BlueWild Boat Tours

17/10/2026

Friday and Saturday success !
Now, savour a sunny Sunday at Dunbar Art Route
The annual 3-day Dunbar Art Route is a FREE and fascinating insight into the fantastic range of artistic talent based around Dunbar. Follow the art route map to over 30 venues displaying 60 artists work.
Psychedelic compositions, surrealist creativity, Renaissance influences, earthenware pottery, print and mixed-media, sand-moulded silver jewellery, repurposed photo-gear - a kaleidoscope of artistic talent on display within a short walk around Dunbar town centre.
See, meet and buy direct from the artists. Studios, houses, galleries and public rooms are open showing original artwork.
A superb day out followed by a bite and b**r in one of Dunbar's varied pubs, bistros and bars. Meander, relax, muse, enjoy, and be inspired by art of all varieties.

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17/09/2026

02/09/2026

CONGRATULATIONS and a big shout-out to Jo at My Wee Book Shop. She raised over £1400 to donate books to Dunbar and local area schools.
We're delighted to support this great project by helping young readers have fun learning about the sea.

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30/08/2026

EXPLORE the Isle of May National Nature Reserve at a special 2- day 'Doors Open' event - next weekend - Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September.
Sail with us from Dunbar Harbour

See inside Scotland’s first ever light beacon, go up the historic landmark Stevenson lighthouse and visit the 'Low lighthouse'.

Learn about the island’s fascinating natural and human history with our geology and history guides, then roam at your leisure.

See seals as they begin to arrive for breeding season. You might even catch a glimpse of the rare American White Throated Sparrow.

This 6-hour tour includes 3 hours on the Isle - and a sail around the Bass Rock to see one of the World's largest gannet colonies.

If you're local and always wondered what 'the May' looks like, then this is the perfect insight.

If you're visiting Scotland, take a rare opportunity to see inside lighthouses on a remote island yet so close to Edinburgh - only 25 minutes by train direct to Dunbar.

Visitor numbers are restricted on the Island.
Only 12 seats available on our boat each day. Sail from Dunbar Harbour.

Book now at: https://bluewild.co.uk/tours-categories/island-landings/

A great day out!

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14/08/2026

Places available for our Landing Tours to Isle of May National Nature Reserve this week.
BOOK NOW online https://bluewild.co.uk/tours/isle-of-may-landing-puffins-extra-wildlife-history/

See castles, lighthouses, magnificent cliffs , gannets at The Bass Rock and look for seals and dolphins.
Hear about history, nature and geology and land at the Isle of May for up to 3 hours. Roam and explore!

Places available Saturday, Monday and Wednesday this week. Sailing from Dunbar Harbour

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08/08/2026

Rare bird sighting - a first for the Isle of May National Nature Reserve.
Migration season has started with an unusual surprise.
Birders book now!

We have a few spaces available on our tours today, Saturday, at 1245 hrs and tomorrow, Sunday at 0900hrs tours to see the American White Throated Sparrow - never before recorded on the isle.

Tours leave from Dunbar Harbour, include up to 3 hours landing on the isle and a sail around the Bass Rock to see the gannet colony.

BOOK NOW on our Isle of May Landing tour
https://bluewild.co.uk/tours/isle-of-may-landing-puffins-extra-wildlife-history/.or CALL 07311 007 001 to reserve your place.

Read more about the sparrow on NatureScot blog page https://isleofmaynnr.wordpress.com/

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30/07/2026

Going, Going, but not yet gone!

Puffin season is nearing its natural end for 2026. On land, a few are still feeding their puffling.
Around the Isle of May National Nature Reserve, rafts of puffins are socialising and staying..maybe for a few more days..or maybe longer..only nature knows!

Meanwhile, at the the gannets are at peak season, industrious in feeding their 'guga' chicks.
As the season changes we're starting to look for migrant birds, dolphins and minke whale who usually appear in August through September.

Every day is different!

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26/07/2026

A spectacular massed display as Puffins gather before their annual migration.
There's still time to see them rafting and feeding at the Isle of May National Nature Reserve.
Over the next week the Puffins will socialise around the isle as they wait for pufflings (puffin chicks) to fledge their burrow.
Then, the annual migration will be complete.
These fascinating little birds live entirely at sea all winter, venturing into the North Sea, North Atlantic and flying as far as The Faroe Isles and Iceland.
In early April each year, they'll return.
Look out for 2027 sailing times to book your landing tour.

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30/06/2026

PUFFINS TOUR TODAY !
Isle of May Landing tour - 6 hours day tour.

Last minute availability sailing at 1200 noon today from Dunbar Harbour.
Three - that's 3 - places are available due to a late cancellation.
Our six hour tour sails around the Bass Rock, around the Isle of May, before a 3-hour landing on the Isle with an optional guided tour and time to roam at your leisure. See puffins and cliff dwelling birds at peak season.

Call 07311 007 001 to book. Tickets £85 pp.
You'll need to be at the boat by 1145 hrs latest.
CALL NOW !

20/06/2026

A supremely privileged sighting of Orca seen crossing the Forth near the to the Isle of May National Nature Reserve and then again as they swam past the boat headed out to sea.
A 'bucket list' sighting for skipper Alan who had never seen ORCA and a mesmerising experience for all those on board...and that's all before landing at the Isle of May to see puffins at peak season.
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