M&D's Scotland's Theme Park Vlog September 2020

In the final vlog from Scotland on this channel, join me as I head to M&D's Scotland's Theme Park. Earlier in 2020 the park went into administration, however reopened back in August after a change around of the finances. In this vlog I share on ride POV's from the various different rides on offer at the park along with taking a look at the many different changes since my previous visit. The park now has a mix of permanent and travelling rides, with some of the attractions currently standing but not operational.
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[@lauracumins1329]

I live locally and I believe a lot of locals are boycotting the park due to the way the directors of the company treated their staff. They were all let go 2 days before pay day when the company went in to administration and left penniless. The new company is owned by the same family. All very dodgy. Such a shame as the country park is beautiful.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s such a shame to hear how the staff were treated here

[@freebird5458]

Love how you are so calm on all of the rides especially the freak out!

[@smilerfanatic8889]

Woo! Were lucky that this vlog is a thing!

[@idigu1568]

yessir

[@F4freesriler]

I love your enthusiasm! Such a sad looking place. I visited their Christmas event years ago and contracted Norovirus - haven't been back since. As a Scot I am embarrassed by this place. Marymass in Irvine has more atmosphere.

[@davidmcbride3367]

Hi Shawn, was really disappointed with the state of m&d's as it is now. It used to have so much energy and packed out throughout the summer seasons. Would like to see the place turn around again but not holding out much hope. The state that tornado is now in was hard to watch. I used to be the operator of tornado back in the day when it still had the corkscrew element. Rough as hell and very painful but the queues were always long to ride. Lots of fond memories and happy times working there

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@Gabes1321]

14:00 ‘but there was a wasp on the seat’ HAHA SHAWN YOU ARE LITERALLY THE SAME AS ME!!

[@bungee316]

The park just needs to close and be flattened, its a tip and it clearly hasn't been forgotten how the park shafted their staff a few months ago. Wouldnt set foot in the place despite living a few miles away. Only way to save it would be for someone like Merlin to buy it but that's never going to happen. Its a waste though because where it is situated it is so easy to get to from Glasgow and Edinburgh. Done correctly they could have a huge customer base but its been hated for years and the rollercoaster crash in 2016 probably was the final nail in the coffin given so many viewed it is poor maintenance by the park.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@attractionshubno1]

Another great Vlog as always Shawn mate 👍🏻

[@danielsaidyt759]

I love all your videos I cant wait to watch all of your videos they make my day

[@themeparksandcoasters]

Another great vlog Shawn keep it up

[@timheye7863]

3 hour policy, late opening, no major rides, cold, been through a serious accident, more funfair than theme park and no all-in price. I am amazed that there are still some people coming to this park.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Let’s hope things change soon

[@michaelmaddin9003]

Thanks Shawn just watching now

[@kadeclark4804]

Amazing vlog as always

[@mikeym2726]

Thanks for this I always wanted to know what the inside looked like I been by it a few times with my dad been a lorry truck driver and last time I went by they had a bungee ball and bomber mark 2 sad to see there not there now :(

[@erskine1984]

As someone who lives in Glasgow, fair play for risking your life at that dump.

[@computersaysnaa7303]

🤣🤣🤣

[@computersaysnaa7303]

100% spot on

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It wasn’t great sadly and definitely needs some fresh investment

[@gamingboy-ox7pw]

Is something up with you that place as the base I joined this morning 30 times it is so much fun

[@ProjectCreativityGuy96]

I've always loved how M&D's has that late 80s early 90s atmosphere to the place, like from the movie The Lost Boys or something! 😁

[@kkrispy2009P]

Another great last vlog in M&D great rides

[@zertifyfxn8210]

I’ve been waiting for this

[@N4th4n_exe]

that building that is getting built is an office at the top and a gift shop down the bottom. i worked during the 2019 season but my family know the family that run the park.

