Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre

Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre

Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre
4.5
Visitor CentresNature & Wildlife AreasZoos
10:00 - 16:00
Monday
10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 16:00
Thursday
10:00 - 16:00
Friday
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday
10:00 - 16:00
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** PRE-BOOKING NOT REQUIRED TO VISIT ** Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre has evolved to become one of the premier Bird of Prey Centres in the country. The location within the woodland provides the perfect setting for the centre and a natural backdrop for our daily flying shows. We have nearly 40 Birds of Prey & Owls. See "Orla", and "Scout" our two magnificent female Golden Eagles, meet Bones, our Vulture ambassador. See a selection of hawks and owls fly during our daily flying shows in the flying area. Our flying shows are educational and entertaining, the education cabin, together with the information boards throughout the centre, all provide an insight into these magnificent creatures. Please refer to the "Latest News" page on the website for up-dates.
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  • Paul Carter
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must-see facility for those with a passion for raptors.
    As someone involved in avian conservation I can say without doubt that this is the finest example of captive care you will see anywhere. Stewart Robertson and the team are totally dedicated to the welfare of these incredible raptors. Their attention to detail is remarkable and the feather-perfect condition of their birds is testimony to the quality of care they receive. I was just a visitor on the day, but received what can only be described as a VIP tour of the centre and an insight into its working. Anyone visiting Loch Lomond should definitely support this amazing facility by dropping by. Thanks again Stewart for a memorable start to our break in the Highlands.
    What a wonderful review, thank you. It is always so rewarding being able to talk to like-minded people. It was a pleasure to talk to you and compare notes. it was very useful to be able to hear stories about the front line of conservation, and dispel a few publically held myths. Thank you for your comments, they are quite humbling and very much appreciated. See you next time.
    Written 31 May 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited March 2023
    Written 29 March 2023
  • Zizy zizy
    Frankfurt, Germany21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place to visit
    Great little place to spend some time. We booked the owl encounter and it was worth every penny. Really knowledgeable staff who were happy to answer our questions and chat with us. Time your visit so you can see the birds in flight, really special.
    Thank you for your review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit and the owl encounter. See you next time.
    Written 31 May 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2023
    Written 8 April 2023
  • Sandancer77
    Wemyss Bay, United Kingdom2,058 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting range of birds
    This is a small centre so have a limited number of birds but they do have a good selection. Most birds you could see clearly or get up close to but the ones behind fine mesh could barely be seen which was a shame. The place is well kept and the enclosures are clean. We only went to the first bird show. It was very informative but was a little disappointed that they only flew 3 birds. I’ve been to a number of these type of things and I’ve always seen at least 6 flying. There’s a small shop at the entrance/exit. Good place to pass an hour or so.
    Thank you for taking the time to comment. Only at certain times of the day does the mesh reflect the sun which makes it a bit more difficult to see the birds in the aviaries. The day you visited I believe it was quite windy so limited us flying some of the smaller birds which normally fly in the morning.
    Written 31 May 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 12 April 2023
  • Lisa N
    Herefordshire, United Kingdom3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Superb little place
    My mum and I had a lovely visit to the Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre at the end of March. We both sponsor birds at the centre: my mum sponsors Orla, the magnificent Golden Eagle, and I sponsor Bosch, the cute and ever so fluffy Snowy Owl. The centre truly is a great place to visit. They have a good variety of birds and you can see that they are all well cared for, with spacious, clean enclosures and plenty of plants, trees and greenery dotted around the centre. The staff are all incredibly knowledgable and passionate about their work, with a lot of emphasis placed on educating visitors about the various species and most importantly, on ongoing conservation efforts. Having visited a few times over the years, and this being a quiet day, we were treated to a VIP esque day out. Many thanks to Stewart and his team. We will be back. Love Lisa and Val
    Hi Lisa and Val, It was so lovely to see you both again. You are wonderful people and truly deserved a bit of special treatment. It was a real pleasure to have you both here for the day and indulge you in one of your favourite activities. Your sponsorship is greatly appreciated, and your friendship is very special. Lisa, you are a strong young woman and your mum is a wonderful lady. I am so happy you enjoyed your day here, I am sure there will be many more. I look forward to seeing you the next time you visit, hopefully soon. Take care, Stewart.
    Written 31 May 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited March 2023
    Written 14 April 2023
  • Niamh L
    County Dublin, Ireland11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Meet the Birds at this amazing center!
    We were booked in for a Meet the birds Experience, and it was truly incredible! Adel took amazing care of us for our Experience, we got up close and personal with some beautiful birds from a Peregrine falcon, to burrowing owls to an astounding Golden Eagle. The entire time, we were hearing facts and personal stories of the birds. We also got to see the morning flying show. Hannah and Stuart also helped us out on the day also. All the staff here dedicate so much time and care into the birds and facility, definitely worth going at any time to visit their lovely flock.
