From beaches to museum and walkways to hilltops, we have a long and varied history with these beautiful mammals
9. Dead Whale (30ft) washed up on Belhaven beach
Dead Whale (30ft) washed up on Belhaven beach today. The public were asked to stay away from it as whales can explode! Pictures taken with permission from Coast To Coast Surf School Photo: Coast To Coast Surf School
10. Onlookers at Portobello beach in Edinburgh where a sperm whale washed up this morning..
Onlookers at Portobello beach in Edinburgh where a sperm whale washed up this morning.. Photo: Andrew Milligan
11. Marine rescue workers examine a sperm whale that washed up on Portobello beach in Edinburgh.
Marine rescue workers examine a sperm whale that washed up on Portobello beach in Edinburgh. Photo: Andrew Milligan
12. Humpback whale in the Forth
Humpback whale in the Forth - Police issued this picture, along with a warning to people not to go out to the whale in the Forth in case they cause it distress Photo: Contributed