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How to find us
Both centres are operated by WDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society. Our work doesn’t stop at welcoming you to our visitor centres, we also: • Carry out campaigning work and scientific research to protect whales and dolphins all around the world.
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• Fund conservation projects globally. • Run an extensive education programme
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• Promote responsible wildlife watching • Work with Scottish Wildlife Trust to help manage the Spey Bay Wildlife Reserve WDCS supports the Dolphin Space Programme and encourages people who want to go on a dolphin or wildlife watching cruise to choose a DSP accredited boat. Website: www.dolphinspace.org
WDCS Wildlife Centre, Spey Bay Tel: 01343 820339 Email: wildlifecentre@wdcs.org Web: www.wdcs.org/wildlife centre Opening times April – October: 7 days a week 10.30am to 5pm Call 01343 820 339 for winter opening hours Directions The A96 runs between Inverness and Aberdeen and Spey Bay lies about half way along. Turn off the A96 between Mosstodloch and Fochabers onto the B9014 which branches off along the River Spey. Turn where you see the brown Tourist Information sign for the Moray Firth Wildlife Centre. Follow this road all the way to the end where it forks and the right fork will lead you to the WDCS Wildlife Centre car park.
WDCS Dolphin and Seal Centre, North Kessock Tel: 01343 820339 Email: wildlifecentre@wdcs.org Web: www.wdcs.org/wildlife centre
WDCS would like to thank the following for their support:
Opening times June – September: 7 days a week 9.30am to 4.30pm Closed for lunch 12.30pm – 1pm Directions From Inverness, follow the main A9 road (northbound) for 2km. The visitor centre is located in the Tourist Information car park first left over the Kessock Bridge and is clearly sign posted.
WDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, Brookfield House, 38 St Paul Street, Chippenham, SN15 1LJ. WDCS is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England No. 2737421. Registered Charity No. 1014705.
All images are © WDCS/Charlie Phillips except the photo of the child in the Orca costume (page 4) and the telescope photo (page 2) which are © WDCS.
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WDCS Wildlife Centre Spey Bay • Visit our Underwater World experience in the largest Ice House in Scotland. • Take a Walk on the Scottish Wildlife Trust Reserve. • Spot otters, osprey, seals and other local wildlife. • Enjoy our free exhibition. • Relax with a cup of tea and delicious home made cakes in CafeWild
WDCS Dolphin and Seal Centre North Kessock • Watch out for dolphins from our viewing window.
Lots of fun things to do!
• Enjoy spectacular views across the firth.
• Spot dolphins and other wildlife using our binoculars and telescopes.
• Follow the Dolphin Trail and look out for seals, bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoise and lots of other wildlife.
• Support WDCS and take home fantastic souvenirs by visiting our gift shop.
Fun facts
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• Take part in games and activities and learn all about whales and dolphins in our free exhibitions. • Watch out for dolphins from our top viewing points. • Get information on wildlife cruise operators and dolphin watching trips. • Listen to the fascinating whistles and clicks of dolphins through our underwater microphones at North Kessock. • Adopt one of the threatened Moray Firth dolphins and help us to protect them.