• Open to Discovery

    Open to Discovery

    Mugdock Country Park is a place to experience, explore and enjoy with something for everyone in beautiful surroundings.

Park Opening Times

Grounds are open and accessible all day every day. Free entry with car parks open 9am-6.30pm

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What's on

We have a range of events to capture the imagination

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Plan a Visit

  • Walking, Cycling, Trails

    The ideal starting point for your visit, have a look at the Park map and see where you’d like to go first or pop into the Visitor Centre and pick up one of our trails.

  • Eating Out

    There are various places to shop and eat within the Park whether you are looking for somewhere smart to join the Ladies who lunch, a cosy afternoon coffee or somewhere more relaxed to take the children in their wellies!

  • Events

    Whilst you are free to explore the park as you wish, we also run a variety of events throughout the year, from Sensational Safaris and Forest School with our Rangers to Stargazing Evenings, Castle Open Days, Children’s Cinema and our yearly Panto.

The Park

Whether you want to watch wildlife, take in stunning countryside, visit historical sites, or go for a walk, Mugdock Country Park has it all.Open all year round, Mugdock takes on a different character from season to season.

  • 5,000 years of Scottish History

  • 10 miles from Glasgow

  • 2 Stone Castles

  • 270 hectares of beautiful countryside.

The Park

Whether you want to watch wildlife, take in stunning countryside, visit historical sites, or go for a walk, Mugdock Country Park has it all.Open all year round, Mugdock takes on a different character from season to season.

  • 5,000 years of Scottish History

    5,000 years of Scottish History

  • 10 miles from Glasgow

    10 miles from Glasgow

  • 2 Stone Castles

    2 Stone Castles

  • 270 hectares of beautiful countryside.

    270 hectares of beautiful countryside.

Upcoming Events

  • Forest School – Bows, Arrows and Target Practice

    Mar 19th 2pm - 4pm

    Craft yourself a bow and some arrows, then see if you can shoot them on target. For 8-12 year olds. Booking essential...

  • Keys to the Castle (various dates + times)

    Jul 19th 10am - 11am

    Come and learn about the mysteries of Mugdock on a this walking tour , taking in the Gun sites along the way, then finis...

  • Wildlife Weans Mugdock: Grassland Beasties (1-5 years)

    Jul 28th 10.30am - 11.30am

    Calling all younger children and their grown-ups! Explore the natural world through a series of fun Ranger led activitie...

  • Forest School – Bows, Arrows and Target Practice

    Mar 19th 2pm - 4pm

    Craft yourself a bow and some arrows, then see if you can shoot them on target. For 8-12 year olds. Booking essential...

  • Keys to the Castle (various dates + times)

    Jul 19th 10am - 11am

    Come and learn about the mysteries of Mugdock on a this walking tour , taking in the Gun sites along the way, then finis...

  • Wildlife Weans Mugdock: Grassland Beasties (1-5 years)

    Jul 28th 10.30am - 11.30am

    Calling all younger children and their grown-ups! Explore the natural world through a series of fun Ranger led activitie...

About the park

Located in beautiful landscapes, only 10 miles from Glasgow City Centre, Mugdock Country Park offers an exciting visit to the countryside.

About The Park

About the park

Located in beautiful landscapes, only 10 miles from Glasgow City Centre, Mugdock Country Park offers an exciting visit to the countryside.

About The Park

Things To Do

  • Visitor Centre

    The ideal starting point for your visit. Learn about events & the history of the park to support your visit.

  • Outdoor Learning

    We work with people of all ages to teach them about the world around them and engage in a positive way.

  • Our Heritage

    Once home to the Graham clan for centuries, our semi natural & formal landscapes have many stories to tell.

  • Conservation

    We work to benefit species & habitats across the park, including Mugdock Wood & Mugdock Loch.

  • Kids Playpark

    Our children’s play park is next to the Courtyard and we also have an Adventure Trail as well, suitable for over 8 years.

  • Supporting Mugdock

    Mugdock Country Park relies on support from a wide range of people to make it a great place to visit.

Park Wildlife & Nature

With around 600 acres of varied habitat and rich wildlife, Mugdock is a unique place to discover.

Our wide range of habitats, flora, and fauna makes Mugdock a unique place to visit. Throughout the year, wildlife surveys and conservation management projects are carried out for the benefit of the Country Park's rich biodiversity. With around 600 acres of meadow and moorland, wetland and woodland, freshwater and farmland, it's a great place to be immersed in nature.

Park Wildlife & Nature

Park Wildlife & Nature

With around 600 acres of varied habitat and rich wildlife, Mugdock is a unique place to discover.

Our wide range of habitats, flora, and fauna makes Mugdock a unique place to visit. Throughout the year, wildlife surveys and conservation management projects are carried out for the benefit of the Country Park's rich biodiversity. With around 600 acres of meadow and moorland, wetland and woodland, freshwater and farmland, it's a great place to be immersed in nature.

Park Wildlife & Nature