Summary
- A large humpback whale washed up on the shore in Edinburgh, Scotland
- The whale was first spotted near South Queensferry before drifting and ultimately being beached at Newhaven
- Sightings of humpback whales in Scotland are increasing due to several factors including warmer seas and hunting restrictions
- Concerns about entanglement of whales in fishing nets have been raised, with efforts being made to address the issue