By Michael Pringle
If you鈥檙e looking for a dino-mite day out for the youngsters during the summer holidays while enjoying a bit of shopping then West Lothian is the place to be. Livingston Designer Outlet will go Jurassic crazy this July with lifelike dinosaurs, ranger training and endless photo opportunities for the whole family to enjoy. There鈥檚 a Dinosaur Discovery Trail running from Monday, July 7 to Sunday, July 20, visitors can enjoy a host of dinosaur-themed events, making it the ultimate day out to remember. Guests can embark on a journey through time as they explore six dinosaur themed zones located throughout the outlet, featuring animatronic dinosaurs, a jungle environment and exciting sound-effects. Roaming Dinosaurs will feature on July 9 to 11, and 16 to 18, from 11am until 5pm, when the experience will become even more immersive as roaming encounters with raptors and a T-Rex will make unexpected appearances throughout the day. Two life-size dinosaurs will be taking over the Grand Staircase 鈥 Noisy Norman an animatronic model and a static Giant T-Rex. Standing at almost 2 metres tall and 3 metres long, Noisy Norman towers over guests and roars into life for those who are brave enough to get close. Watch out for his swinging tale and razor-sharp teeth. Noisy Norman will be on show from July 7 to 11, and July 16 to 20; and Giant T-Rex will take Norman鈥檚 place from July 12 to 15, to wow visitors with equally great prehistoric power. There will also be Ranger Training and a Baby Dinosaur Experience at the Grand Staircase from July 9 to 11 and 16 to 18 from 11am until 5pm. Budding explorers can sign up for Ranger Training at Dino Basecamp, where two expert safari rangers will guide guests through a 15-minute session covering essential dinosaur survival skills! At the end of each session, newly qualified rangers will get the chance to meet a baby dinosaur. Michelle Whitelaw, Centre Manager at Livingston Designer Outlet, said: 鈥淲e are always looking for ways to deliver memorable experiences alongside brilliant shopping, and bringing the Jurassic era to Livingston Designer Outlet is not one to be missed this summer. “Whether it鈥檚 meeting Noisy Norman, taking part in ranger training or getting amazing photos throughout the whole outlet, there鈥檚 something for everyone to enjoy.鈥 Livingston Designer Outlet is Scotland鈥檚 largest outlet shopping destination, offering over 80 brands, restaurants and caf茅s under one roof. Detailed breakdown of the Jurassic timings can be found on the @livingstondesigneroutlet Instagram, or at: www.livingston-designer-outlet.co.uk Don’t miss the latest news from the West Lothian Courier. Sign up to our free newsletter here .