https://www.scottishowlcentre.com/home daily 1.0 2025-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533475002075-OLC4JJ40MCQA130MDVYV/TripAdvisor.png Scottish Owl Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1585087040741-0U7SHFJ2HEWZQB7R8QFG/90670018_2907228619320900_5859476908151930880_o.jpg Scottish Owl Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474740535-2WOZ87431UA544L1HKNA/OwlEyes.jpg Scottish Owl Centre - FACE TO FACE Now you can meet face to face the birds that you've only heard as a distant Twit-Twoo. From the giant Siberian Eagle Owl to the tiny Scops Owl you can learn about their habits and habitats and how to help in their conservation. 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You never knew they could be so big, so small or so beautiful. Discover their habits and habitats in the hands-on Owl School, have a hoot on Shortie’s Chute and get up close in the awesome Flying Displays. A family day out to remember! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1546554968711-XDBD8CBFI9ILWPPQJ19K/CentreKey.png The Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474047618-ABC4JUIWUL1SLR31HN5N/BGWhite.jpg The Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474081520-C6X9HCXK87YWWP9Y5F2G/BGWhite.jpg The Centre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474133050-VO08PG8NOKIXG1CY6G9J/Header3.jpg The Centre https://www.scottishowlcentre.com/visitus daily 0.75 2025-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533475096353-HT6EH024M1OHU0CX3KKJ/SchoolVisits.jpg Visit Us - SCHOOLS Pupils: £7.50 (includes VAT) 1 free adult per 4 nursery/6 primary/10 secondary pupils. Includes full access to the Centre, ‘Hoot’s for Dinner?’ game, educational flying display, quiz sheets and classroom activity sheets. Drama workshops on popular owl stories (at extra cost). Click here for info on visits to us and to you. 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Sorry, no dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533475132027-124T3UWJ3RXXJFH278TR/CountryPark.jpg Visit Us - A DAY IN THE PARK Your Owl Centre ticket allows you to come and go all day so you can enjoy the other great Park facilities. (Separate booking desk and charge for golf and bowling green.) • Adventure Playground • 9-Hole Golf Course • Golf Driving Range • Bowling Green • Woodland Walks • Café https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1531917997877-OC9VTL4MKEK422EM99IG/Black.jpg Visit Us - HOW TO FIND US By Car: leave M8 at J4a and follow brown signs to Scottish Owl Centre (EH47 0AD) on the B7066 halfway between Whitburn and Harthill. By Bus: local bus routes through Whitburn and Harthill pass the Polkemmet Country Park entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474193630-RXY2YI1P0EW45HSJV451/Header4.jpg Visit Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474349979-KVAGULS0TZ1M6GET89K4/BGWhite.jpg Visit Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474399017-ZJYSOHFMW77ZWSAHKR1V/BGWhite.jpg Visit Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474416194-GGGJAUNO3YBUNHM6O877/BGWhite.jpg Visit Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533473920603-WMATGCW929P1Z5544C5E/BGWhite.jpg Visit Us https://www.scottishowlcentre.com/ourowls daily 0.75 2025-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1543176028463-QV6R63TKY4URLSCHWPDM/OurOwlsTehuti.jpg Our Owls - TEHUTI Species: Pharaoh Eagle Owl Likes: Pouncing. Dislikes: Crows on her roof. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1543175950538-ICECSH9O1N4ZZMREZZ8V/OurOwlsLulu.jpg Our Owls - LULU Species: White-faced Owl Likes: Having her photo taken. Dislikes: Chaffinches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/16b592a5-9a8f-4bc3-98d1-a38063e61e64/Hudson.jpg Our Owls - HUDSON Species: Great Horned Owl Likes: Eating… anything! Dislikes: His aviary being hosed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/e3f1fff2-8b3b-4d93-bae1-a0380fd898ea/Zizi.jpg Our Owls - ZIZI Species: African Wood Owl Likes: Being nosy. Dislikes: Nothing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1543175690992-PT7VKQCRLN0LX9QVVBLF/OurOwlsTony.jpg Our Owls - TONY Species: Tawny Owl Likes: Imitating his neighbours. Dislikes: Butterflies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1543175730903-MN4Q4N7P7D8KUCRKMZ62/OurOwlsTiger.jpg Our Owls - TIGER Species: Brown Wood Owl Likes: Being noisy. Dislikes: Bobble hats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1543175709379-2IU8FJOVE2Y09U75WMPF/OurOwlsAltai.jpg Our Owls - ALTAI Species: Western Siberian Eagle Owl Likes: Flying into her carry cage. Dislikes: Noisy neighbours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/e1a048de-4166-4178-81b2-846691d5dbc4/OurOwlsRafiki.jpg Our Owls - RAFIKI Species: Milky Eagle Owl Likes: Preening people’s hair. Dislikes: Nothing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533475324085-2QDUZ6N427L3IWR8NZW9/Fetlar.jpg Our Owls - FETLAR Species: Snowy Owl Likes: Company… human and feline! Dislikes: Hammering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533475428736-2Y31IYFMDQYQ39OAWDGQ/Lofty.jpg Our Owls - LOFTY Species: Barn Owl Likes: Flying. Dislikes: Eating too much. