Lamb (island)
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| Location | |
|---|---|
  Lamb The island shown within East Lothian | |
| OS grid reference | NT535865 |
| Coordinates | 56°04′08″N2°44′53″W/ 56.069°N 2.748°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Islands of the Forth |
| Administration | |
| Council area | East Lothian |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
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Lamb,sometimes calledLamb IslandorThe Lamb,is a small uninhabited island measuring approximately 100 by 50 metres (330 ft × 160 ft), between the islands ofFidraandCraigleithin theFirth of Forth,off the east coast ofScotland.[1] The Lamb is flanked by two "sheep dogs", North and South Dog Islands,[1]which are basically smallskerries.Like the otherIslands of the ForthoffNorth Berwick,the Lamb is a result of volcanic activity millions of years ago.
Access
[edit]The Lamb can be reached by canoes and small boats fromNorth Berwick,although there are no landing facilities and little to attract visitors when compared toFidraisland or theBass Rock.
Wildlife
[edit]Following a two-year operation involving 35 visits with canoes and infra-red cameras, a single invasiveratwas removed from the island in 2022.[2]
Ownership
[edit]Lamb island was historically part of theScottish feudal barony of Dirleton. The Lamb, along with North and South Dog Islands, was previously owned by Camilo Agasim-Pereira, Baron of Dirleton and Fulwood.[1]
In 2009 the islands were sold for £30,000[3]toUri Geller,who states that he believes that it is a hiding place forancient Egyptiantreasure,[4][5][6]In mid-2022 Geller sought to declare Lamb as Republic of Lamb, amicronationwith its ownnational anthem.[7]Geller also became chairman of the North Berwick Amateurs FC, designated as Lamb's national football team.[8]
Footnotes
[edit]- ^abc"Lamb (The Lamb, Lamb Island)".Gazetteer for Scotland.Retrieved7 August2022.
- ^"Rat removed from Lamb Island owned by 'psychic' Uri Geller".BBC News.4 May 2022.Retrieved7 August2022.
Volunteers from the Lothian Sea Kayak Club and theLothian Seabird Centremade 35 trips out to the island, which is difficult to access using larger boats. The team used motion-triggered cameras and concluded there was likely only oneratpresent.
- ^"Lamb Island and Islets of North Dog and South Dog, Dirleton".Scotland's Land Information Service.Retrieved7 August2022.
- ^"Uri Geller to hunt for treasure in Forth".BBC News.5 March 2010.Retrieved7 August2022.
- ^"Spoon-bender buys Scottish island".BBC News.11 February 2009.Retrieved7 August2022.
- ^"Mystical force stirs spoon-bender Geller to splash out on 'pyramid of the Forth'".The Scotsman.11 February 2009.Retrieved7 August2022.
- ^Berg, Raffi (7 August 2022)."The mysteries that gave birth to the world's newest micronation".BBC News.
MrAl Fayedis an ardent supporter of Scottish independence and has offered to be the first president of a sovereign Scotland… former owner of luxuryKnightsbridgedepartment storeHarrods
- ^Millar, Gregor (30 August 2022)."Uri Geller makes exclusive video for the Courier as he adopts North Berwick team".East Lothian Courier.
External links
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