    Thank you for your comments. We really appreciate them. We are so glad you enjoyed your experience and meeting some of our residents. Thank you again.
    Written 31 May 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 21 May 2023
  • Sherry M
    Springfield, Missouri278 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Exceeded our expectations. Try to go during flying exhibition.
    We were staying at Cameron House and rode bikes to the Birds of Prey center. It was a beautiful ride. The center is in loman shores and is well worth the $10 entry. There are lots of beautiful birds to see up close. We were lucky enough to be there during a flying exhibition that allowed us to see the birds in action. The staff is passionate.
    Thank you very much for your comments. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit and the flying show.
    Written 28 June 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 9 June 2023
  • James
    25 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place lots of birds
    We went on the way home and it was a great way to kill some time. We saw lots of birds and learnt a lot and all the birds have lots of flying space. The flying show was very interesting and amusing. It would have been nice if there was a little more going on, perhaps some people going around holding birds they could tell you more about. But generally a very good couple of hours and would go back.
    Hi, thank you for your review, Glad you enjoyed the flying show and your visit. Depending on staff numbers on the day, we are usually working with the birds throughout the day and we do take time to engage with visitors when we can. Sometimes that is not possible due to the amount of work we have to do and if there are ongoing experiences.
    Written 28 June 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 9 June 2023
  • REC215
    London, United Kingdom43 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    An enjoyable trip
    We visited this centre during our recent trip to Loch Lomond. We arrived just in time for the flying show, which the helpful staff member on reception directed us to. I feel that the flying show really made the visit worthwhile, so definitely plan your visit around these (I believe there are two each day. Ours was at 2pm). The show itself was humorous and interesting and we were able to film some excellent videos of the birds in flight. The handlers made sure to direct the birds around the flying arena so every guest could see them up close. The birds themselves are beautiful and it was amazing to see them so close. I was glad to see some information about why they were tethered because I feel this is important for guests to know and understand. There is also a lot of information about each bird and I particularly enjoyed reading about the personal histories of some of the birds. Although it is a small centre, it is worth going if you have any interest in birds of prey.
    Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us. Thank you for pointing out the information about tethering, it is important for people to know and understand the reasoning behind it. Many people have dogs on leads yet criticise tethering. We take great pride in our welfare standards and the information we provide. Thank you again.
    Written 10 September 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 9 July 2023
  • castlesara2010
    Albany, New York118 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great visit, lots of birds and the flight show is fabulous
    Staff were very friendly and really knew their birds. We went to the 11 am flight show and it did not disappoint. Saw 3 birds fly and lots of background information. Highly recommend- we spent at least two hours here. Good for a family outing.
    Thank you for your comments, glad you and your family enjoyed your visit. See you next time.
    Written 10 September 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 11 July 2023
  • VaAlleyCat
    Aldie, Virginia1,093 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    See beautiful birds of prey up close, like you have never seen them before.
    This place is tucked in a wooded and secluded spot, in the middle of a very busy area. It's a lovely setting for these amazing birds of prey. We got here a bit late in the day, so all the flying exhibitions were over, but we did get to see the trainers working with a few of the birds and letting them stretch their wings (so to speak). This is a refuge, not a zoo. They are not breeding birds here, they are caring for birds that need a home. It was amazing to see all the various birds they have on site and amazing to see how big (or small) and beautiful they are up close. It was a very enjoyable visit.
    Thank you for taking the time to comment. A pity you missed the flying shows but happy that you managed to see some of the daily flights.
    Written 10 September 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 August 2023
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Backpacker22
Norwich, UK340 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
We visited and booked the owl experience which we did with Hannah. The centre is great as it has a large variety of birds of prey and all the staff are really friendly. Hannah was really knowledgeable, we had young kids with us and even though they couldn’t take part in the experience they were kept entertained. It was well worth the money and I would fully recommend it if you are in the area.
Written 20 February 2024
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Frances H
Woking, UK63 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
Lovely place to visit if you’re in the area. Great to see so many bird of prey with lots of information too. Would love to have booked an experience with them
Written 10 February 2024
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Victoria H
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
We are big bird fans and visit a lot of bird-based attractions all over this UK. The Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre stands out as something really special for lots of reasons! Let alone their fantastic conservation and rescue work and clear care and passion for the birds - their care for visitors is evident.

