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Watch - Gannets, live from the Firth of Forth!

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Watch - Gannets, live from the Firth of Forth!

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Spring marks the return of Northern gannets to Bass Rock. By Summer, the island will be covered with 150,000 of these fantastic seabirds making it the largest colony of Northern gannets in the world! Click here to be taken to information and a live stream of gannets on the island.

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Visit our gift shop for a fantastic range of treats and gift ideas. Our brilliant retail team have sourced a selection of eco-friendly, sustainable products from homewares, reusable bottles and travel coffee cups to toys, soaps and hand creams to jewellery and nature, landscape and local history books.

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Browse our fantastic range of seabird and marine themed, eco-friendly gifts and books

Visit our gift shop for a fantastic range of treats and gift ideas. Our brilliant retail team have sourced a selection of eco-friendly, sustainable products from homewares, reusable bottles and travel coffee cups to toys, soaps and hand creams to jewellery and nature, landscape and local history books.

We also stock a variety of local food products including Scottish gins, preserves, biscuits and chocolate.

The profit from our gift shop is used to support our conservation, education and science communication charitable activities.

All our parcels and packaging are 100% recyclable.

Our wildlife adoptions are a great way to support our conservation and education work. They make a lovely gift or special treat for yourself! Choose from a:

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Seabird Giftshop - Scottish Seabird Centre

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Browse our fantastic range of seabird and marine themed, eco-friendly gifts and books Visit our gift shop for a fantastic range of treats and gift ideas. Our brilliant retail team have sourced a selection of eco-friendly, sustainable products from homewares, reusable bottles and travel coffee cups to toys, soaps and hand creams to jewellery and nature, landscape and local history books.

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Take a moment with this soothing video of seabirds and shorebirds along the beautiful coastline of the Firth of Forth.

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Wildlife Wellbeing - Seabirds and Shorebirds

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Get cosey and unwind with some of these wonderful titles recommended by the SSC team. Titles for all ages.

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Time to celebrate - it's The Year of Coasts and Waters! (#YCW21)

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Time to celebrate - it's The Year of Coasts and Waters! (#YCW21)

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In 2021, Scotland continues to celebrate its coasts and waters with a programme of activities and events which will shine a spotlight on these vital elements of our landscape. We're thrilled MarineFest is supported by YCW 20/21. Find out more by clicking on the picture below.

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Splash into Scotland in 2020 as we celebrate our remarkable coasts and waters. Water is the life-blood of our green and pleasant country, it's what makes the landscape so special and loved.

Explore some of our magnificent coastline by kayak or yacht, enjoy some delicious seafood and a wee dram from our seas and streams, uncover the secrets of a coastal fortress, or relax with a spot of fishing in our lochs and rivers. Plan your trip now and come and join our 2020 Year of Coasts and Waters celebrations.

Planning a trip to Scotland in 2020, but not sure what to see and do? Take a look at our Travel Guide, which is packed full of holiday ideas and further information.

Coasts and Waters Events

Alongside our stunning scenery, amazing attractions and wonderful wildlife, Scotland will host an exciting array of events throughout 2020 that will put our coasts and waters in the spotlight.

From canal carnivals to coastal inspired opera and art, a unique seaweed festival and science events to thrill-seeking endurance challenges and coastal rowing voyages, Scotland's Year of Coasts and Waters will shine a light on a wide-ranging and far-reaching programme of events and festivals.

Explore what's on via the event listings below.

Our coasts and waters offer fun and adventures for all the family, but it's important to stay safe whatever you're planning to do. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution provides helpful advice and tips across a range of water-related pursuits to ensure you have the best day out.

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Splash into Scotland in 2020 as we celebrate our remarkable coasts and waters. Water is the life-blood of our green and pleasant country, it's what makes the landscape so special and loved.

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Create your own free-standing whale with these simple instructions.

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If you've enjoyed using the resources and would like to support our work, please visit the Scottish Seabird Centre's Just Giving page. Every penny we raise allows us to continue our education and conservation programmes. Thank you.

