The Wonder of Wildlife

We are a conservation and education charity in the beautiful coastal town of North Berwick. Supported by our 5-star visitor experience. Dive in and explore the wonder of Scotland's marine environment with us in our interactive Discovery Experience. Seabird Café, gift shop and seasonal boat trips.

Visit Us

Explore the wonders of Scotland's seas in our all new Discovery Experience. Control interactive live cameras to zoom in on amazing local wildlife. Soak up the coastal views from our Seabird Café, browse the sustainable gifts in our shop and get up close to the local wildlife on our seasonal boat trips. Following the Scottish Government announcement that mainland Scotland is to move into COVID protection level 4 from 26 December, the Scottish Seabird Centre is temporarily closed to the public until further notice. We look forward to welcoming you back when it is safe to do so.

COVID19

We’ve made some important changes to how we operate to protect and reassure you during your visit. Although things will be a little different, we hope your visit will be as fun as ever.

Visit safely

Wildlife

Scotland's marine environment is exceptional and diverse. Over 18,000km of coastline, more than 900 islands, and around 61% of the UK's seas support more than 6,500 species of animals and plants.

Get involved

Our marine wildlife and habitats are facing unprecedented threats from the climate crisis, ocean acidification and pollution. Find out what you can do to help protect these fragile environments and get involved in marine conservation.

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Learning

The aim of the Scottish Seabird Centre's education programme is to inspire and engage people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to appreciate, learn about and care for Scotland's wildlife and natural environment. As an independent charity, we are committed to lifelong learning and provide a diverse range of formal and informal education programmes.

Outdoor Learning

We offer indoor and outdoor learning programmes for ages 4+ and all linked to the Curriculum for Excellence. The ultimate seaside school trips!

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