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'''M&D's Scotland's Theme Park''' is an [[amusement park]] located in [[Motherwell|Motherwell, North Lanarkshire]], Scotland. Bordering on [[Strathclyde Park]], the park contains two operating [[rollercoaster]]s, two [[Water ride|water rides]], several fairground rides, an
A [[Video arcade|arcade]], a theatre, [[Cosmic Bowl]] and an indoor tropical house, ''Amazonia''.<ref>[http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/13232795.Theme_park_s_pirates_offer_egg_stra_treats/ "Theme park's pirates offer egg-stra treats"]. ''Evening Times'', 3 April 2012 / Caroline Wilson</ref>


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In 2018, North Lanarkshire Council approved an expansion proposal from the park.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.themeparks-uk.com/uk-theme-park-news/877-mds-theme-park-in-scotland-planning-expansion/|title=M&D's Theme Park Planning Expansion}}</ref>
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'''M&D's Scotland's Theme Park''' is an [[amusement park]] located in [[Motherwell, North Lanarkshire]], Scotland. Bordering on [[Strathclyde Park]], the park contains four operating [[rollercoaster]]s, two water rides, several fairground rides, an [[Video arcade|arcade]], a theatre, [[ten-pin bowling]] and an indoor tropical house, ''Amazonia''.<ref>[http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/13232795.Theme_park_s_pirates_offer_egg_stra_treats/ "Theme park's pirates offer egg-stra treats"]. ''Evening Times'', 3 April 2012 / Caroline Wilson</ref>
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In 2018, North Lanarkshire Council approved an expansion proposal from the park, including plans for a new rollercoaster, a new themed area, and an expansion to an existing hotel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.themeparks-uk.com/uk-theme-park-news/877-mds-theme-park-in-scotland-planning-expansion/|title=M&D's Theme Park Planning Expansion}}</ref>


The park went into administration on {{Date|April 23, 2020}}, but was purchased on {{Date|June 22, 2020}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Scotland's largest theme park Glasgow, M&D's goes into administration |url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/18401620.m-ds-theme-park-goes-administration/ |access-date=2022-07-26 |website=Glasgow Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=M&D's theme park saved from administration by a company called Lochview Theme Park |url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/18533187.m-ds-theme-park-saved-administration-amid-covid-19-struggles/ |access-date=2022-07-26 |website=Glasgow Times |language=en}}</ref>
The park closed on 23 April 2020 due to administration but later reopened.


== Attractions ==
== Attractions ==
M&D's Theme Park claimed to have over 40 rides and attractions, including four roller coasters, a log flume and several fairground type rides in addition to a number of rides designed for young children. Most were travelling rides owned by the parks operators, travelling showmen Matthew and Douglas Taylor.
M&D's Theme Park has many rides and attractions, including two roller coasters (four just before the faillissement), a log flume, several fairground-type rides, and many more rides designed for young children. Most were travelling rides owned by the park's operators, travelling showmen Matthew and Douglas Taylor.


=== Roller coasters ===
=== Roller coasters ===
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* ''Runaway Mine Train'': Prior to 2007, this roller coaster had spinning cars and a tire-propelled lift. These were replaced with a traditional fixed train and [[chain lift]] in the winter maintenance the train was painted from grey to red
[[File:MandDs Theme Park - geograph.org.uk - 713520.jpg|thumb|240px|The ''Tornado'', the park's largest roller coaster]]

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* ''Mad Mouse'': This [[spinning roller coaster]] was opened 2016.
* ''Big Apple'': A children's roller coaster, which used to travel through a large fibreglass apple.
* ''Big Apple'': A children's roller coaster with a green caterpillar cart and is a good first roller coaster for younger children
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* ''Runaway Mine Train'': Another children's roller coaster. Prior to 2007, the train had spinning cars and a tire-propelled lift, however these have been replaced with a traditional fixed train and chain lift.


