Venue Description

Enjoy great days out at the seaside with the five star Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick, just 30 minutes from Edinburgh. Control the interactive live cameras to zoom in on the amazing local wildlife in its natural habitat including puffins, gannets and seals on islands such as the Bass Rock, Isle of May and Craigleith. The Bass Rock is the world’s largest colony of Northern gannets and the Isle of May is the biggest puffin colony on the east coast of Britain! There’s different wildlife to see throughout the year and at different stages of the breeding season. The Discovery Centre team will take you through key things to spot during your visit and there’s also a Wildlife Theatre, 3D TV, fish tanks plus a Kids’ Corner and Kids’ Zone. There is a Gift shop for lots of treats and great local produce available in the Seabird Café, with stunning views over the Firth of Forth to the Bass Rock and the North Berwick beaches.

Accessibility

Push button door access at front of venue, no steps. Ground floor with cafe, toilets and gift shop all one level, no steps. Lift available down to lower ground floor - to the Discovery Centre, fully accessible.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://seabird.org/visit/essential-info/accessibility/10/19/197

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://www.accessable.co.uk/visit-scotland/access-guides/scottish-seabird-centre

Accessible Performances

We have a theatre within the Discovery Centre where we show regular wildlife films. There is space in here for wheelchair users.

Awards List

Scottish Tourist Board , 5 star visitor attraction The Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold The Queen's Award for Enterprise

Toilets

The toilet is located beside the cafe, accessed through a single door. No steps, all on one level.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

Beach very close by.

Other assistance dog facilities

Water bowls available at the front door and also on the sun deck. All assistance dogs welcome in the Centre.