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Walking and Cycling
The Scottish Seabird Centre is easily accessible and forms part of the John Muir Way. See this link for downloadable maps of the route. There are bike racks at the Centre and the North Berwick train is specially equipped with additional bike storage.
By Train
With a direct and frequent service from Edinburgh with First ScotRail, it makes sense to take the train to North Berwick. It's a very pleasant 30 minute journey through attractive countryside and coastline and the Centre is a pleasant 10 minute walk from the station. Follow the signs, keeping the sea on your left hand side. During the summer period, a Shuttle Bus operates between the station, the town and the Seabird Centre. Here are a couple of local taxi companies who collect passengers from the station, should you require them: Jim's Taxis - 01620 894900 and A2B Taxis 01620 895000.
Train Times
For timings of trains, see the following links: Train Timetable North Berwick-Edinburgh. New Winter Timetable (from 13th December 2009) North Berwick-Edinburgh.
Special Train Discounts
The Seabird Centre participates in First ScotRail's Days Out Attractions saver ticket which includes return travel and a day ticket to the Centre which offers a good saving. See details of ticket prices here. The Centre also takes part in "Kids Go Free" - this can offer a better saving for families as up to two children travel free and free entry to the Seabird Centre.
If you're travelling with a group, First ScotRail can offer up to 30% discount for groups of 10 or more.
By Bus
Regular bus services operate from Edinburgh (service no 124/ X5 run by First Edinburgh 0870 6082608) from Haddington (no 121 run by First Edinburgh) and from Dunbar (no 120 run by Eve Coaches 01368 865500). The bus stops in North Berwick High Street, a short 5 minute walk from the Seabird Centre (see map above and follow the signs to the Centre, which is located at the Harbour).
By Car
Only 25 miles / 40kms from the centre of Edinburgh. The Scottish Seabird Centre and North Berwick are signposted from the A1. Find the Seabird Centre on the map. Follow the brown tourist signs to the Seabird Centre Car Park. The Centre is five minutes from here (see map above). It is a pay and display car park (Mar-Sept) but is free outwith this period (Oct-Feb). Discovery Centre visitors receive a part refund of some of this parking fee when purchasing an admission ticket at the Centre (please present tear off section of your parking ticket). All parking income supports the work of the charity.
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