M&D's Scotland's Theme Park
Scotland's largest theme park with 23+ rides, indoor zoo Amazonia, bowling
Data last verified on 11 March 2026. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.
Quick Stats
- Total Rides:
- 23
- No Restrictions:
- 10
- Adult Price:
- £0
- Child Price:
- £0
- Parking:
- Free
- Updated:
- 11 March 2026
All Rides & Attractions
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👨👩👧 Adventure Convoy Gentle convoy ride for young children. Maximum height 1.3m. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
🔭 Amazonia Scotland's indoor tropical rainforest featuring parrots, monkeys, snakes, and creepy crawlies. | Observation | No restriction | Gentle |
🎢 Big Apple Classic kiddie coaster. Over 1.1m alone, or accompanied by a paying adult. | Coaster | 👤110cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 Bumpercarz Bumper car ride suitable for ages 3-12 years. Minimum height 1m. | Family | 👤100cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Bungee Trampolines Harnessed bungee trampolines. Minimum height 1.2m. | Family | 👤120cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 Dancing Galleons Gentle spinning ship ride with pirate theming. | Family | 👤110cm alone | Gentle |
⚡ Disk'O Spinning disk ride reaching over 10 meters high, combining rotation and swinging motion. | Thrill | 👤120cm alone | High |
👨👩👧 Dodgems Traditional bumper cars. Over 1.3m alone, or accompanied by a paying adult. | Family | 👤130cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 Fantasy Land Carousel Traditional carousel. 0.9m minimum, under 1.3m maximum. | Family | 👤90cm alone ↑Max 130cm | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Flying Jumbos Elephant-themed flying ride. Over 1.3m alone, or accompanied by a paying adult. | Family | 👤130cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Jungle Madness Inflatable adventure attraction for children under 1.3m. | Family | 👤90cm alone ↑Max 130cm | Gentle |
🎪 Krazy Congo Soft Play Massive indoor soft play arena. All children must be under 1.3m. | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle |
⚡ Miami – Rip Tide Extreme thrill ride delivering intense forces and adrenaline-pumping action. | Thrill | 👤120cm alone | High |
👨👩👧 Mini Dodgems Smaller bumper cars designed for younger children. Under 1.3m only. | Family | 👤90cm alone ↑Max 130cm | Gentle |
💧 Moby's Revenge Water plunge ride delivering thrilling drops and splashes. | Water | 👤120cm alone | Medium |
👨👩👧 Monster Machines Rail track ride themed around monster trucks. Over 1.2m alone, or accompanied by a paying adult. | Family | 👤120cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 Musik Express Classic fairground ride with cars traveling along an undulating circular track with music. | Family | 👤130cm alone | Medium |
👨👩👧 Pirate Train Gentle train ride with pirate theming. 0.9m to ride alone, or accompanied by a paying adult. | Family | 👤90cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Red Baron Young pilots soar through the sky in miniature planes. 0.9m alone, or accompanied by a paying adult. | Family | 👤90cm alone | Gentle |
🎢 Runaway Mine Train Family roller coaster with mine train theming, featuring moderate thrills. | Coaster | 👤110cm alone | Medium |
👨👩👧 Twister Scrambler-style spinning ride with multiple rotating arms. | Family | 👤120cm alone | Medium |
⚡ Walk The Plank Sky Trail High ropes adventure course 30 feet up across two levels. Between 1.1m and 1.3m must be accompanied by adult. | Thrill | 👥110cm 👤130cm alone | Medium |
⚡ Wave Swinger Classic swing ride with 32 tilted swings rotating around a central column. | Thrill | 👤120cm alone | Medium |
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> Ride Availability Note: The Tornado coaster was permanently removed in October 2021. Visitor reports from summer 2025 indicate that ride availability can be low, with approximately 10 rides running per visit on some days. Check recent visitor reviews and the park's social media before visiting to get an idea of current operations.
M&D's Scotland's Theme Park is Scotland's largest amusement park, located in Motherwell at Strathclyde Country Park. Opened in 1996 and family-owned by the Taylor family, this premier destination features 23+ outdoor rides and attractions alongside year-round indoor facilities including Amazonia (Scotland's indoor tropical rainforest), Cosmic Bowl (Scotland's first glow-in-the-dark bowling alley), Krazy Congo soft play, and Devil's Island Adventure Golf.
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About the Park
FREE entry and FREE parking! M&D's offers a traditional "pay as you go" model with wristbands available for unlimited rides. The outdoor theme park operates seasonally from mid-March to October, while indoor attractions (Amazonia, bowling, adventure golf, restaurants) remain open year-round.
The park features a rotating selection of rides from the fair circuit, ensuring fresh experiences throughout the season with over 20 kids' rides, family attractions, and extreme thrill rides.
