Free Pair of Wristbands to M&D's Scotland's Theme Park worth £51.50
Featuring a host of life-like dinosaurs including a Velociraptor and its adorable babies, the Theme Park will host free family interactive daily shows plus you will have the chance to meet the prehistoric mammals.
From now until 10 August 2025 the exclusive 'How to Train Your Velociraptor' free show will take place daily at 12.30pm, 3.30pm and 5pm. Step into a world where prehistoric creatures come to life and YOU become the Ranger in charge at 2pm!
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Located next to Strathclyde Country Park, M&D's is one of Scotland's top visitor attractions.
How to Claim
Pick up a copy of the Chronicle or Journal from Monday, July 14 until Sunday, July 20 inside you'll find a voucher to bring with you to M&D's Scotland's Theme Park!
The Theme Park features thrill rides and family rides, as well as a host of activities, for all age groups.
Special features include Amazonia, an indoor tropical rainforest with exotic animals and plants, Devil's Island Adventure Golf, Cosmic Bowl, a ten-pin bowling alley, and Krazy Congo Soft Play.
There are also many food outlets to enjoy, from snacks to restaurant meals, including the award winning American themed diner Monterey Jack's.
Car parking and entry into the Theme Park is free. Further information is available from scotlandsthemepark.com.
Terms and conditions:
1. The voucher is for two free 'ride all day' wristbands only on the following dates: 4th - 10th August 2025. The offer is valid only for the dates specified.
2. This offer is running on Chronicle Live only.
3 To enter the promotion you will need to fill in your name and email address. Please check your junk email for your code to use at the theme park, you must move your email to your inbox immediately to avoid deletion of your email which is automatically deleted from your junk/spam email after 30 days.
4. All entrants are limited to one pair of tickets per customer. You cannot enter more than once. A valid email address is required to enter the promotion and to redeem the event tickets.
5. The price of one 'ride all day' wristband is £25.75.
6. This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offer.
7. Height restrictions apply.
8. Wristband does not include coin operated prize winning games, specialist rides and attractions.
9. Original copies only no photocopies will be accepted.
10. Normal Theme Park Terms & Conditions apply visit scotlandsthemepark.com/terms-conditions for further details.
11. There is the option to subscribe to newsletters, this is not mandatory and where you do not subscribe, your information will only be used for entry into the promotion and the event and will not be used for marketing purposes.
12. The offer is as stated and does not include travel, expenses or parking and you must make your own travel arrangements. There is no cash alternative to this offer, tickets are not for resale.
13. Once redeemed, the all-day wristband cannot be exchanged for alternative events or dates. All wristbands are not valid for resale, leasing or lending and there will be no cash back alternative.
14. Your data privacy is very important to us. The data you provide upon requesting tickets (full name and email) will only be shared with M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park in order to complete your booking. Standard Reach privacy policy applies. For more information click here.
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