[@elkiepops]

Good to see M&D’s open...runaway mine train has moved, used to be near to Amazonia I’m sure xxx

[@ridemadness]

Moved after the tsunami crash in 2016! the Musik Express & the Disko now sits in the old mine train position

[@TheTechGiantYouTube]

Nothing like a name change and signing over a company to a family member to get out of paying the debts.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Sadly that’s the case, let’s hope fresh investment is on the way

[@papashred1387]

Thanks so much thank you

[@expeditioned2821]

It's nice to see it open but i guess we're not really missing Tornado despite it being a massive coaster for Scotland!

[@garylock9596]

A lot of people still think it is shut, and I feel terrible how they treated the staff. I was hoping this place would close permanently and open up an opportunity for something better....

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Let’s hope things improve soon

[@ghosterdesign]

That building has been under construction for over 2 years now, they started it summer 2018 and haven't touched it for over a year.

[@haydnchan7880]

Makes me feel bad how bad this park has been operating. Been to here few years ago and it still looks like it has only deteriorated more. Really sad for the staffs that lost their jobs before too😢😢.

[@famsquaddeclan1712]

I went there in summer last year, when i went it was absolutely PACKED. There was a pirate show going on and it was brilliant

[@ridemadness]

Them old q line fences used to be for the old Tsunami coaster

[@jhc_fan]

This makes me feel sorry for Scottish people. No wonder so many Scots travel all the way to Blackpool

[@GarryWilliams555]

half the people at pleasure beach last time I went were Scots. Think it was the half term up there.

[@bnu-yd6qv]

Us Scots love Blackpool but hate M&Ds

[@adamstewart8109]

JHC Fan I live in Motherwell. However Blackpool pleasure beach is definitely my local park!

[@sheena333]

we love Blackpool lol I have soo much more memories there than at my home park at m&ds

[@misscow_boots9985]

From me it's 3 hours Blackpool maybe a bit longer depending on traffic but defo worth traveling that extra 2 hours to get to Blackpool

[@themeparkcrazy4719]

Yes It’s still here

[@keithpatterson9250]

Think I might visit just for a look at the carpet at the bowling alley 😍😅

[@rossnolan2883]

Awesome 😊

[@pauljordan2919]

This is in my hometown it used to be a great park when I was younger they now have a few more travelling rides there’s like a booster ect it’s looking much better the tornado is now sold and getting dismantled in 2021😊

[@MatgoStyles]

Scotland has the strictest Covid-19 rules on music which explains the lack of music in most of the attractions you've visited on your trip. Raised voices/singing can project droplets containing Covid-19 further than just talking at a normal level, so they are discouraging anything which could encourage people to sing (or dance).

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing the information!

[@LordFrieza26]

Shawn, can you please do an updated video of your top 50 or so roller coasters?

[@WhatsForTea]

As someone who lived in Motherwell as a teenager (in the 90's) M&D's has always been a bit crap :) x

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Let’s hope investment is on the way!

[@Cupidssatan]

This honestly broke my heart watching this. M&D's used to be so freaking good and now its just a crap funfair park mostly geared for kids. Im so sad.

[@DylanThomas-S]

thanks for the advice dude

[@APerson_]

Great video!!!!!!

[@mirrenbuchanan9758]

Yea the like is in a park called strathclyde Park

[@gamingboy-ox7pw]

I am from Scotland when I went to had so much fun

[@CarWashesUK054]

I think the tornado will most likely be scrapped as it needs a major refurbishment it’s now a one of a kind model with there only being 2 of these rc70’s built and the second one being scrapped I can’t see this one lasting much longer, it’s probably impossible to get the parts for this model now as pinfari no longer exist

[@twistedcheese1]

Parks get parts for pinfari rides from interpark now

[@CarWashesUK054]

Christian Moss it’s very unlikely a park would buy a pinfari looper of this size now, it’s an out dated model and they give a very rough ride.

[@robertburr2212]

Danters should buy Tornado for Barry Island...would look great there on the sea front! It's mad because Barry Island has the visitors but no permanent rides.

