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Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Live
National
Lauren Gilmour & Kris Gourlay

Popular East Lothian islands suspend public visits to limit spread of bird flu

Members of the public have been told to avoid visiting several islands within the Firth of Forth and the rest of Scotland to limit the spread of avian flu.

Craigleith Island and the Bass Rock are among those that have been heavily affected by the outbreak, with Scotland's nature agency saying that public visits to 23 islands in total should be suspended.

It has advised the public that landings will stop to allow seabirds the best possible chance to survive and recover from the current severe outbreak.

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