The prince of whales Minke whales off Stonehaven were one of the highlights of a national event.

From: Aberdeen Evening Express | Date: July 10, 2007 | Copyright information

Minke whales off Stonehaven were one of the highlights of a national event.

Bottlenose dolphins and a porpoise were also spotted off Aberdeenshire and the Moray Firth in the annual watch week organised by the Sea Watch Foundation.

Eight species of dolphins and whales - including rare sightings of killer whales - were seen in Scottish waters during the event.

The sighting of the group of three minke whales, off Stonehaven was extremely unusual.

"Normally we o...

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