Public events

Orca Watch

Join us in John o’Groats for Orca Watch 2026!

This is a week dedicated to citizen science across Caithness, Scotland.

Tuesday 26th May – 18:30

Public Event – Online Evening of Talks

Join us for an evening full of inspiring talks about marine conservation, science and art!
Tickets are available on Eventbrite and are donation based (suggested £5).
Speakers: Dr Chloe Robinson, Ellie Maclennan, Dr Filipa Samarra.

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Thursday 28th May – 18:30

Public Event – Hybrid Evening of Talks

Join us at Lyth Arts Centre or Online for an evening full of inspiring talks about marine conservation, science and art!
Tickets are available on Eventbrite at £15.
Speakers: Sadie Gorvett, Dr Leigh Hickmott, Anthony Rigell, Mike Robinson

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Saturday 30th May – 18:30

Public Event – Whaley Ceilidh

Join us at the Old Mill in John O’ Groats for an evening of dancing and music to celebrate the 15th year of Orca Watch.
Tickets available on Eventbrite.

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Sunday 31st May – 18:00

Public Event – Online Roundup and Prize Draw

Join us online to discover what happened during the week, preliminary sightings that were recorded, and to draw the prize draw!
Tickets for the prize draw can be purchased in the Orca Watch hub or online shortly.

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