Scottish Owl Centre

Polkemmet Country Park, Bathgate, Edinburgh and Lothian, EH47 0AD, Scotland
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

The Scottish Owl Centre, located in Polkemmet Country Park, is home to over 140 owls from 50 species around the world. It is the world’s largest collection of owls, offering an engaging and educational experience for all ages. Set within scenic woodland, the centre is ideal for family days out and wildlife lovers.

Visitors can enjoy daily flying displays featuring trained owls with unique personalities. There’s also an adventure playground, woodland walks, a 9-hole golf course, golf driving range, bowling green, and a café for refreshments. Additional experiences include “Meet the Birds” sessions and seasonal flying displays based on the time of year.

Admission prices are £11.50 for adults, £9.50 for children, and £10.50 for concessions. A family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) is £40. Children under 3 and professional carers with ID enter free.

The centre also hosts birthday parties that include owl flying experiences, themed games, owl hunts, and photo opportunities. Optional extras like lunch-boxes and party bags are available.

A visit to the Scottish Owl Centre offers fun, learning, and up-close bird encounters in a relaxed countryside setting. It’s a unique spot for animal lovers and families seeking a memorable wildlife experience. Keywords: Scottish Owl Centre, owl flying display, family owl experiences Scotland.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

  • Adventure Playground
  • 9-Hole Golf Course
  • Golf Driving Range
  • Bowling Green
  • Woodland Walks
  • Café

Facilities

  • Food & Drinks: Country Café serves food & beverages. 
  • Picnic areas: Picnic area available. 

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

  • Adult: £11.50; Child (age 3 – 15): £9.50
  • Concessions (Senior, Disabled, Student): £10.50
  • Family (2+2): £40; Groups (15+): £10.50/£8.50
  • Under 3’s and Professional Carers (at work and with ID): Free

Pricing URL: https://www.scottishowlcentre.com/visitus

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

  •  Private display for birthday child to fly an owl.
  • Hoot’s Owl Hunt (age 7+); party games (age 3-6).
  • 1 free photo holding an owl (others at discount).
  • Covered picnic area available.
  • Optional extras: lunch-boxes, party bags.

£120 up to 15 children; £8 per extra child; 1 free adult per 5 children; £7 per lunch-box; £9 per party bag.

April - August: 10.30 - 17.00

  • Meet the Birds: 11.30
  • Flying Displays: 13.30 and 15.30

February, March, September, October: 11.30 - 16.00

  • Flying Displays: 12.30 and 14.30 (No late entry)

November and January: Weekends only 11.30 - 14.00

  • Flying Display: 12.30 (No late entry)

Address: Polkemmet Country Park, Bathgate, Edinburgh and Lothian, EH47 0AD, Scotland

Post Code: EH47 0AD

Council: Edinburgh and Lothia

County: Edinburgh and Lothia

  • By Bus: Local bus routes through Whitburn and Harthill pass the Polkemmet Country Park entrance.
  • By Car: Leave M8 at J4a and follow brown signs to Scottish Owl Centre (EH47 0AD) on the B7066 halfway between Whitburn and Harthill.

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