Autumn is here, which means seasonal events like Halloween and Bonfire Night are creeping our way, plus the huge countdown to Christmas. But first on the agenda for autumn has to be Halloween. Whether you’re doing it for the gram or just love getting your carve on, here’s our pick of the best pumpkin patches near Glasgow to visit this autumn.
1. Arnprior Farm
Arnprior Farm, Stirling, FK8 3HA
Arnprior Farm’s events are kicking off on October 11 and ending on October 30, adding pumpkin picking to their already fun list of activities. Guests will be able to grab a wheelbarrow and pick their perfect pumpkin, and you can even dig for nips and tatties too! The event in Stirling will also have lots of activities like face painting, quad bike rides, plus their all-weather haybale soft play area. There will be pop-up trucks, including Arnprior Donuts, Skinners of Kippen burgers and pumpkin soup, pizzas, hot chocolates, Lous home baking and Gin fizz, as well as a freshly ground artisan coffee team too.
Plus, the farm’s event is the perfect date or family day out as you can stroll around the massive pumpkin patch whilst a photographer takes some seasonal snaps of you. Don’t want to leave? Book yourself into one of their glamping pods, which even has a jacuzzi!
2. East Yonderton Farm
East Yonderton Farm, Walkinshaw Road, Renfrew, PA4 9LP
The exact dates have not yet been announced for this year.
Las year, the pumpkin patch was open during October until Halloween. East Yonderton Farm welcomed back guests for their PYO Pumpkin season, with lots of pumpkins being planted over the last year. The patch was pretty spectacular, with a variety of sizes and colours to pick from. Guests got to run about in search of their perfect pumpkins, before getting stuck into a spot of potato digging too. With all that produce, roasts and soups are most definitely on the cards this autumn.
Call either 01418893492 or 01418877044 to book your slot or enquire further.
3. Craigie’s Farm Deli and Cafe
West Craigie Farm, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9AR
Located near Edinburgh, Craigie’s Farm Pumpkin Festival is back again for 2025 for the entire month of October – and it’s perfect for families to enjoy. Although this farm is further away than the other pumpkin patches, you will be glad you came when you see the various produce on offer.
So grab your basket and get picked! Craigie’s Farm have confirmed that there are plenty of pumpkins up for grabs. If you fancy making more of a day of it, you can also book an afternoon tea at the farm’s café and buy a range of food products, including jams, juices, meat, cheeses, groceries, as well as gifts and hampers. Christmas is creeping closer, so maybe get a head start. If you’re looking for more activities for kids, Craigie’s Farm is hosting lots of autumnal activities from October 11, such as a giant bale maze, barrel train rides through spooky tunnels, tractor-trailer rides, bale tower and outdoor games, storytelling, marshmallow toasting and more.
4. M&D’s Scotland Theme Park Outdoor Pumpkin Festival
Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell, ML1 3RT
Scotland’s Theme Park is one of the best places for family activities. Not only do you get to hunt around for a pumpkin, but you can also visit the animals there, too! This October, guests can check out their pumpkin patches, before choosing one of their own to carve. Children can also hop aboard the Pumpkin Express Train, play Halloween games, or attend one of their Halloween Arts and Crafts sessions. All activities will take place between October 4 and 26.
5. Balgone Estate
Balgone Estate, Balgone Barns, North Berwick, EH39 5NY
Balgone Estate near North Berwick offers Scotland’s largest pumpkin patch with over 60,000 pumpkins, along with a 2km haunted trail during the month of October. The exact dates will be announced on September 1, along with the tickets. The pumpkin patch is abundant with Instagrammable spots to help create memories that are as vivid as the colours of autumn. The Crooked Cauldron is another Halloween edition where visitors can cook marshmallows with the witches. Little ones can also delight in the farm-themed play area, meet friendly local animals, and get to face painting and tractors that the kids will adore.