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Halloween Events Scotland 2026

Calling all brave beasties, spooky storytellers and lantern-lit adventurers, it's time to discover the best Halloween events in Scotland in 2026! From ancient fire festivals and ghostly castle trails to illuminated botanical gardens and family pumpkin festivals, we've rounded up the most magical October activities for families across Edinburgh, Glasgow, the Highlands and Perthshire.

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All Halloween Events in Scotland

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Halloween near Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen

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October half-term 2026

Half-term runs Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov, and Halloween falls on a Saturday

That makes this the busiest Halloween week in years, so book anything with a timed slot early.

  • England & WalesMon 26 – Fri 30 Oct
  • ScotlandMon 13 – Fri 24 Oct
  • Northern IrelandMon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct
  • HalloweenSat 31 October

Frequently Asked Questions

Most asked questions relating to Halloween events in Scotland.

Paisley Halloween Festival takes place on 23rd and 24th October, GlasGlow at Glasgow Botanic Gardens runs from 16th October to 1st November and Edinburgh's Samhuinn Fire Festival on 31st October is a spectacular free event. Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries also hosts Halloween activities throughout October.

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