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Things to do at Mugdock There are lots of things to see and do at Mugdock Country Park. Please browse our activities - there is something to suit everyone!

Mugdock for Business Mugdock offers a tailored solution to your corporate requirements. Whether you are looking for team development, business away-day packages or something more informal, our venue has all of the facilities...

Countryside Ranger Service Who are we? The Ranger Service is based here at Mugdock Country Park. We lead outdoor learning and environmental activities in the Park’s 260 hectares and also throughout the whole of East Dunbartonshire...

Our Heritage Located in beautiful semi-natural and formal landscapes yet only 10 miles from Glasgow city centre, Mugdock Country Park offers an exciting visit to the countryside. Once home of the ‘noble Grahams’ for...

Shopping & Eating 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...

Mugdock Country Park Mugdock is one of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions offering a great countryside experience Mugdock is a great place to bring your group or coach party.There is so much to see and do, something...

Interactive Location Map for Mugdock Country Park View Larger Map Please use the 'direction arrows' (top left of map) to find the view of your choice - by using the 'Get Directions: To here' option you will be given a detailed route to Mugdock...

Contact Mugdock Mugdock Country ParkCraigallion RoadNr. MilngavieG62 8ELGeneral Enquiries: Tel 0141 956 6100Countryside Ranger Service: Tel 0141 956 6586

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Plantaria & Garden House Restaurant Idyllically set in the Victorian Walled Garden at Mugdock Country Park, 3 miles north of Milngavie. Open 7 Days from 9am until 5pm; we have a garden centre, farm shop and The Garden House restaurant there...

Mugdock Makkers Mugdock Makkers are a professional group of Scottish artisans showcasing and selling an extensive variety of work through our recently refurbished Art and Craft Gallery at Mugdock Country Park. All our...

Stables Tearoom The Stables Tearoom offers visitors a freshly prepared lunch and snack take-away menu every day of the year. Our 56-seat bistro is set within the Victorian Stables Courtyard area of the Visitor Centre...

Stables Gift Shop Opened in 1992, the Stables Gift Shop is the country park’s most experienced gift outlet. The shop is also seen by many new visitors as an ideal place to obtain visitor information about the country park...

Facility & Car Park Opening Hours Car Park Location Summer (1 April-31 October) Winter (1 November-31 March) Craigend Visitor Centre 9am-9pm 9am-6pm Kyber 9am-4pm 9am-4pm East Open throughout Open throughout South Lodge Open throughout...

Accessibility Mugdock is a great place to visit. there's lots for everyone to do. The Old Stable complex of Craigend has been converted into a fully accessible visitor area. Mugdock offers. disabled parking spaces...

Group & Coach Visits Mugdock is a great place to bring your group - there is so much to see and do with something to suit everyone. We are the starting point for many beautiful walks and trails by lochs, ancient woodlands...

Outdoor Learning The Ranger Service work with people of all ages and abilities to enable them to learn more about the world around them and engage with it in a positive way. We are happy to run outdoor education sessions...

Practical Nature Conservation The Ranger Service works to benefit species and habitats described in East Dunbartonshire and Stirling’s Biodiversity Action plans. Mugdock Wood, Mugdock Loch and Drumclog Moor are all part of a Site...

Watching Wildlife The Ranger Service participates in a wide range of national and local wildlife surveys and associated habitat management projects. Surveys include butterflies, bats, moths, amphibians, reptiles, black...

Outdoor Activities for children & adults Learning to identify plantsat Merkland LNR The Ranger Service is dedicated to helping everyone access and enjoy the countryside safely. We offer a variety of countryside events for you to join in with...

Volunteer Opportunities If you enjoy working outside, don’t mind getting mucky and want to learn new skills why not have a go at either conservation volunteering with the Ranger Service or volunteering in the Victorian Walled...

Where can you find us? We are based in the Ranger Service office within Mugdock Country Park Visitor Centre complex. We welcome visitors anytime, just cross the metal footbridge to enter our office. You can contact us by phone...

Our Natural Heritage Go Explore! Meander through 260 hectares of ancient woodlands, moorlands, wetlands and by river and loch.Use our interactive map below to see what delights Mugdock has.

Our Built Heritage To visit Mugdock Country Park is to make an appointment with 5,000 years of Scottish history. The Park offers the visitor an insight into bygone days beginning in the Bronze Age and continuing until the...

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The Stables, Craigend Castle & Craigend Zoo Craigend Stables Craigend Stables Craigend Stables functions as the Mugdock Country Park Visitors’ Centre and is contemporary with Craigend Castle (see below). Constructed of whinstone and ashlar, it...

The Victorian Walled Garden Beside the Stables is the Victorian Walled Garden set in a sheltered hollow with high stone walls, elaborate gates and cast-iron railing along the south-facing front. In its heyday, a number of greenhouses...

The Gallowhill The Gallow Hill Not far from the Visitors’ Centre is Gallowhill. It is thickly wooded and from its vantage point can be enjoyed one of the best views of Craigend Castle situated below. As its name implies...

