DId not get time to go on a tour, but explored the point and the gift shop! Nice selection of keepsakes for adults and children alike.
Went there to experience the RIB boat 3 safari island tour. What an experience! Very interesting and a thrilling ride when the RIB went fast.
On Thursday, 24th July 2025, we booked a birdwatching experience with the Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick. As we were visiting my son Kiro at St Andrews University, we took public transport to the centre and boarded one of their boats. The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. We saw the islands of Craigleith and Bass Rock, where we were amazed to see thousands of birds nesting together in large colonies. The sight was truly impressive, and learning about the lighthouse's history added an extra layer of fascination. What struck most was how close we were able to get to the birds, it felt almost magical. To our delight, we even spotted a puffin, which was such a highlight. A truly mesmerising experience. If you are visiting this part of Scotland, we highly recommend booking one of these trips, it is unforgettable.
Just had a fab trip on a R.I.B..[Rigid Inflatable Boat!] On the "Three Islands Seabird Seafari!" Would highly recommend it. The guide on the boat was very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly and willing to answer your questions. The boat was alot more comfortable than I thought. Took plenty of photos. Got lucky with the weather. Which is at the hands of mother nature. Would definitely recommend it as youre also supporting a good cause...in terms of the conservation of birds.
We did one of the boat tours - 1 hour around two islands- and it was fun. My 3 kids liked it. Watch for bird poop! Crazy amount of birds in early July
Place wotrh seeing. View are so nice. Beach to walk along. We have enjoyed the place a lot.
Nice place to have a coffee and you can shop some gifts kind of things and things for kids as well. You can get a boat ride nearby for individual or a group of people to ride in the sea.
Visited to do a boat trip of Bass Rock. The staff in the visitor centre and on catamaran were excellent. Informative but not boring commentary on board that certainly added to my awareness of bird behaviour and the history of Bass Rock. The trip itself was just incredible. The views were beautiful, we managed to get pretty close to seals, puffins and gannets. Bass rock looks even more stunning up-close.
We enjoyed our lunch in this attractive, spacious centre, just before joining one of their "Three Islands Seabird Seafari" boat trips. After a friendly welcome by the reception staff, we went over to the cafe area and ordered from their very reasonably priced light lunch and drinks menu. My soup and sandwich combo was delicious and good value and my teenage daughter appreciated her soup and very generous bowl of chips. We were a bit anxious about how wise it was to eat just before the boat trip, but all was good! Our boat trip was around an hour and a half in a RIB (rigid inflatable boat). Waterproofs would have been good as we did get very wet and we needed to warm up with cake and hot chocolate in the cafe afterwards. We really enjoyed the boat trip around the islands of the Lamb, Craigleith and Bass Rock. Our guide, who knew everything there is to know about them, pointed out all the seabirds and seals and their habitats. It was fascinating to see and learn so much, especially about the gannets, guillemots, shags and kittiwakes. It was early April and we only saw one puffin but there were also several young seals taking a rest on the islands. Highly recommended - we'd love to do another boat trip, but will find the waterproofs next time! Also, it would probably be a good idea to book the boat trip in advance - there was only one sailing for each of the trips we were considering.
Scottish Seabird Centre is located at The Harbour, Harbour Terrace, North Berwick EH39 4SS, UK
You can contact Scottish Seabird Centre at +44 1620 890202
You can find directions to Scottish Seabird Centre by following this map link