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OUTDOOR

Celebrate Scotland's Seas with Us

Five-day marine festival with walks, talks, workshops, and boat trips.

Thu 21 – Tue 26 May 2026 · Scottish Seabird Centre · Family-friendly

OUTDOOR

Marine Fest: Mini Rockpool Ramble

Guided rockpool ramble exploring marine wildlife on North Berwick's rocky shore.

Fri 22 – Sun 24 May 2026 · The Harbour, North Berwick, · £5.00 · Dog-friendly · Outdoor

OUTDOOR

Marine Fest: Shoreline Shenanigans

Guided shoreline walk spotting birds, volcanic rocks, and learning about wildlife conservation.

Sat 23 May, 11:30am – 12:30pm · The Scottish Seabird Centre The Harbour, North Berwick, · £12.00 · Family-friendly · Outdoor

OUTDOOR

Marine Fest: Seaside Scavenger Hunt

Guided beachcombing walk identifying shells, sea glass and shore finds with Seabird Centre expert.

Sun 24 May, 2:00pm – 2:45pm · The Harbour, North Berwick, · £5.00 · Dog-friendly

OUTDOOR

Marine Fest: Birds for Beginners

Guided coastal bird-watching tour along Milsey Bay for beginners aged 16+.

Sun 24 May, 3:00pm – 3:45pm · The Scottish Seabird Centre The Harbour, North Berwick, · £5.00 · Outdoor · Dog-friendly

OUTDOOR

Marine Fest: Whale and Dolphin Watching

Guided whale and dolphin spotting session along North Berwick harbour wall.

Sun 24 May, 4:00pm – 4:45pm · The Harbour, North Berwick, · £5.00 · Outdoor · Family-friendly · Dog-friendly

THEATRE

The Bacchae - Company of Wolves

Solo retelling of the Dionysos myth through story, dance and ancient song.

Tue 26 May, 8:30pm · Loretto Theatre · £12 (£10)

FILM

Glenrothan (12A)

Screening of Glenrothan, a Scottish Highlands family drama directed by Brian Cox.

Wed 27 May, 8:00pm · Loretto Theatre · £8.50 (£7.50)

FILM

National Theatre Live: The Playboy Of The Western World

National Theatre Live screening of Synge's play about a young man claiming patricide.

Thu 28 May, 8:00pm · Loretto Theatre · £13.50 (£11.50)

MUSIC

Live Blues Music Night

Live blues music performance by The Best Dressed Blues Band at Scottish Seabird Centre.

Thu 28 May, 8:30pm – 10:30pm · Scottish Seabird Centre The Harbour, North Berwick, · £12.00

OTHER

Craig Hill - Wait 'Til You See My Entrance!

Stand-up comedy show by Scottish comedian Craig Hill at Corn Exchange.

Fri 29 May, 8:30pm · Corn Exchange, Haddington · £20

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Celebrate Scotland's Seas with Us

Marine Fest: Mini Rockpool Ramble

Marine Fest: Shoreline Shenanigans

Marine Fest: Seaside Scavenger Hunt

Marine Fest: Birds for Beginners

Marine Fest: Whale and Dolphin Watching

The Bacchae - Company of Wolves

Glenrothan (12A)

National Theatre Live: The Playboy Of The Western World

Live Blues Music Night

Craig Hill - Wait 'Til You See My Entrance!

Ongoing in East Lothian

Self-Led Beach Cleans

Fisherrow Fridays: Beach Cleans

North Berwick Beach Cleans

Coastal Wildlife Wander

Weekly Art Classes with Cygnets Art School

Brunton Performing Arts Network Classes

Summer Seabird ID: Beginners