Scottish Owl Centre
Bathgate, Edinburgh and Lothian · ★ 4.7 · 1,257 visitor reviews
Bathgate, EH47 0AD

About
The Scottish Owl Centre has one of the largest collections of owls in the world, as well as a great adventure playground! With educational, physical and fascinating features it ticks all the boxes for a great day out with kids! ” The Boreal Forest, Owl of North and North Pole exhibits introduce you to the more majestic snowbirds and their environment: try spotting a white owl on an iceberg!
There are also woodland walks and flying displays available, so plan your time wisely with so much to see! The Fishing Owl Focus and Rainforest Realm introduce two more types of this wonderful bird, emphasising how vastly different an environment they prefer. You can also get closer to home with the Best of British gallery, with the known and loved owls of the UK.
There are daily flying demonstrations timetabled seasonally, and there's even a mock up nest box you can crawl into and learn to speak Barn Owl! That's a head turner, eh… When you've learned all things Owl you can test yourselves in Professor Hoot's Owl School interactive education area! If you do well and deserve it (or even if not) reward yourselves with a whizz down Shortie's Chute, the super slide in the centre of the adventure playground!
Good for: all ages, babies toddlers, older children, teenagers, young children
Categories
Facilities
- Onsite Parking
- Baby Changing
- Cafe
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Pushchair Friendly
- Card Payments
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Entrance
- Contactless Payment
Prices
Opening times
Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Common questions
How much does Scottish Owl Centre cost?
Check the website for admission prices. Meet owls and birds of prey with flying displays near Edinburgh!
Is Scottish Owl Centre suitable for young children?
Yes, the centre welcomes all ages from babies and toddlers to teenagers with both indoor and outdoor bird experiences.
What are the opening hours for Scottish Owl Centre?
Open Saturday and Sunday 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Closed Monday to Friday.
Does Scottish Owl Centre have facilities?
Yes, there is on-site parking with accessible spaces, a café, an accessible entrance, baby changing, pushchair-friendly access, and wheelchair accessibility.
What can families see at Scottish Owl Centre?
Flying demonstrations with owls, eagles, hawks, and falcons plus hands-on experiences in Bathgate. Card and contactless payments accepted.
What families say
1257 reviews