Originally founded by Prof D’Arcy Thompson in the 1880's, the University’s Zoology Museum is now in a new home in the historic Carnelley Building, with many more specimens on show. Come along to see some of D’Arcy’s amazing collection of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, insects, fossils and much more.
Image (c) D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum
Disabled access by prior arrangement.
The newly opened Museum Collections Store contains many objects of national significance from across the University’s museum collections.
The Store is based in the Old Crawford Building which is opposite St Andrews Police Station.
Tours during Doors Open Day provide a great opportunity to glimpse behind the scenes at the museum.
Tours are free, but booking is essential. Please call 01334 461699.
Disabled Access through Door C.
The Zoology Museum is the only zoological museum in the region and boasts one of the largest collections in Scotland, covering animals of the world, including whales.
Guided tours and exhibition.
Wheelchair access not possible to all levels.
Image of mounted Bengal Tiger, intercepted by customs in 1996 on route to the Middle East (c) www.scran.ac.uk
The majestic Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve sits at the gateway to the Clyde Valley Woodlands. It boasts an inspirational landscape of three dramatic waterfalls, beautiful ancient woodlands and abundant wildlife, all within easy walking distance.
Visit the exciting Falls of Clyde visitor centre located within New Lanark with lots of hands on activities for children.
Image (c) www.scran.ac.uk The Falls of Clyde by Jacob More, 18th Century
Built around 1840, the Callendar House Kennels building is situated in Callendar Wood, some distance from the big house so that the noise from barking dogs was not a nuisance. Callendar Wood is now cared for by the Forestry Commission Scotland and a series of events, including woodland trails and a kids craft corner, are scheduled for the Doors Open Days weekend.
Built in the late 14th century as the lordly residence of the Crichtons and later home to the Earls of Bothwell, this castle, currently in the care of Historic Scotland is home to a variety of bats, such as pipistrelle, brown long-eared and Natterers. If you have ever visited Crichton Castle by day, you may only have been a few feet away from some of these interesting creatures that spend the daylight hours hidden away, but who come out at night to hunt for flying insects.
www.midlothian.gov.uk/biodiversity
THIS TOUR IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.
BOOKING IN ADVANCE IS ESSENTIAL. Please telephone the Midlothian Ranger Service on 01875 821990 to reserve your place.Join Midlothian Council's Biodiversity Officer and one of Midlothian's Rangers to see and hear, with the use of bat detectors, which bats are inhabiting Crichton Castle and also to experience this wonderful historic building during twilight hours. The event starts at 1900 hrs and finishes at 2030 hrs approximately. Please leave enough time to walk from the car park to reach the castle for 19.00 hrs.