Scottish Seabird Centre
@seabirdcentre.bsky.social
Marine conservation and education charity supported by an award-winning visitor attraction in the stunning coastal town of North Berwick.
For 25 years we have been helping people connect with Scotland’s amazing marine wildlife, habitats & iconic seabirds.
For 25 years we have been helping people connect with Scotland’s amazing marine wildlife, habitats & iconic seabirds.
If you're planning to visit this weekend, don't forget that our Discovery Experience is 20% off entry in November!
With seal pups almost everywhere you look on our Craigleith live cameras, this is the perfect time to visit🦭
With seal pups almost everywhere you look on our Craigleith live cameras, this is the perfect time to visit🦭
November 22, 2025 at 9:06 AM
If you're planning to visit this weekend, don't forget that our Discovery Experience is 20% off entry in November!
With seal pups almost everywhere you look on our Craigleith live cameras, this is the perfect time to visit🦭
With seal pups almost everywhere you look on our Craigleith live cameras, this is the perfect time to visit🦭
We're delighted to announce that our Scottish Seabird Photography Exhibition is now open!🙌
Featuring the best images from our recent competition, this exhibition includes at least one image of every seabird which breeds in Scotland🪶🌊
Featuring the best images from our recent competition, this exhibition includes at least one image of every seabird which breeds in Scotland🪶🌊
November 21, 2025 at 11:09 AM
We're delighted to announce that our Scottish Seabird Photography Exhibition is now open!🙌
Featuring the best images from our recent competition, this exhibition includes at least one image of every seabird which breeds in Scotland🪶🌊
Featuring the best images from our recent competition, this exhibition includes at least one image of every seabird which breeds in Scotland🪶🌊
One in nine species in Scotland is at risk of extinction. We can change this. 🏴
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature.
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature.
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill
November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
One in nine species in Scotland is at risk of extinction. We can change this. 🏴
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature.
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature.
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill
We're also putting on a special screening of our new SOS Puffin short film as part of our Festive Weekend📽️
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the team.
This event is free but numbers are limited. Please sign up here: www.seabird.org/events/sos-p...
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the team.
This event is free but numbers are limited. Please sign up here: www.seabird.org/events/sos-p...
November 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
We're also putting on a special screening of our new SOS Puffin short film as part of our Festive Weekend📽️
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the team.
This event is free but numbers are limited. Please sign up here: www.seabird.org/events/sos-p...
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the team.
This event is free but numbers are limited. Please sign up here: www.seabird.org/events/sos-p...
Join us as we continue our 25 year celebrations with a special festive weekend🎄
Highlights include:
- Community Day on the 28th with FREE Discovery Experience entry
- First look at our Seabird Photography Exhibition
- Festive Crafts
- Storytelling (Sunday am)
- and more!
Highlights include:
- Community Day on the 28th with FREE Discovery Experience entry
- First look at our Seabird Photography Exhibition
- Festive Crafts
- Storytelling (Sunday am)
- and more!
November 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Join us as we continue our 25 year celebrations with a special festive weekend🎄
Highlights include:
- Community Day on the 28th with FREE Discovery Experience entry
- First look at our Seabird Photography Exhibition
- Festive Crafts
- Storytelling (Sunday am)
- and more!
Highlights include:
- Community Day on the 28th with FREE Discovery Experience entry
- First look at our Seabird Photography Exhibition
- Festive Crafts
- Storytelling (Sunday am)
- and more!
Many thanks to those who attended the most recent Meet the Scientist. We hope you enjoyed Charlotte's talk!
November 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Many thanks to those who attended the most recent Meet the Scientist. We hope you enjoyed Charlotte's talk!
Seabird Photography Competition Judges' Under-18 Winner Announcement!📢🌟
We're delighted to announce that the judges' under-18 winner of our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition is Anwen Whitehead, with this incredibly sharp and detailed image of a razorbill on the Isle of May.
We're delighted to announce that the judges' under-18 winner of our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition is Anwen Whitehead, with this incredibly sharp and detailed image of a razorbill on the Isle of May.
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Seabird Photography Competition Judges' Under-18 Winner Announcement!📢🌟
We're delighted to announce that the judges' under-18 winner of our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition is Anwen Whitehead, with this incredibly sharp and detailed image of a razorbill on the Isle of May.
We're delighted to announce that the judges' under-18 winner of our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition is Anwen Whitehead, with this incredibly sharp and detailed image of a razorbill on the Isle of May.
Seabird Photography Competition Judges' Winner Announcement!📢🌟
We're delighted to announce that the judges' overall winner of our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition is Iain Donnachie, with this incredible, artistic image of common guillemots on the Isle of May.
We're delighted to announce that the judges' overall winner of our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition is Iain Donnachie, with this incredible, artistic image of common guillemots on the Isle of May.
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Seabird Photography Competition Judges' Winner Announcement!📢🌟
We're delighted to announce that the judges' overall winner of our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition is Iain Donnachie, with this incredible, artistic image of common guillemots on the Isle of May.
We're delighted to announce that the judges' overall winner of our Scottish Seabird Photography Competition is Iain Donnachie, with this incredible, artistic image of common guillemots on the Isle of May.
