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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The thrilling family event kicking off in Scotland that's perfect for dino-loving kids
'Getting to see the towering stompers up close was a proper treat' ROARSOME The thrilling family event kicking off in Scotland that's perfect for dino-loving kids DINOS have moved into a Scots park - and it's roarsome fun for the family. A massive Jurassic event is currently under way at Cuningar Loop in Rutherglen, just outside Glasgow. Advertisement 3 The event is on all week 3 There are more than 50 dinos to discover 3 They have been expertly placed around the park More than 50 giant, animatronic beasts have appeared at the park for The Lost Kingdom. And we got a chance to head down for a frighteningly good time. As the mum of a five-year-old boy, dinosaurs have ALWAYS been high on the agenda. Most kids have a fascination with the extinct giants at some stage in their childhood. And my boy was no different. Advertisement So getting to see the towering stompers up close was a proper treat. The main plaza of the park has been set up as a welcome area, with food stalls, makeshift dino toy shops and some small displays that are perfect for photo ops. Then, you follow a trail around the rest of the park where enormous, moving, robotic beasts have been set up, each with an information panel with fun facts about their size, diet and habits. Some of the highlights include an 18m tall T-Rex that roars and lashes its tail while hunting for prey, an Iguanodon's furious battle against a Deinonychus and a 16m long Diplodocus, who cries out to passers-by. Advertisement My lad loved discovering dinos around every corner, getting a fright whenever they roared. Mini Palaeontologists can also enjoy a dinosaur ride, a fossil pit to dig for giant bones, as well as an entertainment marquee, brimming with Jurassic VR experience pods, face painting and dino balloons. Scotland's Hidden Gem: Codona's Named Best Family Day Out at Entertainment Awards There's also be an education marquee to test knowledge on some of the less familiar beasts they'll encounter on the adventure, from the Yunnanosaurus to the gentle but giant Sauropoda. And the actual playpark is also still open, so kids can enjoy a go on the swigs and slide after they've had their fill of the bellowing beasts. Advertisement The tour - which heads to other UK cities after Scotland's stint - is on at Cuningar Loop until July 13. Find out more at
Daily Record
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Britain's biggest dinosaur event to roar into Lanarkshire park to start summer holiday season
Cunigar Loop will play host to a prehistoric playground, featuring more than 50 animatronic beasts from the Jurassic, Triassic, and Cretaceous periods. Lanarkshire woodland will become a Jurassic Park, as dinosaurs roam free once more for The Lost Kingdom tour. This unmissable family experience is the biggest Jurassic event to hit Britain and will make its Scots debut, touring Rutherglen's Cunigar Loop from June 28 to July 13. The woodland park will play host to a prehistoric playground, featuring more than 50 animatronic beasts from the Jurassic, Triassic, and Cretaceous periods. These include a fearsome 18m tall T-Rex that roars and lashes its tail while hunting for prey; an Iguanodon's furious battle against a Deinonychus; Pterosaurs that screech as they soar through the trees; a 15m tall Brachiosaurus guarding her eggs; and a 16m long Diplodocus, who cries out to passers-by. Download the Lanarkshire Live app today Mini-palaeontologists can also enjoy a dinosaur ride, a fossil pit to dig for giant bones, endless photo opportunities with the giant beasts, as well as an entertainment marquee, brimming with Jurassic VR experience pods, face painting and dino balloons. There will also be an education marquee to test knowledge on some of the less familiar beasts they'll encounter on the adventure, from the Protoceratops, Plesiosaurus, Tsintaosaurus, Yunnanosaurus, and Lufengosaurus to the gentle but giant Sauropoda. All of the blinking, breathing and roaring creatures have information panels, to make them both educational and entertaining. For those who want to relax after braving the perilous quest through grasslands and woodlands, a refreshment area will offer street food, including churros, burgers, hotdogs, drinks, crepes, waffles and noodles. The tour begins at Cuningar Loop woodland park before heading to London, Southampton and Greater Manchester. Adult £14.50 (online) £16 (on the door); Child £12.50 (online) £14 (on the door);Concession £12.50 (online) £14 (on the door);Group Ticket £11.50 pp (online) £13 (on the door); Family Ticket £50 (online) £56 (on the door). *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. Article continues below
