A video has shown an incredible Humpback whale as it made its way along the Firth of Forth this week.
Those on the coastline near Anstruther on Monday (May 2) were stunned as the marine animal played and dived through the waters.
Staying reasonably close to the coastline, locals were able to capture footage of the whale as it came close to the surface, with its fins and tail clearly visible.
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Despite being a distance away in the clip, the sheer size of the whale is unmissable as it moved through the relatively calm waters.
Impressing everyone around to see it, the Record reports the clip was filmed by The Osprey, who provide boat trips around the Isle of May.
Reacting to the video, one person said: "Absolutely amazing, I'm star-struck."
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Another commented: "I'd love to be that close , just awe inspiring."
The last sighting of a Humpback whale in the Firth of Forth was recorded on January 1.
It was thought that the animal had vanished after surviving an entanglement with fishing gear in the New Year.
The whale got caught in ropes over the festive period with onlookers having spotted cuts to its tail stock and dorsal ridge on New Year's Day.
It is currently unknown if the mammal spotted earlier this week is the same Humpback that vanished at the start of the year.
