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Abbie Meehan

West Lothian restaurant to host 'crazy critter' event where you can pet meerkats

A host of 'crazy critters' will be visiting a West Lothian restaurant on Valentine's Day, with the chance to even pet your very own meerkat!

The Chain Runner & Marston's Inns in Livingston, West Lothian, will be playing host to a range of exotic and fluffy animals, in partnership with an animal experience, aptly named 'Crazy Critters'.

There will be various animals on show, from tortoises to hedgehogs, and even your very own Sergei from the Compare the Meerkat/Market commercials.

The event will be held on February 14, Valentine's Day, and is only £10 per person to book, with 20 per cent off restaurant food if you decide to stay for a bite to eat.

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Speaking to Edinburgh Live, restaurant manager Steve Duggan said: "We are really looking forward to having everyone join us for a day of fun with the animals and families who have booked already.

"It has been a hit from the off, we've only got a few spaces left, so I'll probably need to organise another visit just to make sure everyone interested gets a chance.

One of the African Pygmy Hedgehogs. (The Chain Runner / Facebook)
Henry the Horsefield Tortoise. (The Chain Runner / Facebook)

"The company is run by a guy called Luke, and he's hosted animal experiences in our Motherwell restaurant site already, and it went really well.

"We wanted to have the baby Highland Cow to come visit, but logistically it doesn't work out, so we can hope for next time!

"Everyone here is really excited to meet the animals, and it'll be a positive experience for both businesses as well, so it's a win-win."

On the Crazy Critters website, it reads: "Here at Crazy Critters Experience we strive not only make animals happy, but people too!

"We have a wide range of exotic animals which all go through a lengthy settling period to establish they are up for the job of giving you a day to remember!

A content wee meerkat, fast asleep in someone's hands. (The Chain Runner / Facebook)

"All The animals available for your event, whether that be a birthday party, Gala day, fun day, wedding, team building exercise or animal sensory session are experienced, comfortable and have the skills to make your event one that will never be forgotten!

"We love to get involved with your special day which is why we also offer customised times, animal attendees and staffing available for you. Making your day makes our day! So get in touch now by checking out the Contact Us section to get your occasion booked!"

The animals have all been rescued and rehomed by Luke, with the website stating: "Some of the animals are rescues and rehomed, some through neglect and others previous owners coming into unexpected difficulties, this gives all our animals where possible the chance to have a new start in life with great enslosures, varied balanced diets and plenty of enrichment allowing them to be happy, healthy and strong!"

The Chain Runner & Marstons Inn in Livingston. (Google Streetview)

For more information on the animal experience at The Chain Runner in Livingston, check them out here.

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