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/f61671af-2c83-4e8b-9db5-84f9455352a3/Groot.jpg Our Owls - GROOT Species: Common Scops Owl Likes: Glaring at people. Dislikes: Kookaburras. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1543175672263-R4TD2IYMBFP2WVHKGQGU/OurOwlsSheila.jpg Our Owls - SHEILA Species: Boobook Owl Likes: Everybody! Dislikes: Waiting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1543175997066-61LIXEVJARZ9ZXAWP3OH/OurOwlsTomsk.jpg Our Owls - TOMSK Species: Ural Owl Likes: Shoes. Dislikes: Loud noises. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1543176042736-W4P9IPKO8OJN3NJ35KEQ/OurOwlsDug.jpg Our Owls - DUG Species: Burrowing Owl Likes: Collecting pebbles. Dislikes: Tawny Frogmouths. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1543176011527-0EK6YOY0WKE79PZEW55Y/OurOwlsAlicanto.jpg Our Owls - ALICANTO Species: Magellan Horned Owl Likes: Imitating a castanet. Dislikes: People watching him eat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474450705-7J9PZPL0FQW9LDE1QA6Y/Header7.jpg Our Owls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474565646-PZK0AHUCK2KEKI87DKG9/BGWhite.jpg Our Owls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474587227-X1ZQYCMTV8F0Q8GTZ2IA/BGWhite.jpg Our Owls https://www.scottishowlcentre.com/aboutus daily 0.75 2023-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533475484302-29N3NV4TKQML5958ZBG0/AboutConstruct.jpg About Us - THE DEVELOPMENT - WITCHBURN TO WHITBURN With the Zoo Licence due for renewal in 2011 and the last of the 6 Angus children leaving home, it was time to take the fledgling Centre out into the wider world of central Scotland. Polkemmet Country Park, Whitburn, was chosen for its ideal location between Glasgow and Edinburgh and the suitably enclosed walled garden of the former mansion house. After numerous delays in the building process, the relocated Centre finally opened its doors in March 2012. With increased visitor numbers, the S.O.C. has been able to enlarge the owl collection, add new education features and employ staff along with a host of dedicated volunteers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533475470475-93NIZFSQOEKMN8MHVM70/AboutDylan.jpg About Us - THE CONVERSION - HOSPITAL TO OWL CENTRE Inspired by this discovery and by family visits to various bird of prey centres, Rod and his wife, Niccy, founded the Scottish Owl Centre with a small collection of captive-bred owls in 2003. After initially taking the owls to shows and events around Scotland, they decided to redevelop part of their home at the former Witchburn Hospital in Campbeltown. With Rod’s ornithological expertise and Niccy’s artistic and educational skills, they designed and created the first Scottish visitor centre dedicated to owls and their conservation. The S.O.C. was opened to the public in May 2005 by the Director of the World Owl Trust, Tony Warburton, M.B.E. The Campbeltown Centre enjoyed 6 successful seasons, welcoming locals, tourists, schools, coach parties and the guests of the Hebridean Princess cruise ship... but it needed to spread its wings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1532033783393-VOB2PDSXSL7ED2TPRPG7/AboutLofty.jpg About Us - THE INSPIRATION - PROJECT BARN OWL From 1995-97 Rod Angus, a life-long ornithologist, took part in the British Trust for Ornithology’s ‘Project Barn Owl’ in his home area of Kintyre, Argyll. Previously only 3 or 4 nest sites had been known, but Rod discovered more than 40 territories, making Kintyre a nationally important stronghold for Barn Owls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533475508833-7HIER5CW43G62P72S9GO/AboutRodNiccy.jpg About Us The S.O.C. is not a falconry centre. We specialise in owls rather than raptors, because we want to portray their unique charisma and charm, which is often eclipsed beside the more dramatic hawks and falcons. We believe they are also excellent environmental educators. Our motto, ‘Education, Inspiration, Conservation’, reflects the hope that by bringing people face-to-face with owls in all their beauty and by increasing public knowledge of the environmental issues which affect their survival, we will inspire greater interest in the wider conservation concerns of our world today. As well as educating the public and breeding owls to increase the population of vulnerable species, we also contribute to research and conservation projects at home and abroad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/3681468d-f120-4d61-94f0-2ca8b3d98eb6/Band-bellied-Owls.jpg About Us Collaboration with other zoos We collaborate and exchange owls as part of our respective conservation captive breeding programmes with a number of zoos in the UK and