Zoos & aquariums · Central Scotland
Scottish Owl Centre
In or near East Whitburn.
Scottish Owl Centre — a zoo aquarium in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blackridge · 2.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Scottish Owl Centre is a zoo aquarium located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Scottish Owl Centre is home to the largest collection of owls in the world, offering visitors the chance to meet various species and learn about their conservation. The centre features daily flying displays and hands-on educational experiences, making it a unique destination for wildlife enthusiasts.
Place summary
The Scottish Owl Centre is a zoo located in central Scotland. It is dedicated to the conservation and education of owl species, featuring a variety of owls in a naturalistic setting.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8658, -3.7210
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH47 0AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
- Nearest railway station
- Blackridge — 2.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 10.30am–5pm; closed December and mid-week November and January for booked groups only
- Official site
- www.scottishowlcentre.com
Sources
- osm: way/584473162 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scottish Owl Centre?
- Scottish Owl Centre is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH47 0AD).
- What is Scottish Owl Centre?
- Scottish Owl Centre — a zoo aquarium in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Scottish Owl Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Blackridge, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH47 0AD.
- How do I get to Scottish Owl Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Blackridge, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH47 0AD.