Explore life in the countryside at this five-star 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 cows, 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.
Don’t forget to round off your visit with a stop at the museum café, or bring a picnic to enjoy in the outdoor picnic area and play park.
What are the top things to do here?
- Farm Explorer on the tractor-trailor
- Walk the sculpture trail
- Wildlife spotting
- Meet farm animals
How to get here?
- Free car parking
- 20 minute bike ride from East Kilbride
- Public transport available by bus and train. There is 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 cafe.
What else do you need to know?
Pre-booking your tickets is recommended.
Opening hours
Open Monday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