[@rhysjohnston8803]

Sad to see what’s happened to my “home park”(even though I still live quite a while away) it used to be a great whole day of fun, now it just looks a mess. I’ve not been for a long time now but it’s really not looking great😔

[@moeenabbas5106]

Whattt

[@BrumBrum2222]

M&D's really need some big park group to own it by the looks of it. Maybe if Merlin or the group that brought Drayton Manor brought it and upgraded it to a real Scottish theme park with theming and everything it could perhaps do well. It has the customer base if its the only major one in Scotland.

[@obtinable]

The group that bought Drayton Manor was The Looping Group, also own WMSP

[@paulinekelly8016]

Anybody that's local knows to avoid the rides but the country park is well used.

[@samspires]

I always remember mad mouse being at Bridlington when I was little!

[@ridemadness]

I went back earlier this week and the park was busy! just the time you went I suppose

[@ProjectCreativityGuy96]

I remember not fitting on the chair planes ride, and I had to get off!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@TheStephensonGrechFamily]

Great that the park has been saved

[@computersaysnaa7303]

No it's not the quicker it closes the better the place is a fckin dump

[@themeparksuk548]

I was just at the park as I live nearby and it is a mess now most of the ride are now gone and tornado has been dismantled to now travel around France and all the bins and night charts have been removed and all the kids rides are gone hopefully this is due to a huge refurb the park does really need a change but will always be on of my fav theme parks as I Kno alot of the people there and is a very friendly park but needs more new rides hopefully some more permanent rides too!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Let’s hope they can invest in the park to make it thrive once again!

[@themeparksuk548]

Fingers crossed!

[@andrewgrindley6773]

This park used to be amazing but I think things went downhill after the incident on the Tsunami. I can't even call it a theme park as it's more of an amusement park. The big apple coaster has gone now, Tornado has been removed and the park just has a big empty plot of land. I've heard there getting more traveling rides at the park and I hope they get some unique stuff as they're charging quite a lot for the park.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Unfortunately so

[@QTXAdsy]

The sad thing is I don't think this place will ever improve unless they are bought out by someone else or they get a right kick up the arse to make the place better. That said in the last video I was impressed by Codona's of how smart the place looked if though it was needing to expand. Yeah, I'm not a fan of M&D's even if it's my 'local' park. :(

[@Hobby63]

Two places that will get your adremilin pumping in Scotland are fox lake and sky zone Fox lake is a obstacle corse over water or more of a pond you don't have a harness so if you fall you will take a plunge there are four routes all ending in a zip line into the water but make sure to let go before you hit the water . Sky zone has three attractions including skypark,the drop & a climbing wall skypark is a obstacle corse suspended 60ft above the floors of Braehead you are strapped in with only a harness and you start by going across a five meter gap with nothing but the harness holding you in once your on there is no getting of as by that time the split section is closed and there is people behind you. The big drop drops you 60ft with only a harness even though it's at a snails pace. The climbing wall is just an average climbing wall though. (Love to see Charlotte on the fox lake zip line into water

[@kieranmcdonald4376]

One thing that was great about M&Ds when it was at it's peak is that it was great for the Galadays. The small mining towns in Scotland, the Lothian districts, usually have a small anual Holliday in June starting with a parade. This is then Followed by a session on the show rides at the local park where the travelers set them up. After that, us locals round the day off by getting drunk and by burning food in the BBQ. However, a lot of the smaller villages don't have room, permissions or funding to allow for the travellers to set so they had to go without the show rides, a shame for the little ones. So M&Ds was a great solution for these families from the smaller communities to end off their Galaday with some decent show rides 👌😁

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@danielcullen7406]

Hello I enjoyed this video keep it up👍

[@FlappzYT]

Is the Mad Mouse the same coaster as Family Star located in Pleasure Beach Great Yarmouth? And are they built by the same people?

