Local resident Dominic Kelly photographed the rodent while walking his dog in Gullane at the weekend.
Speaking to the Edinburgh Evening News, Dominic said: “Initially, It was my dog that spotted it, but luckily he didn’t chase it away. It was only when I got closer I realised it was a squirrel, it was really striking and unusual.
“It’s amazing to see such a rare animal on my daily walk. Hopefully the little chap stays a resident in the local area and more people can spot him.”
Albino squirrels are a very rare phenomenon of nature, and reports from wildlife organisations have said that only about 50 such creatures are thought to live in the UK.
