Scottish Seabird Centre

The Harbour, North Berwick EH39 4SS, Scotland

44-01620-890202

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Ranked #2 of 5 attractions in North Berwick

48 Reviews

Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas

Owner description: The award-winning Scottish Seabird Centre has something for all ages. The Discovery Centre is an adventure to remember, come rain or shine! The world...... more » Owner description: The award-winning Scottish Seabird Centre has something for all ages. The Discovery Centre is an adventure to remember, come rain or shine! The world leader in remote wildlife viewing, visitors can get up close and personal with amazing wildlife via interactive cameras that beam incredible live close-ups of seabirds and other marine wildlife from the nearby islands onto giant screens. Open all year, there’s different wildlife to look out for throughout the seasons from puffins to porpoises, gannets to guillemots and seals to shags. Visitors can indulge in retail therapy in the gift shop and enjoy seasonal local produce in the café.There is also the chance to jet off from the harbour on a range of boat trips, with something to suit people of all ages. Take in the wildlife wonders of Craigleith and the Bass Rock in an hour-long trip, or experience one of our longer boat trips, including a Bass Rock and Isle of May landing.

Useful Information: Stairs / lift, Bathroom facilities, Activities for older children, Activities for young children

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seacucumber

east midlands

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18 reviews

Reviews in 12 cities

21 helpful votes

“Icing on the cake”

Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

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Recently visited North Berwick and took in the Scottish Seabird Centre. It is very well presented and the Discovery Centre in particular is great especially for children. You can read about the history of bass rock, learn about the local seabirds and they have live feed cams on the gannet nesting sites at Bass Rock. They also run "Seabird Seafaris"... More

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Bob C

Bridge of Weir

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3 reviews

“Jaw-dropping”

Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

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Has to be one of the best run wildlife centres in Scotland - this was our second visit and we took the boat trip out to Craigleith and Bass Rock. A really choppy ride - couple of very green faces on the boat - but the guide was great and the birdlife simply stunning. The photos we took on our... More

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NinaS587

Mersea Island, United Kingdom

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5 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

1 helpful vote

“Excellent place to visit”

Reviewed 19 May 2012

Loved all the Scottish cultural stuff in the shop and the centre was fascinating. More

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Ian M

Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom

1 review

“Fantastic day at North Berwick and the Seabird Centre”

Reviewed 13 May 2012

My wife and I had a fantastic day on Wednesday 9th May spending loads of time in the Seabird Centre, the staff were all friendly and helpful, especially Dawn on the desk who ordered us a Spotting Scope which was out of stock, she assured us that the stock would arrive within two days and as we were going home... More

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Skyetraveller_10

Dunvegan, Isle of Skye

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9 reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

4 helpful votes

“Wonderful place for elderly birdlovers”

Reviewed 9 May 2012

Comprehensive information and good displays and videos.Helpful staff and no real dislikes. More

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BonnyScot

Scotland

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7 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

5 helpful votes

“Boat Trip -well worth the wait”

Reviewed 6 May 2012

Staff could not do enough for you Our initial boat trip cancelled due to bad weather We re-booked for the next day again the 12 noon trip cancelled due to lack of numbers but we eventually got on the 1.15 trip staff so helpful and apologetic about the cicumstances The girl we had on the boat was very knowledgeable and... More

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Aly W

Dundee

1 review

“Great day out - shame about boat trip”

Reviewed 5 May 2012

Had a great time at the seabird centre with my family today. Staff in centre couldn't be more helpful and knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed our morning learning about sea birds and the local area. Unfortunately our day out was let down by our experiences on a boat trip out to the bass rock. Unlike the fantastic staff in the... More

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Peterww

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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15 reviews

Reviews in 10 cities

12 helpful votes

“A fascinating upclose look at sea birds and seals”

Reviewed 20 April 2012

The self operated cameras on islands out in the Firth allow you to be your own wild life movie director! More

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Hi Peter. Thank you so much for this five star review and such a great description! As you are only 30 mins away in Edinburgh we hope you pop back out to see us again soon. Kind regards Laura More

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Diss

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32 reviews

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15 helpful votes

“Sea-Fari so good”

Reviewed 17 April 2012

The one hour rib trip cost £22 but it is an exhilarating way to see Craigleith Island and Bass Rock. It is a well-organised and well-prepared outfit - lifejackets and full waterproofs are provided.   We were lucky enough to spot seals (best time to go is at low tide when they laze on the rocks), puffins, gannets, terns, shags and... More

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Hi there. Thank you so much for this fantastic review and delighted that you had the opportunity to experience such a vast array of the Firth of Forth wildlife during your boat trip in April. We will certainly pass on your positive comments to our boat team. Kind regards Laura More

alastairmuir

GLASGOW

1 review

“Isle of May "PHOTOGRAPHIC"trip APRIL 11TH 2012 TOO EARLY ?”

Reviewed 16 April 2012

TOO EARLY IN THE YEAR TO PHOTOGRAPH THE BIRDS AS THERE WAS ONLY A HANDFUL OF BIRDS ON THE ISLAND. £45 for 1/2 day trip, a wasted opportunity and a big disappointment. No alternative visit offered as compensation by the friendly staff. More

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Hi there. Thank you for taking the time to write this review regarding your Isle of May Photography Trip. This is a new trip for 2012 so all feedback is very much appreciated. We had been monitoring the wildlife on the Isle of May in advance of this trip and there had been lots of puffins and other seabirds in... More