Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
On sale; advance booking
Glasgow Science Centre · Pacific Quay, Glasgow
The Witch's Lair - Halloween Family Party
- Dates and times
- Fri 30 Oct 2026
6pm-9pm
- Official age guidance
- All ages; Mission to Titan is 8+, spooky storytime is aimed at under-8s
- Scare level
- A little spooky
Low-moderate; playful science theme with some darker set dressing
- Setting and weather
- Indoor
Low weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £39.80 (2 adults + 2 children)
Adult: £9.95 · Child: £9.95
- What is not in that total
- No compulsory extra is named, although individual programme elements have different age guidance.
Worth knowingEssential companion ticket is free with accepted evidence; individual programme elements may have age/sensory differences
Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
On sale; timed tickets
Glasgow Botanic Gardens · Glasgow West End
GlasGLOW 2026
- Dates and times
- 23 Oct-1 Nov 2026
Timed evening entry; twilight slots are designed for younger children
- Official age guidance
- All ages; strongest for families wanting a large after-dark light trail
- Scare level
- A little spooky
Low-moderate; theatrical Halloween rather than a horror maze
- Setting and weather
- Outdoor with some covered areas
Medium-high weather dependence; cancelled only in extreme conditions
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- From £70 published family ticket; peak family from £86
Adult: From £24 · Child: From £13; under-3s free but need a ticket
- What is not in that total
- Travel and any food purchases are outside the ticket price.
Worth knowingThe one-way route takes about 60 minutes. PA tickets and GLOW assistance passes are available by prior contact. Lights, sound and crowds may affect some children.
Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
Early-bird tickets live; timed sessions
Spooktacular event site, South Street · South Street, Clydeside, Glasgow
Spooktacular Glasgow
- Dates and times
- 2 Oct-1 Nov 2026 (the organiser also shows 31 Oct as the closing date, so check before booking)
Wed-Fri 5pm-9pm; weekends 12pm-4pm and 5pm-9pm; daily during October week
- Official age guidance
- All-age fairground; best for ride-loving primary-age and older children
- Scare level
- A little spooky
Low-moderate; carnival theming
- Setting and weather
- Outdoor
High weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £60 for 2 Big Monsters + 2 Little Monsters, four-hour wristbands
Adult: Not shown separately on the event page · Child: Not shown separately on the event page
- What is not in that total
- The published wristband covers the advertised attractions; check the ticket terms for any separately charged extras.
Worth knowingThe organiser advertises more than 20 attractions. Check ride restrictions and accessibility when choosing tickets.
Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
No booking stated; free drop-in
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum · Argyle Street, Glasgow
Halloween Lanterns
- Dates and times
- 17-18 Oct 2026
1pm-4pm, drop-in
- Official age guidance
- Family craft/activity session; good for younger children
- Scare level
- Very gentle
Very low
- Setting and weather
- Indoor
Low weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- Free
Adult: Free · Child: Free
- What is not in that total
- Nothing extra to pay for the drop-in activity.
Worth knowingMuseum has accessible toilets, lifts and assistance-dog access; use current AccessAble detail for route-specific needs
Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
On sale
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall · Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Creepy Carnival - Glasgow
- Dates and times
- Sat 24 Oct 2026
3pm
- Official age guidance
- Whole-family orchestral concert
- Scare level
- Very gentle
Very low-playful
- Setting and weather
- Indoor
Low weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- From £42 using RSNO minimums; actual seats for 2+2 may be higher
Adult: From £12 on RSNO listing; Glasgow Life bands £13.50-£23.50 · Child: From £9 on RSNO listing; Glasgow Life bands £10.50-£17
- What is not in that total
- The family total uses the lowest listed seats; available seats may cost more.
Worth knowingA BSL performer is listed. Contact the box office for wheelchair and companion seating.
Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
Booking open
Valley View at Goulding's · Rosebank, Clyde Valley
Halloween Pumpkin Picking
- Dates and times
- Selected dates 3-31 Oct 2026
Timed booking; exact slots shown in ticket flow
- Official age guidance
- All ages; pumpkin patch and photo-led autumn visit
- Scare level
- Very gentle
Very low
- Setting and weather
- Outdoor
High weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £20 entry for 2+2, plus pumpkins
Adult: £5 entry · Child: £5 entry; under-1s free
- What is not in that total
- Pumpkins are charged separately.
Worth knowingPumpkins cost extra. Buggy and wheelchair suitability is unclear, so contact the farm if that will decide the visit.