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About Scottish Seabird Centre

We inspire people to DIVE IN to Scotland's precious marine habitats. From a child's first experience of puffins to a magical insight into the underwater world, we bring the wonder of our seas to life. Our vision is to ensure our marine environment is healthy, wildlife-rich and enjoyed by all.
www.seabird.org fundraiser@seabird.org
Scottish Seabird Centre Registered charity number SC025837

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We inspire people to DIVE IN to Scotland's precious marine habitats. From a child's first experience of puffins to a magical insight into the underwater world, we bring the wonder of our seas to life. Our vision is to ensure our marine environment is healthy, wildlife-rich and enjoyed by all.

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Have a go at this addictive online game by NASA. Can you OFFSET all CO₂ emissions so the Earth doesn't get too warm?

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Seaside Science Experiment: Ocean acidification

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Seaside Science Experiment: Ocean acidification

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Join Charlotte, our Marine Engagement Officer, having a go at this fun experiment that demonstrates the affect of acid on shells. Can you predict what will happen?

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Monitoring the environment is a crucial step in learning about climate change and its impact on the planet. Check out this list of fantastic citizen science projects. There's something for everyone!

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New to birdwatching? Not a problem - this handy guide will get you started.

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Use this handy cheat sheet to help identify and record the seabirds you see at the coast.

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Heading to the seaside? Download this spotter sheet to identify the shells you find.

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Our seas are in trouble - here's a few things you can do to help.

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The Scottish Seabird Centre - Who are we?

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The Scottish Seabird Centre - Who are we?

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We are a conservation and education charity that inspires and educates people about the Scottish marine environment. Come and visit us in North Berwick! Visit our website to find out more:

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We are a conservation and education charity in the beautiful coastal town of North Berwick. Supported by our 5-star visitor experience. Dive in and explore the wonder of Scotland's marine environment with us. Seabird Café, gift shop and seasonal boat trips.

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Take part in research from the comfort of your own home!
The Zooniverse is the largest online citizen science platform in the world. Projects are categorised into a variety of disciplines including history, art, social science, literature, language, space, nature and more!
Some wonderful marine projects include: Seabird Watch; Seal Watch; Penguin Watch; FISHstory; Invader ID; Plankton Portal

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The Zooniverse is the world's largest and most popular platform for people-powered research.

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A Beginner's Guide to Beach Cleans with the Marine Conservation Society

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A Beginner's Guide to Beach Cleans with the Marine Conservation Society

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A Beginner's Guide to Beach Cleans with the Marine Conservation Society

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Provide birds in your garden with some much needed food with this easy bird feeder design by the Scottish Wildlife Trust.

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This bottle bird feeder is a great way to help our feathered friends as well as a great way to upcycle an old plastic bottle.

It's important to feed birds throughout the year including spring and summer, when seeds, insects and fruits play an important role for birds who are rearing chicks, but avoid offering whole, loose peanuts during nesting time as these may choke baby birds.

What you will need:

An empty, clean plastic bottle with a lid

A drawing pin

A pair of scissors

Two small sticks approximately 12 - 14cm in length (for example, an ice lolly stick or sticks from the garden)

A piece of string

Some bird seed

How to make your bottle bird feeder:

1. Use a drawing pin to make two holes on opposite sides of your bottle at the same height.

2. Using scissors, carefully widen the holes until they are just smaller than the width of your sticks.

3. Push one of your sticks through both holes to form your first perch for the birds.

4. Make two more holes in the same way, but higher up the bottle, so that they are at 90 degrees from your first set of holes.

5. When you insert your second stick, it should form a cross-shape when looked at from below.

6. Use your drawing pin and scissors to make some small drainage holes in the bottom of your bottle.

7. About 4cm above each perch, use your drawing pin to make a hole and widen it using the scissors (these will be the feeding holes).

8. At the neck of the bottle, make two holes opposite each other and thread through your string and tie a knot.

9. Pour your bird seed into the bottle, screw on your lid and hang up your bird feeder!

This activity has been created in partnership with SCLD and Scottish Badgers
as part of Scottish Learning Disability Week and Mental Health Awareness Week.
Share a photo of your bird feeder using #DiscoverLearnPlay

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This bottle bird feeder is a great way to help our feathered friends as well as a great way to upcycle an old plastic bottle. It's important to feed birds throughout the year including spring and summer, when seeds, insects and fruits play an important role for birds who are rearing chicks, but avoid offering whole, loose peanuts during nesting time as these may choke baby birds.

