A little trip to East Lothian...Yellowcraig and Fidra Island

Apparently summer's here!

Okay, well maybe not right here as I'm sitting in my thermal vest, long-sleeved t-shirt, and fleece, so something's obviously gone wrong.

I'm aware that the rest of the UK is basking in sun and high temperatures, because my sister for one, is happy to give me a running commentary each day on what her current temperature is. 

Oh yes and how her hostas have burnt leaves now! 

You can go off people... (that's just in case she's reading this)... I say share nice pleeeeese.

We have had some nice days, but surely we should have more at this time of the year. 

We've only got until the 21st of this month and then we're on the back route to winter. 

Well let's no dwell on that for now... I always try to keep positive and I've lots to natter about. 

I posted a Sunday Photo last week from a quick weekend break and mentioned that I'd hopefully write a post soon. I can't believe how much has happened since we had that break. 

But more about that later or in forthcoming posts...

Here's some photo's to set the scene.

(Space and more space... beautiful walks for miles, or perhaps cycling is your thing?)

We headed down to East Lothian, because one of the things we wanted to tie into the weekend was to visit to the Gardening Scotland Show. 

More about that in a future post. Phew...

See I told you there's a lot to come.

East Lothian with over 40 miles of stunning coastline, golden beaches where you can play spot the person for hours if you were so inclined, It also has 22 golf courses, but thankfully my hubby hasn't embraced golf yet, although there's talk that once he retires it'll be on his wish list. 

There's fantastic walks, cycling or pony trekking... whatever... there's something for everyone.

Hey, but thinking about it maybe I shouldn't be telling you all this?

I should perhaps keep it a secret. 

We stayed in the quaint little sea-side town of North Berwick, which is less than an hour from Edinburgh. 

The coastal scenery is stunning in both directions, such as Yellowcraigs beach where after walking through stunning countryside suddenly greets you. 

We sat for a while to appreciate the space, weather and beauty of the beach, sea and amazing views. 

Not to mention rest a wee while having an ice-cream.

Here's a photo where, if you follow the path, you may be able to see the light-house in the centre of the photo. It's a fair way off into the distance so I'm not sure you'll be able to see it... but it's there.

Here's a closer shot...

The island in the distance is Fidra Island.

Like other islands near North Berwick, Fidra is the result of volcanic activity around 335 million years ago! 

It's also a RSPB reserve now.

Wildlife images from cameras on Fidra can be viewed at the local Seabird Centre.

The lighthouse, which was built in 1885 and automated in 1970, can be accessed via a primitive jetty on the east of the island.

Now here's a fact for you...

Robert Louis Stevenson often visited the beaches at the area known today as Yellowcraigs (shown above) and it is said that he based his map of Treasure Island on the shape of Fidra.

If you'd like to see more of the area and further afield, then click here to revisit a post I wrote back in March of this year. 

We didn't manage a boat trip around the islands this time, to check out the puffin's and other seabirds but I think it's always good to leave wanting... it's certainly a place we'll return to soon.

Well I'll nip off now and hopefully be back soon.

I've got one surprise I can't wait to tell you about.

Toodleloo for now 

Enjoy your weekend.