=== Thrill rides ===
=== Thrill rides ===
[[File:?Air Raid new for 2024,a thrill ride in m&d's that spins you all over the place
[[File:Ferris wheel, MandDs Theme Park, Strathclyde Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 313804.jpg|thumb|240px|Ferris wheel]]
* ''Wave Swinger'': A 32-seater [[Swing ride]].
* ''Chair Swing'': A 32-seat [[Swing ride]]
* ''Captain's Curse'': The Captain's Curse is a pirate ship themed ride in M&D's. It was absent from the park during 2007–2008 season for refurbishment.
* ''Captain's Curse'': A [[Pirate ship (ride)|Pirate Ship]] ride. It was absent from the park during the 2007–2008 season for refurbishment.
* ''Miami - Rip Tide'': A [[Miami Trip (ride)|Miami Trip]]. Replaced 'Fast & Furious'. In the 2022 season of M&D's.
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* ''Magic Carpet'': The Magic Carpet, also known as "Ali Baba's Carpet" seats up to 40 people. The ride reaches a height of 14m and a top speed of 14rpm. The seats are fixed facing forward while rising and falling, travelling round in a loop. It was replaced with a newer model of the ride in the 2017 season.
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* [[Condor (ride)|The Giant Condor]]: The only one of its kind in Europe. Riders go up 30 metres in 28 2-seater gondolas. Debuted in the 2015 season as a replacement to The Bomber Mark 2.
Fast & Furious
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Is a thrill ride it replaced the Flying Carpet at the start of the 2020/21 season.


=== Water rides ===
=== Water rides ===
[[File:"M and Ds" near Strathclyde Park - geograph.org.uk - 38026.jpg|thumb|240px|right|A number of rides at the park are pictured: at the far left is ''Moby's Revenge,'' the water slides.]]
[[File:"M and Ds" near Strathclyde Park - geograph.org.uk - 38026.jpg|thumb|240px|right|A number of rides at the park are pictured: at the far left is ''Moby's Revenge,'' the water slides.]]
* ''Moby's Revenge'': Moby's Revenge is a three-in-one water slide. The rightmost slide is a steep, straight chute, whereas the leftmost one is a winding spiral slide. The path in the centre is a straight chute similar to the one on the left, however this slide is not quite as steep and features several 'waves'.
* ''Moby's Revenge'': A three-lane [[water slide|dinghy water slide]]. The rightmost slide is a steep, straight chute, the middle slide is a shallower straight slide with dips, and the leftmost one is a spiral slide.
* ''White Water'': This is a log flume featuring two drops of up to 20m, and is the tallest water ride in the park. It reaches speeds of up to 70&nbsp;km/h at points. Souvenir photographs are also available to purchase at the end of the ride.


=== Junior Rides and Attractions ===
=== Junior Rides and Attractions ===
* ''Trampolines'': 10 trampoline beds. Roughly around 5 minutes per session
* ''Trampolines'': 10 [[Trampoline bed|trampoline beds]]. Roughly around 5 minutes per session
* ''Mini Dodgems''
* ''Mini Dodgems''
*"Flying Dumbos": an elephant ride that is based of Walt Disney's hit film Dumbo.
* Other smaller rides include "Taxis", "Sea Storm" and "Flying Jumbos"
Pirate Ship frog hoppers: bounce up and down but the noise it makes can get Annoying at times.

=== Entertament ===
High Diving Pirates:
If you go at the right time it will be on it is a show on at summer not on all the time but it is worth it.


===Past rides===
===Past rides===
* Kamikaze which was replaced by The Runaway Mine Train
* ''Kamikaze'', a [[Ranger (ride)|Ranger]] , closed in 2005.
* The Bomber Mark 2 which was replaced by the Giant Condor
* ''The Bomber Mark 2'': A [[Booster (Fabbri ride)|Fabbri Booster]]. Closed in 2014.
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* [[Condor (ride)|The Giant Condor]]: The only one of its kind in Europe. Riders go up 30 meters in 28 2-seater gondolas. It debuted in the 2015 season as a replacement to The Bomber Mark 2.
* Space Coaster (formerly called Cobra and then Express) left after the 2015 season and was set up at [[Oakwood Theme Park]] in July 2016 becoming The Flight of the Giant Peach however, this was later changed to Creepy Crawler due to a retheme.
* ''Space Coaster'' (formerly called Cobra and then Express): it was sold after the 2015 season to [[Oakwood Theme Park]].
* Tsunami, which was Scotland's only inverted rollercoaster. It was manufactured by [[Pinfari]] and it operated fine until 2016 when it derailed and fell 20&nbsp;ft before crashing into the ground below. It was removed in 2017 and in early 2021 it was moved to Parc d'Attractions Marseillen-Plage in Marseillen, France.
* ''Tsunami'': Manufactured by [[Pinfari]], was the only [[inverted roller coaster]] in Scotland. It closed due to [[Incidents at European amusement parks#Tsunami|an accident on 26 June 2016]]. Formally closed on 27 February 2017.
* [[Tornado (M&Ds Amusement Park)|Tornado]]: The park's largest roller coaster. Manufactured by Pinfari, with over 1&nbsp;km of track. The track contains two 360-degree [[vertical loop]]s in addition to several banked turns, pulling −2Gs at some points. This ride has a top speed of over 80&nbsp;km/h.<ref>[http://www.weather-wherever.co.uk/magazine/travel-and-free-time/our-selection-of-the-top-theme-parks-in-the-uk/mds_135/#.V3lkL6KjB3F "Our Selection of the Top Theme Parks in the UK: M&D’s"]. ''Weather-Whatever'', by Shannon Harto Monday 15 July 2013</ref> It formerly had a [[corkscrew (roller coaster element)|corkscrew]] which was removed after the 2005 season due to being exceptionally rough. In November 2020, M&Ds have sold their Pinfari RC70; Tornado, to a French showman who will travel it in France from 2021.
* ''Tornado'': Was the park's largest roller coaster. Manufactured by Pinfari, with over 1 km of track. The track contains two 360-degree [[vertical loop]]s in addition to several banked turns, pulling −2 Gs at some points. This ride has a top speed of over 80 km/h.<ref>[http://www.weather-wherever.co.uk/magazine/travel-and-free-time/our-selection-of-the-top-theme-parks-in-the-uk/mds_135/#.V3lkL6KjB3F "Our Selection of the Top Theme Parks in the UK: M&D’s"]. ''Weather-Whatever'', by Shannon Harto Monday 15 July 2013</ref> It formerly had a [[corkscrew (roller coaster element)|corkscrew]] which was removed after the 2005 season due to being exceptionally rough. It was sold in November 2020 to Parc d'Attractions Marseillan-Plage.
* ''Big Apple'' (1st): A children's roller coaster, which used to travel through a large fiber glass apple. It was removed in 2021 and relocated to Web Adventure Park.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Big Apple - Web Adventure Park (York, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom) |url=https://rcdb.com/19578.htm |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=rcdb.com}}</ref>
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* ''Mad Mouse'': A [[Spinning Wild Mouse]] roller coaster. 2016-2021.
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* ''Magic Carpet'': Formerly known as "Ali Baba's Carpet" was a [[Magic Carpet (ride)|Magic Carpet]] ride, with a capacity of 40 people. The ride reaches a height of 14 m and a top speed of 14 rpm. It was replaced with a newer model in the 2017 season.
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* ''Fast & Furious'': A [[Miami Trip (ride)|Miami Trip]]. It replaced the Magic Carpet at the start of the 2020/21 season.
White Water: a log flume at M&D's for years then was removed in the winter of the 2023 season and was replaced by Space and Air rade


