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Hard, volcanic plug of the Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, provides ideal habitat for gannets. ©Lorne Gill

The Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth represents the roots of a Carboniferous volcano.  Harder than the rock into which is was intruded, the resistant volcanic plug provides an ideal habitat for gannets. © Lorne Gill

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