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Cramond Island

A tidal island in the Firth of Forth accessible via a concrete causeway at low tide with WWII submarine defences.

Cramond Island

About Cramond Island

Heritage background, architectural provenance & visitor guide

Walk Across the Sea

Cramond Island is a tidal island located about a mile out into the Firth of Forth. Connected to the historic village of Cramond by a dramatic causeway of concrete anti-boat pylons built during World War II, visitors can walk across only during low tide.

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