For the punks arriving on the shores of the Firth of Forth, they have just a short window to reach the small island in the distance before the causeway is swallowed whole by the tide.

Amps, guitars and slabs of beer sit by the shoreline, patiently waiting for the punks to arrive. For a DIY festival that has no roadies, everyone becomes a stage hand for the day.

The Cramond Island of Punk festival is a sort of secretive institution of the punk music calendar, celebrating the very nature of the movement, a cultural phenomenon which emphasises individuality over conformity.

Revellers carry a mix of food, drink, camping gear and music equipment to the festival Gary Fox

People travel from across the country to visit the one-day festival Gary Fox

Revellers have just a few short hours to cross the causeway at low tide Gary Fox

But of course, ask anyone about the true meaning of punk and you’ll receive a hundred different explanations in response.

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For the Island of Punk, its particular message seems to be rebelling against the typical music festival setting and a staunch belief of helping others to keep a historic Scottish institution alive.

Festival goers are encouraged to help carry music equipment Gary Fox

There is no food or drink on the island so revellers must bring their own Gary Fox

There’s still time to grab an ice cream before the tide comes in Gary Fox

Keen to keep the tradition going without causing problems, festival goers are told to arrive around 8am by the shoreline for low tide and are encouraged to drag amps, guitars and drum kits along the causeway as well as their tins of alcohol and camping equipment.

Respecting the island’s natural environment is of high importance, with organisers asking patrons not to bring glass but plenty bin bags, with tidying up as important as thrashing out to punk bands in the drizzling rain.

Pitching in to help carry equipment is a top priority Gary Fox

Revellers arrive to the coastline early to avoid missing out on the fun Gary Fox

No matter the weather, punks make the pilgrimage to Cramond each year Gary Fox

Kids are bounced in the arms of their parents in luminous ear defenders and even dogs mill about the island. There may be no bars, pop up food trucks or glamping pods, but there are plenty of mohicans in all shades of the rainbow, band T-shirts, ripped jeans and Converse.

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The one-day festival offers an estimation of high and low tides, but many decide to camp and return home early the next day. The entire festival relies on everyone pitching in, with punks encouraged to buy CDs from the bands playing at the event to ensure its legacy remains in the years to follow.

Punks bring their children to the event, making sure to pack ear defenders Gary Fox