Scottish Seabird Centre

New report calls for end to guga hunt amid seabird declines

29 May, 2026

The Scottish Seabird Centre has today published a new report warning that Scotland’s seabirds are under increasing pressure and calling for an end to licensing of the guga hunt on Sula Sgeir. This follows news this week that a new application for a license has been made for 2026.

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Scotland’s iconic seabird sanctuaries saved for future generations to come

09 Jun, 2026

RSPB and Scottish Seabird Centre plan bright future for conservation of iconic seabird colonies backed by the National Lottery Heritage Fund

Groundbreaking 360-Degree Camera Network on Bass Rock Gannet Colony unveiled

20 May, 2026

The Scottish Seabird Centre, with support from the Scottish Marine Environmental Enhancement Fund (SMEEF) using funds made available by the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund, have today switched on a new, cutting-edge 360-degree camera network on Bass Rock, offering an immersive, high-definition view of one of the UK’s most iconic seabird colonies.