=== Other attractions ===
=== Other attractions ===
* ''Amazonia:'' The only indoor rainforest in the whole of Scotland, it contains exotic animals such as the poison dart frog, tarantula and python.
* ''Amazonia'': The only indoor rainforest in the whole of Scotland, it contains exotic animals such as the [[poison dart frog]], [[tarantula]] and [[Pythonidae|python]].
* ''Devil's Island:'' An 18-hole miniature golf course, played over water and in caves.
* ''Devil's Island'': An 18-hole miniature golf course, played over water and in caves.
* ''Krazy Congo:'' Giant indoor soft play-area, for young children.
* ''Krazy Congo'': Giant indoor soft play-area, for young children.
* ''Gamezone:'' Giant amusement arcade, containing over 150 different games, including the most recently developed games.
* ''Gamezone'': Giant amusement arcade, containing over 150 different games, including the most recently developed games.
* ''Alona Hotel'' The on-site hotel for visitors staying for a period of time. It contains a glasshouse restaurant and bar and an [[Atrium (architecture)|atrium]] for views overlooking the Strathclyde Loch.
*''Alona Hotel'': The on-site hotel for visitors staying for a period of time. It contains a glasshouse restaurant and bar and an [[Atrium (architecture)|atrium]] for views overlooking the Strathclyde Loch.

== Food and drink ==
[[File:Bowling Entrance - geograph.org.uk - 3052572.jpg|thumb|right|240px|Cosmic Bowl is Scotland's first glow in the dark bowling alley.]]
* ''The Family Restaurant:'' Formally Bizarre, is a family friendly restaurant with bar.
* ''The Food Court:'' A 1960s styled diner serves American food and drink, and is decorated with Harley Davidsons and an authentic Italian carousel. The diner is also home to 'Mario and Dinos Pizzeria' and 'Roll over Hotdogs'.
* ''Cosmic Bowl:'' Cosmic Bowl is Scotlands first glow in the dark bowling alley. It contains a restaurant and 'inside out' bar. There is also arcade games such as Time Crisis, basketball & air hockey.
* ''Inside Out:'' The theme parks sports bar. 'Inside Out' shows a variety of sports on 6 LCD widescreens. The bar also has its own beer garden, which overlooks strathclyde loch.
* ''Diamond Lil's:'' An American Pool Bar. The bar contains 8 pool tables, 2 snooker tables and a bar that is open at peak times, Diamond Lils is now open to anyone over 18.
* ''Guiseppi's:'' The parks Italian coffee shop and ice cream parlour. The bar looks out over Strathclyde Loch and serves a range of coffees, ice cream, milkshakes and sandwiches, made with traditional Italian ingredients.


== Incidents and accidents ==
== Incidents and accidents ==
{{main|Incidents_at_European_amusement_parks#M&D's Motherwell Scotland}}
{{main|Incidents at European amusement parks#M&D's Motherwell Scotland}}
In June 2009, six people were stranded on the park's Tornado roller coaster when high winds caused safety systems to activate.<ref name="bbc"/>
In June 2009, six people were stranded on the park's Tornado roller coaster when high winds caused the safety systems to activate.<ref name="bbc"/>


On 4 July 2011, nine people, ranging in age from 9 to 49, had to be rescued from the Tsunami roller coaster, after a mechanical failure on the ride left them stranded 60&nbsp;ft (18.2m) above the ground for up to eight hours.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-14009704 |title=BBC News – Nine rescued from Strathclyde Park roller coaster |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=4 July 2011 |accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref>
On the 4th of July 2011, nine people, ranging in age from 9 to 49, had to be rescued from the Tsunami roller coaster. Due to a mechanical failure on the ride, the group was stranded 60ft (18.2m) above the ground for a total of eight hours.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-14009704 |title=BBC News – Nine rescued from Strathclyde Park roller coaster |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=4 July 2011 |accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref>