[@Tarantula7Tom]

Yes

[@RedemptionGaming115]

Yes it is :)

[@Bexx500]

Cant believe you came to the park that’s 10 minutes from me, im sorry you had to endure all that😅

[@dannyntabodannybravo9979]

I love it😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@CherryBerry48]

good fun friend!!

[@rae17]

for another local fact, I believe quite a few of the travelling rides brought in are owned by the Codonas family (that you visited yesterday) in fact the freak out ride was parked in the grass next to Codonas for the past couple of seasons. The Codonas family do own quite a few travelling fair type things

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for the information

[@matthewcarson1991]

Just thought I would give you a bit of an update shawn, went today 19th of September 2:30 - 5:30 pm slot and the atmosphere was buzzing, very busy by covid standards, queues for every ride, complete contrast to your video, must have been the good weather and the fact it was a saturday. Maybe the future for this park isnt so bleak, I defenitely agree the park should undergo a re brand, it is certainly lacking more permanent installs. But I was impressed with today's visit even though the ride selections dropped in terms of large rides in comparison of maybe 5 years ago, they seem to be making more of an effort in some areas.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@tygrawr]

Found out that The Tornado Rollercoaster is now called Gotham and is now located in France at Parc d'Attractions Marseillan-Plage.

[@johnweir8936]

My family and I were there two years ago,was busy and had lots of rides ,the magic carpet was good ,shame to see it in such a state . Would like to see Codonas Aberdeen get a freak out permanently.

[@caitlinmoss2585]

Going to have catch up on a load of videos as I missed so many

[@johnross233]

Should have waited till next week they’ve got a scare maze and open four of the main rides £20 wristband and that includes the haunt wich is normally pretty well themed

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for the information

[@joannemckeown23]

I live about an hour and a half from here, I used to visit a lot, and last visited about 4 years ago in the height of summer and it was not as busy as it could've been, it badly needed upgrading and a whole load of WD40 then as everything creaked. Used to the mine train though, it's heartbreaking to see it all go to ruin. It needs a financial boost to upgrade everything and attract customers back (once it's safe to do so).

[@allandaniels2974]

Well as I commented on your original vlog during covid I knew that the family would enter administration to negate having to pay furlough. And looks like they sold the iconic big wheel to keep going. I hope the Animals in Amazonia are all ok . Another good vlog I just don’t think that M&D’s will survive as they have not even advertised that they are open so this will be why it’s empty.

[@SueRiotGraphics]

Allan Daniels M&Ds events used the wheel and flying carpet. M&Ds events are now GEA Events, so the most successful part of M&Ds separated from the park and took the rides with them.

[@allandaniels2974]

SueRiot that is unfortunate as it now looks like a travelling show park now.

[@ridemadness]

@@SueRiotGraphics No, they haven't took the big wheel and carpet. GEA has their own two big wheels and the magic carpet has been sold to somewhere else in Europe.

[@sincerelyinsincere9268]

Hope you enjoyed your visit Shawn, at least your vlogs have shown it doesn't rain here 'all' the time contrary to what some people think! Yeah as I touched on in another of your vlogs, it's a real shame we don't have a decent park up here, both in terms of size and rides. Covid times aside, I'm sure it 'could' work as Scotland's a popular tourist destination. Ah well, we can dream! Sadly, M&D's has been a bit of a laughing stock for years and, unless it receives some serious investment, I don't see that changing.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@azi_yt]

Even though this is my home park, I actually don't like it that much. I think it could have been a lot more than a few cookie-cutter rides on a slab of concrete. If i had the money, I would buy this park, rip out everything (except the condor) and start again. I would make it all one themed area and have maybe a small scale Gerst Infinity where everything ties into each other. I know the size piece of land is almost unworkable, but it doesn't have to be a big park. This could have been Paulton's or PHL, but instead it's a few crap rides on a slab of concrete. I suppose I can't be too harsh though, they don't have a huge amount of income partly because of the 2016 crash but also because they chose a country that most people go to for the views and built an amusement park in it.

