Category guide

Farms in Scotland

Farm parks and animal encounters, indoors and out.

Farm parks are one of the most reliable categories for younger children — animals to feed, usually a play barn as a rain backup, and a pace that suits toddlers better than most museums do.

Many run seasonal events like lambing weekends or pumpkin picking, so it's worth checking a farm's own site for what's on before you go rather than relying on the description here alone.

23 places · 4 free · 6 good in the rain
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Dumfries And Galloway
Dalscone Farm Fun
Family-friendly farm park in Dumfries with animals, outdoor play areas, and seasonal events for children.
Paid entryGood in the rain
Dumfries And Galloway
Cream O' Galloway
Dairy farm and adventure park offering ice cream making, farm activities, and outdoor play for children.
Paid entryGood in the rain
Perthshire
Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre
Family wildlife park with animals, play areas and outdoor activities.
Paid entry
Fife
Scottish Deer Centre
Wildlife centre focused on deer species with falconry and play areas.
Paid entry
Edinburgh And Lothians
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Living history farm with animals, outdoor play areas, craft workshops, and seasonal events.
Paid entryGood in the rain
Glasgow And Clyde Valley
Bardowie Miniature Farm
Small farm with animals and outdoor play area for families.
Paid entry
Edinburgh And Lothians
Gorgie City Farm
Urban farm with animals and educational activities for children.
Free
Argyll And The Isles
Oban Rare Breeds Farm Park
Woodland farm park with rare and native breeds, birds of prey and nature trails.
Paid entry
Glasgow And Clyde Valley
Culter Allers Farm
Working farm near Biggar with animals to meet and farm trails to explore.
Paid entry
Glasgow And Clyde Valley
National Museum of Rural Life
Working 1950s farm near East Kilbride with livestock, tractor rides and farmhouse displays.
Paid entryGood in the rain
Glasgow And Clyde Valley
Bardykes Farm
Working farm near Blantyre with weekend open days and outdoor farm birthday parties.
Paid entry
Glasgow And Clyde Valley
Clyde Valley Family Park
Farm-themed family park near Crossford with Highland cows, pedal go-karts and crazy golf.
Paid entry
Ayrshire And Arran
Bellevue Farm
Family-run working farm near Blackwaterfoot offering animal tours and farm experiences.
Paid entry
Dumfries And Galloway
Mabie Farm Park
Former dairy farm beneath Mabie Forest with animal encounters, tractor rides and indoor soft play.
Paid entryGood in the rain
Dumfries And Galloway
Kitchen Coos & Ewes
Working farm in the Machars where families can feed Highland cows and Beltex sheep.
Paid entry
Glasgow And Clyde Valley
Carmichael Estate
Working estate near Biggar with farm shop, walking trails and seasonal events on open farmland.
Free
Loch Lomond And Trossachs
Arnprior Farm
Working farm near Stirling with seasonal family activities including lambing days and a pumpkin patch.
Paid entry
Loch Lomond And Trossachs
Green Aspirations
Outdoor education farm near Drymen offering hands-on animal care, growing and countryside activities for families.
Paid entry
Loch Lomond And Trossachs
Little Critters, Stirling
Small animal and bird of prey encounter centre at a Stirling garden centre, with handling sessions for children.
Paid entryGood in the rain
Fife
Muddy Boots Farm
Family farm attraction near Cupar with animals, play areas and tractor rides.
Paid entry
Edinburgh And Lothians
East Links Family Park
Family farm park near Dunbar with animals, play areas, a maze and outdoor activities.
Paid entry
Dumfries And Galloway
Clark's Little Ark
Small animal farm near Sanquhar in Dumfries and Galloway, with hands-on feeding and handling for children.
Free
Argyll And The Isles
Ardardan Estate
Working estate near Cardross with farm shop, walking trails and views over the Clyde estuary.
Free