Orca Watch is an annual citizen science event organised by the Sea Watch Foundation, where volunteers and scientists collaborate to observe and record sightings of orcas and other cetaceans around the coast of northern Scotland. This event raises awareness of cetacean conservation and contributes to scientific research on their movements, behaviour, and population trends.

Orca Watch primarily takes place along the northern coast of Scotland, particularly around the Pentland Firth, which is a key area for observing orcas during their seasonal movements closer to shore.  These areas are important for tracking the movement of orcas as they hunt seals and follow other prey along the coastlines of northern Scotland.

The ‘Orca Hub’ is situated in John o’ Groats, with information and merchandise available inside.

Find out more about Orca Watch events here.