Visitor Information
The Scottish Seabird Centre has something for everyone – whether you're a nature lover or just wanting to escape to recharge your batteries! The Centre is set in a stunning location overlooking the islands of the Firth of Forth and the white sandy beaches of North Berwick. In our Discovery Centre, you can zoom in really close on the seabirds and marine wildlife in the area. No matter what time of year, there's always something new to see and do.
Ticket prices are shown below and you can save time by booking your tickets online. Membership prices have been held for another year and now is the time to become a member! It's fantastic value with free entry all year round, 10% discount in our Cafe and Gift Shop and discount on boat trips, together with free newsletters, special offers and free events.
Easy to get to
The Centre is just 30 minutes away from Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh, by car, bus or train and only an hour from the English border. Parking is free for visitors and there is a fantastic inclusive day package with First ScotRail (ask for the Special Seabird Centre package). The Centre has full disabled access, baby changing area and food warming.
Opening Times
Open All Year - except Christmas Day
| April - September | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10.00am - 6.00pm |
February, March and October | |
| Monday - Friday | 10.00am - 5.00pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10.00am - 5.30pm |
November - January | |
| Monday - Friday | 10.00am - 4.00pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10.00am - 5.30pm |
Last admission to Discovery Centre and Café 45 minutes before closing.
Ticket Prices
| Admission (Includes voluntary donation) | Prices |
| Adult | £7.95 |
| Concession | £5.95 |
| Child 4yrs-15yrs (under 4's free) | £4.50 |
The Scottish Seabird Centre is a charity and the prices above include a 10% voluntary donation. This also allows us to reclaim the tax on the money you pay through the government’s Gift Aid Scheme. All income is used to support the work of the charity. Click here to find out more about Gift Aid.
If you do not wish to include the charitable donation the admission prices are as follows
| Admission (Excludes voluntary donation) | Prices |
| Adult | £7.15 |
| Concession | £5.35 |
| Child 4yrs - 15yrs (under 4's free) | £4.05 |
| Group Booking (Pre Booked, Minimum 10 Persons) | Prices |
| Adult | £6.50 |
| Concession | £4.95 |
| Children | £3.70 |
| Children - East Lothian Council School | £2.95 |
| Nursery Children (1 supervising adult free with every 5 children) | £1.00 |
| Annual Membership Price | Prices |
Price 1st year only when paying by Direct Debit |
| £5.00 is deducted in the first year, as an introductory offer, when paying by Direct Debit. | ||
| Adult | £21.00 | £16.00 |
| Joint Adult | £36.00 | £31.00 |
| Junior | £13.00 | £8.00 |
| Family - 1 Adult & up to 4 Children of the same family | £39.00 | £34.00 |
| Family - 2 Adults & up to 4 Children of the same family | £49.00 | £44.00 |
*Concessions: Disabled with ID, Student with ID, OAP with ID, Child 4-15 (under 4s free), Unemployed (with UB40), East Lothian Gateway and Young Scot Passholders.
All children under 10 years must be accompanied at all times.
Corporate / Group Membership
Corporate/Group membership is available at three levels ranging from £250-£1,000. Please speak with our Membership Secretary.
Become a Member for Life
Make a £500 donation and become a lifetime member with permanent acknowledgement within the Centre.
Visitors with Disabilities
We have endeavoured to ensure that our facilities throughout the attraction are as inclusive to everyone as possible.
The Seabird Centre is fully wheelchair accessible, including a lift to the Discovery Centre. Disabled parking is located directly in front of the Centre with a short path to the entrance. Additionally, we have a disabled toilet with handrails and wide door access. We can also provide a wheelchair for the use of visitors, on request.
For hard-of-hearing visitors we offer an induction loop. We permit assistance dogs in all areas of the attraction. As well as these specific facilities, the attraction consists of outstanding visuals, sound effects, music and evocative smells which allow a multi-sensory experience for all.
