Halloween has become more than just a night to go trick-or-treating on October 31st, as celebrations now stretch for most of the month. From cosy autumn decor to baking seasonal recipes, most get right into the spooky spirit.
As October has begun, people plan to go pumpkin picking – a family day out that often involves far more than just walking away with a round orange fruit.
If you’re planning to take a trip to a pumpkin patch this month, Nationwide Vehicle Contracts have discovered the most popular places to go in Scotland based on TikTok views and Google search volumes.
The ten most popular pumpkin farms in Scotland
|
Rank |
Farm |
City/Region |
TikTok Views |
Search Volume |
|
1 |
Craigie’s Farm Deli and Cafe |
Edinburgh |
116.9k |
9900 |
|
2 |
East Links Family Park |
East Lothian |
2.7k |
8100 |
|
3 |
Clyde Valley Family Park |
Lanarkshire |
6.3k |
6600 |
|
4 |
Arnprior Farm |
Stirling |
58.2k |
3600 |
|
5 |
Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze |
Fife |
2.4k |
4400 |
|
6 |
Kilduff Farm |
East Lothian |
6.8k |
1000 |
|
7 |
East Yonderton Farm |
Renfrew |
1.6k |
3600 |
|
8 |
Balgone Estate |
East Lothian |
1.8k |
2900 |
|
9 |
Charleton Fruit Farm |
Montrose |
2.2k |
390 |
|
10 |
Udny Pumpkins |
Aberdeenshire |
1.8k |
320 |
Craigie’s Farm in Edinburgh is the most popular place to go pumpkin picking
Craigie’s Farm in Edinburgh takes the top spot, with one TikTok video of the farm amassing an impressive 116.9k views and 9900 monthly searches. During the day, visitors can go pumpkin picking, explore the bale maze, and enjoy numerous Halloween-themed photo ops.
You can experience a good fright in the Haunted Harvest ‘After Dark’ in the evenings, with activities including a ghost train and paintball.
East Links Family Park, East Lothian, takes the second spot
With 8,100 monthly searches and 2.1k views on TikTok, East Links Family Park is Scotland’s second most popular pumpkin patch. From 12th to 31st October 2024, visitors can explore a haunted house, take part in pumpkin carving, and children can enjoy a themed treasure hunt.
All Halloween activities are included in your entry ticket, and children under 16 get a free pumpkin.
Clyde Valley Family Park in Lanarkshire completes the top three
Clyde Valley Family Park in Lanarkshire is Scotland’s third most popular place for pumpkin picking, with 6600 monthly Google searches and 6.3k TikTok views. Offering a free pumpkin for every child, fancy dress contests with prizes, and those feeling brave can walk through Clyde Valley’s Creepy Corridor…
There’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy on a day out pumpkin picking in Lanarkshire.
East Lothian is the Pumpkin King
With three of the ten most popular pumpkin farms being based in East Lothian, this region takes the Halloween crown! East Links Family Park is in second place, whilst Kilduff Farm and Balgone Estate take spots six and eight as some of Scotland’s most popular pumpkin patches.