About Craigtoun Country Park

Run by charity organisation, The Friends of Craigtoun, Craigtoun Country Park is a family gem nestled in the Scottish countryside. There are 47-acres of well-maintained parkland to explore with heritage features such as the Italian Garden and the Dutch Village, which sits on the large pond. Craigtoun Country Park has been an iconic visitor attraction for groups and families alike since the 1960s and to this day we still have a miniature railway operating around the boating pond. You can take a boat or a pedalo around the pond, play crazy golf, or even take a tractor ride round the perimeter of the park. Some attractions require tickets that can be purchased in our Ticket Office, which doubles as a Gift Shop. We also have free attractions accessible all year round such as the trampolines, zip wire and trim trail. The park itself is a haven for wildlife, including the swans that nest here year on year.

  • Free Entry, Free Parking and lots of fun!

    With free entry, free parking and on-site café, Craigtoun really is the ideal place for a family day out. Situated in 47 acres of well-maintained grounds, just 2 miles from St Andrews, the park is open all year round and visitors can enjoy free facilities such as the Adventure Playground, Trampolines, Fairy Glen, Trim Trail and a 30ft Zip Wire.

  • 5 Party Venues Available to Hire

    5 Party Venues Available to Hire
  • Free Entry to Spring and Summer Events

    Free Entry to Spring and Summer Events

Attraction Details

Opening Times

Regular Times

  • Monday, Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday, Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday, Open 24 hours
  • Thursday, Open 24 hours
  • Friday, Open 24 hours
  • Saturday, Open 24 hours
  • Sunday, Open 24 hours

There are 9 seasonal attractions at Craigtoun that are supervised by staff and for which tickets are required. These will run on the following dates / times during the 2026 season:

March: 11.00 am - 3.00 pm

April - August: 10.30 am - 5.00 pm

September - October: 11.00 am - 3.00 pm

Opening Times:

Weekend only: 28th & 29th March

Daily: Friday 3rd - Sunday 19th April inclusive

Weekend only: 25th & 26th April

May Day Weekend: Saturday 2nd – Monday 4th May inclusive

Inservice Day: Thursday 7th May

Weekends only: 9th & 10th, 16th & 17th and 23rd & 24th May

Bank Holiday Weekend: Saturday 30th May - Monday 1st June inclusive

Weekends only: 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, 20th & 21st and 27th & 28th June

Daily: Saturday 4th July - Tuesday 18th August inclusive

Weekends only: 22nd & 23rd and 29th & 30th August

Weekends only: 5th & 6th, 12th & 13th, 19th & 20th and 26th & 27th September + 3rd & 4th October

Daily: Saturday 10th - Sunday 25th October inclusive

Plan Your Visit

Clock IconTypical visit time 3 - 4 hours
Tick IconSuitable for Kids and Adults too

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Craigtoun Country Park

Mount Melville, St Andrews, Kingdom of Fife, KY16 8NX, Scotland

Tel: 01334472013

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Last updated: 13:40 30/07/2026

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