Elite Falconry

Cluny Mains, By Kirkcaldy, Fife KY2 6QU

Tel & Fax: 01592 722 143

e-mail: elitefalconry@btopenworld.com

Elite Falconry is owned and managed by Janet Cooper and Barry Blyther, who are very proud of their falconry centre, and are very keen to share their knowledge of these fascinating and graceful birds of prey with people who want to experience the thrill of working with them. As you arrive at the centre you will be surprised by what you see. Outside the barn, (except in foul weather), on the weathering lawn you will see up to 25 magnificent birds soaking up the sun or taking a gentle bath. The collection is not the largest but is probably the most unusual in Scotland. You will be captivated. More birds can be seen in spacious aviaries inside the barn.

The falconry experience days on offer are all very much hands on. You will start your experience flying a great grey owl in her aviary; she is a stunning, gentle delight. As your day progresses you will take to the outdoors and enjoy a walk out when you will fly a harris hawk, be stunned by the incredible speed and agility of a falcon going through its paces and perhaps be awestruck as an eagle drops to your fist from over 1,000 ft at phenomenal speed. Another possibility is for you to join the exclusive Gathering of Eagles that takes place every January in the mountains of Scotland. This unique opportunity to see Golden Eagles and others in their own very special environments as they hunt mountain hares. If speed and falcons are your thing again you can be thrilled as Elite Falconry will take you grouse hawking with peregrine falcons when you can witness the fastest creature on the planet as the falcon stoops in excess of 200mph in pursuit of red grouse.