Visitor centre
Open daily from 10am to 5pm; café services finish earlier.
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 hands-on science, walking or cycling, with the option to keep the visit indoors and short
Image Wind turbines across the Whitelee landscape, with Arran in the distance. Photo by Bjmullan Resized and displayed with responsive cropping by BonnieDaysOut. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0
Visitor centre
Open daily from 10am to 5pm; café services finish earlier.
Address
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre, Moor Road, Eaglesham G76 0QQ
Weather
Indoor exhibits plus exposed outdoor routes.
Children can try the energy exhibits, see turbines up close and add a walk or cycle through the windfarm.
Free visitor centre
Hands-on exhibits are free to enter.
Outdoor scale
The windfarm has more than 130 kilometres of tracks; use an official map.
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.
The visitor centre suits children who enjoy hands-on exhibits and finding out how turbines work. Outside, families can choose anything from a short walk to a longer cycle.
Wind, cold and visibility can change quickly on the moor. Use the official route information, take layers and contact the centre if a particular wheelchair or buggy route is essential. There is no direct public transport to the visitor centre, so plan the final leg by car or taxi.
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