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Countryside and wildlife
Almondell & Calderwood Visitor Centre Update
The Visitor Centre at Almondell & Calderwood Country Park will be CLOSED for approximately 4-6 weeks from 13th February 2012. This is to allow us to carry out essential electrical work, and to make some internal changes. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but thank you for your understanding.
The Park itself will remain open during this time. Check back to this page for further details as they progress.
Scottish Owl Centre
The Scottish Owl Centre is opening in Polkemmet Country Park this Spring!
You can meet a Keeper (with an owl!) through February Half Term, 12pm in the car park near Reception.
Hear a short talk about the Scottish Owl Centre and ask any questions you wish about the centre or about the owls.
We look forward to seeing you!
www.scottishowlcentre.com (new window)
Countryside Ranger Activity Programme
The Countryside Ranger Service Activity Programme for 2012 is currently being developed and will be available soon
For further information please see: http://www.beecraigs.com/ranger/ranger_prog.htm (new window)
West Lothian's Country Parks
Beecraigs Country Park
A one thousand-acre Country Park offering a wide range of recreational opportunities including trout fishery, animal attraction, target archery course, orienteering, pioneering, climbing wall, adventure play space, BBQ and picnic areas, woodland walks and a caravan/camping site, restaurant and a bar.
There is a Countryside Ranger Service to assist the public in their enjoyment of the countryside. Activities, guided walks, environmental education, illustrated talks and summer events are on offer from the Ranger Service. The Park Centre offers advice, craft sales, venison, booking service for facilities and activities, and refreshments and confectionery.
Contacts: The Park Centre, Beecraigs Country Park, Nr Linlithgow, EH49 6PL. Tel. 01506 844516 Fax. 01506 846256 E-mail. mail@beecraigs.com or visit the official Beecraigs Website. (new window)
Almondell and Calderwood Country Park
Almondell and Calderwood Country Park is a 220-acre Country Park in Mid Calder, offering woodland and riverside walks, picnic areas and seating and barbecue facilities (although booking for barbecues is essential). The Park's Visitor Centre also has an aquarium, a function room and sells refreshments. The Ranger Service based at the Country Park arranges talks, school visits and summer events.
Contacts: The Ranger Service and Visitor Centre can be contacted on 01506 882254. Contact can also be made by e-mail on almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk
Polkemmet Country Park
Polkemmet Country Park in Whitburn covers 169 acres and offers everything from a nine-hole golf course, driving range and bowling green, to play areas, trails and barbeque and picnic sites. Rubenesque bridal (new window) and Ivory Tower Cakes Ltd (new window) are also based here. The Country Park's Ranger Service leads walks and activities & offers an environmental education Service.
Contacts: The Ranger Service and Visitor Centre can be contacted on 01501 743905. Contact can also be made by e-mail on polkemmet@westlothian.gov.uk
Download the Country Park Leaflets
Before coming to our Parks, you may wish to download and print a copy of the Country Park's leaflet. The documents will open in a new window or tab. Close it to return here. They are PDF documents, which can be downloaded for viewing or printing using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have this software, please download it FREE from Adobe (new window)
- Almondell & Calderwood Country Park (new window)
- Beecraigs Country Park (new window)
- Polkemmet Country Park (new window)
Countryside Bulletin
Wanting to know more about what goes on in West Lothian three Country Parks or what projects are presently underway, then visit the Bulletin (new window) page for the latest news. Should there be a project or news item you think could be covered, then contact mail@beecraigs.com and let them know!
updated 07/02/2012
Howden Park Centre
For arts performances, music, dance, drama exhibitions, classes and food.
Visit our country parks
West Lothian has three country parks each with its unique features and activities.
Low Port Centre
For organised outdoor activities for every age group throughout the year.
