The West Lothian Council's Ranger Service has its office at Beecraigs Country Park and works across the district.
Ranger Service
The Ranger Service together with the rest of the Parks & Woodland staff, provide invaluable skills, expertise and experience in the management of West Lothian's countryside.
The Service will help you both to enjoy your visit and understand the needs of the countryside.
The Ranger team will:
Encourage and assist visitors to enjoy West Lothian's countryside
Assist in the management of access across West Lothian
Provide interpretative facilities, lead/coordinate public events, presentations and children's activities and promote working with volunteers, community and partner organisations
Assist in managing the natural heritage enjoyed by visitors and enhancing biodiversity
Promote awareness and understanding of the natural environment
Ranger Service Costs 2024/25
Standard booking/activity charge of up to 1.5 hours maximum. Adult £4.90 & Child £3.40 per head
Classroom Based Presentation (not activity) - £33.70
Activity based at school up to 1 1/2 hours maximum - £3.40 per head
If making a booking with the Rangers or arranging a visit, please discuss your requirements in advance.
Prices can change according to the nature of the activity. Got a question for or need some advice from the Ranger Service, then get in touch and the Rangers will do their best to help.
Events and activities run throughout the year and provide interest to people of all ages and abilities. Contact us to book onto your preferred activity (please see contact details below).
The Volunteer Ranger Service offers additional volunteering opportunities across West Lothian, with sessions running on one Thursday and one alternating Saturday/Sunday per month, from 10am-12pm. Sessions take place at locations across West Lothian, including within Beecraigs, Polkemmet and Almondell & Calderwood Country Parks, and wider greenspaces. Planned practical outdoor tasks include vegetation control, meadow management, tree management and pond work. No experience is necessary to get involved, and you do not need to attend every session.
