Headquarters organises a programme of events throughout the year including Optics Days, Goosewatch events, Art Exhibitions and Bird ID Guided Walks out of Waterston House. Event details will be posted below once finalised.
If you'd like to be notified by email of upcoming events, e.g. when more guided walks are available to book, please subscribe to our Mailing List.
For an overview of Waterston House's events programme throughout the year, please click here. As well as these events at Headquarters, the Club arranges a Spring Conference in conjunction with our partners at BTO Scotland and the nearest local branch, and an Annual Conference.
Club members benefit from discounts on events - see individual events for details. Not a member yet? Find out more about membership.
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24 September 2025 - 16 November 2025
UNDER THE WAVES
The SOC is pleased to present this beautiful exhibition of life ‘Under the Waves’ with...
16 November 2025
SOLD OUT
BIRD ID WALK: COASTAL BIRDS & WINTER WADER IDENTIFICATION, MUSSELBURGH
This walk, aimed at beginners or improvers, will focus on the sometimes tricky identification of...
19 November 2025
ONLINE MEMBERS' EVENT: DOUGLAS RUSSELL – INTERESTING BIRD NESTS & EGGS
The Club is delighted to organise a series of monthly (September-April) Club-wide online talks for...
19 November 2025 - 11 January 2026
LIGHT, WEATHER AND WATERCOLOUR
The SOC is delighted to welcome acclaimed artist Darren Woodhead back to the Gallery for...
20 November 2025
BIRD ID WALK: FARMLAND & REEDBED BIRD IDENTIFICATION, ERROL
The Tay Reedbeds are the largest reedbed in UK and home to some special birds....
22 November 2025
SOC ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND AGM
We regret that bookings are now closed. If you're keen to come along, please email...
23 November 2025
SOLD OUT
BIRD ID WALK: COASTAL BIRD IDENTIFICATION, GULLANE BAY
On this shorter walk, aimed at beginners and improvers, we will looking out for ducks,...
26 November 2025
BIRD ID WALK: WILDFOWL IDENTIFICATION, HOGGANFIELD LOCH
A visit to one of Scotland’s best urban birdwatching sites provides an opportunity to learn...
27 November 2025
SOLD OUT
BIRD ID WALK: FARMLAND & REEDBED BIRD IDENTIFICATION, ERROL
The Tay Reedbeds are the largest reedbed in UK and home to some special birds....
3 December 2025
SOLD OUT
BIRD ID WALK: COASTAL BIRD & WINTER WADERS IDENTIFICATION, MUSSELBURGH
This walk, aimed at beginners or improvers, will focus on the sometimes tricky identification of...
4 December 2025
SOLD OUT
BIRD ID WALK: FARMLAND & REEDBED BIRD IDENTIFICATION, ERROL
The Tay Reedbeds are the largest reedbed in UK and home to some special birds....
6 December 2025
JÓLABÓKAFLÓD CHRISTMAS BOOK EVENT
Join us this December at Waterston House in Aberlady for a special late-night opening as...
7 December 2025
SOLD OUT
BIRD ID WALK: COASTAL BIRDS IDENTIFICATION, ABERLADY BAY
Winter is a great time to learn the basics of bird identification with a variety...
7 December 2025
DARREN WOODHEAD: ARTIST TALK AND DEMONSTRATION
Join us at SOC headquarters for an afternoon with artist Darren Woodhead, as he discusses...
10 December 2025
ONLINE MEMBERS' EVENT: LAURIE CAMPBELL – PHOTOGRAPHING BIRDS: MORE THAN JUST THE SPECIES
The Club is delighted to organise a series of monthly (September-April) Club-wide online talks for...
14 December 2025
SOLD OUT
BIRD ID WALK: WINTER WILDFOWL IDENTIFICATION, LOCH LEVEN
Winter birdwatching at Loch Leven, in Perth & Kinross, can be especially rewarding and provides...
16 December 2025
BIRD ID WALK: WINTER WADERS IDENTIFICATION, KINNEIL
The lagoons at Kinneil provide an excellent opportunity to see a good variety of waders...
17 December 2025
BIRD ID WALK: COASTAL BIRDS & WINTER WADERS, CRAMOND
Our last walk of 2025 will focus on the sometimes tricky identification of wading birds...
7 January 2026
SOLD OUT
BIRD ID WALK: WINTER BIRD IDENTIFICATION, LOCH LEVEN
Winter birdwatching at Loch Leven, in Perth & Kinross, can provide an excellent opportunity to...
8 January 2026
BIRD ID WALK: FARMLAND & REEDBED BIRD IDENTIFICATION, TAY REEDBEDS
The Tay Reedbeds are the largest reedbed in UK and home to some special birds....
15 January 2026
BIRD ID WALK: WINTER WADERS IDENTIFICATION, KINNEIL
The lagoons at Kinneil provide an excellent opportunity to see a good variety of waders...
16 January 2026
BIRD ID WALK: COASTAL BIRDS & WINTER WADERS, CRAMOND
This shorter walk, aimed at beginners or improvers, will focus on the identification of coastal...
18 January 2026
BIRD ID WALK: GULLS FOR BEGINNERS, MUSSELBURGH
This walk, aimed at beginners or improvers, will focus on the sometimes tricky identification of...
25 January 2026
SOLD OUT
BIRD ID WALK: WOODLAND BIRDS IN WINTER, GOSFORD
This walk, aimed at beginners and improvers, will focus on listening out for winter birdsong...
18 March 2026
ONLINE MEMBERS' EVENT: PROF. TIM BIRKHEAD, THE MOST PERFECT THING
The Club is delighted to organise a series of monthly (September-April) Club-wide online talks for...
