A dramatic video shows a group being rescued from Cramond Island with the team enduring 'four seasons' in one trip.
The Queensferry Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) were called out after five individuals were stranded on Cramond Island on Friday February 4.
The group had been out exploring the island which is reachable by a path when the tide is out but they ended up stranded when the tide cam back in. While heading out into the Firth of the Forth to save the individuals, the RNLI team experienced sleet, rain, wind and sunshine all in a short window.
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At the beginning the video shows the orange life boat bobbing through choppy weather and wild waters with Cramond Island in sight. As they got closer it began to snow with icy sleet being launched at the crew from all angles.
By the time they headed back to base, gliding underneath the Forth Rail Bridge, the weather is bright and clear, nothing like the treacherous conditions less than an hour before.
The team shared the rescue clip to Facebook to highlight how quickly the Scottish weather can change and to remind the public to be aware when taking a trip to Cramond Island to prevent getting stranded.
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RNLI Queensferry said: "It was a busy Friday for the volunteer crew at RNLI Queensferry. 08:52 Tasked to a person in the water. We were stood down as the casualty was back safe on dry land assisted by the Scottish Ambulance service.
"13:46 Tasked to rescue 5 persons cut off by the tide on Cramond Island. If you are familiar with the Scottish weather this footage will be of no surprise! We truly had 'Four Seasons In One Shout'!
"When visiting Cramond Island, please plan carefully. You can view the safe crossing times in advance on our website, or SMS on the day - text CRAMOND to 81400.
"Have a good read of the signs before the causeway where you can view the times again. Ensure you are prepared for the elements, today started off being a bright sunny dry day, and then we had a horizontal hail storm, followed by some more sunshine.
"Please leave plenty of wriggle room to come back from your trip on the island, and remember we are dealing with Mother Nature!"
