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Wildlife

Discover a wonderful world of wildlife in Edinburgh and the Lothians from the surprising variety of wildlife to be found in the city including urban otters and badgers to the wild geese and other birds that can be seen in natural splendour in the Lothians.

badger warning sign

look out for badgers

gannet in flight

gannet in flight

the Scottish Seabird Centre in East Lothian

the Scottish Seabird Centre in East Lothian

puffins

puffins perched on a rock

Tyninghame and John Muir Country Park

Explore Tyninghame and John Muir Country Park on the coast of East Lothian, a great place to see birds with marvellous scenery.

a woodland path in the John Muir Country Park

Wildlife on Firth of Forth boat trips

Take a boat trip to the islands in the Firth of Forth like Bass Rock, Craigleith and Inchcolm to see beautiful wildlife such as seals and puffins.

gannet in flight

From badgers to otters - Edinburgh’s urban wildlife

Explore a hidden side of the capital to see Edinburgh’s urban wildlife, from otters and badgers to rare birds.

the Water of Leith flowing through Dean Village

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