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Scottish Seabird Centre

842 Reviews

#7 of 21 things to do in North Berwick

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Closed Now: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Harbour, North Berwick EH39 4SS, Scotland

Open today: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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“Vist to centre”

Nice cafe and staff overall good place to vist but is expensive if you have a family. Boat... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

Andrew D

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“Great views from bass rock”

A really nice building. It has an excellent gift shop. It has great views of bass rock. It’s very... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Bibcay

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Enjoy great days out at the seaside with the five star Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick. In the Discovery Centre control the interactive live cameras to zoom in on the amazing local wildlife on the Firth of Forth islands including puffins...more

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Hours Today: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

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The Harbour, North Berwick EH39 4SS, Scotland

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Robin S

Do you know if there are still Puffins on the one island? May Island?

August 8, 2018|

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I honestly don’t know. May I suggest researching when they are in their breeding season and when is the best time to see them. There are other Isles as well.

KellyAdl

Hi Chris - did you see puffins?

July 9, 2018|

AnswerShow all 2 answers

Hi, yes lots of them. Some on the island, others flying and in the sea. The odd one had a mouthful of fish. Wonderful to see!

LammiM

Do you think there is enough for very young children on a wet winter day?

February 10, 2018|

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Yes definitely!

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TravelBug4500

Canada

Rough Draft Itinerary - First Visit to Scotland (12 Replies)

Hello, I’ve got a very rough draft of my itinerary for the first trip to Scotland for my husband and I. We are thinking of visiting in mid to late September. It seems like a pretty packed itinerary to me and I’m not sure if I should cut something out or maybe change modes of transportation between places. I was trying to plan for a 10 night trip but I’m at about 14 nights at this point which we may or may not be able to do. My itinerary is for 12 nights but I’d like to add 1 or two...More

February 15, 2017|

Response fromMooreUSA|

Your inclination that this schedule is too packed is true. Sheer madness actually. Day 4 is a good 7-8 hours worth of driving (remember to add about 20% to whatever Google Maps tells you) before factoring in any time to actually visit any of those places. You really gotta cut some of that stuff out. Lewis and Skye: You are doing a drive-by of both. I'd choose your favorite and really do it (give it a couple days). If you want to conserve time, choose Skye. It also happens to be an...More

Shannon B

Calgary, Canada

Scottish Seabird centre (2 Replies)

I have booked couple hour tour at the Scottish Seabird Centre and was just wondering if anyone knew if there is public transit I can take to get there from Edinburgh or will I just need to take a taxi, or rent a car for the day ?

April 30, 2015|

Response from3nations_family|

Train is the easiest and it is about a 15 minute walk through the town to the beach from here.

Goldenfish

London, United Kingdom

Edinburgh to Anstruther, then Isle of May to see puffins (10 Replies)

I'm planning a day trip from Edinburgh to Anstruther (and from there, a ferry trip to the Isle of May to see puffins) on Saturday 26 June, but won't have a car. My questions are: 1. Do I catch the X60 bus from Edinburgh (where from?) to Anstruther harbour? 2. ...and if yes, how much does it cost return per adult? (what type of bus ticket should I get?) 3. ...or is there a faster/better way to get from Edinburgh to Anstruther? 4. ...or is there an easier way to see puffins from Edinburgh -...More

June 13, 2010|

Response fromMalcolm42|

Visit the Scottish seabird centre site -www.seabird.org-where you can book a boat trip from there to isle of may and back .the centre is at North berwick -30 minute train ride from Edinburgh waverley -station is opposite side of North berwick from seabird centre but shuttle bus runs if you dont want the 10 min walk-can also be reached by 124/x5 first scotland bus from Princes Street Anstruther is lovely but a pain to get to by public transport and North berwick has good beach shops and...More

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Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Vist to centre

Nice cafe and staff overall good place to vist but is expensive if you have a family. Boat excursion are good but as say expensive. If on a tight budget best to avoid

Date of experience: August 2018

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john s

Lincoln, United Kingdom

417203

OK,But Not Great.

Visited In January With a Discount Voucher,Great to be free from the crowds, but some exhibits where tired/worn or not working & the whole place could do with a bit of energy injecting.

Date of experience: January 2019

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caroline3262

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Brilliant

We went into the seabird centre for something to eat. We didn't go into the centre. There's a small shop as you go in and then the cafe. It was extremely busy but luckily we managed to get a table by the window with a...More

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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Great views from bass rock

A really nice building. It has an excellent gift shop. It has great views of bass rock. It’s very expensive too.

Date of experience: December 2018

1 Thank Bibcay

Doody121

121

We visited here today. Very informative. Well laid out site. Friendly staff. A well stocked gift shop and cafe

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giuseppecincin

Rosyth, United Kingdom

629162

Reviewed November 3, 2018 via mobile

Interesting

Interesting place on the cliff edge, nice location and view. We had a group on coupon and we enjoyed the visit. Nice view from the live cameras all around and on the Bass rock, where loads of birds nest. Interesting especially for kids. Lovely day,...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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nancyandbrian5

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Reviewed October 31, 2018

Family Day Out

First class visit so detailed we loved it The staff were very pleasant and helpful Thank you Tea and biscuits first class

Date of experience: October 2018

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danielwK5148IL

Gateshead, United Kingdom

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Reviewed October 29, 2018

Last minute visit.

Visited in September just gone now and i have to point out that the scenery alone is jaw dropping. The centre is located on a cliff edge with a beautiful outdoor eating area as well as tons of goodies to take home with you in...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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Maisie1981

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Reviewed October 24, 2018 via mobile

Fantastic for young kids

We visited with preschool twins and an elderly grandparent. Plenty to do for everyone and lovely accommodating staff. Wonderful!

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jimmybro8

161

Reviewed October 18, 2018 via mobile

Fun trip with kids

Went to the Seabird Centre with three kids and all three enjoyed themselves. The youngest liked the soft play (it’s not much and for 4yo or younger), the middle one liked the 3D film of Galapagos (amazing!) and the eldest liked doing the quizzes. The...More

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Scottish Seabird Centre

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