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A kestrel swooping through the woodland with its wings outstretched

Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre

Get closer to the wild.

Magnificent birds. A beautiful woodland setting. Encounters you’ll remember long after you leave.

Find us beside Lomond Shores, Balloch

Meet our remarkable residents Into the woodland

01 A family-run centre in Balloch

Meet the birds
and the people.

Meet owls, hawks, falcons and golden eagles in our woodland home beside Loch Lomond.

Watch our birds in flight, meet the people who care for them and learn what makes each species so remarkable.

Three generations of our family share a passion for birds, nature and conservation.

Get to know our birds
A small group among the trees in the centre’s woodland
A young owl perched on a branch in the woodland
Meet the owls
Our woodland homeAmong the trees at Loch Lomond

02 Find your encounter

Watch them fly.
Take part.

Flying shows, keeper-led experiences and a chance to meet our resident birds.

A barn owl at Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre

Experience vouchers

Some gifts
have wings.

An encounter with a bird of prey makes a special gift. Explore our experience vouchers, passes and ways to support the birds you love.

Visit our online shop
Stewart with a golden eagle in the woodland
Stewart.
A passion shared.

03 Schools, groups & learning

Learn from
our keepers.

Explore birds, wildlife and conservation with our team.

Explore the Discovery Trail, investigate the exhibits in our education cabin or bring your school or group for a visit. Our enthusiastic team love sharing their knowledge of birds, wildlife and conservation.

Explore our learning zone

04 In their own words

From our visitors.

More visitor stories
“This was one of the highlights of our entire holiday in Loch Lomond.”
Anna A — Doncaster
“A humbling experience, thank you.”
Charles Dance — London

Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre

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