Scottish Seabird Centre leaflet

Stunning seaside location

Control interactive wildlife cameras

Discover puffins, gannets, seals & more

Brilliant boat trips

A conservation and education charity

www.seabird.org

Two levels of Seabird fun Ground level 1 Entrance 2 Gift Shop 3 Lift / stairs 4 Admissions Desk 5 Scope Deck 6 Seabird Café 7 Café Seaside Deck 8 Picture Gallery 9 Toilets

Discovery Centre Lower level

1 Wildlife Theatre 2 Fidra Zone 3 Dunbar Zone 4 Bass Rock Zone 5 Craigleith Zone 6 Isle of May Zone 7 Tidal Tank 8 Kids’ Zone 9 Flyway Tunnel 10 Turtle and Ray Zone 11 Kids’ Corner 12 Visiting exhibitions

Opening hours

and harbour-side Boat Trip Booking Office (seasonal)

Apr – Aug Daily 10:00 –18:00 Feb, Mar, Sep & Oct Mon – Fri 10:00 –17:00, Sat & Sun 10:00 –17:30 Nov – Jan Mon – Fri 10:00 –16:00, Sat & Sun 10:00 –17:00

Last admission to Discovery Centre and Seabird Café is 45 mins before closing. Open every day (except Christmas Day).

Christmas opening times may vary.

Fantastic family days There is a lot to experience at the 5 star Scottish Seabird Centre all year round.

In the Discovery Centre:

– Control the interactive live cameras – Zoom in on wildlife in its natural habitat on the local islands – Enjoy nature films, seasonal events, fish tanks and 3D TV – Go wild in the Kids’ Zone and chill out in the Kids’ Corner.

Did you know:

– The Bass Rock is the world’s largest Northern gannet colony and BBC Countryfile Magazine’s Nature Reserve of the Year 2014 /15 and 2015 /16 – The Isle of May is the biggest puffin colony on the east coast of Britain – From September to December it is seal season and lots of pups are born.

Seaside sun deck The Seabird Café offers locally-sourced produce and stunning views out to the Bass Rock and the beach. There’s also lots of top treats in our Gift Shop.

Entrance to the café and shop is free and well-behaved dogs are welcome on the deck (water bowls provided).

Join us

We are a conservation and education charity. Seabird Members can enjoy free entry all year, discounts, special events and magazines.

Education

School and group visits welcome all through the year!

Experience great Seabird days out in beautiful North Berwick. #seabirddays

Discover more!

Enjoy boat trips from Easter to October.

See different wildlife throughout the year.

– Seabird Catamaran Cruise

Around the Bass Rock and Craigleith 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 May Landing

RIB travelling past the Bass Rock Half day / age 7+

– Seabird Seafari May Specialist Photographic

Half day / age 16+

– Bass Rock Landing

Fishing vessel Half day / age 16+

– Forth Ferry to / from Anstruther

Catamaran trip 45 mins each way / all ages

Joint Discovery Centre and boat tickets available at discounted prices!

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 are offered in the event of cancellation for the above reasons. Level of mobility required.

Duration of trips is approximate. Sightings of particular wildlife not guaranteed.

For Forth Ferry alternative boats may be used.

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 Centre admission with a valid ScotRail or East Coast Buses ticket.

Discovery Centre admission

Adult £8.95 Child £4.95 (age 3+) Under 3s FREE Concession £6.95 Family £25 * includes optional 10% donation to enable the charity to claim Gift Aid.

Members FREE.

Prices correct at the time of going to print.

Full disabled access and facilities, baby changing, high chairs.

Assistance dogs welcome.

The Scottish Seabird Centre is a charity dedicated to inspiring people to care for wildlife and the natural environment.

Images © Paul Hackett, Sean Bell and Rob McDougall.

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