Discover Scotland's Wild Seas

Plan Your Visit Today! 🌊

Experience the ocean like never before at the Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick! Dive into our award-winning Discovery Experience; enjoy coffee and cake, or a meal with sea views at our Seabird Café; and take a boat trip out to see the famous Bass Rock gannets and puffins on the island of Craigleith.

Every visit supports our vital marine conservation. If you'd like to find out about other ways to support our work, please consider a one off donation or become a member of the Scottish Seabird Centre.

BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE NOW

• Secure your spot on a guided wildlife boat trip (advance booking recommended)
• Book your visit to the Discovery Experience

Why Visit the Scottish Seabird Centre?

• Daily Live Talks– Join our expert team for fascinating interactive sessions every day. 
• Immersive Experiences – Put on a VR headset and immerse yourself among the gannets and puffins; and be absorbed by our live panoramic display of the gannet colony on Bass Rock.
• Interactive Exhibits – Hands-on displays that bring marine science and coastal heritage to life.
• Live Cameras Controlled by You – Use a joystick to control our cameras on the islands and see what you can spot!

More Than Just a Visit

• Seabird Café – Delicious food, drinks, cakes… all with one of the finest ocean views in Scotland!
• Gift shop – Unique, eco-conscious souvenirs, books, homeware & other goodies
• And remember, it’s free entry to both the Seabird café & shop 

Opening Times - all daily**

• January* 10:00 - 16:00
• February, March, September and October 10:00 - 17:00
• April - August 10:00 - 18:00
• November - December* 10:00 - 16:00

*Festive Opening Times. Please note the Centre is closed on Christmas Day (25 December) and Boxing Day (26 December). We close at 3pm on 24 December and 31 December and open at 11am on 1st of January.

**To ensure you have sufficient time to enjoy your visit the last entry to the Discovery Experience is 1 hour before closing time and final hot food orders are 45 minutes before we close.

Please note that for safety reasons children aged 15 years or under must be accompanied by a responsible person aged 18 or over at all times. Well behaved dogs are welcome in all areas of the Centre please check out our Pooch Policy for more details. Please note dogs must be kept on leads at all times in the Centre.

Getting Here

🚆 By Train (35 mins from Edinburgh!)

• Fast & frequent from Edinburgh Waverley
• 20% discount entry to the Discovery Experience with same-day train ticket
• 15-min walk from North Berwick station (downhill to us, uphill back)

🚌 By Bus

• East Coast buses and Lothian buses serve North Berwick
• 20% discount entry to the Discovery Experience with a same-day bus ticket

🚗 By Car

• 25 miles from Edinburgh
• Pay & display parking 9am-6pm (Up to 1hr: £3.50 | 2hrs: £6 | 3hrs: £8 | All day: £10)
• FREE parking 1 Oct – end of Feb
• Accessible spaces for Blue Badge holders*
• On street paid parking in Town
• Recreation Park car park on Dunbar Road, is free at all times (around 15 minutes walk from the Centre)

🚶 On Foot or Bike

• John Muir Way – We’re on the route!
• National Cycle Network – Plan a sustainable adventure
• 20% discount entry to the Discovery Experience if you arrive on foot or bike

*There is accessible parking for blue badge holders adjacent to the Centre and in the Centre's car park.

Please be aware that in peak summer season parking spaces can be in high demand and it can take a little time to find a spot, please allow ample time in advance of your visit to park and walk to the Centre. This website shows all the parking locations in town should our car park be full or you prefer an alternative option.

If you're looking for electric car charging spaces this website can help you locate the closest sites in town.

Support Our Work

Every ticket, donation & membership helps protect Scotland’s marine life. Be part of the conservation story!

💙 Donate | 🏆 Become a Member

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Further information

• As a conservation and education charity we encourage the use of sustainable transport and offer a 20% discount on ticket prices to anyone visiting with a valid (same day) East Coast Buses or Scotrail ticket.
• Concessions: Age 60+, disabled with ID (carers free), student with ID and YoungScot cardholders. For group rates, please contact info@seabird.org.
• We are Blue Peter badge attraction partners and children (age 5 to 15) with a Blue Peter badge will enjoy free entry to the Discovery Experience, with a full paying adult. Blue Peter card should be shown on arrival.
• For safety reasons, children aged 15 years or under must be accompanied by a responsible person aged 18 or over at all times.
• We have hundreds of reviews on TripAdvisor, so check out what some of our other visitors have said.

Things to do nearby

North Berwick is a fantastic seaside town and the region of East Lothian has lots to offer visitors. To find out what else there is to do here and in the local area visit our things to do nearby page.