North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
> 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.
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 kids' rides, family attractions, and extreme thrill rides.
What Can Your Family Ride?
Toddlers and Young Children (Under 90cm)
Many rides accessible with an adult:
- 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)
- 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
Almost everything opens up:
- Musik Express (130cm)
- Walk The Plank Sky Trail (alone)
- Flying Jumbos (alone)
- Dodgems (alone)
140cm+
The biggest thrills:
- Wild Mouse (140cm)
- Freak Out (140cm)
Ticket Information
- Park Admission
- FREE entry
- FREE parking
- Ride Payments
- Pay per ride with tokens
- Wristbands available for unlimited rides
- Save up to 40% booking online
- Season Pass (at our last check)
- Single: £85
- Family of 2: £165
- Family of 3: £245
- Family of 4: £325
Year-Round Indoor Attractions
Amazonia - Scotland's indoor tropical rainforest:
- Meet parrots, monkeys, snakes, creepy crawlies
- Tropical environment
- Open all year
- Cosmic Bowl
- Scotland's first glow-in-the-dark bowling alley
- All-year operation
- Krazy Congo Soft Play
- Massive indoor soft play arena
- Perfect for young children
- Devil's Island Adventure Golf
- Indoor/outdoor adventure golf course
- Family-friendly activity
Key Features
- Scotland's Largest: Premier Scottish theme park
- Three Roller Coasters: Runaway Mine Train, Big Apple, Wild Mouse
- 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
Opening Times
- Theme Park (Outdoor Rides)
- Season: Mid-March to October
- Typical hours: 11:00 - 18:00
- Hours vary daily - check website
- Indoor Attractions
- Amazonia: Year-round
- Cosmic Bowl: Year-round
- Adventure Golf: Year-round
- Restaurants & Bars: Year-round
- Note
- Opening times are a guide only and may change daily. Contact park directly to confirm.
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 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
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)
Important Notes
- Rotating Attractions
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.
- Recent Feedback
Check current operating status before visiting, as the number of rides in operation can vary. Some attractions may be closed for maintenance.
Sources
Information compiled from: