When you visit Edinburgh it is possible to go on bird-watching boat trips where you will get the chance to see puffins and lots of other Scottish wildlife. Puffins are beautiful birds which can be seen in many parts of Scotland during the summer months.
Have you seen a puffin before?
Scottish Wildlife
Facts about puffins in Scotland
- March to August is the best time to see puffins
- The Isle of May, Lunga, Handa Island and the Shetland Islands are some of the best places to see them
- Puffins eat fish, and dive deep into the sea to catch them
- Puffins are usually about 20cm tall