A tender moment (captured from a distance!) while undertaking our annual Craigleith seal pup count this week🥹🦭
Grey seal pups might triple their weight before weaning, as they feed 5—6 times a day for as long as 10 minutes at a time⏰
📽️©️Jamie McDermaid
Grey seal pups might triple their weight before weaning, as they feed 5—6 times a day for as long as 10 minutes at a time⏰
📽️©️Jamie McDermaid
November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A tender moment (captured from a distance!) while undertaking our annual Craigleith seal pup count this week🥹🦭
Grey seal pups might triple their weight before weaning, as they feed 5—6 times a day for as long as 10 minutes at a time⏰
📽️©️Jamie McDermaid
Grey seal pups might triple their weight before weaning, as they feed 5—6 times a day for as long as 10 minutes at a time⏰
📽️©️Jamie McDermaid
The data collected from this survey will be shared with the Forth Islands Heritage Group, helping to build a clearer picture of grey seal numbers in the Firth of Forth🌊
Images (c) Jamie McDermaid
Images (c) Jamie McDermaid
November 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The data collected from this survey will be shared with the Forth Islands Heritage Group, helping to build a clearer picture of grey seal numbers in the Firth of Forth🌊
Images (c) Jamie McDermaid
Images (c) Jamie McDermaid
After being welcome by some peregrine falcons(!) we began the survey and were delighted to see 19 fluffy pups so far! This is still quite early in the season and we expect many more to be born over the coming weeks🤞
November 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
After being welcome by some peregrine falcons(!) we began the survey and were delighted to see 19 fluffy pups so far! This is still quite early in the season and we expect many more to be born over the coming weeks🤞
The grey seal pupping season is underway, so we visited Craigleith island yesterday to carry out our annual seal pup count🦭
November 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The grey seal pupping season is underway, so we visited Craigleith island yesterday to carry out our annual seal pup count🦭
The data collected from this survey will be shared with the Forth Islands Heritage Group, helping to build a clearer picture of grey seal numbers in the Firth of Forth🌊
Images (c) Jamie McDermaid
Images (c) Jamie McDermaid
November 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The data collected from this survey will be shared with the Forth Islands Heritage Group, helping to build a clearer picture of grey seal numbers in the Firth of Forth🌊
Images (c) Jamie McDermaid
Images (c) Jamie McDermaid
After being welcome by some peregrine falcons(!) we began the survey and were delighted to see 19 fluffy pups so far! This is still quite early in the season and we expect many more to be born over the coming weeks🤞
November 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
After being welcome by some peregrine falcons(!) we began the survey and were delighted to see 19 fluffy pups so far! This is still quite early in the season and we expect many more to be born over the coming weeks🤞
The grey seal pupping season is underway, so we visited Craigleith island yesterday to carry out our annual seal pup count🦭
November 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The grey seal pupping season is underway, so we visited Craigleith island yesterday to carry out our annual seal pup count🦭
The lovely winter light (and a bonus rainbow🌈) made our Monday morning a little brighter ☀️
A reminder that our gift shop and Discovery Experience are open as usual today, but our cafe and toilets are closed for essential works🔧
#NorthBerwick #EastLothian
A reminder that our gift shop and Discovery Experience are open as usual today, but our cafe and toilets are closed for essential works🔧
#NorthBerwick #EastLothian
November 3, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The lovely winter light (and a bonus rainbow🌈) made our Monday morning a little brighter ☀️
A reminder that our gift shop and Discovery Experience are open as usual today, but our cafe and toilets are closed for essential works🔧
#NorthBerwick #EastLothian
A reminder that our gift shop and Discovery Experience are open as usual today, but our cafe and toilets are closed for essential works🔧
#NorthBerwick #EastLothian
We've spotted 9 grey seal pups on our live Craigleith camera so far this autumn...🦭
Want to try and spot some for yourself? Pop along to our Discovery Experience this month for peak seal pup season AND
20% off your entry!
Find out more: www.seabird.org/discovery-ex...
Want to try and spot some for yourself? Pop along to our Discovery Experience this month for peak seal pup season AND
20% off your entry!
Find out more: www.seabird.org/discovery-ex...
November 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
We've spotted 9 grey seal pups on our live Craigleith camera so far this autumn...🦭
Want to try and spot some for yourself? Pop along to our Discovery Experience this month for peak seal pup season AND
20% off your entry!
Find out more: www.seabird.org/discovery-ex...
Want to try and spot some for yourself? Pop along to our Discovery Experience this month for peak seal pup season AND
20% off your entry!
Find out more: www.seabird.org/discovery-ex...
We’ve united with nature charities across Scotland call on the First Minister to stop #BerwickBank. If progressed it could be the deadliest windfarm for birds on the planet.
Green energy is essential for the #climatecrisis, but not at this huge ecological cost↙️
www.seabird.org/press-releas...
Green energy is essential for the #climatecrisis, but not at this huge ecological cost↙️
www.seabird.org/press-releas...
October 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
We’ve united with nature charities across Scotland call on the First Minister to stop #BerwickBank. If progressed it could be the deadliest windfarm for birds on the planet.