[@RedDiamond089]

Best idea would be to move some of the rides around Strathclyde park and let it expand. Could really tie in the water sports and the recreational walking that's there (and the Roman Baths could be part of a walking tour just a shame the bridge is unsafe to cross) but that's NLC for you!

[@azi_yt]

@@RedDiamond089 YOOOO LECH COASTER IN STRATHCLYDE PARK

[@1blackballed]

Really is in a bad state of affairs, we stay 45mins away in Ayrshire and wouldn't go again after going about 5years ago. Says it all when we have a season pass for Blackpool pleasure beach over 200miles away £80 last year and will get them again for next year at only £48 each. Even at the £85 that there on sale for right now is outstanding value even taking into account our fuel money, hotels, food and drink etc lol even more so again for next year as going abroad will still be iffy with covid

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@lewisgault1555]

This year they opened four new rides I believe going next week but it looks okay not as good as loudon castle when I remember that place

[@dereckmason4788]

Wicksteed park doing magical Christmas looking like to be sold out,which is good news,looking to open more rides October half term,the 3 rides open currently doing quite well looking good for future covid permitting!

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

That’s good to hear!

[@LindsayTVFilm]

They should sell Tornado for scrap, put the spinning coaster in a box to expand the pirate theme over there. Move some of the rides around/out (I'd take out the log flume, put mine train there and tuck the Wacky Worm behind the Condor), it would be nice if they got one of the traveling Schwarzkopf's for a summer. I'm not saying something huge Olypmia Looping or Teststrecke (formerly Laser at Dorney Park), thay wouldn't fit with how I moved the rides in my head.

[@coreyleaity3483]

Hello Shawn cool vlog

[@Jimbob2211]

Your right September im Scotland is normally 15 inches of snow 🙄

[@petertr2000]

Always seems ridiculous to call it "Scotland's Theme Park". And now I've seen it, wow, it doesn't even deserve the name "theme park".

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s not great at all sadly

[@shaineysh]

Not surprised that tornado is not running not been there gor maybr ariund 20 years and even then the tide wad rough as anything

[@breakawayfromme]

First thing they need to do its ditch the words "premiere" and "theme park" from there branding... Here's an idea for them, they got a couple of pirate themed rides so maybe they could expand that, could even re-brand the flume to fit in

[@kyled6168]

Tornado and condor are both for sale. No rumours they are listed for sale.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

They’re indeed

[@Ryandunbar1996]

How good is it to hear Motherwell mentioned on KZbin lol I'm 5-10 minutes from there that's why I came to meet u two years ago

[@Coolharry64]

I think they need a Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster to replace Tornado, and a Vekoma Suspended Thrill coaster.

[@Ryandunbar1996]

I asked Shawn two years ago and thats what he thought

[@uksunshinekid992]

I was there in 2017 and it looked in bad condition then.

[@marlz7008]

Hi I love your vlogs

[@comicbookguygamecat]

Good vlog.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

That place looks absolutely awful... I hope the investment comes in sharpish.. makes you wonder about health and safety etc too as some of those rides look way past their sell by date

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Let’s hope there’s some fresh investment soon

[@hush3956]

hurts seeing it like this, took a little trip for a couple days came down everyday and it was PACKED, tornado had tons of people waiting to get on. glad i went on it though tons a times before it shut down, was good fun, shame to see it like this now

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s such a shame

[@clock4143]

The freak out looks like it used to be the one in Barry’s amusements in Northern Ireland. You should visit there, its good a good ol Pinfari and a decent ghost train 😂Sadly I can’t see M&Ds going on, major ride not open puts a bad look for them.

[@FairsNParksNI]

The miami came from Kiddieland Portrush which is across the road from Barry's! Also sad to hear that Barry's is closing down.

