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Outing to: Cramond Island Sunday 13th September 2026 |
 Cramond Island © David Palmar
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BOOKING: Please complete the online Booking Form.
PRICE: Free
TIME: 07:45 – 16:00 (approximate time of return to Hogganfield)
LEADER: Donald Wilson
VENUE: Cramond Island is a tidal island in the Firth of Forth, near Edinburgh. It is connected to the mainland by a causeway that can be crossed at low tide. On 13th September, the safe crossing time is 08:00 to 13:00.
TRAVELLING: Meet at 07:45 at Hogganfield Loch Car Park, Grid Ref NS 638 671 Postcode G33 1QB What3Words: ///print.dull.tanks so that we can drive to Cramond in fewer cars.
Alternatively, meet at Cramond Beach Car Park at 09:15, Grid Ref NT 190770. What3Words: ///cracks.dust.ground
If you are willing to offer a lift, or would like a lift, please indicate this on your booking form.
BIRDS WE HOPE TO SEE: Cramond Island is a great vantage point from which to see skuas, sea ducks, divers and a variety of waders. Detailed information about this area can be found on the SOC's excellent App "Where to Watch Birds in Scotland".
TERRAIN: Rough paths and a potentially slippery causeway.
OPTICS: Binoculars are essential and a telescope would be very useful.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Sturdy boots and suitable outdoor clothing. A check of the weather forecast is advisable.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Bring a packed lunch. There are public toilets near the car park in Cramond.
Depending on the wind direction, the weather, and the time, we may go further east along the Lothian coast.
NB: This outing may be postponed due to poor weather. Please check SOC Clyde branch website (www.birdsinclyde.scot) and Clyde Grapevine on BlueSky in advance.
PRICE: Free
TIME: 07:45 – 16:00 (approximate time of return to Hogganfield)
LEADER: Donald Wilson
VENUE: Cramond Island is a tidal island in the Firth of Forth, near Edinburgh. It is connected to the mainland by a causeway that can be crossed at low tide. On 13th September, the safe crossing time is 08:00 to 13:00.
TRAVELLING: Meet at 07:45 at Hogganfield Loch Car Park, Grid Ref NS 638 671 Postcode G33 1QB What3Words: ///print.dull.tanks so that we can drive to Cramond in fewer cars.
Alternatively, meet at Cramond Beach Car Park at 09:15, Grid Ref NT 190770. What3Words: ///cracks.dust.ground
If you are willing to offer a lift, or would like a lift, please indicate this on your booking form.
BIRDS WE HOPE TO SEE: Cramond Island is a great vantage point from which to see skuas, sea ducks, divers and a variety of waders. Detailed information about this area can be found on the SOC's excellent App "Where to Watch Birds in Scotland".
TERRAIN: Rough paths and a potentially slippery causeway.
OPTICS: Binoculars are essential and a telescope would be very useful.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Sturdy boots and suitable outdoor clothing. A check of the weather forecast is advisable.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Bring a packed lunch. There are public toilets near the car park in Cramond.
Depending on the wind direction, the weather, and the time, we may go further east along the Lothian coast.
NB: This outing may be postponed due to poor weather. Please check SOC Clyde branch website (www.birdsinclyde.scot) and Clyde Grapevine on BlueSky in advance.
Please note:
Participants are reminded that the Club, its branches and individual leaders of outings cannot accept responsibility for any injury suffered by individuals taking part in these outings, or any loss or damage to their property.
Participants are reminded that the Club, its branches and individual leaders of outings cannot accept responsibility for any injury suffered by individuals taking part in these outings, or any loss or damage to their property.