Spooky Happenings haunt Almond Valley

Oct 15 2009 by Marjorie Kerr, West Lothian Courier

GHOSTLY ghouls are walking the halls of one of West Lothian’s best-loved visitor attractions this month as seasonal scares take centre stage.

Strange sights have already been reported in some of the darkest and scariest corners of the ancient buildings of Livingston Mill Farm.

Luckily the manifestations have materialised in time for Almond Valley’s annual “Spooky Happenings”, a programme of Halloween-inspired games, crafts and family fun.

This year, families are challenged to find a remedy for Eck Toplasm, the ghost with the incredible snotty nose.

To create a very special medicine, children have to explore the site, braving dark corners, gruesome sights and scary surprises to collect prescriptions for the most disgusting and smelly of ingredients.

There’s also chance to dig for old bones in the cemetery, crawl through the haystack of horrors, make skeleton masks, create spooky decorations to hang on the gallows tree, and join in other seasonal craft activities.

The fun takes place every day October 31 from 10am to 5pm.

And on the Friday Fright night, October 30, the museum re-opens between 6pm and 9pm for some after dark fun and traditional games.

Admission charge to Spooky Happenings plus all the usual attractions of Almond Valley cost £3.50 per child and £5 per adults.

For further information please contact Almond Valley Heritage Trust on 01506 414957.