Drumpellier Country Park — Attraction in Scotland

Lovely park but Don't go anywhere near the dragon at the information kiosk.

I opened a sliding door to stand and look out at the loch today and this thunder faced dragon stormed up to me and said "that's not appropriate to smoke outside" and instantly turned away from me. I was frustrated (being a non smoker) and said "excuse me, don't come towards me and accuse me of things I haven't done" and she then turned round and told me that a member of the public had told her, which wasn't true because she went straight up to her other colleague who had obviously just said this to her.

She then tried turning it around by saying that I shouldn't be out there and I quickly looked around for signs or something to tell people that but there were none.

She then (because she was not backing down and clearly completely wrong) started saying that I was being aggressive and she really stuck to that accusation. I was gobsmacked by her brute and rude attitude that just smashed its way into my peaceful moment of having a coffee overlooking the loch.

I was heated/frustrated but not aggressive and told her to at least put signs on the glass to tell people and she simply said... No.

My parents saw the whole thing and went to speak to her as they left and guess what? She was of course cheeky, rude, defiant, and condescending with them too. It's a shame that we don't sometimes take more of a US employment action of sacking people on the spot.

If people aren't allowed to open a door, put a sign up, or even better... Lock it. Do not send it a bulldozer to deal with something that should have been a...

I probably remember Drumpellier Country Park from further back than most. I learned to swim in the small pond adjacent to the new adventure playground and can still remember the yellow/brown hue of the water when swimming beneath the surface. No-one swims there today or has any need to. The small enclosed boating lake housing pedalos on Lochend Loch replaces full size rowing boats that could be taken anywhere on the loch. That's another skill I learned at Drumpellier, or as we called it 'The Lochs'. The area is much changed and for the better I believe. A modern cafeteria now serves refreshments and there are 2 play areas for youngsters. The lochside path is very flat and measures almost exactly 1 mile (markers are spaced out along the way). This makes taking a walk or run a little more interesting as you are able to set yourself a target distance. Once again if you overdo it the cafeteria is at hand to revive you. Lochend Loch, the main body of water has a sister loch, Woodend Loch, on the opposite side of the road but this area is not open to the public, probably for safety reasons. If all you want is a walk and some fresh air this is as good a...

Drumpelier is great for walks. The path is tarmac all the way round so no need to get your shoes dirty. There is a woodland path too so any walk can be extended for increased steps on your exercise app. Downside is it can be busy at peak times such as bank holidays and weekends. The cafe/visitor centre has recently been given a internal makeover and it now looks much brighter and cleaner. There are plenty of parking spaces now too since the car park was enlarged. There is a great focus on wildlife around the loch and its surroundings. There are notice boards and signs giving information on all the flora and fauna which visitors can come and see. There is fishing, an adventure/activity park, a kids play park, during school holidays there is a bouncy castle and other amusements for kids. You can go to Drumpelier to walk, take the dog for some exercise. YOU can run or cylce round the loch/park or just go along to feed the ducks and other water birds. Can recommend a visit to Drumpelier anytime, it will...