Ayrshire
On sale
Ayr Racecourse · Ayr
Spooky Sensational Saturday Raceday
- Dates and times
- Sat 31 Oct 2026
Afternoon meeting; final race times pending
- Official age guidance
- Mixed-age families comfortable with a raceday setting
- Scare level
- Very gentle
Very low-playful
- Setting and weather
- Mixed, much of the racing experience outdoors
Medium-high weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £56 early bird for 2 adults + children
Adult: £28 early bird; £33 full price · Child: Under-18s free with an adult
- What is not in that total
- Food, drinks and any raceday purchases are extra.
Worth knowingFinal race schedule and family entertainment details can change; gambling environment may not suit every family
Stirling and Falkirk
Book standard castle admission
Stirling Castle · Stirling Old Town
Halloween Hijinks
- Dates and times
- Sat 31 Oct 2026
11am-4pm
- Official age guidance
- All ages; living-history storytelling and guising
- Scare level
- Low fright
Low
- Setting and weather
- Mixed
Medium weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £59 for 2 adults + 2 children age 7-15
Adult: £18.50 online · Child: £11 age 7-15; under-7s free
- What is not in that total
- Travel and food are outside castle admission.
Worth knowingCastle car park closed except coaches and accessible parking; historic surfaces and slopes
Edinburgh and the Lothians
Pre-book only; on sale
Conifox Adventure Park · Kirkliston, West Lothian
Halloween Days 2026
- Dates and times
- 17-18, 24-25 and 31 Oct 2026
Arrival slots 9.30am-1pm
- Official age guidance
- Best for toddlers through primary-age children wanting play plus pumpkins
- Scare level
- Low fright
Very low-low
- Setting and weather
- Outdoor
High weather dependence; runs in all weather
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £40 for 2 adults + 2 children; pumpkins/gourds extra
Adult: £10 · Child: £10
- What is not in that total
- Pumpkins and gourds are charged separately.
Worth knowingUneven ground can be difficult for wheelchairs; guide dogs only; no carer discount or ASN sessions; no refunds
Edinburgh and the Lothians
On sale
Usher Hall · Lothian Road, Edinburgh
Creepy Carnival - Edinburgh
- Dates and times
- Sun 25 Oct 2026
3pm
- Official age guidance
- Whole-family orchestral concert
- Scare level
- Very gentle
Very low-playful
- Setting and weather
- Indoor
Low weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- From £42 for 2+2; actual available seats may cost more
Adult: From £12 · Child: From £9
- What is not in that total
- The family total uses the lowest listed seats; available seats may cost more.
Worth knowingA BSL performer is listed. Contact the box office for wheelchair and companion seating.
Edinburgh and the Lothians
Included with admission; advance booking available
Craigmillar Castle · Craigmillar, Edinburgh
Craig-thriller Castle: Halloween Shenanigans
- Dates and times
- Sat 31 Oct 2026
11.30am-3pm
- Official age guidance
- All ages; owls, storytelling, riddles and songs
- Scare level
- Low fright
Low
- Setting and weather
- Mixed, largely historic ruin
Medium-high weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £24 for 2 adults + 2 children age 7-15
Adult: £7.50 online · Child: £4.50 age 7-15; under-7s normally free
- What is not in that total
- Travel and any food are outside admission.
Worth knowingSpiral stairs, uneven ground and low-light spaces; limited parking
Edinburgh and the Lothians
On sale
Trinity House · Leith, Edinburgh
Little Ones Halloween Tales
- Dates and times
- 26-27 Oct 2026
4.30pm-6pm
- Official age guidance
- Suitable 5+; maritime ghost stories
- Scare level
- A little spooky
Low-moderate
- Setting and weather
- Indoor historic building
Low weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £24 for 2 adults + 2 children
Adult: £7.50 · Child: £4.50 age 7-15; official overview says suitable 5+
- What is not in that total
- Travel and any food are outside admission.
Worth knowingGround floor accessible; vaults require steep stairs
Edinburgh and the Lothians
On sale
Holyrood Park · Edinburgh
Holyrood Halloween Story Trail
- Dates and times
- Sat 31 Oct 2026
1pm-3pm
- Official age guidance
- Official warning says material may not suit under-12s
- Scare level
- Braver families
Moderate
- Setting and weather
- Outdoor guided walk
High weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £46 for 2 adults + 2 children
Adult: £15 · Child: £8 age 7-15
- What is not in that total
- Travel and any food are outside admission.
Worth knowingRough, boggy and steep terrain; may not be accessible; no toilets on route
Fife
On sale
Fife Sports and Leisure venues · Fife (specific booked venue/session required)
Big Inflatable Takeover - Halloween
- Dates and times
- 31 Oct-1 Nov 2026
Session times in booking flow
- Official age guidance
- Up to age 12
- Scare level
- Very gentle
Very low
- Setting and weather
- Indoor
Low weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £19.90-£23.90 for two participating children, plus any adult charge
Adult: Adult or spectator price not shown · Child: £9.95 early; £11.95 full
- What is not in that total
- The listing gives child prices only, so the total may rise once adult or spectator tickets are added.
