The Ark on the Clyde CIC
📍 Port Glasgow, Central Scotland
Small-scale animal experience at Finlaystone Country Estate near Port Glasgow with hands-on encounters featuring Shetland ponies, Kunekune pigs, pygmy goats, alpacas, hens, guinea pigs and rabbits.
We had the most incredible experience at The Ark on the Clyde CIC! Nora, the owner, went above and beyond to make our visit truly special. Our daughter, who has ASN, was treated with the utmost care and kindness. Nora's understanding and patience in showing her all the animals was truly heartwarming. Not only did Nora make our daughter feel special, but she also took the time to educate us about the animals and their habitats. The information shared was not only interesting but also very informative. Thanks to the wonderful experience we had, we will definitely be returning to The Ark on the Clyde CIC. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a unique and enriching experience with animals. Thank you, Nora, for your exceptional hospitality and for creating such a warm and welcoming environment for all visitors!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Outstanding for families seeking an intimate, educational animal experience — particularly those with children who have additional support needs. Nora's patient, therapeutic approach and the small group setting make this genuinely accessible for children who find larger, louder attractions overwhelming.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Leigh Whitnall
11 months ago
“The Ark on the Clyde is a phenomenal place for children to visit and spend time with Nora and the animals. The setting is beautiful, the staff are amazing with kids and really build kids confidence by teaching them skills and resilience and empowering them to be outdoors and care for animals with the tasks and needs that animals need to be cared for. Nora is excellent with kids - she’s kind, clear on what they need to do and goes the extra mile. We have been here for Easter farm club, Christmas events, Easter events and have had birthday parties here. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.”
Chloe Burns
a year ago
“Place is a hidden gem!! Highly recommend as it was A beautiful experience all round especially it being our first time. We wwere greeted and welcomes into meet all the lovely animals by Nora , she was so kind and you can tell how much she loves and cares for the animals by just taking a look at how clean and well fed they all are! She truly does an amazing job best customer service could ask for! Thanks too Nora we are now considering the family for membership and Sunday kid drop offs x”
Adele M
a year ago
“Today I brought along my 2 year old, What a fantastic day! The staff where lovely Amy & Nora where so friendly helpful and knowledgeable! She was very kind and attentive to my son and he loved feeding the animals 🥕🥔🍐 Well looked after pets & very friendly they enjoyed getting a wee pet, was a fantastic close up experience never felt rushed. So glad we tried this place out, Great value money well spent. Will definitely be back 😊 The play ground park was great fun too 🪵🌳”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
The Ark on the Clyde operates within Finlaystone Country Estate, offering hands-on sessions where children feed and interact with Shetland ponies, Kunekune pigs, pygmy goats, alpacas, hens, guinea pigs, and rabbits. Junior Farm Club sessions cover animal care and egg collection. Easter meet-and-greet events and birthday party hire are available. Owner Nora is consistently praised by name for her knowledge and attentiveness.