In 2013 approximately there was an incident on the White Water Log Flume in which a teenage girl's leg was trapped between a barrier and a splashback on the ride's structure, causing a serious injury.<ref>[http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/mds-left-scarred-like-shark-8337827#siIo6h2AtGsxgvya.97 "M&D's left me scarred like a shark victim"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806163431/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/mds-left-scarred-like-shark-8337827 |date=6 August 2016 }}. ''Daily Record'', 3 July 2016, By Graeme Donohoe</ref>
In 2013 there was an incident on the White Water Log Flume where a teenage girl's leg was trapped between a barrier and a splash back on the ride's structure, causing a serious injury.<ref>[http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/mds-left-scarred-like-shark-8337827#siIo6h2AtGsxgvya.97 "M&D's left me scarred like a shark victim"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806163431/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/mds-left-scarred-like-shark-8337827 |date=6 August 2016 }}. ''Daily Record'', 3 July 2016, By Graeme Donohoe</ref>


In August 2015, three people were injured when the White Water Log Flume slipped on its track,<ref>[http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/children-hurt-mds-ride-malfunctions-6204966#iBxuAAj0EFdGCPrS.97 "Children hurt as M&D's ride malfunctions, log flume slid backwards crashing into cart behind"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818041302/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/children-hurt-mds-ride-malfunctions-6204966 |date=18 August 2016 }}. ''Daily Record'', 6 August 2015 By Shirley Bartynek</ref> and later the same month a 58-year-old woman and three teenagers were forced to walk down from the top of the ride after it stuck at the highest point.<ref>[http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/mds-log-flume-terror-grans-6306631#X38wHeqUdSyioWW9.97 "M&Ds log flume terror: Gran's horror as she is forced to shuffle down 60ft high rollercoaster"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160731152901/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/mds-log-flume-terror-grans-6306631 |date=31 July 2016 }}. ''Daily Record'', 24 August 2015 By Beverley Lyons</ref>
In August 2015, three people were injured when the White Water Log Flume slipped on its track,<ref>[http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/children-hurt-mds-ride-malfunctions-6204966#iBxuAAj0EFdGCPrS.97 "Children hurt as M&D's ride malfunctions, log flume slid backwards crashing into cart behind"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818041302/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/children-hurt-mds-ride-malfunctions-6204966 |date=18 August 2016 }}. ''Daily Record'', 6 August 2015 By Shirley Bartynek</ref> and later the same month a 58-year-old woman and three teenagers were forced to walk down from the top of the ride after it got stuck at the highest point.<ref>[http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/mds-log-flume-terror-grans-6306631#X38wHeqUdSyioWW9.97 "M&Ds log flume terror: Gran's horror as she is forced to shuffle down 60ft high rollercoaster"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160731152901/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/mds-log-flume-terror-grans-6306631 |date=31 July 2016 }}. ''Daily Record'', 24 August 2015 By Beverley Lyons</ref>


In March 2016, eight people had to be rescued from the Tornado roller coaster after it became stuck 20&nbsp;ft (6.09m) above the ground at the theme park.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-35904409|title=Eight rescued from roller coaster at M&D's theme park|date=26 March 2016|publisher=BBC News|accessdate=27 March 2016}}</ref>
In March 2016, eight people had to be rescued from the Tornado roller coaster after it became stuck 20ft (6.09m) above the ground.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-35904409|title=Eight rescued from roller coaster at M&D's theme park|date=26 March 2016|publisher=BBC News|accessdate=27 March 2016}}</ref>


On 26 June 2016, the roller coaster Tsunami derailed, injuring eight children and two adults. On the way down it hit the main structure and came to rest on the walkway.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-36635086|title=Rollercoaster crash: Children among 10 hurt at M&D's theme park|work=BBC News|date=26 June 2016|publisher=|accessdate=26 June 2016}}</ref><ref>[https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2016/06/26/scottish-roller-coaster-derails-65-feet-above-ground-injuring-11.html "Scottish roller-coaster derails 65 feet above ground, injuring 11"]. ''Toronto Star'', 27 June 2016, Peter Holley.</ref>
On 26 June 2016, the roller coaster Tsunami derailed, injuring eight children and two adults. On the way down it hit the main structure and came to rest on the walkway.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-36635086|title=Rollercoaster crash: Children among 10 hurt at M&D's theme park|work=BBC News|date=26 June 2016|publisher=|accessdate=26 June 2016}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 09:19, 1 April 2024

For the South Korean Pop rock group, see M&D.

