Opening times
Apr-Aug: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Jan and Nov: weekends only 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM. Flying displays run at set times.
Scottish Owl Centre is best treated as a shorter specialist wildlife stop rather than a full-day zoo. The flying displays, close-up aviaries, and easy access inside Polkemmet Country Park make it especially good for younger animal-loving children who do not need a huge site to feel the day has gone well. It suits families after a manageable outing, a display-based visit, or a stop to combine with the park.
Opening times
Apr-Aug: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Jan and Nov: weekends only 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM. Flying displays run at set times.
Tickets
Adult £11.50, Child £9.50, Concession £10.50, Family £40, Under 3s free.
Entry type
Standard admission; no advance booking required
Address
Polkemmet Country Park, Whitburn, Bathgate EH47 0AD
Parking and access
Parking is available about 50 metres from the entrance inside Polkemmet Country Park.
Visit length
1.5-2.5 hours
Last entry
The official site does not list a separate final admission cutoff, so plan around the flying-display timetable instead.
It gives families close-up owl encounters and set-piece flying displays without the scale, walking, or time commitment of a larger animal attraction.
Access
Fully accessible site available.
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