Halloween is nearly upon us which means it's time to go pumpkin picking in Ayrshire.
The region is home to dozens of pumpkin patches with these welcoming thousands of visitors every year.
If you're looking to snag yourself a pumpkin or two but don't know where to go, we have you covered.
The best pumpkin-picking patches to visit in Ayrshire before Halloween
Here are some of the best pumpkin patches to visit across Ayrshire ahead of Halloween.
Dowhill Farm
Location: Girvan, KA26 9JP
Available dates: October 12 to October 20 between 10:30am and 4pm
Rating: 4.2 out of 63 reviews
One visitor said: "Dowhill Farm Shop is an absolute jewel in the crown of South Ayrshire. The staff are always so friendly to us and helpful whenever we shop for fresh farm produce."
Heads of Ayr Farm Park
Location: Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LD
Available dates: October 12 to October 27
Rating: 4.7 out of 3.8k reviews
One visitor said: "Fun day out for the kids! Would recommend booking before going as it sells out, especially on event days!"
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The Manor House (Limited availability)
Location: 25 Snowdon Terrace, Seamill
Available dates: October 14 to October 20 and October 25 to October 26
Rating: 5 out of 37 reviews.
One visitor said: "Wonderful house, owned by wonderful people. We’ve been every year for the past few years at Christmas and Halloween."
Geilsland Estate
Location: Geilsland Estate, Geilsland Rd, Beith KA15 1HD
Available dates: October 19 and October 20
Rating: 4.5 out of 135 reviews
One visitor said: "Lovely area to go for a walk, rolling fields surrounding make for a really enjoyable day."
Some of these events may sell out throughout the month, so be quick!
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