Wander through our gardens and grounds where our Scarecrow Trail is waiting to be discovered before popping into our new pumpkin patch. You can choose your favourite pumpkin to take home, capture the moment with some of our fabulous Halloween inspired decorations, warm up with a treat from our horse box café or let the kids bounce off some energy in our Halloween themed bouncy castle (weather permitting).

Access is included within our Gardens and Grounds admission tickets (£9.50 per adult, £6.00 per child (5 – 16 years) and free for children under 5) or our Castle, Gardens and Grounds admission tickets: (£18.50 per adult, £11 per child (5 – 16 years) and free for children under 5).

Pumpkins are to be paid for separately as taken.

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This guided, interactive walking tour is packed with animal encounters, farm life stories, and photo opportunities — now sprinkled with spooky decorations, seasonal fun, and a few fright-free surprises to make your October visit extra memorable.

Come dressed in costume if you like (optional but encouraged!) and explore the farm as it transforms into a Halloween haven. From wandering through our mini graveyard to spotting scarecrows, cobwebs, and witches’ hats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

What’s included:

• Guided walking tour of the farm — learn about real seasonal farm life with a Halloween twist
• Meet & hand-feed our friendly animals (cows, sheep, goats, miniature donkeys, pigs, alpacas, hens & ducks) — look out for their spooky-themed pens and photo props
• Photo opportunities galore — strike a pose with our decorated displays or take your chance in the graveyard walk
• Sit in a tractor when available (perfect for spooky selfies!)
• Animal feed included for that extra interactive experience
• Continue after your tour with a special Halloween workshop:
  • Broomstick Training (Mon/Wed/Fri + weekends, weather permitting) – take flight and learn the basics of witchy travel
  • Wand Decorating (Tues/Thurs + weekends) – craft your own magical wand to take home

Refreshments, snacks, home baking, paninis and baked potatoes are available to purchase in The Cart Shed after the morning tour and before afternoon tours when available.

Footwear suitable for the farm must be worn – either old trainers, wellies or walking boots. White trainers and open toed sandals are not suitable. Bring waterproofs and warm clothing if weather is wet & cold.

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The night of Holloween has arrived and something terrible has happened. An evil woodland demon has cast a dreadful curse, shattering the crystal pumpkin that protects the Hollow from all the ghosts, ghouls, and monsters lurking in the dark. Its glowing shards have been scattered far and wide across the woodland, and without them, the Hollow is falling into a nightmare…

But hope remains. The brave woodland mice have donned their Holloween costumes, ready to guide you through the forest with the clues you need to discover where each shard has landed.

Can you follow the trail, brave each haunted scene, and spot all 8 shards before it’s too late?

Plus – step into our enchanted pumpkin patch and select your very own pumpkin to take home (pumpkins can be purchased in advance along with your ticket).

Entry tickets include access to the Halloween trail and all the other park features including our brand new Dragontale Castle, crazy golf, giant maze, go karts, sledge run and lots more (excludes barrel train rides).

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Kids will decorate their very own large terracotta plant pot, transforming it into a ghoulish ghost, pumpkin pal, monster friend or any creepy creation their imagination conjures up! We’ll provide all the paints, brushes and spooky inspiration they need.

Once painted the pots can be taken home perfect for planting a mini pumpkin, spooky succulent or magical herb!

Costumes encouraged! Come dressed as a witch, monster, skeleton or anything spooky (or sparkly!) and get into the Halloween spirit while you paint.

A creative, hands-on Halloween activity that’s messy, magical and just the right amount of spooky!

The pots may take a little extra time for drying but this gives you a chance to have a play in the park, grab a snack or enjoy some lunch in our coffee shop or take advantage of some of our Pumpkin Patch Photo Opportunities.

Recommended 5+. Under 5’s are very welcome to take part but will require hands on support from an adult. Under 5’s still need to purchase a ticket if taking part, accompanying adults do not need a ticket.

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Little chocolatiers will make 4 spooky chocolate bark circles, decorating them with edible eyes, slimy worms, ghost poop and loads of other creepy-cute toppings! Whether it’s a monster face or a mummy swirl, every creation is uniquely delicious!

While the chocolate sets, the little chocolatiers will decorate their own plastic take-home case, making it the perfect place to store (or secretly snack on!) their boo-tiful bites.

