Highland Cows, Walk Alpacas, Scottish Wildlife Centre and Kelpies
Overview
About
- A private tour for you and your party, taking you to visit some of Scotland's well-loved animals including highland cows, deer, falcons, wolves, bears and the Scottish Wildcat.
- There's also a unique opportunity for each person in your party to personally take an alpaca for an hour's walk (cost included in the price of the tour).
- We'll be stopping for lunch at a farm shop and cafe that caters well for all of the family, with Vegetarian and Gluten free options available.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 0-120
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 8h
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At:
Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G43 1AT Scotland
Starting our wildlife themed tour, our first attraction is a visit to an award winning fold (herd) of Highland Cattle, one of the oldest breeds in the world! There are over 50 'Coos' here and often have calves with them.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
The Alpaca Trekking Center, Kippen Road, Thornhill, Stirling FK8 3QQ, UK
Meet and greet all the 'gang' in their shed. Alpacas are super friendly and are always excited to meet new people. Your one hour forest walk with an Alpaca starts at 11:30am (sensible footwear is recommended, as the walk will take place in all weather conditions). This walk is included in the price of the tour.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At:
The Scottish Deer Centre, A91 Bow of Fife, Cupar KY15 4NQ Scotland
The Scottish deer and wildlife centre is 45 minutes away, home to 12 different species of deer, wolves, bears, wildcats, lynx, falcons, owls and the extremely shy and elusive Haggis! Our stay here is for two hours. Entry is free but there is a donation box.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At:
The Kelpies & The Helix, M9, Falkirk FK2 7ZT Scotland
The tallest horse statues in the world, these iconic mythical statues are a great attraction to finish the day.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Thornhill
What is not included?
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- As the walk with an Alpaca is through a forest, strollers would be a hindrance and would not be recommended.
- UK cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults.
- This tour has 4 hours of driving and 4 hours at the various attractions.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Scotland Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Highland Cows, Walk Alpacas, Scottish Wildlife Centre and Kelpies in Scotland, United Kingdom (UK). This half-day tours experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Pollok Country Park
Starting our wildlife themed tour, our first attraction is a visit to an award winning fold (herd) of Highland Cattle, one of the oldest breeds in the world! There are over 50 'Coos' here and often have calves with them.
The Alpaca Trekking Center
Meet and greet all the 'gang' in their shed. Alpacas are super friendly and are always excited to meet new people. Your one hour forest walk with an Alpaca starts at 11:30am (sensible footwear is recommended, as the walk will take place in all weather conditions). This walk is included in the price of the tour.
The Scottish Deer Centre
The Scottish deer and wildlife centre is 45 minutes away, home to 12 different species of deer, wolves, bears, wildcats, lynx, falcons, owls and the extremely shy and elusive Haggis! Our stay here is for two hours. Entry is free but there is a donation box.
The Kelpies & The Helix
The tallest horse statues in the world, these iconic mythical statues are a great attraction to finish the day.
This concludes the tour.
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