Competition Rules
This page outlines terms and conditions for competitions run by Glasgow Science Centre.
Current competitions and prize draws
The Witch's Lair: Halloween Family Party Costume Competition
How to enter
To enter the competition, take a photograph of your costume with our spooky costume competition backdrop located in The Street at Glasgow Science Centre. Submit the photograph via Instagram (@glasgowsciencecentre) or Facebook (@glasgowsciencecentre), using the hashtag #thewitchslair.
Competition categories and prizes
There are two categories:
- Under 16s: The winner will receive 1 x Science Passport.
- Group: The winning group will receive 4 x Science Passports (2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children)
Competition period
The competition opens at 6.30pm on Friday 30 October 2026 and closes at 9am on Monday 2 November 2026. Entries submitted after the closing date and time will not be accepted. Only photos in front of our spooky costume competition backdrop can be entered.
Winner notification
The winner of each category will be notified by via private message on the social media platform used to submit their entry within 48 hours of the competition closing.
Terms & Conditions: A Family Pass to the Science Centre
By entering the competition, entrants agree that Glasgow Science Centre may contact them via private message on the social media platform used to submit their entry, using the username associated with their entry, if they are selected as a winner. This is for the purpose of notifying them and arranging their prize.
The promotion prizes are
- Under 16s category: 1 x Science Passport
- Group category: 4 x Science Passports (2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children)
Science Passports are annual passes that provide unlimited visits to explore the Science Mall at Glasgow Science Centre. Further information is available on the Science Passport webpage.
Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or an alternative prize.
All Science Passports awarded as prizes must be activated by 31 December 2026.
By submitting a photo you agree to Glasgow Science Centre sharing through our channels for future marketing.
Your donations make a real difference!
As a registered Scottish charity, our mission is to engage and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to discover and enjoy science. Your generosity will allow us to continue to provide fun and informative outreach programmes for young people and to work with communities from the local area and across Scotland, making a real difference to people's lives. We appreciate your support.
Science Passport
Get unlimited access to the Science Mall for a year when you become a member of our Science Passport scheme.
Price
£44.25 per adult | £39.45 per concession | £34.50 per child | Under 3s go free!
Buying a Science Passport
The best way to purchase is online as you will be able to manage your Science Passport and renew through your online account in future and we will keep you up to date when your year is nearly up.