Mugdock Country Park

With 270 hectares of woodland, moorland and heathland, connected by a network of paths, there's plenty to explore at Mugdock Country Park!

About Mugdock Country Park

	Mugdock Country Park Craigallian Road, Milngavie G62 8EL
	01419566100
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Take a walk to Mugdock Castle which overlooks Mugdock Loch, passing by Craigend Castle on the way. Or walk over Pietches Moor then through Pheasants Wood to take in the Toadstool Trail. If you head over Khyber Field then you’ll see the WW2 Gunsites.

Finish off at the Courtyard, where you can pop into the Visitor Centre and chat with staff or browse our Gift Shop. Enjoy refreshments at one of the cafes or take a look round the gallery or garden centre.

Our history predates the bronze age and many of Scotland's momentous events in history have passed through our beautiful landscapes.

Come to Mugdock today to explore, learn, have fun, and immerse yourself in over 5,000 years of Scottish history.

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Upcoming Events at Mugdock Country Park

Family and Kids

Mugdock’s Muddy Mischief Makers

Selected dates between 13th October 2025 - 27th December 2025

Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Pull on your wellies and join Ranger Alan at Mugdock exploring the natural world through a series of fun led activities!

Pantomime

Fizzgig Theatre presents Hansel and Gretel - The Great British Cake Off

29th November 2025 - 28th December 2025

Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Join Fizzgig Theatre Company at Mugdock Country Park Theatre this Christmas for a deliciously daft adventure, jam packed with all their traditional festive fun!

Family and Kids

Forest Families

Selected dates between 7th December 2025 - 22nd February 2026

Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Enjoy a Sunday morning of family fun in the great outdoors on one of Mugdock Country Park's Forest Families sessions!

Family and Kids

Wild At Mugdock

Selected dates between 7th December 2025 - 8th February 2026

Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Older children can get out in the great outdoors and enjoy activities such as orienteering, shelter building and bushcraft at Mugdock Country Park's Wild At Mugdock sessions!

Family and Kids

Mugdock Family Reindeer Run

7th December 2025

Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Hooves on the marks, antlers set and red noses go, go, go! Come and take part in Mugdock Country Park's annual Family Reindeer Run on Sunday 7th December!

Talks and Lectures

Stargazing At Mugdock

Selected dates between 13th December 2025 - 6th February 2026

Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Learn some fascinating facts about space then search the skies for constellations and planets on one of Mugdock Country Park's Stargazing nights!

Nature

Wild At Mugdock (Adults)

Selected dates between 18th January 2026 - 22nd February 2026

Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Adults can get out in the great outdoors and enjoy activities such as whittling, cyanotype printing and bushcraft at Mugdock Country Park's Wild At Mugdock sessions!

Family and Kids

Junior Ranger Camp: Woodlands, Wildlife & Wilderness

16th February 2026 - 18th February 2026

Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Join Ranger Alan and build hidden shelters, dam flowing streams and set wildlife traps as we explore the woodlands, grasslands, ponds and streams of Mugdock on this 3-day adventure!

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