The Scottish Seabird Centre

Sitting right on the edge of the harbour in the beautiful town of North Berwick, this centre is all about the incredible wildlife of the coast. It is in East Lothian, postcode EH39 4SS.

What to Expect and Enjoy
The main attraction here is something you can’t see anywhere else in the world quite like this.

Interactive Discovery Centre: Use the remote-controlled live cameras to zoom in on the thousands of gannets and puffins living on the Bass Rock and Isle of May. It’s like being in a nature documentary!
Boat Trips: If the weather is calm, you can book a boat trip to sail out to the islands to see the seals and birds in person.
The Seaside: The centre is right on the beach, so you can combine your visit with a paddle in the sea or a walk along the sandy shore.

Best For and Time Spent
Perfect for nature lovers, families, and seniors. The harbour setting is very relaxing.

Duration: You’ll likely spend 1.5 to 2 hours in the centre itself, plus extra time for a boat trip or a walk in the town.

Helpful Tips for Your Visit

Parking: There is a small car park at the harbour, but it fills up fast. It’s often easier to park in the main town car parks or arrive by train—the station is a 10-minute walk away.
Savings: They offer family tickets and discounts for students and seniors. If you are a member of the centre, you get in free.
Nearby: North Berwick is a lovely town to explore, full of independent shops and world-famous ice cream parlours.

More Places Nearby

Almond Valley Heritage Centre Arthur’s Seat Blackness Castle Camera Obscura & World of Illusions Dalkeith Country Park Dalmeny House Dirleton Castle and Gardens Dynamic Earth East Links Family Park Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Ghost Tours Edinburgh International Climbing Arena (EICA) Edinburgh Zoo Five Sisters Zoo Fountain Park Foxlake Adventures Glenkinchie Distillery Hopetoun House House of the Binns Inveresk Lodge Garden Jupiter Artland Linlithgow Palace Lost Shore Surf Resort Malleny Garden Midlothian Snowsports Centre Murrayfield Stadium Tour Musselburgh Racecourse National Museum of Flight National Museum of Scotland Newhailes House North Berwick Harbour Rosslyn Chapel Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Scottish National Gallery Scottish National Portrait Gallery Scottish Parliament Visitor Centre Tantallon Castle The Edinburgh Dungeon The Palace of Holyroodhouse The Royal Mile The Royal Yacht Britannia

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