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Follow the instructions to make your very own flying bird!

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Did you know Northern gannets can reach speeds of up to 60 mph when they dive! Create your own diving gannet with this set of instructions and gannet template.

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Marine scientist and Scottish Seabird Centre Trustee, Professor John Baxter, discusses the science behind climate change and the issues it's causing for the marine environment.
Recorded with the Castle Rockers Podcast.

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Welcome to the Castle Rockers Podcast. We are an informal group of tenants and residents of the Castlerock Edinvar Housing Association. Our podcasts are about local topics of interest and people we wanted to meet.

If you liked the 'Blue Planet' TV series, then this is the podcast for you. Professor John Baxter talks through global warming from a marine perspective. He explains why there is a single ocean, what 'dead zones' are and lots of other fascinating scientific facts. John explains it all in an easy to understand way and points out things we can do to help the planet.

There is more information about Marine Protected Areas here in the UK.

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Challenge: Can you reunite each adult seabird with their own chick?

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Whose Chick Is This - matching game EASY

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PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', are harmful industrial chemicals in packaging that leak into the environment and cause harm to both us and the environment. Find out more and learn how to help by visiting Fidra’s PFAS Campaign page.

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Health & Wellbeing - Why is the ocean good for us?

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Health & Wellbeing - Why is the ocean good for us?

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BlueHealth is a pan-European research program investigating the links between water-based environments and health and wellbeing. Learn more about their work on their website.

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The majority of Europe's population lives in cities which have either developed along major rivers, been founded on the banks of inland lakes, or grown on the continent's extensive coastline.

These 'blue' environments have played a major role in both the historical and modern evolution of our urban areas. They have been used for supplying drinking water, transportation, industry, fisheries, energy generation and sewage treatment.

Several years ago, a new body of evidence suggested that this utilitarian network of urban 'blue infrastructure' might also be able to provide a number of health and wellbeing benefits. However, there hadn't been a concerted attempt to characterise and quantify these effects.

To address this, BlueHealth brought together researchers from across Europe to systematically explore the impacts that urban waterways can have on health.

Between 2016 and 2020 we conducted over 20 studies in more than 18 different countries across the world.

Our team has designed and implemented interventions at several sites in Spain, Italy, Estonia, Portugal, and the UK. We have created a series of tools to assess these initiatives, and developed protocols for others to do the same.

Our researchers have been at the forefront of new technologies, using virtual reality to bring blue space experiences to those who cannot access them. We have conducted workshops in cities across Europe, and developed scenarios to plan for the future.

In the biggest study of its kind ever conducted, we surveyed over 18,000 people across Europe to uncover population-level relationships between blue spaces and health. We've also joined different databases to create new sources of information and analysis.

We have worked with communities, met with policy makers, and broadcast our messages across the globe.

As BlueHealth comes to end, we are still publishing peer-reviewed papers and supporting our amazing network of early career researchers.

Learn more about our research here.

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We're delighted to have Jill Calder, author and illustrator of children book, 'The Sea - Exploring Our Blue Planet', provide online workshops for MarineFest. Purchase one of her fantastic books here.

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The Sea Exploring Our Blue Planet

A beautiful hardback book that lets you dive into the depths below and "discover the amazing and mysterious world of our seas and oceans". You can follow the thousand-mile journeys of ocean-dwelling animals and find out about the effects plastics are having on them.
Beautifully illustrated and full of fun facts.

Read about Marli the puffin and the problems she faces in her natural environment.

Marli's Tangled Tale is a gentle story about the global problem of balloon releases and plastic rubbish. This story will inspire children to make changes to the world around them.

Suitable for primary and preschool children.

A true story about the problems of ghost fishing nets in our oceans.

Join Nelson as he dives down very deep to a shipwreck and finds himself caught on some old fishing nets. As he desperately signals for help, luckily a group of brave people discover he is caught and come to his rescue!

Suitable for primary & preschool children.

A true story about the problem of plastic in our oceans.

Duffy's Lucky Escape is a gentle story about the global problem of ocean plastic. Writer Ellie Jackson aims to highlight to children the relationship between humans and wildlife and the dangers animals face in their natural habitats.

Suitable for primary & preschool children.

Long sleeved glove puppet Gannet

Play with your very own gannet, with this large puppet from The Puppet Company!

