Scottish Seabird Centre

Scottish Seabird Centre advocates for endangered seabird species ahead of Scottish Government’s gull summit

22 Sep, 2025

On Tuesday 23 September, Minister for Agriculture, Jim Fairlie MSP, will host a summit to discuss urban gulls. The summit will bring together representatives from NatureScot, community councils, businesses, public health bodies and conservation groups. Our Conservation Officer, Emily Burton will be attending to advocate for long-term solutions that will help curb unwanted gull behaviour without further endangering these special seabirds.

Scottish Seabird Centre Media Pack

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Nature charities call for proposed mega offshore windfarm to be refused

We have joined nature charities across Scotland to call for action to unlock offshore wind and protect one of Scotland’s greatest wildlife wonders. As Puffins and Gannets return to Scotland's coasts and islands to raise their chicks, Scottish Ministers are being urged to refuse a major development which threatens the future of seabirds and offshore wind in Scotland.

Nature charities call on First Minister to stop ‘world’s most deadly windfarm’ for birds

23 Oct, 2025

Five nature charities are today calling on Scotland’s First Minister to stop what could be the “world’s deadliest windfarm for birds” being built. Berwick Bank could kill more birds than any other individual wind farm on the planet, according to the RSPB and conservation partners.