From beaches to museum and walkways to hilltops, we have a long and varied history with these beautiful mammals
5. Craigleith Island framed by whale's jawbone on top of North Berwick Law.
Craigleith Island at North Berwick framed by whale's jawbone on top of North Berwick Law.
the jawbone was removed in 2005 - for safety reasons - but was replaced with a fiberglass replica Photo: Unknown
6. Beached Sperm Whale on the sea front at Joppa, Edinburgh
Beached Sperm Whale on the sea front at Joppa, Edinburgh. Photo: Ian Rutherford
7. Beached Sperm Whale on the sea front at Joppa, Edinburgh.
Beached Sperm Whale on the sea front at Joppa, Edinburgh. Photo: Ian Rutherford
8. Humpback whale in the Firth of Forth with Edinburgh Castle in the background. Pictures taken by Scotsman and Evening news reader Adrian Plumb
Humpback whale in the Firth of Forth with Edinburgh Castle in the background. Pictures taken by Scotsman and Evening news reader Adrian Plumb Photo: Adrian Plumb