With a working mouth and wings, this puppet is large enough to take an adult hand and made to cover the whole of the lower arm.
Suitable for children aged 12 months and above.

Height: 38cm x Width:28cm x Length:17cm

Now you can have a lovely Scottish Highland calf of your very own!
Honey the Highland calf is very plush with a tartan bow around her neck. 25cm

Suitable for ages 2+

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Get your ocean fix with these marine-themed tv shows and films - all recommended by staff at the Scottish Seabird Centre. There's good viewing to be had for all ages.

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The On Our Wave Length initiative saw teams of young people from around Scotland investigate environmental consequences on beaches and waters of their local coasts. After seeing the impact of litter on local wildlife, 6 members of North Berwick Youth Project chose to investigate plastic pollution. Click below to find out what they discovered.

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🌊 Happy #EarthDay2021! 

🙌 Huge shout out to all our young researchers and activists making an invaluable contribution to the fight against climate change.

Meet our @nbyp00 research group that we visited last year!

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🙌 Huge shout out to all our young researchers and activists making an invaluable contribution to the fight against climate change.

Meet our @nbyp00 research group that we visited last year! https://t.co/fUeT0QVAjR

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🙌 Huge shout out to all our young researchers and activists making an invaluable contribution to the fight against climate change.

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🌊 Happy #EarthDay2021! 

🙌 Huge shout out to all our young researchers and activists making an invaluable contribution to the fight against climate change.

Meet our @nbyp00 research group that we visited last year! https://t.co/fUeT0QVAjR

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🙌 Huge shout out to all our young researchers and activists making an invaluable contribution to the fight against climate change.

Meet our @nbyp00 research group that we visited last year! https://t.co/fUeT0QVAjR

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🙌 Huge shout out to all our young researchers and activists making an invaluable contribution to the fight against climate change.

Meet our @nbyp00 research group that we visited last year!

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How many different types of animals and plants can you find in your garden, local parks, woods or streets?

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How many different types of animals and plants can you find in your garden, local parks, woods or streets?

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Become a Cetacean Citizen Scientist with Sea Watch Foundation

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Read this guest blog by Chiara Giulia Bertulli, Sightings Officer with the Sea Watch Foundation, on how to spot and record whales and dolphins.

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Make your very own seal mask with a few simple ingredients and steps.

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Watch Fran, our Education Officer, explain the amazing properties of blubber with a bowl of ice, vegetable fat and bag! Why not have a go at this experiment too?

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Watch - Scotland's world-leading marine renewable energy research

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Have you attended one of the MarineFest events? If so, we'd love to hear your thoughts via this short online feedback form. Many thanks!

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Thank you for taking part in MarineFest! We hope you enjoyed your experience with us. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey about the event you attended. Your feedback will help us improve and select events for the future.

If you would like to hear more about our upcoming marine conservation and education activities, please sign up to our newsletter here.

Thank you for supporting our Charity.

The Scottish Seabird Centre Team

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Scottish Seabird Centre Feedback Form - MarineFest 2021

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A pack full of fun, educational resources for the family to enjoy. What creatures will you find lurking in the pools?

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Have you ever wondered how birds fly? Learn about the physics behind flight and have a go at testing your own paper aeroplanes with this fun experiment.

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See the full programme of events taking place 31st May - 13th June here! We have a mix of both online and physical events for all ages.

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31 May - 13 June 2021

Explore the wonders of Scotland's marine environment at our first ever Marine Fest!

In 2021, Scotland continues to celebrate its coasts and waters with a programme of activities and events which will shine a spotlight on these vital elements of our landscape. As part of the Year of Coasts and Waters 2021, Marine Fest is a celebration of Scotland's amazing coastal habitats and wildlife.

With our exciting partners we're hosting a series of outdoor and on-line events between 31 May and 13 June 2021.

Our stunning coastal location, overlooking the Firth of Forth islands, gives us unparalleled access to the sea, coast and beaches. The surrounding waters and islands are of international importance for their habitats and wildlife, including the world's largest Northern gannet colony (Bass Rock). Marine Fest will make full use of this stunning setting, including a mile of golden sand and rockpools full of fascinating wildlife. Outdoor events will be supplemented by digital events which will be accessible to those unable to physically visit the Centre.

