The Beech Tree Inn

This venue is a little way out of Glasgow, close to the Glengoyne Distillery near Dumgoyne.  It is right on the West Highland Way.

We chose to visit the Beech Tree Inn following some good reviews and the promise of a sunny day.  I had intended to stop at Mugdock Park on the way to build up an appetite but we missed the turning!

Arriving a little early, we had a coffee in the garden and met all the animals.  It's not a petting zoo but you can buy feed.  There are Shetland Ponies, sheep, rabbits, ducks, goats and an aviary.  They seem very well-kept and loved.  There is also a small play area with a couple of fixed tractors to sit on, climbing frame and slide.  Enough to keep a toddler entertained for half an hour or more and whilst you are waiting for food etc.

We were lucky to get a table and I advise booking (or at least, arriving early and reserving a table, which is what we had to do).  The menu is vast and is pub grub food.  Angus and I both had soup (a delicious tomato and red pepper), mine with a sandwich.  There is lots of choice for children too.  Mr GFN had a chicken wings special and a side of chips, which he really enjoyed. We also had delicious desserts; so save room!

In the end, we were there from about 11.45am to 2.30pm.  So a fair day out with a toddler and not too much walking when you are heavily pregnant.

The toilets are clean (we didn't use the baby change).  The car park has a fair capacity.  I don't think you could get there using public transport.