Scottish Owl Centre
Polkemmet Country Park
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About Scottish Owl Centre
Meet dozens of magnificent owl species at this world-class Bathgate sanctuary set within Polkemmet Country Park, where families can enjoy flying displays and get close to these fascinating birds of prey.
What's nearby
- Polkemmet Country Park next door
- Polkemmet Golf Course & Driving Range next door
- Polkemmet Daycare next door
- Polkemmet Cafe next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Great family day out. Very good value for money too. Highlights for me were the flying displays with the highly interesting and knowledgeable Nicole. The two displays featured different animals with different commentary on each occasion. My daughter really enjoyed having her meet, greet and photos with the owl after the display. Plenty to see and do, especially on a nice sunny day, with owls aplenty to view and areas for younger kids to let off steam. The gift shop was a little underwhelming and could be improved upon but otherwise a fantastic afternoon spent here supporting these wonderful animals. Recommended.
· via Google
This is an excellent place to learn about owls! It's a great place to learn about the owls your likely to see in Scotland and the greater UK. At night you may just see wings shoot by you but here can really see what's flying around at night! But it doesn't stop there. The Scottish Owl has owls from all over the world, not just the UK. Pharaoh eagle owls from the Middle East and Africa, Turkenian early owl from Russia, and owls from North and South America just to name a few. The staff members are very helpful and very knowledgeable about these amazing birds. Going in Spring was good because to you can see many of owls incubating eggs or rearing young. Overall, an amazing experience!
· via Google
Had the most wonderful experience at the Scottish Owl Centre, had a private encounter for my mums birthday and would recommend it so much. It was really special and my mum got to hold four different owls. Trystan was our guide and he was so knowledgeable and friendly. The owl centre is doing a great job with owl conservation and can't wait to go back and visit again 🦉
· via Google
This place is absolutely fantastic! Loads of different owls from all over the world. The centre is very clean and there's plenty to do. Perfect for all adults & children. All the staff are amazing and very friendly. Lovely cafe there too & a really nice gift shop. Prices are very reasonable.
· via Google
Visitors say this owl center features a wide variety of owls from around the world, and highlight the entertaining and informative flying displays. They also mention the reasonable prices and the friendly, knowledgeable staff. Others appreciate the clean enclosures and the well-maintained grounds, which include a cafe and a play area.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Polkemmet Country Park, Whitburn, Bathgate, EH47 0AD Get directions
- Category
- Zoos & Animal Parks
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (925 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Bathgate