Click on the links below for full event details and booking and the full programme is available HERE.

Under 5's Storytelling

11:00 - 12:00 (Free but spaces to be booked)

Take a seat in the marquee on Anchor Green outside the Scottish Seabird Centre and let our Discovery Experience staff transport you to the underwater worlds of a few of our favourite sea-themed short stories. This relaxed event is aimed at pre-school children and their parents and carers. The event runs for one hour but is designed to be 'drop-in' and informal. Stay for one story or stay to hear them all - it's up to you!

This event is suitable for pre-school children and an accompanying adult and is free of charge.

Coastal Wildlife Walk

Join the team at the Scottish Seabird Centre for a guided wildlife walk along the beautiful North Berwick coast.

13:30 - 15:00

Join the Crafty Kit Company on-line for this fun, relaxing needle felting workshop where you will learn how to 'paint with wool' to create a cheeky puffin in a hoop. Needle felting is an easy, therapeutic craft that really takes your mind off your worries! This class is suitable for absolute beginners, aged 10+ and all materials and UK postage are included. £10 from the sale of each ticket will be donated to The Scottish Seabird Centre.

Felting Workshop with the Crafty Kit Company

Under 5's Storytelling

Take a seat in the marquee on Anchor Green outside the Scottish Seabird Centre and let our Discovery Experience staff transport you to the underwater worlds of a few of our favourite sea-themed short stories. This relaxed event is aimed at pre-school children and their parents and carers. The event runs for one hour but is designed to be 'drop-in' and informal. Stay for one story or stay to hear them all - it's up to you!

11:00 - 12:00 (Free but spaces to be booked)

This event is suitable for pre-school children and an accompanying adult and is free of charge.

Live Zoom with Dr Clare Cavers and Dr Kerry Dinsmore of Fidra. Food packaging, whether it's wrappers from picnics to fish boxes from industry, is familiar to us all in marine litter. But the impacts go beyond the visible. Here we dive deeper into pollution issues and take a look at the chemicals that contaminate our environment long after the original packaging has disappeared. The widespread use of packaging makes this an area not only of great concern, but an area of opportunity, because we are all involved in shaping the future of how we store and transport our food.

Meet the Scientist - Packaging Pollution Unwrapped

Fidra Outreach Stand

Visit the Fidra stand to find out how you can be the solution to the pollution! Explore the environmental issues affecting our oceans and find how we can solve them, including: how to spot the chemicals in packaging; what's a nurdle and where to find them and preventing the pollution from packaging to pitches, plus much more!

12:00 - 15:00

Rockpool Ramble

Enjoy a brief talk by our expert team followed by a guided ramble along the nearby rocky shore. From scuttling crabs to beautiful anemones and seaweeds, you'll be amazed by the variety of life and the different adaptations of the creatures you meet.

17:00 - 18:30

LEWIS & CLARKE'S EVENING AT THE SCOTTISH SEABIRD CENTRE

Enjoy a bespoke tailored menu (canapés, 3 courses & petit fours) by celebrated chef team behind renowned Gifford eatery Lewis and Clarke Artisan Kitchen. Soak up the spectacular views across the Firth of Forth & Bass Rock while you indulge in their delicious menu.

7.30pm

Set menu £55

A drinks package of welcome drink and a drink to match each course is also available for £30 per person. A small selection of alcoholic & non alcoholic beverages will be available on the evening.

Vegetarian options are available.

To book please email: info@lcartisan.co.uk

Silly Science Busking

Keep a look out for our science communicators performing some silly science experiments throughout the day today.

Tours of the Firth of Forth Lobster Hatchery

12:00 - 16:00

Learn how the hatchery repopulates lobster stocks by rearing juvenile lobsters from eggs. Click here more information.

Free (donations welcome). Drop in, first come, first served (max 4 people per group).

Make a Rockpool Book with Jill Calder

Live Zoom workshop with Jill Calder. Celebrating the rockpool pages in her popular children's book, 'The Sea', illustrator Jill Calder will inspire you to draw amazing creatures and tiny predators and then teach you to illustrate and make your very own folded picture book!

10:30 - 12:00

Ocean-a-rific Live Science Show

13:30 - 14:30

Free with Discovery Experience entry. Reserve your DX slot online and let us know if you would like to attend the show; first come first served.

