Troup Head seabird trips

17 June to 16 September

Experience breathtaking views of some 150,000 seabirds that cram together on the cliff ledges of our Troup Head nature reserve.

Join RSPB staff every Tuesday aboard Puffin Cruises for a memorable boat trip along this dramatic coastline.

Home to many magnificent seabirds including fulmars, guillemots, razorbills and kittiwake, this unique experience also offers fantastic views of over 1,500 gannets at Scotland's only mainland gannet colony.

Dolphins, whales and seals are also often seen offshore.

We will also be running weekly guided walks for those who want to experience the seabird colony from the clifftops.

For those who prefer dry land and don't have the head for heights, live pictures from the gannet colony will be beamed to the Macduff Marine Aquarium, April–September, with daily presentations given by aquarium staff. On Fridays, an RSPB guide will be on hand to answer your queries.

Price for all Puffin Cruises (including RSPB guided Tuesday trips): Adults £22, Children £12. Price for North 58^o Sea Adventures two hour sailings: Adults £24, Children £16.

Opening times

Puffin Cruises run three hour trips on a former fishing boat departing from Macduff. RSPB guides join the Seabird Cruises every Tuesday.

If you are unable to join the RSPB on a Tuesday, North 58^o run one, or two hour trips aboard the powerboat Buchaneer and depart from Banff or Gardenstown.

Get even more from your experience and join one of the many events planned throughout this project

How to get there

Banff and Macduff are signposted from the A98.

Gardenstown is signposted on the B9031 off the A98.

What should I bring?

We suggest you wear warm clothing as it is often cold at sea. Bring binoculars if you have them. Stout footwear and warm clothes are recommended for the guided walks.

Enquiries

Telephone: The RSPB on 01346 532234 to book your place on board an RSPB guided trip, or to join a guided walk. For other trips contact Puffin Cruises direct on 0790 092 0445.

This project is part-financed by the European Union, Europe and Scotland Making it work together and is supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund, and by Scottish Natural Heritage and BG Group.