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A conservation and education charity
www.seabird.org
Two levels of Marine fun
November - December* 10:00 - 16:00
*We are closed Christmas Day. Please check our website for Festive Opening hours Last admission to Discovery Experience and Seabird Café is 45 mins before closing.
Seabi
1 Entrance 2 Gift Shop 3 Information Desk 4 Lift/stairs 5 Seabird Café 6 Café Seaside Deck 7 Picture Gallery 8 Toilets
September
10:00
Two levels of
rd fun
Opening hours January 10:00 - 16:00 February, March,
and October
- 17:00 April - August 10:00 - 18:00
5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8
level
Ground
Lower level 1 Welcome Point 2 Seabirds Zone 3 Threats Zone 4 Marine Mammals Zone 5 Interactive Cameras 6 Marine Habitat Animations 7 Virtual Reality Experience 8 Wildlife Theatre including 3D Film Experience 9 Flyway Tunnel
3D Marine Film
Exhibition Space
Wildlife Boat Tripsbooking office (seasonal)
Discovery Experience
10
11
12
Fantastic family days
Enjoy great days out at the seaside year-round, with the 5-star Scottish Seabird Centre.
Dive-in to the Discovery Experience
- Explore the wonders of Scotland’s marine wildlife and habitats with new exhibits and interactive games.
- Control the interactive live cameras and zoom in on amazing local wildlife, including Northern gannets on the Bass Rock and puffins, guillemots and razorbills on the Isle of May National Nature Reserve.
- Immerse yourself in the 3D Wildlife Theatre Film Experience.
- Swim with dolphins and walk with the gannets on the virtual reality dive.
- Ever changing programme of events throughout the year.
Did you know:
- Bass Rock is the world’s largest Northern gannet colony.
- Isle of May is the biggest puffin colony on the East Coast of Britain.
- Grey seal pup season is from September to December.
Seaside sun deck
The Seabird Café offers locally sourced produce, vegan and gluten free options, with stunning views out to the Bass Rock and the beach. Browse a range of tempting treats and ecofriendly souvenirs in our Gift Shop. Entrance to the café and shop is free and well-behaved dogs are welcome. A selection of our gift products can be purchased from our online shop.
Join us
We are a marine conservation and education charity and are part of the UK network of science and discovery centres.
Your seabird membership will contribute to conservation and education projects that both help raise awareness of, and protect and restore the marine environment; helping seabirds to thrive. Seabird members also enjoy free entry all year round, and discounts to events and wildlife boat trips.
Learning
Whatever your age, we can tailor our learning activities and resources to meet your needs. Schools and Group visits are welcome year round and our school sessions are linked to the Curriculum for Excellence.
Discover more!
Enjoy boat trips from Easter to Autumn. See different wildlife throughout the year.
– Seabird Catamaran Cruise
Around the Bass Rock and Craigleith
Around 1 hour/all ages
– Three Islands Seabird Seafari
RIB (rigid inflatable boat) around the Bass
Rock, Craigleith and The Lamb
1 hour 15 mins/age 7+
– Seabird Seafari Isle of May Landing
RIB travelling past the Bass Rock
4 hours/age 7+
– Bass Rock Landing
In partnership with Blue Wild
4 hours/age 16+
– Bass Rock Gannet Diving Photography Trips
In partnership with Braveheart
2 hours/age 16+
Discovery Experience admission is available to all boat passengers at a discounted price.
Boat trips are very popular and we advise booking in advance at www.seabird.org
All trips are subject to weather, sea conditions and demand (minimum numbers apply). Trips are not guaranteed, but a full refund or alternative dates/times will be offered in the event of cancellation for the above reasons. Level of mobility required. Please check with the Boat Office for advice. Duration of trips is approximate. Sightings of particular wildlife not guaranteed.
Easy to get to
The Harbour, North Berwick, EH39 4SS 01620 890202 info@seabird.org
www.travelinescotland.com
Train: Regular 35 minute service direct from Edinburgh Waverley www.scotrail co uk 0344 811 0141
Bus: Various services. Check www.travelinescotland.com.
Bike: Racks available. Forms part of the John Muir Way.
Car: Signposted from the A1, north and south. Follow signs for North Berwick Parking available
Discount on Discovery Experience admission with a valid ScotRail or East Coast Buses ticket.
For opening times, Discovery Experience admission prices and seasonal events please visit www.seabird.org.
Full disabled access and facilities, baby changing, high chairs. All well-behaved dogs (on a lead) welcome.
The Scottish Seabird Centre is a charity dedicated to inspiring people to care for wildlife and the natural environment.
Registered
ECF pulp sourced from carefully managed and renewed forests/ ISO 14001
Scottish Charity No. SC025837
Images © Paul Hackett, Sean Bell, Helen Pugh and Rob McDougall