Zoos & aquariums · Central Scotland
The Scottish Deer Centre
In or near Kingskettle.
The Scottish Deer Centre — British Wildlife Park.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Springfield · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The Scottish Deer Centre is located in Fife, with the nearest railway station being Springfield, which is 2.4 km away. Entry to the centre is free, but wheelchair access is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is KY15 4NQ.
About
The Scottish Deer Centre is a zoo, wildlife park, or public aquarium in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 55 km². Address: KY15 4NQ. Wikidata describes it as: "British Wildlife Park". Coordinates: 56.3045°, -3.0883°.
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Summary from the official site
The Scottish Deer Centre is a wildlife park featuring 12 species of deer and other animals that have disappeared from the Scottish countryside, such as wolves and lynx. Visitors can enjoy daily feeding talks, tours, and various activities in both indoor and outdoor play areas.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The Scottish Deer Centre is a 55-acre (22 ha) zoological park near Cupar in Fife, Scotland. The attraction is set on the estate of Over Rankeilour, at the former Over Rankeilour Farm close to the hamlet of the Bow of Fife. Opened in 1988 by the farm's owners, the centre attracted over 70,000 visitors in 2019, making it Fife's second most popular paid attraction behind St Andrews Castle. While opened primarily as a working deer farm with entertainment for the public, it now focuses on conservation, education and research as a member of BIAZA. The Scottish Deer Centre is home to 12 species of deer, as well as wolves, wildcats, bears, otters and local wildlife. It also contains a bird of prey centre which offers daily shows, tours and experiences. A cafe, gift shop, and several activities such as go-karting are also available.
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Background
History
The idea of the Scottish Deer Centre was conceived around a year prior to its opening by Ian and Evelyn Crombie - owners of Over Rankeilour Farm - and John and Nichola Fletcher, farmers from nearby Reediehill Farm in Auchtermuchty. In order to transform 55 acres of the Rankeilour estate into a tourist attraction, funding was received from the Scottish Tourist Board with the hopes of garnering around 50,000 visitors per year. The Scottish Deer Centre was sold to Edinburgh Woollen Mill in 1996 after being put up for sale by founders Ian and Evelyn Crombie who wanted to move onto new ventures. This led to a greater focus on the tourism side of the business, including renovations and extensions…
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- Coordinates
- 56.3045, -3.0883
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY15 4NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Springfield — 2.4 km
- Opening
- Open all year round
- Official site
- www.scottishdeercentre.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56633563 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Scottish Deer Centre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Scottish Deer Centre, Bow of Fife, Cupar. - geograph.org.uk - 116832.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Scottish Deer Centre?
- The Scottish Deer Centre is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY15 4NQ).
- What is The Scottish Deer Centre?
- The Scottish Deer Centre — British Wildlife Park.
- How do I get to The Scottish Deer Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Springfield, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY15 4NQ.
- Who owns The Scottish Deer Centre?
- The Scottish Deer Centre is owned by David Hamilton, Gavin Findlay.
- Is The Scottish Deer Centre free to visit?
- Yes, The Scottish Deer Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Scottish Deer Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Springfield, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY15 4NQ.