DID you know that Scotland is home to an abandoned island littered with relics from the Second World War?
At the height of the global conflict, there were fears that Nazi Germany would mount an invasion of the British mainland.
To help repel a potential landing through the Firth of Forth, the British Government ordered the creation of maritime defences on what is now known as the Ghost Island of Cramond.
Why the Ghost Island of Cramond is an 'imposing' site
According to Atlas Obscura, the causeway leading up to the Scottish island is a "spectacle" to behold, featuring massive concrete teeth designed to ward off submarines during high tide.
The website says that these "identical pylons" create an "imposing, if accidental, piece of brutalist architecture."
The island itself is littered with abandoned bunkers and features gun placements on its northeastern point.
When the expected invasion never came, the island was deserted, with the bunkers soon becoming a canvas for up-and-coming graffiti artists.
This has resulted in "incongruous splashes of colour in the otherwise drab Scottish estuary."
This combination of wilderness, wartime relics, and present-day vandalism lends the island a "unique atmosphere".
Before the 1930s and 1940s, the island was occasionally occupied by shepherds and game shooters.
Those coming here today should pay attention to the visitor information to avoid becoming stranded during high tide.
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Many people have come here over the years, with explorers on Tripadvisor giving the spot a 4.5/5 rating.
One person said: "Interesting island. Lots to explore. Great to see so many wading birds as we walked along to the causeway. Lots of paths and plenty of rocks to explore."
Another added: "What a great find, plenty to explore and learn about Cramond Island and also a great place to get away, lie on the sands or on the rocks or in or on the buildings.
"Great views across the water towards the bridge or in the other direction out towards the sea. Just make sure you check for tide times and don't get stranded on it."
