Wildlife and a whole lot more

Take a walk on the wild side

The Scottish Deer Centre is set in 55 acres of Fife countryside. And with animals to see, and play areas to enjoy, there’s so much to do that you’ll definitely need a day to get around it all. Originally opened as a working deer farm, it now focuses on conservation, education and research while offering visitors a day out into the bargain.

The centre has 12 species of deer, including two endangered species. It is also home to some animals that have disappeared from the Scottish countryside, like the Lynx and the Scottish Wildcat. Visitors also get to see the European Brown Bear and Scotland’s only wolf pack. Plus, there is the chance of spotting the very rare wild Haggis! A small, rough-haired creature, once native to the Scottish Highlands. Okay, so maybe not, but, it’s on their website, so you could play a joke on the kids and ask them to keep their eyes open for it!

There’s also Raptor World, a bird of prey collection that offers handling experiences and displays at the centre.

Events and more

The Scottish Deer Centre isn’t a charity and survives on the income from visitors. To help them continue their conservation work, they have animal sponsorships available. The money helps with the animal’s upkeep, and, in return, you get your name on the animal’s enclosure, a soft toy, a photograph of the animal and a factsheet. You can find more information on sponsoring an animal on their Facebook page.

The Scottish Deer Park also hosts various events throughout the year to encourage visitors. One event they run is the Dino Digs for budding young palaeontologists to take part in. Fossil Hunters dig for hidden miniature dinosaur fossils in the newly-launched T-Rex digging site with prizes up for grabs. So when you book your stay with us, make sure you follow them on Facebook for the latest event news. Make sure the centre is on your to-do list when you come to stay with us!