Craigie’s Farm at South Queensferry, just outside Edinburgh, grows tens of thousands of its own pumpkins and runs a genuine pick-your-own field each October, building up to a full Pumpkin Festival later in the month. You wander the fields and pick your own, with a farm shop, deli and cafe on site. It is one of the best-known pumpkin days out near Edinburgh.
About Craigie’s Farm
Craigie’s is a working family farm at West Craigie, South Queensferry, with a popular farm shop, deli and cafe and pick-your-own through the year. It grows its own pumpkins on site, and the October pumpkin season is a big part of its calendar.
Pumpkin Picking at Craigie’s Farm
The pumpkins are grown on the farm, so you head into the fields and pick your own. The season usually runs in two phases: a quieter pick-your-own period at the start of October, then a fuller Pumpkin Festival from around the middle of the month, with a bale trail, Halloween photo spots and some paid extras. Entry is ticketed, with the pumpkins paid for separately.
Things to Do on the Day
- Pick-your-own homegrown pumpkins from the fields
- Bale trail and Halloween photo spots during the festival
- Farm shop, deli and cafe
- Some paid extras such as a barrel train at festival time
Opening Times & Prices
The pumpkin season runs through October (in 2025, a quieter pick-your-own period from 1 to 10 October, then the full festival from 11 to 31 October). Entry is booked online in advance, with the pumpkins paid for separately. As a guide, daytime entry has been a few pounds per person. The shop and cafe are open daily 9am to 5pm. The dates and prices for the coming season had not been published at the time of writing.
Getting There & Visitor Information
- Location: Craigie’s Farm, West Craigie, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9AR.
- Booking: entry is booked online in advance; walk-ins are subject to availability.
- Parking: free on-site parking, with accessible spaces.
- Dogs: only assistance dogs are permitted.
Contact
Address: Craigie’s Farm, West Craigie, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9AR
Phone: +44 131 319 1048
Email: contact@craigies.co.uk
Website: craigies.co.uk
Facebook: @craigiesfarm
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book?
Yes, entry is booked online in advance (walk-ins are subject to availability), with the pumpkins paid for separately.
Are the pumpkins homegrown?
Yes. Craigie’s grows tens of thousands of pumpkins on the farm, and you pick your own from the fields.
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