Marine Fest 2022

Join us to celebrate the wonders of Scotland's seas for our final weekend of Marine Fest!

Saturday 11 June

Puffin in a Hoop Crafty Kit Workshop

Join the Crafty Kit Company for a fun, realxing needle felting workshop where you can learn to 'paint with wool' to create a cheeky puffin in a hoop. Needle felting is an easy, therapeutic craft. Suitable for complete beginners, ages 10+. All materials are included.

This event is part of Marine Fest 2022!

Volunteers Book Sale

Browse a selection of pre-loved books in our welcome walkway with our Seabird Centre volunteers.

  • 10am - 2:00pm
  • Suitable for all ages

TOBERMORY OYSTERS CART

Innovative and sustainable, Tobermory Oysters are a small, family-run business who farm their Grade-A oysters by hand on Mull with no single use plastic. Delicious with a range of accompaniments to try on the spot or to takeaway. Add on a glass of fizz for the ulitmate seaside seafood treat!

  • Suitable for all
  • 1pm - 6pm
  • No tickets required

FUN SCIENTISTS

Unlocking the magic of our universe one experiment at a time, Fun Scientists are on-hand with mini marine-themed sessions and plenty of awesome science up their lab coat sleeves. Prepare to be wowed by 'Squidy' the world’s first voice-activated performing squid! Get stuck into making jellyfish slime and discover the science behind balance.

  • 2-230pm, 245-315pm, 330-4pm
  • Suitable for ages 5+
  • Tickets £6:50 per person
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

Sunday 12 June

MAKE MESS MATTER

Sea slime, nautical nonsense and ocean potions! Get stuck in, have fun and make some marine-themed mess with the MMM team. All materials provided. Beware, you may get messy.

  • 10:45am - 11:30am
  • Suitable for children age 5-12.
  • £6 per person (all materials will be provided)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

SPEED SKETCHING BY THE SEA

Inspired by our stunning coastal location, you wil learn speed sketching skills with Mark, also known as the Edinburgh Sketcher. From close up studies of shells and plant life to sea views out to Bass Rock, you will create a number of drawings in ink and watercolour. All materials supplied.

  • 1:30pm - 3:30pm
  • Suitable for adults and older children
  • £20 per person ( all materials will be provided)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

This year’s festival has been supported by EventScotland’s National Events Programme.

FOR OUR PROGRAMME FROM 4 - 8 JUNE
For the rest of our amazing marine fest programme.