Join Professor Egghead for scientific experiments, games and gaffs, as you are invited to help dolphins understand what is happening to the seas around Scotland. Be entertained with our interactive science show that highlights the amazing marine life in Scottish seasand the threat of marine pollution.

Recommended for age 5+

Deep Sea Voyagers! A Family Drawing Workshop with Jill Calder

Live Zoom workshop with Jill Calder. Wave cheerio to seagulls nicking your chips and jump in a yellow submarine, diving through miles of ocean down into the deepest, darkest sea trench. On your journey you'll meet many beautiful and strange creatures from the clowns of the air to the ever-hungry gulper eel, discovering and drawing them all as you descend through the depths. This fantastic voyage ends with everyone creating a monster deep sea drawing!

15:15 - 16:15

Tours of the Firth of Forth Lobster Hatchery

Free (donations welcome). Drop in, first come, first served, (max 4 people per group). Learn how the hatchery repopulates lobster stocks by rearing juvenile lobsters from eggs. Click here for more information.

12:00- 16:00 - FREE Event

Ocean-a-rific Live Science Show

13:30 - 14:30

Free with Discovery Experience entry. Reserve your Discovery Experience slot online and let us know if you would like to attend the show; first come first served. Join Professor Egghead for scientific experiments, games and gaffs, as you are invited to help dolphins understand what is happening to the seas around Scotland. Be entertained with our interactive science show that highlights the amazing marine life in Scottish seasand the threat of marine pollution. Recommended for age 5+

Sand Sculpture Contest

15:00 - 16:30 - FREE Event

Try your hand at creating a sand sculpture on the East Bay on any marine-related theme. You could create a desert island, a giant whale, an underwater world... the choice is yours! Build time will be 15:00 to 16:00. Judging from 16:00 to 16:30. Prizes to be won!

Free. Register at our desk on the East Beach from 14:45

Seaweed Science

Join seaweed expert Dr Hannah Grist for an introductory outdoor session on the fascinating world of seaweeds followed by a species hunt on the local shore.

18:30 - 20:00

Recommended age 14+. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must dress appropriately for time on the shore (warm clothes, shoes with a good grip).

Coastal Wellbeing Walk

Join our Marine Engagement Officer for a relaxing walk and wellbeing exercises along the North Berwick coast.

10:00 - 11:30

Rockpool Ramble

Enjoy a brief talk from our expert team followed by a guided ramble along the nearby rocky shore. From scuttling crabs to beautiful anemones and seaweeds, you'll be amazed by the variety of life and the different adaptations of the creatures you meet.

17:30 - 19:00

Drop-in Beach Clean

Borrow a beach clean kit from the Scottish Seabird Centre and help to clean up the coastline - a great way to help improve marine habitats and protect wildlife. After you've finished your beach clean, please bring your kit and the litter you have collected back to the Scottish Seabird Centre. We'll clean the kit ready to be used again and dispose of the litter, recycling it where possible.

10:00 - 16:00 - FREE event

Under 5's Storytelling

Take a seat in the marquee on Anchor Green outside the Scottish Seabird Centre and let our Discovery Experience staff transport you to the underwater worlds of a few of our favourite sea-themed short stories. This relaxed event is aimed at pre-school children and their parents and carers. The event runs for one hour but is designed to be 'drop-in' and informal. Stay for one story or stay to hear them all - it's up to you!

11:00 - 12:00 (Free but spaces to be booked)

This event is suitable for pre-school children and an accompanying adult and is free of charge.

Join the Scottish Seabird Centre team for an outdoor, interactive storytelling walk that follows the life of Gracie - a gannet from Bass Rock who's about to go on an amazing adventure full of challenges and rewards!

Seaside Storytelling Walk - Gracie the Gannet's Great Adventure

What's for Snack? Interactive puppet show

11:00 - 12:00

Free with Discovery Experience entry (reserve your slot online and let us know if you would like to attend the show).

With sing-a-long fun, young visitors will be asked to help Carig the Crab who has eaten some marine litter by mistake. He will be joined by some of his seaside friends who will aim to help him get rid of his sore tummy.
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Join the Crafty Kit Company on-line for this fun, relaxing needle felting workshop where you will learn how to 'paint with wool' to create a cheeky puffin in a hoop. Needle felting is an easy, therapeutic craft that really takes your mind off your worries! This class is suitable for absolute beginners, aged 10+ and all materials and UK postage are included. £10 from the sale of each ticket will be donated to The Scottish Seabird Centre.

