Wildlife webcams

What time of year is best to see wildlife?

The webcams let you enjoy all the action without disturbing the animals so it’s a really responsible way to see what they’re up to.

There's different wildlife to be seen throughout the seasons, although most activity is usually in the spring and summer during the breeding seasons. Several species of seabirds can be seen at all times of year, and keep an eye out for seals in the autumn and winter.

What can I see on camera?

We’ve got everything from seabirds and marine life to zoo webcams with penguins and giraffes. Follow the links to watch the webcams.

Seabirds

We’ve got thousands of miles of coastline, including rugged sheer cliffs and pristine beaches, as well as over 700 islands. Scotland is one of the best places in the UK to see puffins, guillemots, manx shearwaters and more.

Central Scotland

Bass Rock, near Edinburgh - gannets

Craigleith, near Edinburgh – seabirds & puffins

Isle of May, near Edinburgh

Fidra, near Edinburgh

Shetland

Sumburgh Head, Shetland

Sumburgh Head north, Shetland - seabirds

Shetland – puffins (only from spring)

Mammals

The fluffy red squirrel is an elusive addition to Scotland's forests and woodlands, as is the badger due to its nocturnal habits and general shyness.

Caerlaverock WWT, Dumfries & Galloway – badgers

Kirroughtree Visitor Centre, Dumfries & Galloway – small birds, squirrels and roe deer

Balmoral Estate, Aberdeenshire – squirrels

General wildlife

Falls of Clyde, Clyde Valley – video clips

Loch Garten, Cairngorms – feeder

Bays Loch, Berneray, Outer Hebrides – seabirds, seals and maybe otters