Rathlin Island Seabird Centre

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Rathlin Island has a rare, untamed beauty. The wildlife is evident before you step ashore – the ferry crossing presents many opportunities to spot auks, gannets and gulls with even a chance of porpoises or dolphins.

Please note

The viewpoint is now open every day, but on occasion there will be no access to the lower viewing platform due to continuing Health and Safety work. However, great views of the seabird colony with our helpful volunteers can still be had on these occasions.

Opening times

11 am-3 pm daily from April to mid-September.

Entrance charges

Free, but donations to help us continue our work here are welcome.

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Latest news

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This year looks like being one of the worst on record for crimes against peregrines.

Giant red kite flies in Gateshead

More than 150 people who have helped return the spectacular red kite to the skies of north east England, the Northern Kites Project made a giant red kite ‘fly’ in Gateshead’s Baltic Square.

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