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Strathblane Falconry

πŸ“ Strathblane, Central Scotland

β˜…4.9(166 Google reviews)πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Hands-on falconry with over 20 birds of prey at Strathblane Country House Hotel, 30 minutes from Glasgow. Expert falconer Graeme tailors sessions for all ages with country house hotel facilities on site.

βœ“ Expert falconerβœ“ Hands-on flyingβœ“ All ability levelsβœ“ Beautiful Scottish settingβœ“ Easy from Glasgowβœ“ Advance booking essential
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This is a MUST if you’re visiting from anywhere outside of Scotland! Our experience with Graeme and getting to interact with these beautiful birds left such a big imprint on our time there. It’s something we’ll always remember. The quaint country manor that the falconry is located on is the perfect venue for this type of activity, with beautiful wooded areas and a large open space to see the birds fly. It’s only a short taxi ride from Glasgow, and should be on everyone’s list of things to do in the Glasgow area! Master Falconer Graeme is such a character, we were laughing throughout the visit, and it’s clear he has such a passion for his birds, as well as an encyclopedic knowledge on falconry. We booked the half-day experience and more than happy with that, but would love to have been able to experience more!

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families and couples seeking a premium, educational wildlife experience with genuine hands-on flying time across all ability levels. Graeme's mix of expertise and humour makes the session work for children and adults equally.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Book well in advance β€” slots fill quickly and popular times disappear fast
⏰The half-day session at two and a half hours gives significantly more flying time than shorter options
🎟️Drive or arrange a taxi from Glasgow city centre β€” the country house setting is not walkable from public transport
πŸš—Bring a camera and tripod if possible β€” Graeme encourages photos of birds in flight

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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166 Google reviews

Knowledgeable and entertaining guide40%
Hands-on bird handling experience35%
Beautiful countryside setting15%
Accessible from Glasgow10%
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DeWayne Loudermilk

5 months ago

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β€œThis is a MUST if you’re visiting from anywhere outside of Scotland! Our experience with Graeme and getting to interact with these beautiful birds left such a big imprint on our time there. It’s something we’ll always remember. The quaint country manor that the falconry is located on is the perfect venue for this type of activity, with beautiful wooded areas and a large open space to see the birds fly. It’s only a short taxi ride from Glasgow, and should be on everyone’s list of things to do in the Glasgow area! Master Falconer Graeme is such a character, we were laughing throughout the visit, and it’s clear he has such a passion for his birds, as well as an encyclopedic knowledge on falconry. We booked the half-day experience and more than happy with that, but would love to have been able to experience more!”

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Katharina Bergerhoff

2 years ago

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β€œMy partner and I booked an hour with Graeme and his lovely birds of prey and enjoyed every minute of it! Graeme is friendly and funny and has so many great stories and knowledge on all different types of birds, it was a pleasure to learn from him. We held / let fly falcons, eagles, owls and hawks, I absolutely loved it! The birds are so beautiful and majestic - we took pictures and, with Graeme’s direction, amazing slow motion videos ;) and made such great memories here!”

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Taylor Balfour

a year ago

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β€œWhat an amazing experience! Graeme was so easy to coordinate with for our trip from the US and was amazingly knowledgeable and personable during our half day experience. For Β£160 for two people and two and a half hours we got to meet many birds and fly many of them too! He even drove us into to town to catch the X10 bus back to Glasgow. I reccomend this experience to anyone in the area, visiting on holiday or local, it’s not something to miss!”

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Jeff Gowan

a month ago

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β€œI brought a group of work colleagues for a session at Strathblane and it was great! Graeme was knowledgeable and entertaining and we each had the unique experience of holding and flying some beautiful birds. Highly recommend.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Strathblane Falconry operates from the grounds of Strathblane Country House Hotel, offering sessions with over 20 birds including American Kestrels, Steppe Eagles, owls, hawks, and falcons. Graeme customises each session around participants' experience level, covering bird care, flight techniques, and falconry history. Half-day experiences run around two and a half hours. Advance booking is required as the venue operates by appointment only.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday09:00 – 17:00
Thursday09:00 – 17:00
Friday09:00 – 17:00
Saturday09:00 – 17:00
Sunday09:00 – 17:00

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