Finlaystone Country Park

The Finlaystone Country Park is a country estate and established visitor attraction managed by the family of the Chief of the Clan MacMillan. It is located in Port Glasgow near the centre of Glasgow, Scotland.

The park comprises around 140 acres of woodland with walking trails that range in difficulty. There are some imaginative play areas to be found plus picnic areas including BBQ sites. In the park, there are some lovely custom-built play areas including a fort, train, tram, hummer, pirate ship, zipline and swings plus plenty of other fun places to play.

Within the woodland, there are trees that are thought to be well over 400 years old. Some of the paths are accessible and the woods are home to a wide variety of wildlife. Make sure you look out for the park’s waterfall.

As well as the large woodland there are also 10 acres of gardens which enjoy some spectacular views across the Firth of Clyde. The ‘smelly’ garden is great fun and there is plenty to explore. There is a detailed garden map available to download on their website. You can also pick up a free, map from the visitor centre.

On-site there is also a falconry centre where you can book specialised experiences. The enclosure is free, to visit and there is a great variety of birds to see. They are open most days. The park also has a ranger team that host ranger-led activities and offers a calendar of events,.