[@fernhamilton4589]

I love M&Ds I went for my 12th bday and it was the best I would love to go again I do love the limbo dancers/ fast and furious that is my fav from a travelling fair but I love the pirate ship I’d happily go on that everyday and I’d never get board and when you get the rust bands i think it is a great value for someone who lover rides because I would spend 6/7 hours just ok rides and that would only be £20 and when you think that you pay £2.50 at travelling fairs for 1 ride

[@michellehiggs60]

Let’s hope this park survives. Great vid 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@computersaysnaa7303]

Let's hope it doesnt

[@michellehiggs60]

computer saysnaa 🤣🤣🤣 oh.

[@jessjenkinsonnn8817]

I don’t mean to rain on anyone’s parade but something nobody realises these rides barely ever past their safety tests my dads an engineering surveyor and him and his colleagues have literally stood their and failed them. More specifically their big coaster with the loop (can’t remember the name )

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

It’s Tornado. Let’s hope safety measures are checked on a regular basis

[@boom_headshot]

That pirate ship looks like the one that used to be at Metroland in Gateshead. Is there a website similar to rcdb but for flat rides?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Sadly not, but it does look similar!

[@CoasterRoaster]

Oh wow. I had no idea how poor of a state Tornado was in. That's quite disappointing, but also maybe not because I've heard about how terrible it apparantly is😆

[@mstrmren]

Why is this named a Theme Park? This looks like a funfair!

[@ESS03019]

Its trash

[@420kyle5]

It’s basically is a funfair with one rollercoaster that nearly snaps your neck

[@mstrmren]

It really looks like Trash!

[@420kyle5]

mren I stay like 10 mins from there it is trash they transport all the rides across Scotland for street fairs etc they recently went bust surprised anyone wanted to buy it

[@mstrmren]

@@420kyle5 I would buy it if they gave me 20000 for it

[@seany84uk]

For a park thats fairly remote i doubt pay per ride will work as it only works best at a travelling fair or seaside where there are many other things to do. Id rather them charge a bit more for a wristband if they need more money in which they do. Also prebook to pay per ride makes no sense either.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Definitely

[@themeparkkieran4573]

I went to m&ds just after they reopened and had a good time to be honest as I had heard some bad stuff but really enjoyed it and will be back in the future to ride tornado and condor and I felt bad for the mad mouse operator as he was on his own on a busy day and was running back and forth between the op panel and unload at the other end so it was really slow throuputs

[@SueRiotGraphics]

themepark kieran I think tornado is for sale.

[@themeparkkieran4573]

@@SueRiotGraphics it's been for sale for many years but yes it still is but I dont think anyone will buy it unless it is alt least repainted

[@Domnio52]

Hi Shawn, love your videos. Did you ever visit Loudoun Castle Theme Park in Scotland before it closed?

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

I did indeed. It was great!

[@ashtonpeat2158]

Hi Shawn amazing blog will you consider looking into meet and greets I would love to come and meet you and Charlotte

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

We have no events planned at the moment but if you ever see us at the parks then feel free to say hello!

[@missnoelle9414]

Lol a Reputation...that's being polite Shawn. Its an embarrassment and safety hazard. Any self respecting Scottish person will take a trip to Blackpool before going there. Re-brand is an excellent idea, flatten and build an indoor place. the current family don't seem to care, the ownership situation just seemed like a way off load their debt. It really needs major investment. Its got a good location though with easy access between Glasgow and Edinburgh.

[@ThemeParkWorldwide]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@daffyducklovestowooohoo4255]

I’m going there tiday with my friend and my fancy icon rollercoaster t shirt I’m so excited

[@ATAMytb]

Shawn can u do more planet coaster videos I love how u build on there

[@Tomneom]

Check his Instagram He Posted some Planet coaster Teasers

[@manutdlists2442]

He shown some teasers of a B and M rollercoaster he built on facebook

[@themeparksandcoasters]

Is the teaser on Twitter as well

[@manutdlists2442]

The station looks a little like baron 1898

[@manutdlists2442]

@@themeparksandcoasters idk, I don't use twitter tbh