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EXPERIENCE
Creating inspiring events, activities, and exhibitions “We are failing to manage our land, freshwater, and seas sustainably. We want and need Europe to lead the world in restoring nature, but for that to happen, nothing short of a transformation of our economies is needed. This transformation must begin NOW, in what the UN has called the Decade of Ecological Restoration.” Martin Harper, Regional Director, BirdLife Europe Visitor Attractions have an important role to play in helping audiences understand human impact on biodiversity and the climate crises. It is vital that we encourage greater appreciation of the urgency and the need to take action. Through our 5-star visitor experience, wildlife adventure tourism, and digital technology, we provide a year-round immersive experience that gives people the opportunity to dive in and explore Scotland’s marine environment.
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events that engaged young children and families on topical marine conservation
New Rocky shore animation and interactive app created and installed
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As a Charity our goal is to develop our position as a recognised national marine education and tourism experience that helps people make informed choices about the marine environment. We are delighted to have received Covid-19 support funding from a variety of sources, which has enabled us not only to cope with the restrictions on indoor visitors, but to add fresh experiences to our offering. These include a new events programme, hosting of temporary exhibitions, a new animation and development of our virtual reality experience.
people landed on the Bass Rock the world’s largest Northern gannet colony 173 boat experiences for
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people around the Firth of Forth islands
visitors to our Centre
Image credits clockwise from top © Jess Thompson, © Helen Pugh, © Susan Davies
