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Scottish Seabird Centre

Aquarium & Marine Centre · East Lothian, Scotland · The Harbour, North Berwick, EH39 4SS

Scottish Seabird Centre is a aquarium & marine centre in East Lothian, Scotland. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £13 · Child £8 · Family £36
Scottish Seabird Centre official: Discovery Experience prices on its site; 25% off if you arrive by train, bus, bike or on foot; Blue Peter badge holders 5-15 free with a paying adult. North Berwick EH39 4SS.
Opening timesNov-Jan 10am-4pm; Feb-Mar and Sep-Oct 10am-5pm; Apr-Aug 10am-6pm. Closed 25-26 December.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time; spring for puffins.
School holiday tipLate August is the sweet spot for English/Welsh visitors: Scottish schools are back by mid-August while England/Wales are still on holiday. Early July is the Scottish local peak, so go midweek. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesAll ages; under-8s often get the most from it
All ages.
If it rainsIndoors: a good rainy-day option, but it can get crowded in wet weather
FoodSeabird café with coastal views.
Money saverOnline advance tickets cost far less than walk-up; check combined tickets.
Top tipsSee the live cameras first, then take a boat trip. Combine with North Berwick.
What to packLight layers, change for lockers, snacks for outside

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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