| Scottish Deer Centre | |
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| 56°18′15.71″N 3°5′12.96″W / 56.3043639°N 3.0869333°W | |
| Date opened | May 1988[1] |
| Location | Fife, Scotland, UK |
| Land area | 55 acres (22 ha) |
| Memberships | BIAZA[4][5] |
| Major exhibits | Deer, wolves, wildcats, bears, birds of prey, otters[3] |
| Owner | David Hamilton, Gavin Findlay[2] |
| Website | https://scottishdeercentre.co.uk/ |
The Scottish Deer Centre is a 55-acre (22 ha) zoological park near Cupar in Fife, Scotland.
The attraction is set on the estate of Over Rankeilour, at the former Over Rankeilour Farm close to the hamlet of the Bow of Fife. Opened in 1988 by the farm's owners,[6] the centre attracted over 70,000 visitors in 2019, making it Fife's second most popular paid attraction behind St Andrews Castle.[7] While opened primarily as a working deer farm with entertainment for the public, it now focuses on conservation, education and research as a member of BIAZA.[4]
The Scottish Deer Centre is home to 12 species of deer, as well as wolves, wildcats, bears, otters and local wildlife. It also contains a bird of prey centre which offers daily shows, tours and experiences. A cafe, gift shop, and several activities such as go-karting are also available.[3]
- ^ "Scots Deer Centre set to attract tourists". Aberdeen Press & Journal. 19 March 1988. p. 17.
- ^ Warrender, Claire (4 May 2021). "EXCLUSIVE: Scottish Deer Centre saved in buyout from multi-millionaire gaming boss and Dundee businessman". The Courier (Dundee).
- ^ a b "The Scottish Deer Centre". Scottish Deer Centre.
- ^ a b "Scottish Deer Centre celebrates acceptance by zoo association". The Courier (Dundee). 10 September 2011.
- ^ "BIAZA - The Scottish Deer Centre". BIAZA.
- ^ "Scottish Deer Centre Fife's newest tourist attraction". The Courier (Dundee). 2 June 1988. p. 14.
- ^ "Insight Department: Fife Factsheet | 2019" (PDF). Visit Scotland.