On the rugged coast of East Lothian, just outside Edinburgh, Port Seton was once a bustling fishing village where entire families lived off the sea. Today only a handful of artisanal fishermen still head out at dawn, their small boats tracing routes that generations before them knew by heart. As industrial fleets dominate the North Sea and economic pressures mount, these men embody a disappearing way of life — one defined by resilience, tradition, and a bond with the sea that is both fragile and unbreakable. This reportage explores their daily struggle, the heritage they safeguard, and the uncertain future of Scotland’s coastal communities.