The day before our hawk walk experience, Stewart got in touch to make contingency plans given the snowy forecast. Sure enough, we weren't able to travel out to Loch Lomond on the day of our booking, so that day we took evasive action from the weather and stayed by the fireside. Stewart and Kevin welcomed us the day after when they'd kindly rebooked us in for and we were blown away by their kindness and enthusiasm. Kevin drove us out to a quiet spot where we flew Toothless, a gorgeous Harris Hawk. It was fantastic to speak to Kevin about all things bird care and rescue. We were welcomed back at the centre and very well looked after by Stewart, and enjoyed greatly the chance to hear about the LLBOPC's conservation work, meet the birds and see the very special relationship that Stuart and Kevin have with them.

We were so grateful for the time and care taken with us and have already started planning our next visit! :-)
Written 7 January 2024
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BOFA BOY
Bridge of Allan, UK1,410 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
We visited recently as a large family group, with mixed ages of children and had a really fantastic time. On arrival at reception you are given a wristband that allows entry all day, which means that you can return at any time. So if you miss the first flying display you can return to watch the next one at your leisure. The education areas are extremely informative, as are the flying displays. Clearly the staff really enjoy what they do and they are extremely knowledgable about all the characteristics of the birds. The aviaries and bird housing areas are exceptionally clean and tidy. All adults, children and grand children in our party really enjoyed the days visit very much and would recommend anyone else in the area to consider a visit.
Written 18 December 2023
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Alva, UK20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
Visited today for a meet the owl experience. Had a fantastic time. Adele was my guide and she was so knowledgeable and full of enthusiasm for the birds. She and the owls made one of my dreams come true and that I am truly grateful. Well worth a visit.
Written 9 November 2023
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Hi Paul, so glad you enjoyed your experience. Thank you for taking the time to give a review, it is greatly appreciated.
Written 18 November 2023
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shef_panda
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Amazing day out at the Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre. We booked a last minute "meet the birds experience" for two, which was worth every penny.

We started off by watching the 1130 flying display by Kevin and Adele, which was informative and interesting- the show was stolen by Gonzo, a gorgeous 19 week old spectacled owl who was clearly still getting the hang of things - in a very comedic way!

We then had our meet the birds experience - handling 4 birds from Dink the Kestrel to Orla the golden Eagle, and flying a further 2 including Cargottow the African owl.
Adele was incredibly knowledgeable, answering all our questions, and you could see the passion that all the keepers had for the animals, and the bond the birds had with them.

We also had time to watch the second flying show with a different line up - who knew that Eagle owls were such good runners?

There are several other birds to see in the centre, with information boards on the species and how they arrived at the centre( lots are rescue birds), and a small education building with further information and activities for children.
The staff are very happy to answer questions and tell you the history of each bird.