Worth knowingThis is an inflatable session rather than a Halloween storytelling event. Participation rules and access depend on the venue.
Perthshire and Dundee
On sale; regularly sells out
Faskally Wood · Pitlochry
The Enchanted Forest
- Dates and times
- 8 Oct-8 Nov 2026
Timed evening departures via shuttle
- Official age guidance
- All ages; big after-dark light-and-sound woodland event
- Scare level
- Very gentle
Very low; not horror-led
- Setting and weather
- Outdoor woodland
High weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- From £78.50 for 2 adults + 2 under-16s, plus 7% fee (c.£84.00)
Adult: From £28.50 plus 7% booking fee · Child: From £15.50 plus fee; under-3s free but need a ticket
- What is not in that total
- A 7% booking fee is included in the displayed realistic family estimate.
Worth knowingNatural paths; very large buggies discouraged. Access bus Thu/Fri/Sat and limited wheelchair parking; lights may be unsafe for photosensitive epilepsy
Perthshire and Dundee
Included with standard admission; bookable
Scone Palace · Scone, Perth
Moo Mondays
- Dates and times
- Mon 19 Oct 2026
11am-3pm
- Official age guidance
- Younger families; animal/farm-themed activity day
- Scare level
- No scares
None
- Setting and weather
- Mixed
Medium weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £59.75 published 2+2 family ticket
Adult: £19.75 palace and gardens · Child: £13.50
- What is not in that total
- Food and other purchases are outside admission.
Worth knowingThe palace grounds cover some distance and surfaces vary; check the access page if buggy or wheelchair use will decide the visit.
Perthshire and Dundee
On sale
House of Dun · Montrose
Spooky Woods Family Halloween Trail
- Dates and times
- 31 Oct-1 Nov 2026
11am-4.30pm
- Official age guidance
- Family woodland trail
- Scare level
- Low fright
Low
- Setting and weather
- Outdoor woodland
High weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £11.78 for two children plus any parking charge
Adult: No separate adult price shown · Child: £5.89 ticketing price
- What is not in that total
- The ticket flow appears to charge for children only. Check the final total for any adult or parking charge before paying.
Worth knowingUneven paths; outdoor all-weather event
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
On sale
Castle Fraser · Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
Family-Friendly Halloween Trail
- Dates and times
- 23-25 and 31 Oct 2026
Arrivals 10.30am-3pm
- Official age guidance
- All ages
- Scare level
- Low fright
Low
- Setting and weather
- Outdoor
High weather dependence; all-weather
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £21 for two children plus £5 parking
Adult: Free with child ticket · Child: £8
- What is not in that total
- The displayed family total includes the stated £5 parking charge.
Worth knowingBuggy and wheelchair suitability for the full route is unclear; contact Castle Fraser if that will decide the visit.
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
On sale
Castle Fraser · Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
Spooky Family Halloween Trail
- Dates and times
- 23-24 Oct and 31 Oct 2026
23-24 Oct 5pm-7pm; 31 Oct 4.30pm-6.30pm
- Official age guidance
- Recommended 6-14
- Scare level
- Braver families
Moderate but no jump scares
- Setting and weather
- Outdoor after dark
High weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £18 for 2 adults + 2 children, plus parking if charged
Adult: £1 · Child: £8
- What is not in that total
- The £18 family total does not include a possible evening parking charge.
Worth knowingDark trail; bring a torch; route accessibility not fully stated
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
On sale
Curl Aberdeen · Aberdeen
Halloween Hijinx 2026
- Dates and times
- Sat 17 Oct 2026
VIP doors 6pm; general doors 6.30pm; show 7pm
- Official age guidance
- Family wrestling audience; explicit minimum age not published
- Scare level
- Low fright
Low theatrical
- Setting and weather
- Indoor
Low weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £52 general for four tickets
Adult: £13 general / £16 VIP · Child: No separate child price shown
- What is not in that total
- Food and merchandise are outside the ticket price.
Worth knowingExpect a noisy evening crowd. No minimum age is listed, and the wheelchair route is not clear enough to rely on without contacting the venue.
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Included with admission; book standard entry
Huntly Castle · Huntly
Wild Magic! An Autumn Family Trail
- Dates and times
- 10 Oct-1 Nov 2026
Open Mon-Wed and Sat-Sun 10am-3.30pm; last entry 45 minutes before close
- Official age guidance
- Younger primary/family clue trail
- Scare level
- Very gentle
Very low
- Setting and weather
- Mixed ruin/grounds
Medium-high weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £24 for 2 adults + 2 children age 7-15
Adult: £7.50 online · Child: £4.50 age 7-15; under-7s free
- What is not in that total
- Travel and food are outside admission.