overseas including the following: Monticello Breeding and Conservation Centre, Italy (the origin of the above Band-bellied Owls, whose chick was the first of the species to be bred in the UK); Tierpark Zoo, Berlin, Germany; Hamerton Zoo, Cambridgeshire; World of Owls, County Antrim; Hereford Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre, Kington; Scottish Deer Centre, Cupar, Fife; Camperdown Wildlife Centre, Fife; Calderglen Zoo, South Lanarkshire. World Owl Trust collaboration As well as exchanging owls for breeding purposes, we have contributed to the WOT’s conservation captive breeding programme of the Ashy-faced Owl, the in situ research of the highly endangered Philippine Eagle Owl and their support of the protection and research of the recently sighted Shelley’s Eagle Owl in the Atewa Forest, Ghana. International Owl Center, Minnesota, USA We exchange ongoing research and information with the IOC, including owl calls and feather analysis, and our Head Keeper helps to moderate their regular live online presentations featuring international owl experts. Zoological Museum Netherlands We donated a number of our deceased owls to the Avian Ecomorphological Project in the Netherlands in association with the Biosphere Science Foundation. The researchers have since established the online Zoological Museum Netherlands and are using our birds for their ongoing ecological studies. Barn Owl and Tawny Owl nestbox scheme While our original Kintyre Barn Owl Project (see ‘Our History’) has gone from strength to strength under new management, we have inaugurated a similar scheme here in West Lothian. Research with our own owls Our ongoing studies include recording talon size and shape across different species, and UV black light photos of owl wing feathers to determine age. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474622560-B91EXFYDALAL44UHWH2M/Header6.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474672354-LV5T5PW9PA79DN6E6S41/BGWhite.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474690546-GSI2CVRMMXFWLPFVT4SU/BGWhite.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474707750-XHIQFMQLPYESPZGP0WND/BGWhite.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474707750-XHIQFMQLPYESPZGP0WND/BGWhite.jpg About Us https://www.scottishowlcentre.com/whatson daily 0.75 2025-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533475220430-9PI768LEK60FOZR9Y2KR/PhotoShoots.jpg What's On - PHOTO SHOOTS • 30 mins or 1 hour of photo opportunities with 3-5 owls in our indoor arena. • You bring a suitable camera and we get the owls to co-operate (hopefully!) £45 for 30 mins (ideal for compact cameras); £60 for 1 hour (DSLR cameras only); for 2 or more people £35pp for 30 mins; £45pp for 1 hour. Gift Vouchers available. Booking essential. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533475206210-DIQR4EHT5X9A9KNK4UJA/GirlNala.jpg What's On - OWL ENCOUNTERS • Handle and fly owls in indoor arena. • Personal owl tuition. • Full access to the Centre. £75 for 1 hr (£60pp for 2 people); £55 for 30mins (£45pp for 2 people); £20 per accompanying non-participant. Gift Vouchers available. Booking essential. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533475190714-SMDIQZCN0ZC7KNCC7Y8O/BirthdayParty.jpg What's On - BIRTHDAY PARTIES • Private display for birthday child to fly an owl. • Hoot’s Owl Hunt (age 7+); party games (age 3-6). • 1 free photo holding an owl (others at discount). • Covered picnic area available. • Optional extras: lunch-boxes, party bags. £120 up to 15 children; £8 per extra child; 1 free adult per 5 children; £7 per lunch-box; £9 per party bag. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533475233914-1SYLRFZD914DS8GO3119/PhotographyWorkshop.jpg What's On - PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS • All day photography (9.30am-3pm) with owls out in the park. • Expert tuition from professional photographer Dean Bricknell. • £200 for one-to-one; £180pp for 2; £160pp for 3 or more. Visit www.deanbricknellwildlifephotography.com for more info and to see the shots you could capture. To book contact Dean on 01506-654575 or 07984073264 or deanbricknell@btinternet.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1531908314953-J88XIDK0727IL4G4XO03/BGWhite.jpg What's On https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474494379-5FUPWDIEDPNDJTHGJ0JU/BGWhite.jpg What's On https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474513519-0043ZH6QDZ9YKTUWU734/BGWhite.jpg What's On https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474540877-05OYU904RBG82EVEES2S/Header5.jpg What's On https://www.scottishowlcentre.com/raise-the-roof daily 0.75 2018-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1532262081262-6MCCCWXF6HF9EEOYB0WL/_MG_9346.JPG Raise The Roof https://www.scottishowlcentre.com/shop daily 0.75 2023-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1566824259408-ARUBCHJUB45O4Y2LUIGI/OwlShopExample.jpg Shop - Scottish Owl Shop More than merchandise! If you're looking for an owly gift (and haven't yet made it to our gift shop!) you can now browse and buy online at the Scottish Owl Shop, created and managed by one of our own keepers. You'll also find insider news and views of our beautiful birds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474450705-7J9PZPL0FQW9LDE1QA6Y/Header7.jpg Shop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474565646-PZK0AHUCK2KEKI87DKG9/BGWhite.jpg Shop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533474047618-ABC4JUIWUL1SLR31HN5N/BGWhite.jpg Shop https://www.scottishowlcentre.com/sale daily 0.75 2025-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/20191858-500d-4ae7-84b0-2498f83cd63e/Us.jpg SOC for Sale - Reason For Sale As SOC founders and owners, Rod and Niccy Angus, approach retirement, they want to ensure that the business passes to new owners with a similar ethos and concern for the welfare of owls, their conservation and public environmental education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/9aa5c419-1b73-4c0f-bf77-a2974ae0069f/IMG_5131.jpeg SOC for Sale - Unique Appeal Although a thriving business, the SOC’s greatest value and appeal is its established reputation as a centre for expertise in owl education and its international contribution to owl conservation. Owning and managing the 150+ owls of the Scottish Owl Centre would be a unique work of love and life-style choice for anyone interested in wildlife education and conservation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/8fc98847-ded9-4c31-a467-94d9db98d894/Rainforest+Realm.jpeg SOC for Sale - Location and Facilities • The 0.7acre site, leased from West Lothian Council, is situated in the beautiful Polkemmet Country Park just minutes off Junction 4A of the M8, halfway between Glasgow and Edinburgh. • Spacious aviaries housing 150 owls from 50 different species. • Large purpose-built barn seating 300 people for daily flying displays. • Reception building shared with West Lothian Leisure who manage the 9-hole golf course and general park enquiries. Our half includes reception desk, retail space, small office space and storeroom. We share the staff toilets, and our visiting public use the toilets in the country park. There is an independent café opposite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/152b68e4-9e10-4833-b6b5-47f3ddec691a/Courtyard.jpeg SOC for Sale - Lease, Licence and Accommodation • The original 15 year lease of the site from West Lothian Council was renewed 3 years early and is now secured until 2041. • The Zoo licence is due for renewal in 2028. • The 2 Council owned cottages backing onto the Owl Centre site are currently occupied by SOC owners, Rod and Niccy Angus and by the Head Keeper. One of these would become available to rent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/adf1c045-59a7-4196-a8a9-178711974ba1/Blackboard+sign.jpeg SOC for Sale - Facts and Figures • Visitor numbers 2024: 22,000 • Turnover 2024-25: £262,000 (incl. VAT); £220,000 (excl. VAT) • Net profit 2024-25: £54,000 (Projected net profit for 2025-26: £65,000) • Asking price based on value of business as a 4 Star visitor attraction, turnover, owls, aviaries, staff expertise, reputation and research involvement: £499,950 • Current staff (excluding 2 Owner Managers): 2 full-time keepers, 1 part-time keeper, 2 part-time receptionists, plus several regular volunteers and occasional students on placement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/4b34f60d-14f0-4ba9-b30c-50532a9819fd/2014+award.jpg SOC for Sale - Awards and Recognition • 2014 Best Tourism Business, Business Excellence awards, West Lothian Chamber of Commerce. • 2019 Best Day Out, Scottish Hospitality Awards. • 2022 Runner Up, Best Day Out, Scottish Hospitality Awards • 2023 Best Day Out, Scottish Hospitality Awards. • 2023 Parliamentary Motion lodged by Fiona Hyslop MSP noting the SHA award, business excellence in the hospitality industry, staff dedication and SOC’s contribution to environmental education and conservation. This was read in the Parliament and is permanently marked in the Official records. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/6c72cbaf-cbfa-4344-a13e-ae9d77f691ef/Long-eared+Owl+chicks+2016.jpg SOC for Sale - Transition and Support We are committed to a smooth handover and would provide any necessary training and phased support after the sale, ensuring continuity for staff, visitors and the owls in our care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/d9807bc8-88f2-4b9b-bae8-5f4d7bb97e2a/Logo+at+entrance.jpeg SOC for Sale - Serious Enquiries If you are interested in this unique opportunity, contact our agent via this link: Scottish Owl Centre, Whitburn, West Lothian EH47, Leisure/hospitality for sale, £499,950 - Zoopla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b43d47c1aef1d270901d6f7/1533472898027-RKGID0B8DNU3K9YQPKLX/Header1.jpg SOC for Sale