Palacerigg's animal collection is unique in Central Scotland and provides an opportunity to see many rare breeds in addition to other friendly farm animals.

Rare breeds include Eriskay ponies, North Ronaldsay and Boreray sheep, Shetland and white park cattle, Bagot and Guernsey goats, Tamworth pigs and Scots grey and Scots dumpy poultry. Many of these animals are registered with the appropriate breed society enabling us to make a positive contribution to the breed's survival.

Visit the park centre with displays, interpretative panels and exhibition area, hire the lecture theatre, or longhouses, if you wish.

Explore the nature trails and places of historic interest, including evidence of fireclay mining at Glencryan and peat cutting at Gobhar. Climb to the heights of the treetop walkway and enjoy the bird's-eye view of buds, branches and leaves.
300 hectares of grassland, moorland, woodland and ponds ensure a haven for wildlife, providing breeding sites and places of refuge.

Other facilities and outdoor pursuits include a field archery course, golf course, 10km network of bridle paths (riding permits available from the visitor centre), orienteering opportunities (maps available from the visitor centre), children's play area, gift shop, cafe, car parks, picnic sites and toilets.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Palacerigg Country Park, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

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