Green energy is essential for the #climatecrisis, but not at this huge ecological cost↙️
www.seabird.org/press-releas...
Green energy is essential for the #climatecrisis, but not at this huge ecological cost↙️
www.seabird.org/press-releas...
We can only do what we do for seabirds and the natural environment because of the generosity of nature lovers like you. Your support means we can do more to save Scotland's seabirds, restore our seas and inspire a love of nature.
Join us now: www.seabird.org/memberships
Join us now: www.seabird.org/memberships
October 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We can only do what we do for seabirds and the natural environment because of the generosity of nature lovers like you. Your support means we can do more to save Scotland's seabirds, restore our seas and inspire a love of nature.
Join us now: www.seabird.org/memberships
Join us now: www.seabird.org/memberships
With pupping season beginning in Scotland, it's important to know what to do if you find a seal pup!
In areas with mainland seal colonies, it’s not uncommon to see lone pups on the coast🦭
Usually, they'll be in good health and their mum will be nearby or out at sea feeding🌊
📷 EBurton
In areas with mainland seal colonies, it’s not uncommon to see lone pups on the coast🦭
Usually, they'll be in good health and their mum will be nearby or out at sea feeding🌊
📷 EBurton
October 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
With pupping season beginning in Scotland, it's important to know what to do if you find a seal pup!
In areas with mainland seal colonies, it’s not uncommon to see lone pups on the coast🦭
Usually, they'll be in good health and their mum will be nearby or out at sea feeding🌊
📷 EBurton
In areas with mainland seal colonies, it’s not uncommon to see lone pups on the coast🦭
Usually, they'll be in good health and their mum will be nearby or out at sea feeding🌊
📷 EBurton
Join us in this exciting new role and help deliver the change that is needed to prevent extinctions and restore our seas🌊
We are seeking an individual with strong advocacy skills, a passion for nature, and a background in policy and/or campaigns📢
We are seeking an individual with strong advocacy skills, a passion for nature, and a background in policy and/or campaigns📢
October 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Join us in this exciting new role and help deliver the change that is needed to prevent extinctions and restore our seas🌊
We are seeking an individual with strong advocacy skills, a passion for nature, and a background in policy and/or campaigns📢
We are seeking an individual with strong advocacy skills, a passion for nature, and a background in policy and/or campaigns📢
We're delighted to announce that for our next online Meet the Scientist we'll be joined by Charlotte Keeley from Berwickshire Marine Reserve.
Join Charlotte to hear all about marine citizen science, the ongoing projects, why they're so important & how you can get involved!
Join Charlotte to hear all about marine citizen science, the ongoing projects, why they're so important & how you can get involved!
October 13, 2025 at 10:51 AM
We're delighted to announce that for our next online Meet the Scientist we'll be joined by Charlotte Keeley from Berwickshire Marine Reserve.
Join Charlotte to hear all about marine citizen science, the ongoing projects, why they're so important & how you can get involved!
Join Charlotte to hear all about marine citizen science, the ongoing projects, why they're so important & how you can get involved!
A reminder that Tuesday (14 October) is our Whale and Dolphin Day 🐬🙌
Join WDC to learn more about the amazing whales and dolphins found in our waters. We’ve got a full day of activities and talks planned. Come along to find out which species to watch out for, how big they get and more!
📷JMcDermaid
Join WDC to learn more about the amazing whales and dolphins found in our waters. We’ve got a full day of activities and talks planned. Come along to find out which species to watch out for, how big they get and more!
📷JMcDermaid
October 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A reminder that Tuesday (14 October) is our Whale and Dolphin Day 🐬🙌
Join WDC to learn more about the amazing whales and dolphins found in our waters. We’ve got a full day of activities and talks planned. Come along to find out which species to watch out for, how big they get and more!
📷JMcDermaid
Join WDC to learn more about the amazing whales and dolphins found in our waters. We’ve got a full day of activities and talks planned. Come along to find out which species to watch out for, how big they get and more!
📷JMcDermaid
We have a brand new Live Science Show📢🚨
Join us this half-term (and on Halloween👻) for some spooky, family-friendly fun and discover the things that will get you out in the wild...
Join us this half-term (and on Halloween👻) for some spooky, family-friendly fun and discover the things that will get you out in the wild...
October 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We have a brand new Live Science Show📢🚨
Join us this half-term (and on Halloween👻) for some spooky, family-friendly fun and discover the things that will get you out in the wild...
Join us this half-term (and on Halloween👻) for some spooky, family-friendly fun and discover the things that will get you out in the wild...
With Storm Amy set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Scotland this weekend, rough seas are sure to follow.
Along the coast, storms can be incredibly damaging to marine life and habitats...
📷©️J McDermaid
Along the coast, storms can be incredibly damaging to marine life and habitats...
📷©️J McDermaid
October 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
With Storm Amy set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Scotland this weekend, rough seas are sure to follow.
Along the coast, storms can be incredibly damaging to marine life and habitats...
📷©️J McDermaid
Along the coast, storms can be incredibly damaging to marine life and habitats...
📷©️J McDermaid