Scottish Seabird Centre Wildlife Blogs and Podcasts

Sandeel fisheries closures

25 July 2023

We welcome the current proposal by the Scottish Government to close sandeel fisheries in all Scottish waters. This would bring benefits for sandeel stocks, wider commercial fisheries and many iconic seabirds, seals and cetaceans. Read about why we support this proposal in this blog by our CEO, Susan Davies.

Where to See Guillemots in Scotland

4 July 2024

Would you like to witness the spectacle of a lively, bustling guillemot colony? This blog lists just some of the places you can spot them in Scotland in late spring/early summer!

Meet Josh

11 June 2024

Meet our brilliant boat office manager, Josh! Josh plays a key role in helping our visitors experience Scotland's incredible and inspiring marine wildlife.

Digging up the Truth: Puffins and the Problem with Invasive Plants

30 May 2024

This blog spotlights research by Charlotte Tomlinson investigating the relationship between soil disturbance and tree mallow growth on the island of Craigleith. In this post, Charlotte discusses how burrowing by puffins might be encouraging the growth of invasive tree mallow on the island.