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Eaglesham · Engineering
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre
Start at the free visitor centre, where children can try hands-on renewable-energy exhibits, then decide whether to head out among the turbines. The moorland is exposed, so check the weather and choose a route that suits your family.
- Best for
- Families who enjoy science, walks or cycling
- Cost
- Free centre and parking; tours extra
- Weather
- Indoor exhibits; exposed outdoor tracks
- Time to allow
- Short centre visit, or half day with a route
Our family take
Children can try the energy exhibits, see turbines up close and add a walk or cycle through the windfarm. Choose Whitelee for a short science stop with room to go further outside. If you need a whole day under cover, the exhibition alone is a smaller outing.
- Outdoor scale. The windfarm has more than 130 kilometres of tracks; use an official map and choose a route everyone can manage.
- Prams and wheelchairs. Tracks near the centre may suit your needs, but there is a slope back up and surfaces vary.
- Bus tours. Tours cost extra and may be cancelled at short notice. Call ahead if the tour is the reason for your visit.
The practical details
Plan your visit
- Cost
- Free visitor-centre entry and parking. Food and bus tours cost extra.
- Visitor centre
- Open daily, 10am–5pm. Hot food finishes at 3.30pm; check café closing if you are arriving later.
- Arrival
- Moor Road, Eaglesham G76 0QQ. Use the visitor-centre car park; return another time if it is full.
- Public transport
- There is no direct bus or train to the centre. Arrange a car or taxi for the final leg.
- Toilets
- Toilets, an accessible toilet and baby changing are inside the centre. There are no on-site toilets when it is closed.
ParkingCafé or restaurantToiletsBaby changingInteractive Visitor-centre ExhibitsPaid Guided Bus Tours, Subject To Availability
9 October 2026
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Make it work for your family
Start indoors, then choose a route
Try the exhibits first, then check the weather and everyone's energy before heading outside. A short walk among the turbines may be plenty for a first visit.
Inside, children can feel the force of the wind and take a virtual bike ride through the windfarm. School-age children interested in how things work are likely to get more from the explanations; with a toddler, keep the exhibition stop short and see what holds their attention.
Visitor-centre exhibition · Checked 9 October 2026
Choosing a walk or cycle
The turbines are surprisingly far apart, so pick a route before setting off rather than aiming for the next one each time. Ask at the centre for a manageable first walk or use the shorter-walk map.
Official shorter-walk map (PDF)Stay on the tracks: the ground beside them can be soft and boggy. Children on bikes need supervision, and some tracks have steep slopes, loose stones and small potholes. Follow any warning signs or diversions for turbine maintenance and forestry work.
Family trail guidance · Checked 9 October 2026
Weather, prams and wheelchairs
Wind, cold and visibility can change quickly on the moor. Take warm layers and waterproofs, and keep to the indoor visit if conditions rule out a walk. A half day makes sense when you have chosen an outdoor route; the centre on its own can be a shorter stop.
Tracks close to the visitor centre, including Lochgoin Circuit, generally suit most outdoor prams and wheelchairs. Allow for the slope back up to the centre, variable surfaces and possible diversions. Contact the centre if a particular wheelchair or buggy route is essential.
The centre has wheelchair-accessible entrances and a limited number of accessible parking spaces. A manual wheelchair is available from reception on a first-come basis.
Visitor-centre accessibilityCouncil outdoor access guidance · Checked 9 October 2026
Lunch, babies and quieter visits
The café serves drinks, cakes and light meals, with hot food finishing at 3.30pm. Aim for an earlier lunch and check the café’s closing time if you plan a late stop.
Baby changing and an accessible toilet are available. The café has highchairs and staff can warm baby food and drinks; breastfeeding is welcome. Use the toilets before heading out, especially if you might return after the centre closes.
For a quieter visit, ask the centre about its autism-friendly sessions, quiet space and ear defenders. Check session arrangements before travelling. Only assistance dogs are allowed inside the visitor centre.
Family facilities and additional support · Checked 9 October 2026
Adding a bus tour
The guided electric-bus tour takes you closer to the turbines without committing to a long walk. It costs £4 per adult and £3 per child or concession; under-5s are free. A ticket for two adults and two children is £12.
Call 0141 614 0851 to arrange a tour or book ahead. Tours aim to run daily but can be cancelled at short notice because of school visits, weather or other circumstances. Ask about wheelchair space when booking; the tour page lists one space per tour. A carer accompanying a paying visitor who needs assistance travels free.
Bus tour prices and arrangements · Checked 9 October 2026
Before you go
Check the forecast, current route notices and any tour arrangements before leaving. Drive carefully along the narrow access road, using the passing places, and watch for children walking through the car park. If it is full, come back another time.
Directions and arrival · Checked 9 October 2026
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