Bass Rock Tours

Thousands of Gannets nesting here in June.
Bass rock gannets. #nature
Gannet on its nest. #nature
Gannet in flight.
The Bass Rock, seen here from Belhaven Bay. This island is a volcanic remnant and as such is comprised chiefly of basalt. it lies 3 miles off the coast from North Berwick. Unlike many small islands of it's size it has a colourful history of royal visits, political prisoners and literary mentions, most notably in R L Stevenson's 'Catriona.' It is currently home to the worlds largest colony of Northern Gannets and is a nature reserve managed by the Scottish Seabird Centre.
A getaway to an island — no matter what kind — should feature on any good travel itinerary. Make your escape complete by heading to Bass Rock and spending time by the water.

North Berwick is home to Bass Rock. Spend a while discovering this water-surrounded land mass before visiting some other interesting spots in the area. North Berwick Golf Course also appeals to a lot of travelers.

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Historical Cottage Near Preston Mill, No Deposit

Historical Cottage Near Preston Mill, No Deposit

2 out of 5
Price was $1,610, price is now $1,300 per person
$1,300
per person
Apr 16 - Apr 22
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Edinburgh (EDI)
No reviews
St Stephen Street Apartment

St Stephen Street Apartment

4 out of 5
Edinburgh City Centre
Price was $3,367, price is now $2,399 per person
$2,399
per person
Jun 6 - Jun 12
found 12 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Edinburgh (EDI)
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Grassmarket hotel

Grassmarket hotel

3 out of 5
Old Town Edinburgh
Price was $2,518, price is now $1,992 per person
$1,992
per person
May 25 - May 31
found 8 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (JFK) to Edinburgh (EDI)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Good location in the touristy Grassmarket area. Simple standard rooms that mostly fit our needs. Breakfast was served in adjacent bar. Road construction while we were there threw off the vibe though.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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Seacliff Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Seacliff Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to North Berwick. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its spas.

Seacliff Beach
Tantallon castle with bass rock in distance

Tantallon Castle

Find out about the history of North Berwick when you spend time at Tantallon Castle. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this quaint area, or seek out the golf courses.

Tantallon Castle
Craigleith. Another of the islands in the Firth of Forth, famous for its puffin breeding colonies.

Craigleith

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Craigleith during your travels in North Berwick. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in the area.

Craigleith
Playing on west beach, on Boxing Day.

West Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at West Bay Beach during your trip to North Berwick? Wander the seaside and beaches in the area.

West Bay Beach
North Berwick Law interessting place in East Lothian. spectacular view to Five, the Bass Rock, Isle of May, Isle of Fiddra, Craigleith etc. etc

North Berwick Law

Explore the lovely green spaces of North Berwick Law and enjoy the golf courses in North Berwick. Wander the seaside and beaches in the area.

North Berwick Law
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North Berwick Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in North Berwick at North Berwick Golf Course. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its spas.

North Berwick Golf Course

Best Lodging Options Near Bass Rock

Marine North Berwick

Marine North Berwick

5 out of 5
Cromwell Road 18 North Berwick Scotland
Marine North Berwick
Charming Cottage in North Berwick with Sea Views

Charming Cottage in North Berwick with Sea Views

North Berwick SCT
Charming Cottage in North Berwick with Sea Views
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Charming Cottage in North Berwick With Sea Views

3.5 out of 5
North Berwick Scotland
Charming Cottage in North Berwick With Sea Views
A 4-bedroom luxury holiday home with enchanting sea views across Milsey Bay Beach

A 4-bedroom luxury holiday home with enchanting sea views across Milsey Bay Beach

North Berwick Scotland
A 4-bedroom luxury holiday home with enchanting sea views across Milsey Bay Beach
The Law

The Law

3 out of 5
15-17 High street North Berwick Scotland
The Law
The Grays, North Berwick

The Grays, North Berwick

Whitekirk Scotland
The Grays, North Berwick
The Telfer, North Berwick

The Telfer, North Berwick

Whitekirk Scotland
The Telfer, North Berwick
The Weir, North Berwick

The Weir, North Berwick

Whitekirk Scotland
The Weir, North Berwick
The Laidlaw Spa, North Berwick

The Laidlaw Spa, North Berwick

Whitekirk Scotland
The Laidlaw Spa, North Berwick
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