dunes.

East Links Looking east along the links towards North Berwick Law. A patch of rabbit grazed links land. Presume the name means Dirleton&#039;s East Links, move a little to the east and you arrive at (North Berwick&#039;s) West links.

East Links

Looking east along the links towards North Berwick Law. A patch of rabbit grazed links land. Presume the name means Dirleton's East Links, move a little to the east and you arrive at (North Berwick's) West links.

Broad Sands. Beach and dunes just west of North Berwick. Looking east.

Broad Sands.

Beach and dunes just west of North Berwick. Looking east.

Broad Sands. View north west along the beach towards Fidra.

Broad Sands.

View north west along the beach towards Fidra.

Yellowcraig Beach View west along the beach.

Yellowcraig Beach

View west along the beach.

Farmland outside Dirleton. The first fields after the links. Beyond the woods are the dunes and coast. Looking north.

Farmland outside Dirleton.

The first fields after the links. Beyond the woods are the dunes and coast. Looking north.

Ferrygate

Ferrygate

Ferrygate Newly ploughed sandy soil, looking south. There is a new small woodland to the right.

Ferrygate

Newly ploughed sandy soil, looking south. There is a new small woodland to the right.

West Links. With Craigleith offshore.

West Links.

With Craigleith offshore.

Carlekemp. Big house across the West Links. Formerly the preparatory school for St Augustus Abbey.

Carlekemp.

Big house across the West Links. Formerly the preparatory school for St Augustus Abbey.

Golf Hotel, North Berwick Amongst a lot of big houses on the road into North Berwick from the west.

Golf Hotel, North Berwick

Amongst a lot of big houses on the road into North Berwick from the west.

New houses, North Berwick. North Berwick, with its surviving railway link is one of the most expensive places to live in Scotland.

New houses, North Berwick.

North Berwick, with its surviving railway link is one of the most expensive places to live in Scotland.

North Berwick The railway station, with a frequent service to Edinburgh. There have been many attempts at closure, but now ex intercity trains are sometimes used because of the number of passengers.

North Berwick

The railway station, with a frequent service to Edinburgh. There have been many attempts at closure, but now ex intercity trains are sometimes used because of the number of passengers.

Large house, North Berwick. A lot of Edinburgh money headed this way about 100 years ago, thanks to the railway. There are many houses like this one.

Large house, North Berwick.

A lot of Edinburgh money headed this way about 100 years ago, thanks to the railway. There are many houses like this one.

Gilsland. Part of an enormous caravan site on the edge of North Berwick.

Gilsland.

Part of an enormous caravan site on the edge of North Berwick.

Straight road, Newhouse. View east to North Berwick Law. Note the cloud forming on the summit from the northeast wind carrying moist air off the North Sea.

Straight road, Newhouse.

View east to North Berwick Law. Note the cloud forming on the summit from the northeast wind carrying moist air off the North Sea.

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Cowton Ridge is located at Grid Ref: NT5385 (Lat: 56.062398, Lng: -2.7503076)

Unitary Authority: East Lothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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