Polkemmet Country Park

Polkemmet Country Park is a popular 68 hectare (168 acre) Visitor Attraction near Whitburn. One of three Country Parks in West Lothian - also visit Almondell & Calderwood Country Park near Broxburn and Polkemmet Country Park near Whitburn.

Polkemmet Country Park is located on the former private estate of the Baillie family, who lived on the site for over 300 years.  The old mansion house (since demolished) sat where the bowling green is today.  Polkemmet has a rich and varied history and offers beautiful woodland and riverside walks, picnic areas with seating and barbecue facilities (hireable). 

The giant aluminium 'horn', an art sculpture is located in the Country Park and sits between the 4th golf green and the M8 motorway.  Golf is very popular in the Park and Polkemmet boasts a 9-hole course with an unusual 9th hole over the river, a 15-bay floodlit golf range and putting green.  Polkemmet is also a Club Golf location, providing children with the opportunity to experience golf through a structured programme supporting early development as golfers.

The Park's Visitor Centre, housed in the old stable complex, offers a warm welcome, a cafe, Bridal shop,information, snacks and refreshments and the home to The Scotish Owl Centre.

The Park, and particularly the ancient policy woodlands, are a wildlife haven.  Roe deer, fox, heron, water voles, bats and badgers all make their home here.  The many Oak and Scots Pine trees provide food and shelter for the birds and squirrels.  The Park even has its own white squirrel! There is also an orienteering course set-up in the Park if you want to test your map reading skills.

The Countryside Ranger Service helps to manage natural areas and wildlife, and can arrange talks, school visits, give advice on general countryside matters and runs a full programme of events every year.