13 Reasons Why Halloween in Scotland Is The Best

by Cara

We might not be as extravagant as folks in America, but there’s a few things that make Halloween in Scotland particularly special. Here’s 13 reasons why a Scottish Halloween is the best!

Glasgow Horror Fest is bringing together all the best bits of Halloween in a two day spook-tacular. Find out more here.

1. We have original…and fantastically dark taste in Halloween costumes.

If a little concerning.

For halloween I’m gonny dress up as a speed bump n lay in the road

— SCOTTISH TWlTTER (@SCOTTlSHTWlTTER) October 31, 2016

2. And we see right through the slew of nonsense costumes that hit the shelves every October.

The correct term for this ‘Sexy poop emoji’ ridiculousness.

“What are you going as for Halloween this year?”
“A slutty jobby” pic.twitter.com/3ysvB33VIg

— jerry garcia (@samcannotsee) September 30, 2016

3. Of course, costumes must involve a visit to the iconic Tam Shepard’s.

The joke shop is over a century old, and has been voted Glasgow’s best shop!

4. The buses run to Hogwarts.

Yes, really.

Take the kids to Halloween Magic School at Laurieston Castle this Oct Week on Oct 16. Travel from Glasgow- https://t.co/e5lj2V8zf3 pic.twitter.com/RrjxJ5tD6P

— Scottish Citylink (@ScotCitylink) October 10, 2017

5. We insist that children entertain us when they beg for sweets.

Those who don’t can expect something like this is their Halloween sack.

6. We’re making our own terrifying films.

Sure, Hocus Pocus is a classic. But if you’re looking for something different this Halloween – ‘Matriarch’ is a Scottish indie horror created by ex River City actor Scott Vickers. It’s screening at Glasgow Horror Fest.

7. Halloween gives us even more opportunity to insult each other.

We do love a creative insult.

Scottish halloween cake. It’s the cheeks. (Via @audreygillan) pic.twitter.com/NDiJJjdh3F

— Marina O’Loughlin (@MarinaOLoughlin) August 13, 2018

8. Because how our favorite bakery copes with the Season is major news.

Getting a Halloween ring bun as a child was really exciting though.

9. Speaking of Greggs…

We think it’s supposed to be a worm.

@nuts_official you’ve got to love greggs attempt to scare people this year! Classic! #greggs #Halloween pic.twitter.com/l6B83XBE

— Pete (@Pist0l_Pete) October 21, 2012

10. We INVENTED Pumpkin carving.

Historically we used turnips, but the whole tradition of pumpkin carving can be traced to Scotland and Ireland in the 19th century.

11. We have the best Scare Actors.

We take scare acting seriously – and Scare Scotland oversees the performers. This year they have teamed up with Glasgow Horror Fest to launch an 80s horror themed escape room.