M&D's Scotland's Theme Park
M&D's entrance
LocationMotherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Coordinates55°48′00″N 4°02′23″W / 55.80011°N 4.03966°W / 55.80011; -4.03966
StatusOperating
Opened1996
ClosedUnknown
OwnerM&D Group
Slogan"Scotland's Theme Park"
Attractions
Total41 attractions
Roller coasters2
Water rides1
Websitewww.scotlandsthemepark.com

M&D's Scotland's Theme Park is an amusement park located in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Bordering on Strathclyde Park, the park contains two operating rollercoasters, two water rides, several fairground rides, an A arcade, a theatre, Cosmic Bowl and an indoor tropical house, Amazonia.[1]

In 2018, North Lanarkshire Council approved an expansion proposal from the park.[2]

The park went into administration on 23 April 2020, but was purchased on 22 June 2020.[3][4]

Attractions[edit]

M&D's Theme Park has many rides and attractions, including two roller coasters (four just before the faillissement), a log flume, several fairground-type rides, and many more rides designed for young children. Most were travelling rides owned by the park's operators, travelling showmen Matthew and Douglas Taylor.

Roller coasters[edit]

  • Runaway Mine Train: Prior to 2007, this roller coaster had spinning cars and a tire-propelled lift. These were replaced with a traditional fixed train and chain lift in the winter maintenance the train was painted from grey to red
  • Big Apple: A children's roller coaster with a green caterpillar cart and is a good first roller coaster for younger children

Thrill rides[edit]

[[File:?Air Raid new for 2024,a thrill ride in m&d's that spins you all over the place

  • Chair Swing: A 32-seat Swing ride
  • Captain's Curse: A Pirate Ship ride. It was absent from the park during the 2007–2008 season for refurbishment.
  • Miami - Rip Tide: A Miami Trip. Replaced 'Fast & Furious'. In the 2022 season of M&D's.

Water rides[edit]

A number of rides at the park are pictured: at the far left is Moby's Revenge, the water slides.
  • Moby's Revenge: A three-lane dinghy water slide. The rightmost slide is a steep, straight chute, the middle slide is a shallower straight slide with dips, and the leftmost one is a spiral slide.

Junior Rides and Attractions[edit]

  • Trampolines: 10 trampoline beds. Roughly around 5 minutes per session
  • Mini Dodgems
  • "Flying Dumbos": an elephant ride that is based of Walt Disney's hit film Dumbo.

Pirate Ship frog hoppers: bounce up and down but the noise it makes can get Annoying at times.

Entertament[edit]

High Diving Pirates: If you go at the right time it will be on it is a show on at summer not on all the time but it is worth it.

Past rides[edit]

  • Kamikaze, a Ranger , closed in 2005.
  • The Bomber Mark 2: A Fabbri Booster. Closed in 2014.
  • The Giant Condor: The only one of its kind in Europe. Riders go up 30 meters in 28 2-seater gondolas. It debuted in the 2015 season as a replacement to The Bomber Mark 2.
  • Space Coaster (formerly called Cobra and then Express): it was sold after the 2015 season to Oakwood Theme Park.
  • Tsunami: Manufactured by Pinfari, was the only inverted roller coaster in Scotland. It closed due to an accident on 26 June 2016. Formally closed on 27 February 2017.
  • Tornado: Was the park's largest roller coaster. Manufactured by Pinfari, with over 1 km of track. The track contains two 360-degree vertical loops in addition to several banked turns, pulling −2 Gs at some points. This ride has a top speed of over 80 km/h.[5] It formerly had a corkscrew which was removed after the 2005 season due to being exceptionally rough. It was sold in November 2020 to Parc d'Attractions Marseillan-Plage.
  • Big Apple (1st): A children's roller coaster, which used to travel through a large fiber glass apple. It was removed in 2021 and relocated to Web Adventure Park.[6]
  • Mad Mouse: A Spinning Wild Mouse roller coaster. 2016-2021.
  • Magic Carpet: Formerly known as "Ali Baba's Carpet" was a Magic Carpet ride, with a capacity of 40 people. The ride reaches a height of 14 m and a top speed of 14 rpm. It was replaced with a newer model in the 2017 season.
  • Fast & Furious: A Miami Trip. It replaced the Magic Carpet at the start of the 2020/21 season.