Costumes are welcome – witches, monsters and mini ghosts all fit right in!

A sweet, sticky and spooktacular Halloween activity your little ones wont forget!

Please allow 2 hours from making to collecting your creations. This activity takes around 1 to 1½ hours – creations may need a little extra time for setting but this gives you a chance to have a play in the park, grab a snack or enjoy some lunch in our coffee shop or take advantage of some of our Pumpkin Patch Photo Opportunities.

Recommended age 5+. Under 5s are very welcome to take part but will require hands on support from an adult. Under 5’s still need to purchase a ticket if taking part, accompanying adult do not need a ticket.

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This autumn, follow our family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore. This self-guided activity is taking place at sites across the country.

Don’t forget, HES members can collect their exclusive History Hunt Halloween card at this event.

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Join us on the farm for our Frightful Farm Fest in October and experience our Adult Only (13yrs+) Haunted Harvest Terror Tour.

By day our farm is peaceful, but by night, the shadows stir, the land remembers, and the past comes alive in terrifying ways. As you walk through the darkness, you’ll hear chilling tales rooted in local history, from witches and gallows to haunted harvests and cannibals.

You won’t just listen, you’ll meet the characters of the past, lurking in the dark, waiting to tell their side of the story… or claim their next victim.

This fully immersive experience blends history, folklore, and farmyard frights with jump scares, eerie encounters, and suspense that will have you looking over your shoulder at every turn.

Come explore the farms dark history if you dare, but beware the spirits and animals that you may awaken.

This unique farm scare spectacular is only available on selected nights in October with limited spaces available on each tour.

Please bring comfortable footwear suitable for the farm environment and weather. Please wear layers and bring a waterproof jacket if the weather is colder and/or wet. It’s encouraged but optional to wear Halloween costume. You may wish to bring a torch for the start and end of the experience. No torches, including phones are permitted during the experience. High powered torches are not to be used.

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Wander through haunted trails lit by flickering lanterns and fairy lights. Along the way, you’ll encounter ghostly figures, spooky sounds, and strange sights hiding in the shadows. Keep your eyes peeled… you never know what might be watching from the trees.

This event is perfect for families with brave little monsters, offering a spine-tingling Halloween experience without the nightmares. Expect mysterious mist, a few gentle jump scares, and interactive spooky scenes that come to life as night falls.

Bring your torch, grab your costume, and prepare for an unforgettable Halloween adventure in the heart of Kirriemuir!

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Along the way, enjoy a variety of seasonal activities: from spooky children’s caves and bale forts, to storytelling and farmyard fun. With plenty of photo opportunities, a rustic countryside setting, and a friendly atmosphere, Pathhead’s Pumpkin Patch offers the magic of autumn right on the farm in the heart of Kirriemuir.

We are delighted to announce that on Saturday 18th, we will also be joined by Sustainable Kirriemuir.
They’ll have their apple pressing equipment set up and will be selling freshly pressed apple juice as well as pasteurised juice. Come along and have a go at pressing, bring your muscles – it’s hard work!!

If you’d like to buy fresh apple juice, please bring along a clean, empty, lidded bottle. Pasteurised juice will be bottled and available to buy alongside fresh produce harvested from the Community Garden, as well as the first harvests of salad from the SK Farm, their new project on Kinnordy Estate.

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Brave souls will embark on a spooky indoor tour through Glamis Castle’s majestic rooms, where ghostly whispers and shadowy figures await. With jump scares around every turn and stories that will send shivers down your spine, Ghosts at Glamis promises a Halloween experience like no other. If you dare, join us for a night of frightful fun and uncover the haunted secrets of Glamis Castle.

Ghosts at Glamis will take place on the evenings of 24, 25, 26, 29, 30 and 31 October, 2025. Tours will commence in intervals from 6.30pm – 9pm with tours expected to last 35 – 40 minutes.

Tickets cost £22.50 per person.

Please be aware that due to the nature of the building, there is no lift and there are many stone steps to negotiate on the tour therefore making it unsuitable to those with mobility needs.

Visitors will experience flashing lights, strobe lighting, loud noises and smoke effects.

Recommended for those aged 14 years and over. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by at least one paying adult over 18.

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