Experience the Wonder of Wildlife

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Explore the wonders of Scotland's seas in the Discovery Experience in our upgraded visitor attraction. Control interactive live cameras to zoom in on amazing local wildlife, including the amazing Bass Rock which is the world's largest northern gannet colony. Soak up the coastal views from our seabird café and browse sustainable gifts in our shop. You can get up close to the local wildlife on one of our seasonal boat trips or learn more by joining in our family-focused outdoor activities. We are open daily.

Discovery Experience Tickets

Dive in and explore the wonder of Scotland's marine environment with us in our interactive Discovery Experience. Explore the diverse marine life Scotland's seas support, from our incredible deep sea corals and kelp forests to playful marine mammals and giant seabird cities. Check out our Whats On page for all our seasonal events including wildlife walks and FREE live science shows!

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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.

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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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