By: Kathy Wu

We all know about islands and their fascinating features, and being able to enjoy personal time near water is clearly a popular vacation activity for many people. But have you been to an island not only a place of natural beauty, but with myths and legends? The “Lamb Island” in Scotland is a perfect representation. Trust me, it’s more than your favorite garlic seared lamb chops.

Known as Lamb, the island has long attracted visitors including kayakers, birdwatchers, and wildlife volunteers, which have been acknowledged it as the “average” island. But Uri Geller, a curious island adventurer, has big dreams for its future. He wants Lamb to become a country with a flag, constitution and anthem. However, this football-shaped “republic of Lamb” has gotten neglected a long time since. Scotland, Lamb’s habitat, has been too busy debating on independence to care about perfecting its own country first. “Lamb is a place like no other,” says Geller. “And it deserves its own identity. This is a fitting way to do it.”

“Lamb Island” is an island of hidden myths and legends. For example, the island is surrounded by the pyramids of Giza: Fidra, Craigleith, and North Berwick. In addition, there was evidence of buried treasure from oil and mining corporations. Furthermore, it was believed that the bones of crime victims may have been transported there by ancient Egyptian authorities.

Geller is now offering citizenship to Save a Child’s Heart, an Isareli charity which treats children with heart conditions globe wide. At the age of 75, the islander has persevered all his life to save the island. “I always wanted to own an island, be like James Bond,” he said. “…these are important wildlife areas, and if it brings people to see, then that can only be good.”

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