Family Planning
What Can Your Family Ride?
Many rides accessible with an adult:
Toddlers and Young Children (Under 90cm)
- Pirate Train (with adult)
- Big Apple (with adult)
- Red Baron (with adult)
- Flying Jumbos (with adult)
- Dodgems (with adult)
- Moby's Revenge (with adult)
- Monster Machines (with adult)
- Adventure Convoy (max 1.3m)
- Krazy Congo Soft Play (max 1.3m)
- Amazonia
90-110cm Children
Kids-only rides open up:
- Fantasy Land Carousel (90cm+, max 1.3m)
- Mini Dodgems (90cm+, max 1.3m)
- Jungle Madness (90cm+, max 1.3m)
- Bumpercarz (100cm+)
110-120cm Young Riders
More family rides become available:
- Walk The Plank Sky Trail (110cm with adult)
- Runaway Mine Train (110cm)
- Dancing Galleons (110cm)
120-130cm Independent Riders
Can access most family attractions:
- Wave Swinger (120cm)
- Twister (120cm)
- Bungee Trampolines (120cm)
- Miami – Rip Tide (120cm)
- Disk'O (120cm)
130cm+ Thrill Seekers
Full access to all rides:
- Musik Express (130cm)
- Walk The Plank Sky Trail (alone)
- Flying Jumbos (alone)
- Dodgems (alone)
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Ticket Information
- FREE entry
- FREE parking
- Pay per ride with tokens
- Wristbands available for unlimited rides
- Save up to 40% booking online
- Single: £85
- Family of 2: £165
- Family of 3: £245
- Family of 4: £325
Ride Highlights
Year-Round Indoor Attractions
Amazonia - Scotland's indoor tropical rainforest:
- Meet parrots, monkeys, snakes, creepy crawlies
- Tropical environment
- Open all year
- Scotland's first glow-in-the-dark bowling alley
- All-year operation
- Massive indoor soft play arena
- Perfect for young children
- Indoor/outdoor adventure golf course
- Family-friendly activity
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Key Features
- Scotland's Largest: Premier Scottish theme park
- Two Roller Coasters: Runaway Mine Train, Big Apple
- Disk'O: Over 10m high spinning thrill ride
- Miami - Rip Tide: Extreme thrill experience
- Indoor Zoo: Amazonia tropical rainforest
- Cosmic Bowl: Glow-in-the-dark bowling
- Adventure Golf: Devil's Island themed course
- Free Entry & Parking: Pay only for what you use
- Rotating Rides: Fresh attractions throughout season
- Year-Round: Indoor attractions open all year
- On-Site Hotel: Adjacent accommodation available
Planning Tips
Opening Times
- Season: Mid-March to October
- Typical hours: 11:00 - 18:00
- Hours vary daily - check website
- Amazonia: Year-round
- Cosmic Bowl: Year-round
- Adventure Golf: Year-round
- Restaurants & Bars: Year-round
On the Ground
Getting There
Conveniently located near Glasgow:
- Address: Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell ML1 3RT
- By Car: FREE parking on-site
- By Train: Regular services to Motherwell
- Location: Within Strathclyde Country Park
- From Glasgow: Approximately 13 miles southeast
Planning Tips
Planning Your Visit
- Best for: All ages, Scotland's premier theme park
- Unique: Scotland's only major theme park
- Indoor options: Perfect for rainy days
- Pay model: FREE entry, pay per ride or wristband
- Parking: FREE on-site parking
- Season: Outdoor rides March-October only
- Year-round: Indoor attractions always available
- Rotating rides: Different attractions throughout season
- On-site hotel: Available for overnight stays
- Facilities: Restaurants, bars, cafes, toilets
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History & Evolution
- Opened: 1996
- Owners: Taylor family (Marc, Matthew & Jensen)
- 2016: Tsunami coaster derailment incident
- 2020: Temporary closure, administration, family buyback
- Current: Rotating ride model with traveling attractions
- Notable: Former home of Tsunami (Scotland's only inverted coaster)
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Important Notes
M&D's operates a rotating model, bringing in rides from the fair circuit. This means some rides may only be available for limited periods (Christmas, bonfire events, etc.). The ride lineup can change throughout the season.
Check current operating status before visiting, as the number of rides in operation can vary. Some attractions may be closed for maintenance.
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Sources
Information compiled from:
- [M&D's Official Website](https://scotlandsthemepark.com/)
- [Rides Page](https://scotlandsthemepark.com/rides/)
- [Coasterpedia](https://coasterpedia.net/wiki/M&D's_Scotland's_Theme_Park)
- [Roller Coaster Database](https://rcdb.com/4915.htm)
- [Visit Scotland](https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/mds-scotlands-theme-park-p2500971)
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