It’s almost 31 October, which years ago meant time to carve a turnip but these days means pumpkin carving and trick or treating instead of guising.
If you’re looking for a place to pick pumpkins, which is an ideal way to spend a family day out, there are plenty of farms in Scotland that offer this.
From dog-friendly patches near Glasgow to further afield, here are some of the best Scottish pumpkin patches to visit this autumn.
9. Pick a Pumpkin , Neilston
Down in Neilston this pumpkin patch is free to book, all you have to do is pay what you pick. As well as picking your own pumpkin for Halloween, visitors can look forward to a play area, an assault course, face painting, glitter tattoos and rock painting. There will also be hot drinks available. The dates for the 2026 pumpkin picking are 17, 18, 24 and 25 October, 10am-4pm | Pick a Pumpkin
10. M&D's Theme Park, Motherwell
M&D’s Theme Park Outdoor Pumpkin Festival - All activities will take place from 10- 25 October, 12-6pm. Tickets - which are priced at £18.13 for kids and £12.18 for adults - must be booked online. | M&D’s Theme Park Outdoor Pumpkin Festival