WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre

10/06/2026

Folks, we are busy behind the scenes getting 'summer ready' and part of that process includes getting fab new products into the Centre shop and also the charity's online shop and this season we are delighted to be stocking Dock & Bay's quick drying dog towels 🐕‍🦺😍🦮

These gorgeous towels 'do what they say on the bag' and come in a range of fabulous colours, perfect for a day on the beach with your pooch!

https://shop.whales.org/p/large-dog-towel

07/06/2026

Today is the last day of Volunteers Week and we want to introduce our second summer Residential Volunteer. We are so lucky to have so many amazing Volunteers here at the Scottish Dolphin Centre. Make sure you say hello to them when you visit the Centre! 🤩

Hey, I’m Rebecca from Northern Ireland. Currently I am studying marine biology at the university of Exeter with my time at WDC being part of my professional placement year.
I am deeply passionate about marine life, conservation and inspiring others. Having
grown up on the North Coast of Ireland, interacting with the sea has been a integral part of my life, fostering a deep connection to nature, whether that’s from studying it at university or snorkelling and scuba diving in my free time.
My goal is to have a career in marine conservation, with research and public
engagement working hand in hand to inspire future generations to take action. I want to make a long-lasting impact in marine conservation and I am really excited to contribute to WDC’s mission, particularly through public outreach activities at the centre!

05/06/2026

It's Volunteers Week and we have some brand new Residential Volunteers! Say hello to the first of our new Volunteers! 🌟
Hi, I’m Lauren 😊 I visited Moray when I was very small and have loved whales and dolphins since then, but never really thought a career in cetacean conservation would be a possibility! I did a psychology degree because I knew I wanted to help people, was a carer and then found my way to become a ranger. I love engaging people with cetaceans and our seas and involving everyone through surveys and citizen science too. I’m so excited to learn about the Moray Firth and all the amazing wildlife that lives here – as well as meeting all the visitors and people who call the Firth home!

02/06/2026

Love photography? Love Nature? Then this is the walk for you! 📷🐬🦅🦋🦎
Join SDC Officer Cath for an early morning walk hoping to catch some of Spey Bay's iconic wildlife before the crowds arrive. With a small group size and plenty of time to stop and take photos it promises to be a lovely way to spend a couple of hours.
Booking is essential so get your tickets here 👇
https://PhotographyWalk12-06-26.eventbrite.co.uk

30/05/2026

Scotland’s seas have been waiting far too long for real protection.

Many of Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas were designated over a decade ago, yet damaging fishing activities like bottom trawling and dredging are still allowed in many sites. That means vulnerable marine habitats — and the whales, dolphins and porpoises that depend on healthy seas — remain at risk.

We can’t keep asking marine life to wait.

We’re supporting Scottish Environment LINK’s call for the Scottish Government to launch the long-overdue consultation on fisheries management measures for inshore Marine Protected Areas within the first 100 days of the new parliament.

Please add your voice and email your MSPs today. Take action here: http://scotlink.org/100days

Email your MSPs today

29/05/2026

🌅 Start your day with nature at Spey Bay! 🐬📸
Join us for a peaceful early morning photography walk and capture stunning wildlife along the beautiful Moray coast. This relaxed, small-group guided walk is perfect for anyone with an interest in wildlife and photography—whether you’re using a camera or just your phone.

Early morning is one of the best times to experience Spey Bay, with fewer crowds and more opportunities to observe and photograph wildlife in a calm, tranquil setting. We’ll take our time, stopping often to watch, learn, and snap photos along the way.

📅 Friday 12th June
⏰ 7:00am – 9:00am
📍 Scottish Dolphin Centre, Spey Bay (IV32 7PJ)
💷 £10 per person

🎟️ Booking is essential – secure your place here:
PhotographyWalk12-06-26.eventbrite.co.uk
We’d love to see you there! 🌿

27/05/2026

We had a special visitor to the Icehouse today... This stunning little Humming-bird Hawk-moth. 🤩
It was spotted by the eagle-eyed James Officer who pointed it out to SDC Officer Cath. It was incredibly well camouflaged against the wall of the Icehouse, but when it flew it was very fast!
Humming-bird Hawk-moths flap their wings very fast (just like a real Hummingbird) so they can hover next to flowers, and they then use their long proboscis to drink the nectar.
Have you ever seen one? Let us know in the comments.


📷WDC/ Cath Bain

22/05/2026

We were absolutely delighted to find out that the fab Scottishmaninavan visited the Centre last week!

It is fantastic to see the stunning Moray coastline featured in his man in a van adventures, we hope he comes back to see us again soon! 🚙🌊🐬🌊🐋

Here is the episode, definitely worth a watch and if you fast forward to 38 mins and 19 seconds you can see the Centre, Tugnet Icehouse and Spey Bay in all its glory 😍

Living Vanlife in Scotland, this week the journey continues further along the Moray Coast as I continue driving the entire coastline of mainland Scotland.Fro...