The Drowning Pond The Drowning Pond Near the summit of Gallow Hill is the Drowning Pond. During the reign of the Covenanters in Scotland in the mid-17th Century, the punishments inflicted on convicted criminals were harsh...

Moot Hill Moot Hill was thought to have been a hill of judgement during the Dark Ages and the later Mediaeval period. This meant that anyone convicted of a serious crime would be sentenced there after having been...

Mugdock Castle & Mugdock Loch Mugdock Castle Mugdock Castle stands on a rocky promontory which rises gently on its eastern and southern approaches but falls steeply away to the north and west. Protection to the east, north and west...

The Mugdock Gunsite Gun Battery Clydebank Blitz Close to Mugdock Wood and along the ridge west of the Castle is a Second World War anti-aircraft gunsite. It was erected in 1942, almost a year after the Clydebank Blitz and...

Other Ancient Sites Ancient Site A New Stone Age site is thought to be located east of the Visitors’ Centre and north of Mugdock Castle. It is believed to date from 4,000 – 2,000 BC. Little is known of its history. A Bronze...

Famous Mugdock Residents Sir Andrew Buchanan: Ambassador & Diplomat Sir Andrew Buchanan purchased Craigend Castle in 1851 and his family continued to live there for more than fifty years. A member of the Diplomatic Corps, Sir...

Mugdock Castle Timeline circa 1244: Sir David Graham of Dundaff is granted a charter to the lands of Strathblane and Mugdock by Maldwin, Earl of Lennox during the reign of King Alexander II. circa 1280: Malcolm, Earl of Lennox...

Scottish Outdoor Access Code Know the Code before you go When you are outdoors you need to: Take responsibility for your own actions Respect people's privacy and peace of mind Help farmers, landowners and others to work safely and...

Walk Mugdock The 'Walk Mugdock' guides are available to buy from the Visitor Centre Shop and Country Park Office. The Park Map is available from all Mugdock outlets To the Gowk Stane Carbeth and Back The Water Way...

Cycling at Mugdock The country park has around 2.5 miles of paths suitable for family cycling. As these paths are shared with pedestrians, we encourage all park visitors to give consideration to all path users. Please collect...

Horse Riding at Mugdock There are two riding schools near to Mugdock Country Park, Easterton Stables and Milndavie Farm Riding Centre. Click on the above logos for more information and to visit their respective websites. Mugdock...

Archery at Mugdock Archery at Mugdock Green Hollow Bowmen meet regularly in the park and welcome members from age nine upwards, from those looking for a bit of relaxation at the weekend to those aspiring to national competition...

Orienteering at Mugdock Orienteering at Mugdock Orienteering means maps, forests and adventure.You can run, jog or walk and choosing your route to the red and white markers is fun.It doesn't matter how young, old or fit you...

Mugdock Trails Mugdock History Trail Leaflets History Trail Why not try the park’s 2-mile circular history trail starting and finishing at the visitor centre. A history trail leaflet can be purchased for 20p at the...

Children's Play at Mugdock The country park has many open spaces that offer children the chance to get active and explore a varied landscape from formal play areas and grassland to ancient woodland. At the visitor centre we have...

BBQ/Land Site Hires Mugdock BBQ Site BBQ Site HireGallowhill BBQ site is the larger of the two sites with ample nearby recreational grassland. Both the adventure and children's play parks are local to this area too. This...

Room Hire for Private Functions The country park offer families and organised groups the opportunity to hire a range of on-site facilities. Whether you wish to host a family celebration, a community gathering or arrange an away-day...

Website Map AAccessibilityArchery BBBQ Site Hire Built Heritage Drowning Pond Famous Residents Gallowhill Moothill Mugdock Castle Mugdock Castle Timeline Mugdock Gunsite Other Ancient Sites The Stables, Craigend...

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Cinderella visits Mugdock Saturday 12 – Thursday 24 December 2009Once again we are delighted to welcome Fizzgig & Grubb for another successful Pantomime season. This year it’s Cinderella, great fun for all the family, but don’...

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Mugdock Sightings Winter Birds Within the last month winter migrant birds have been arriving in the Country Park. Great numbers of Fieldfare and Redwing have been seen and heard flying over the Khyber Fields whilst Canadian...

Mugdock Country Park Date Opening Hours December 25th All Services Closed December 26th Visitor Centre open 9am - 5pm Stables Tearoom open 11am - 4pm Mugdock Makkers Gallery open 11am - 4pm (tbc) Plantaria and Garden House...

Help Our Wildlife How you can help While we’re able to wrap ourselves up or go indoors during this exceptionally cold spell, spare a thought for our wildlife. Winter can be a difficult time but this winter is proving exceptionally...

Mugdock Music Fest A celebration of Scottish based bands interpreting music genre from around the globe.This years annual music festival differs from previous years as we move indoors for the first time.We have invited...

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