A pod of playful dolphins offered a wonderful 'welcome back' to Farne Islands boatmen this weekend.
Whilst some of the boats of the Billy Shiel fleet make the trip from Seahouses out to the bird-filled islands throughout the year, April marks the start of the season proper. And on Saturday, one returning crewmember on board the boats was treated to a stunning sight on his first day back.
Video shared by the popular boat company shows how a group of dolphins accompanied the boat on one of its journeys, playing joyfully in the waves beside the craft.