Would highly recommend a visit - we will certainly be returning next time we are in the area!
Written 27 October 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. We are really pleased you enjoyed your time with us and took so much from your experience. See you next time.
Written 18 November 2023
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ValN
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family
My very close friend runs and owns this lovely place and my daughter and I visited twice during our short trip to Scotland. As usual, we were made to feel extremely welcome and had a first class visit. I recently sponsored the three Red Footed Falcons (Snap, Crackle and Pop..great names) and my daughter and I have a joint sponsorship of "Gonzo" the baby Spectacled Owl. I'm also lucky enough to have a sponsorship with the beautiful Orla, the Golden Eagle. The Centre is well run, well kept and the birds all look amazing thanks to a dedicated group of people. The Flying Shows are fun and very interesting thanks to the very knowledgeable Bird Handlers. Each show offers a different experience. The Education Cabin is worth a look with lots of interesting display items and facts. Pop into the Shop too where there is a good range of products to purchase for the young to the older visitors (check out the pewter bird of prey pins ☺️). The Centre is easily found, based at Loch Lomond Shores and if you are in the area please visit...you won't be disappointed. I'm extremely proud to be able to support this gem of a place and will continue do so.
Written 10 October 2023
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Dearest Val. It was a pleasure to see you and Lisa, as always. I greatly value your friendship and support over the years, especially over the last twelve months, ;-) Your sponsorships are greatly appreciated, and I hope you get as much pleasure and satisfaction from being part of the centre as I do, having you involved. Thank you so much for your wonderful review and your kind words, you describe the centre exactly as I want people to view it, and you recognise the committment and dedication of our staff. Yes, the pewter pins were a fantastic addition to the range, thanks to you, :-) You are most welcome here any time, we all feel you are becoming part of the "crew", and appreciate your continued committment to us and the centre. You are a very special lady and continue to amaze me with how much you support me and offer advice. I look forward very much to seeing you next time. Thank you once again for your lovely review.
Written 21 October 2023
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Yan J
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
We did the flying experience today and despite the rain, we had a great time. The centre is well laid out and spotlessly clean, they have a wide selection of birds from all over the world on display and you can see how well they are cared for.
Adele who did the flying experience with us was friendly, very informative and clearly very passionate about the welfare of the birds.
We will be back for sure.
Written 5 October 2023
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Thank you for your lovely comments. We are glad you enjoyed your experience. Unfortunately the weather hasn't been very kind to us this year, but we carry on. Looking forward to seeing you the next time you visit.
Written 21 October 2023
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VinniVegas
Rotorua, New Zealand2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Me and my partner came through on 26.09.23 and we were absolutely blown away by the meet the owls experience. Kevin was our presenter/keeper of the owls and he was incredibly knowledgeable, mixing display of flying and information about the owls he was showing us. I was blown away. No words I could write match the enthusiasm, passion and pride the keepers here have for their birds. I highly recommend this to anybody even curious about birds of pray. These guys take care of their animals and ensure that these birds do what they would normally do in the wild. Thank you Kevin for dedicating so much time to talk to us, and dedicating your life to ensuring survival and well-being for these beautiful birds. 100/10.

P.S. Kevin's dad; make sure he reads this. I appreciated every second he spent with us and I hope you're very proud. Also Kevin, I hope your Ray-Ban sponsorship comes through 🤞
Written 27 September 2023
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Hi, it was good to catch up with you in the days after the experience. Thank you so much for such a wonderful review, and your comments about Kevin. I'm sure he will read this (and ask for more money, :-) We are so pleased you enjoyed the whole day here, and meeting some of our owls. We hope you had a safe trip home, take care.
Written 21 October 2023
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Gary S
Bolton, UK45 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
We went for the full bird of prey experience the price seems steep but it is well worth it and will recommend it, we have already decided on returning again in the future, their is plenty of variations of big birds and some cute little one's. The staff are brilliant and knowledgeable with each species. It rained on the afternoon we was there but it didn't stop us enjoying it to the fullest.
Written 17 September 2023
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Hi, thank you for commenting. We are glad you enjoyed your experience, despite the weather. We look forward to welcoming you back the next time you are in the area.
Written 21 October 2023
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LOCH LOMOND BIRD OF PREY CENTRE: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre is open:
  • Sun - Sat 10:00 - 16:00