Wagging tails, waddling ducks and family fun are set take centre stage at the National Museum of Rural Life on Saturday, September 13 as the East Kilbride attraction hosts its first Dog and Duck Day.
Some of the country’s cleverest canines will star in the event, which is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and free with Museum admission. Talented labradors and spaniels from Mordor Gundogs will showcase their skills and the event also includes the chance to see the Indian runner ducks and brilliant Border collies of the Drakes of Hazard team. Three year-old Mist and one year-old Tom will herd the ducks along a specially-designed obstacle course with features including a humpback bridge and what’s believed to be the world’s only duck helter-skelter.
Inside the main museum building, visitors can meet guide dogs and hear about their important work. There will also be dog and duck-themed craft activities, games and a family trail plus storytelling sessions in the museum’s theatre.
Visitors can learn about Scotland’s rich rural heritage through the fascinating objects showcased in the building’s galleries. They can also visit the Museum’s historic working farm and see Clydesdale horses, Gina and Anna as well as Highland cattle, Tamworth pigs, sheep and hens. The Ayrshire dairy herd is milked in the dairy each afternoon and visitors can step back in time at the Georgian farmhouse which offers a glimpse into the home life of farmers over 70 years ago.
General manager, National Museum of Rural Life, Vicky McLean said; “From clever collies and delightful ducks to creative crafts, games and trails, this will be a fun-filled event for all the family. We’re hugely grateful to players of People’s Postcode Lottery for their support in offering this fantastic chance to celebrate the amazing skills of working dogs and their handlers while enjoying everything our Museum and farm have to offer.”
The Dog and Duck Day at the National Museum of Rural Life runs from 11am-4pm on Saturday, September 12. The museum is open from 10am until 5pm.
- Tickets can be booked online at nms.ac.uk
- Annual Pass – pay once, visit all year
- Annual Pass prices
- Adult (16+) £12, Over 65’s £11, Concession* £10, Child (5-15) £9, (under 5’s free)
- 15% family discount when up to three Child (5-15) tickets alongside up to two Adult, Over 65 or Concession tickets (max 5 tickets total) purchased
- National Museums Scotland members free
- National Trust for Scotland members free
- Accompanying essential carers free
- Discounts available for groups of 10 or more.
- School visits free; some workshop charges apply.
- Concessions: Student, Unemployed, Disabled, Young Scot. Valid ID required.
- Additional charge for some events.
- Cannot be used with member tickets or any other discount or offer.
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