Islands · Central Scotland
Scottish Seabird Centre
In or near North Berwick.
The Scottish Seabird Centre is a marine conservation and education charity, that is supported by an award-winning visitor attraction in North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland. Opened by the Duke of Rot
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- North Berwick · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Scottish Seabird Centre is located in East Lothian, postcode EH39 4SS, and is accessible via the nearest railway station, North Berwick, which is 1 km away. Entry to the centre is free.
About
The Scottish Seabird Centre is a marine conservation and education charity, that is supported by an award-winning visitor attraction in North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland. Opened by the Duke of Rothesay in 2000 and funded by the Millennium Commission. The showpiece of the centre is the interactive live cameras out to the wildlife on the Firth of Forth islands, including Bass Rock, Isle of May, Fidra and Craigleith. The Bass Rock is the world's largest colony of Northern gannets with an estimated 150,000 birds present.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Coastal Communities Museum is a volunteer-run museum located in North Berwick, Scotland. It showcases the history, heritage, and culture of East Lothian's coastal communities through various exhibitions and local stories.
From the Wikipedia article
The Scottish Seabird Centre is a marine conservation and education charity, that is supported by an award-winning visitor attraction in North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland. Opened by the Duke of Rothesay in 2000 and funded by the Millennium Commission. The showpiece of the centre is the interactive live cameras out to the wildlife on the Firth of Forth islands, including Bass Rock, Isle of May, Fidra and Craigleith. The Bass Rock is the world's largest colony of Northern gannets with an estimated 150,000 birds present.
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Background
History
Materials used to construct the centre were, whenever possible, environmentally sustainable and locally sourced. The centre was designed by Edinburgh architects Simpson & Brown to make use of natural light and ventilation, and to offer panoramic views both to sea and inland towards North Berwick Law. Very little plastic was used in construction, with wood, stone and metal being preferred. The site now occupied by the Scottish Seabird Centre once overlooked the North Berwick Outdoor Swimming Pool, a feature of the North Berwick Harbour area from the nineteenth century until its eventual closure in 1996. The old pool has been filled in and is now a boat and dinghy park for members of the East…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.0614, -2.7174
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH39 4SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Phone
- 01620 894313
- Nearest railway station
- North Berwick — 1 km
- Opening
- Wednesday – Saturday 11am until 4pm; closed 1 Nov – 31 Mar
- Official site
- www.coastalmuseum.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Scottish Seabird Centre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scottish Seabird Centre?
- Scottish Seabird Centre is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH39 4SS).
- What is Scottish Seabird Centre?
- The Scottish Seabird Centre is a marine conservation and education charity, that is supported by an award-winning visitor attraction in North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland. Opened by the Duke of Rot
- How do I get to Scottish Seabird Centre?
- The nearest railway station is North Berwick, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH39 4SS.
- Is Scottish Seabird Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Scottish Seabird Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scottish Seabird Centre?
- The nearest railway station is North Berwick, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH39 4SS.