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Daily Record
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Enjoy the last days of the school holidays at M&D's
For the month of August, families can take advantage of a summer sale which features all day wristbands for just £14.50 if booked online. If you are looking to entertain the family in the run up to the schools returning, then M&D's Scotland's Theme Park has the ideal day out. For the month of August, families can take advantage of a summer sale which features all day wristbands for just £14.50 if booked online. As well as enjoying the Theme Park rides and attractions, visitors can enjoy free daily dinosaur shows until Sunday, August 10, featuring life-like dinosaurs including the star of the show, a Velociraptor along with its adorable babies. The 'How to Train Your Velociraptor' show will take place daily at 12.30pm, 3.30pm and 5pm with special appearances also throughout the day. Visitors can also join the Ranger Academy, an interactive adventure where families work together on tracking, observation and safety missions. At 2pm there will be Ranger Training where participants can learn what it takes to survive amongst the dinos. Jensen Taylor Connelly, M&D's Director, said, 'Once the school uniforms have been purchased there's always a rush to try and make the most of the last few weeks before the schools' return. 'We've introduced this offer to make a day out as affordable as possible. The dinosaur shows are great fun for the wee ones, but we really do have something for everyone at the Theme Park.' Lanarkshire residents can also take advantage of the 247 First Bus Service which will pick up and drop off at various points including Hamilton Bus Station, Motherwell and Bellshill. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Daily Record
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Dinosaurs return this summer at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park
Featuring life-like dinosaurs including the star of the show, a Velociraptor along with its adorable babies, the free shows will run daily from Saturday, June 28, and run until Sunday, August 10. Visitors to M&D's Scotland's Theme Park are in for a roaring time this summer as the family favourite destination is to host free daily dinosaur shows. Featuring life-like dinosaurs including the star of the show, a Velociraptor along with its adorable babies, the free shows will run daily from Saturday, June 28, and run until Sunday, August 10. To make it easier for Lanarkshire residents, the popular local attraction has also arranged for a local bus service to run for the summer duration. The 247 First Bus Service will pick up and drop off at various points including Hamilton Bus Station, Motherwell and Bellshill. Time-table details are available at The 'How to Train Your Velociraptor' show will take place daily at 12.30pm, 3.30pm and 5pm with special appearances also throughout the day. Visitors can also join the Ranger Academy, an interactive adventure where families work together on tracking, observation and safety missions. At 2pm there will be Ranger Training where participants can learn what it takes to survive amongst the dinos. M&D's director Jensen Taylor Connelly said: 'Summer is all about great days out and we have action packed activities for all the family. 'As well as our free dinosaur shows, we have lots to keep visitors, no matter their age, entertained from our crazy outdoor golf to our indoor bowling, as well as lots of new food outlets.' The dinosaur activities are free. On July 6, 13, 20 and 27 as well as August 3, there will also be a special Breakfast with the Dinosaurs event at Krazy Congo Soft Play, priced at £15.95 plus booking fee. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