Felting Workshop with the Crafty Kit Company

Under 5's Storytelling

Take a seat in the marquee on Anchor Green outside the Scottish Seabird Centre and let our Discovery Experience staff transport you to the underwater worlds of a few of our favourite sea-themed short stories. This relaxed event is aimed at pre-school children and their parents and carers. The event runs for one hour but is designed to be 'drop-in' and informal. Stay for one story or stay to hear them all - it's up to you!

11:00 - 12:00 (Free but spaces to be booked)

This event is suitable for pre-school children and an accompanying adult and is free of charge.

Waste Workshop with Lil (Online Event)

Join the team from Lil who will help you understand the impact of your domestic waste, cut unnecessary consumption and reduce your waste. Lil (Lower Impact Living) champion a better, more sustainable way to live. This is an opportunity to examine the everyday choices we make and how they impact upon our local environment. This on-line session will involve some pre-work to audit your waste, as well as follow-up to share your progress after the event.

19:30 - 21:00

Lobster Hatchery Talk

Learn about the work of the Firth of Forth Lobster Hatchery and meet some live lobsters.

14:00 - 15:00 - (Free but spaces to be booked)

For this online Meet the Scientist event, we're thrilled to be joined by Dr Sebastian Hennige, Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Edinburgh, who will share his wealth of knowledge and experience researching deep-sea corals off the coast of Scotland. Cold-water coral ecosystems are spectacular, but because they live out of sight in the depths of the ocean, they are extremely difficult to work with, and many people are unaware they even exist. Here we explore the massive coral ecosystems just off the west of Scotland and ask the question, will they survive this period of rapid environmental change?

Meet the Scientist - Will we lose reefs of the deep?

Mini Seaside BioBlitz

Join the Seabird team in this race against the clock to discover and record as many species as possible on North Berwick's East Beach!

09:30 - 11:00

Lil Pop-up Shop in the Welcome Walkway

Browse a selection of zero waste, plastic free, sustainable supplies.

10:00 - 15:00 - FREE event

Tours of the Firth of Forth Lobster Hatchery

Free, donations welcome. Drop in on the day, first come first served (max 4 people per group) Learn how the hatchery repopulates lobster stocks by rearing juvenile lobsters from eggs. Click here for more information.

12:00 - 16:00 - FREE event

Ocean-a-rific Live Science Show

13:30 - 14:30

Free with Discovery Experience entry. Reserve your Discovery Experience slot online and let us know if you would like to attend the show; first come first served. Join Professor Egghead for scientific experiments, games and gaffs, as you are invited to help dolphins understand what is happening to the seas around Scotland. Be entertained with our interactive science show that highlights the amazing marine life in Scottish seas and the threat of marine pollution.

Recommended for age 5+

Speed Sketching by the Coast

Learn speed sketching skills with guidance from Mark, the wonderful Edinburgh Sketcher, in our stunning coastal location.

14:00 - 16:00

Lil Pop-up Shop in the Welcome Walkway

Browse a selection of zero waste, plastic free, sustainable supplies.

10:00 - 15:00 - FREE event

Marine Citizen Science Toolkit

A session for anyone interested in being outdoors, learning about the natural world, and contributing to science! Join our Conservation Officer for an outdoor, interactive introduction to marine citizen science.

11:00 - 12:30

Tours of the Firth of Forth Lobster Hatchery

Free, donations welcome. Drop in on the day, first come first served (max 4 people per group) Learn how the hatchery repopulates lobster stocks by rearing juvenile lobsters from eggs. Click here for more information.

12:00 - 16:00 - FREE event

Speed Sketching by the Coast

Learn speed sketching skills with guidance from Mark, the wonderful Edinburgh Sketcher, in our stunning coastal location.

14:00 - 16:00

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31 May - 13 June 2021 Explore the wonders of Scotland's marine environment at our first ever Marine Fest! In 2021, Scotland continues to celebrate its coasts and waters with a programme of activities and events which will shine a spotlight on these vital elements of our landscape.