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Private Bass Rock Gannets Tour from Edinburgh

Tours running from the 1st April to 15th September

Private Bass Rock Wildlife Tour: See Scotland's Famous Gannets

Bass Rock sits in the Firth of Forth about 3 miles off the North Berwick coast, and in summer it’s home to over 100,000 gannets, one of the largest northern colonies in the world.

On this private day tour from Edinburgh, you’ll travel along the coast before taking a boat around Bass Rock to see it up close. The island is covered in thousands of northern gannets, with constant movement overhead as birds circle, dive like spears, and squabble on the cliffs. This is a straightforward wildlife day trip combining coastal scenery and a close encounter with one of Scotland’s most impressive seabird colonies.

Full Bass Rock Itinerary

We leave Edinburgh around 8am and head east towards the coast. The first stop is to fuel with some breakfast at Bostock Bakery. From here, we continue into North Berwick. There’s time to walk to climb up North Berwick Law for beautiful views across to Bass Rock, the Firth of the Forth and Tantallon Castle. Before we wander towards the harbour to visit St Andrew’s Church that played a part in the 1590 Witch Trails and check-in to our scheduled boat trip.

The 1.5-hour wildlife cruise takes you around Bass Rock, Craigleith, and past Tantallon Castle from the water. This is the main event of the day, with time spent out at sea watching Gannets, Puffins, Guillemots and hopefully some sealife! After returning to shore, the afternoon is relaxed. You can enjoy lunch in North Berwick before heading back to Edinburgh.

Or for those wanting to add more to the day an optional extension , entry can be included for both Dirleton Castle and Tantallon Castle before returning to the city.

Pricing, Booking & Cancellations

To book, simply enquire through the contact form on the right-hand side of this page. Once we receive your enquiry, we’ll get back to you to confirm availability and guide you through the next steps.

Pricing & Deposit

🏰 Total price: £450–£650 per group.

🏰 Deposit: Pay a 20% non-refundable deposit at the time of confirmation to secure your place.

🏰 Balance: The remaining 80% must be paid no later than 30 days before your scheduled tour date.

🏰 All tours of one day or more require a 20% deposit to confirm your booking.

Cancellation & Changes

🏰 Changes or cancellation: You can make changes or cancel your tour up to 30 days before departure without losing your deposit.

🏰 Boat trip: Please note that the boat trip may occasionally be cancelled due to sea conditions or other safety considerations. In this case, we will offer either: an amended itinerary or a full refund if the alternative does not suit you.

🏰 For full details, please read the terms and conditions in the FAQs below this page.

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From £450 Per Group

Pick up location: Accommodation

Duration: 6 hours

What's Included: Private Guide & All Transport including Boat Trip

Max 8 people

English

Available: 1st April to 15th September

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Private Day Trip from Edinburgh: Farne Islands, Puffins & Castles

Bass Rock sits in the Firth of Forth about 3 miles off the North Berwick coast, and in summer it’s home to over 100,000 gannets, one of the largest northern colonies in the world.

Full Bass Rock Gannets Itinerary

Or for those wanting to add more to the day an optional extension , entry can be included for both Dirleton Castle and Tantallon Castle before returning to the city.

Enquire today

From £450 Per Group

Pick up: Accommodation

Duration: 7-9 hours

What's Included: Private Guide & All Transport including Boat Trip

Max 8 people

English

Available: 1st April to 15th September

Enquire below for availability

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Private Bass Rock Gannets Day Tour from Edinburgh

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Private Bass Rock Wildlife Tour: See Scotland's Famous Gannets

Bass Rock sits in the Firth of Forth about 3 miles off the North Berwick coast, and in summer it’s home to over 100,000 gannets, one of the largest northern colonies in the world.

On this private day tour from Edinburgh, you’ll travel along the coast before taking a boat around Bass Rock to see it up close. The island is covered in thousands of northern gannets, with constant movement overhead as birds circle, dive like spears, and squabble on the cliffs. This is a straightforward wildlife day trip combining coastal scenery and a close encounter with one of Scotland’s most impressive seabird colonies.

Enquire Today