Explore life in the countryside at this museum, historic farmhouse and working farm. In the museum, learn about the land, people and ways of working that have shaped Scotland’s rural history, and discover Scotland’s largest collection of tractors, combine harvesters and other farming machinery.
Just a short walk or tractor-trailer ride from the museum is the working farm, home to Ayrshire, Aberdeen Angus and Highland cattle, Tamworth pigs, sheep, hens and Clydesdale horses. Meet the animals, then visit the Georgian farmhouse where Lanarkshire’s Reid family lived for ten generations. See rooms decorated as they would have been in the 1950s and explore the bothy, outbuildings and kitchen garden.
What are the top things to do here?
- Explore the museum, including interactive family-friendly gallery Garden Detectives
- Take a walk or tractor-trailer ride to the working farm
- Meet the farm animals and step back in time at the farmhouse
- Browse the museum shop and take a break in the café or outdoor play park and picnic area
How to get here?
- Free car parking
- 20-minute bike ride from East Kilbride
- Public transport available, with a bus stop on Stewartfield Way
What's nearby?
There’s lots to see in East Kilbride. Nearby attractions include:
Read more about East Kilbride.
How much time should I spend here?
A typical visit can be as quick as an hour to a whole day. We recommend allowing half a day to visit here, including time for lunch at the café or in the outdoor picnic area.
What else do you need to know?
Pre-booking your tickets is recommended, and with an Annual Pass you can pay once and visit all year (T&Cs apply). Entry is free for under 5s, National Museums Scotland Members and National Trust for Scotland Members.
Opening hours
Open Monday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm. Closed 25, 26 December and 1 January.
