First baby in 34 years born on island in Scotland

First baby in 34 years born on Scottish island

On the remote Scottish island of North Ronaldsay, a baby has been born for the first time in 34 years. According to CNN, the child was actually supposed to be born in Costa Rica.

The baby's parents — Alice Trail Ford and Jorge Suarez — spend part of the year on the island of North Ronaldsay and the rest in Costa Rica. When the family arrived on the island in mid-September, labor unexpectedly began. The baby was born on September 15.

Alice Trail Ford's ancestors bought the island of North Ronaldsay in 1727. The woman has been coming here every year since her childhood.

"I feel this island played a major part in my growing up. So I feel the closest and most connected to the island here," she said.

According to 2024 data, 72 people lived on the island. Currently, its permanent population stands at 51 people. The island of North Ronaldsay is about 4.8 kilometers long and approximately 3.2 kilometers wide.

It is noted that because there are no hospitals or doctors on the island, no births had been recorded there for many years. Only one nurse permanently resides on North Ronaldsay.