White Water: a log flume at M&D's for years then was removed in the winter of the 2023 season and was replaced by Space and Air rade

Other attractions[edit]

  • Amazonia: The only indoor rainforest in the whole of Scotland, it contains exotic animals such as the poison dart frog, tarantula and python.
  • Devil's Island: An 18-hole miniature golf course, played over water and in caves.
  • Krazy Congo: Giant indoor soft play-area, for young children.
  • Gamezone: Giant amusement arcade, containing over 150 different games, including the most recently developed games.
  • Alona Hotel: The on-site hotel for visitors staying for a period of time. It contains a glasshouse restaurant and bar and an atrium for views overlooking the Strathclyde Loch.

Incidents and accidents[edit]

Main article: Incidents at European amusement parks § M&D's Motherwell Scotland

In June 2009, six people were stranded on the park's Tornado roller coaster when high winds caused the safety systems to activate.[7]

On the 4th of July 2011, nine people, ranging in age from 9 to 49, had to be rescued from the Tsunami roller coaster. Due to a mechanical failure on the ride, the group was stranded 60ft (18.2m) above the ground for a total of eight hours.[7]

In 2013 there was an incident on the White Water Log Flume where a teenage girl's leg was trapped between a barrier and a splash back on the ride's structure, causing a serious injury.[8]

In August 2015, three people were injured when the White Water Log Flume slipped on its track,[9] and later the same month a 58-year-old woman and three teenagers were forced to walk down from the top of the ride after it got stuck at the highest point.[10]

In March 2016, eight people had to be rescued from the Tornado roller coaster after it became stuck 20ft (6.09m) above the ground.[11]

On 26 June 2016, the roller coaster Tsunami derailed, injuring eight children and two adults. On the way down it hit the main structure and came to rest on the walkway.[12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Theme park's pirates offer egg-stra treats". Evening Times, 3 April 2012 / Caroline Wilson
  2. ^ "M&D's Theme Park Planning Expansion".
  3. ^ "Scotland's largest theme park Glasgow, M&D's goes into administration". Glasgow Times. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  4. ^ "M&D's theme park saved from administration by a company called Lochview Theme Park". Glasgow Times. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  5. ^ "Our Selection of the Top Theme Parks in the UK: M&D’s". Weather-Whatever, by Shannon Harto Monday 15 July 2013
  6. ^ "Big Apple - Web Adventure Park (York, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  7. ^ a b "BBC News – Nine rescued from Strathclyde Park roller coaster". Bbc.co.uk. 4 July 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  8. ^ "M&D's left me scarred like a shark victim" Archived 6 August 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Daily Record, 3 July 2016, By Graeme Donohoe
  9. ^ "Children hurt as M&D's ride malfunctions, log flume slid backwards crashing into cart behind" Archived 18 August 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Daily Record, 6 August 2015 By Shirley Bartynek
  10. ^ "M&Ds log flume terror: Gran's horror as she is forced to shuffle down 60ft high rollercoaster" Archived 31 July 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Daily Record, 24 August 2015 By Beverley Lyons
  11. ^ "Eight rescued from roller coaster at M&D's theme park". BBC News. 26 March 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  12. ^ "Rollercoaster crash: Children among 10 hurt at M&D's theme park". BBC News. 26 June 2016. Retrieved 26 June 2016.

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