It's October and Halloween is quickly approaching, seeing households across Glasgow prepare themselves for the spookiest night of the year.

Pumpkins have become synonymous with Halloween in recent years, making them a must-have for doorsteps looking to welcome guisers.

Luckily, Glasgow and the surrounding areas are no strangers to great places to pick your own pumpkins.

The best places near Glasgow to pick pumpkins for Halloween

Here are the best pumpkin patches less than an hour's drive from Glasgow for all your jack-o'-lantern needs this Halloween.

East Yonderton Farm PYO

Location: Walkinshaw Rd, Renfrew

Available dates: October 12 until Halloween

Rating: 4.6 out of 309 reviews

One visitor said: "Kids love it! Been here for strawberry picking and pumpkin picking, fun day out just wished there was more to spend a bit longer but great fun for all."

Find out more on the East Yonderton Farm PYO Facebook page.

M&D’s Theme Park - Pumpkin Outdoor Festival

Location: Strathclyde Country Park, Bellshill, Motherwell, ML1 3RT

Available dates: October 5 to October 27 (selected dates)

Rating: 3.9 out of 4826 reviews

One visitor simply said of the theme park: "Brilliant for wains."

Find out more on the M&D's website.

Arnprior Farm - Stirling

Location: Arnprior, Farm, Stirling FK8 3HA

Available dates: From October 15

Rating: 4.6 out of 316 reviews

One visitor said: "Went pumpkin picking for the first time with family and had a great time. Well organised."

Find out more on the Arnprior Farm website.

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The Manor House (Limited availability)

Find out more on The Manor House website.

Location: 25 Snowdon Terrace, Seamill, United Kingdom

Available dates: October 14 to October 20

Rating: 4.6 out of 25 reviews.

One visitor said: "Wonderful house, owned by wonderful people. We’ve been every year for the past few years at Christmas and Halloween."