Worth knowingNo visitor toilets; steps, cobbles and a 92-step spiral to the tower
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Included with admission; book standard entry
Duff House · Banff
Wild Magic! An Autumn Family Trail
- Dates and times
- 10 Oct-1 Nov 2026
Fri-Sun 10am-3.30pm; closed for lunch 12.30pm-1.15pm; last entry one hour before close
- Official age guidance
- Family clue trail in a historic house
- Scare level
- Very gentle
Very low
- Setting and weather
- Indoor with grounds
Low-medium weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £32 for 2 adults + 2 children age 7-15
Adult: £10 online · Child: £6 age 7-15; under-7s free
- What is not in that total
- Travel and food are outside admission.
Worth knowingLift to upper levels; accessible parking at rear; gravel/earth from main car park
Fife
Included with admission; book standard entry
St Andrews Castle · St Andrews
Wild Magic! An Autumn Family Trail
- Dates and times
- 10 Oct-1 Nov 2026
Daily 10am-4pm; last entry 3.15pm
- Official age guidance
- Family clue trail, best for primary-age castle explorers
- Scare level
- Very gentle
Very low
- Setting and weather
- Mixed ruin/visitor centre
Medium-high weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £32 for 2 adults + 2 children age 7-15
Adult: £10 online · Child: £6 age 7-15; under-7s free
- What is not in that total
- Travel and food are outside admission.
Worth knowingMine/countermine and Bishop's Apartments currently closed; grass route and stairs to upper areas
Inverness and the Highlands
Included with admission; book standard entry
Elgin Cathedral · Elgin
Wild Magic! An Autumn Family Trail
- Dates and times
- 10 Oct-1 Nov 2026
Daily 10am-4pm; last entry 3pm
- Official age guidance
- Family clue trail
- Scare level
- Very gentle
Very low
- Setting and weather
- Mostly outdoor ruins with visitor facilities
High weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £32 for 2 adults + 2 children age 7-15
Adult: £10 online · Child: £6 age 7-15; under-7s free
- What is not in that total
- Travel and food are outside admission.
Worth knowingScaffolding/fencing during conservation; step-free entrance with small threshold; upper areas limited
Dumfries and Galloway
Included with admission; advance booking recommended
Caerlaverock Castle · Near Dumfries
Wild Magic! An Autumn Family Trail
- Dates and times
- 10 Oct-1 Nov 2026
Daily 10am-4pm; last entry 3.30pm
- Official age guidance
- Family clue trail around a moat-side castle
- Scare level
- Very gentle
Very low
- Setting and weather
- Outdoor-led ruin/visitor centre
High weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £24 for 2 adults + 2 children age 7-15
Adult: £7.50 · Child: £4.50 age 7-15; under-7s free
- What is not in that total
- Travel and food are outside admission.
Worth knowingSome towers/West Range closed; muddy/gravel approach and steep grass section; adapted toilet
Borders and Argyll
Included with admission
Melrose Abbey · Melrose
Wild Magic! An Autumn Family Trail
- Dates and times
- 10 Oct-1 Nov 2026
Daily 10am-4pm; last entry 3.30pm; museum closed 12 noon-2pm
- Official age guidance
- Family clue trail; best for primary-age heritage fans
- Scare level
- Very gentle
Very low
- Setting and weather
- Mostly outdoor ruins with small museum
High weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £24 for 2 adults + 2 children age 7-15
Adult: £7.50 · Child: £4.50 age 7-15; under-7s free
- What is not in that total
- Travel and food are outside admission.
Worth knowingConservation restrictions; bell-tower climb and uneven historic surfaces
Fife
Included with admission
Aberdour Castle and Gardens · Aberdour
Wild Magic! An Autumn Family Trail
- Dates and times
- 10 Oct-1 Nov 2026
Mon-Wed and Sat-Sun 10am-4pm; lunch closure 12.30pm-1.30pm
- Official age guidance
- Family clue trail
- Scare level
- Very gentle
Very low
- Setting and weather
- Mixed castle and gardens
Medium-high weather dependence
- Family price (2 adults + 2 children)
- £22 for 2 adults + 2 children age 7-15
Adult: £7.50 online · Child: £3.50 online from 1 Oct for age 7-15; under-7s free
- What is not in that total
- Travel and food are outside admission.
Worth knowingUpper levels via spiral stair; level walled garden; small mobility-needs car park by arrangement
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