News releases

NatureScot refusal of Guga Hunt licence welcomed as win for Scotland's seabirds

03 Aug, 2026

The Scottish Seabird Centre has welcomed NatureScot's decision to refuse a licence for the 2026 guga hunt on Sula Sgeir, saying it is an important step towards protecting Scotland's internationally important gannets.

Striking Sand Art Raises Awareness of Huge Threat to Seabirds in Forth

16 Jul, 2026

Striking sand art on Scottish beach highlights the potentially catastrophic impact of offshore windfarm, Berwick Bank, on endangered seabirds.

The Scottish Seabird Centre objects to weakening of Berwick Bank Wind Farm seabird plan

25 Jun, 2026

The Scottish Seabird Centre warns that a new proposal from the developer of Berwick Bank offshore wind farm, which is predicted to kill tens of thousands of seabirds, risks further undermining confidence in the development.

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