Events in Stirling in December 2023
View all the upcoming events in Stirling during December 2023 below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Stirling
Stirling Ghostwalk
Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!
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Stirling Car Boot
From food to sweets and treasures to junk, Stirling Car Boot is open every Sunday regardless of the weather!
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Stirling Farmers Market
The ever popular Stirling Farmers' Market on Port Street is held on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month!
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Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale
Come and visit Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale, the biggest and best car boot sale in the region, every Sunday - weather permitting.... all welcome!
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The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
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Bridge of Allan Antiques, Vintage and Collectors Fair
Prize Painted are back more Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fairs in 2023 at Bridge of Allan Parish Church Hall!
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Weekly Traditional Music Classes
Fèis Fhoirt are holding traditional music classes for young people aged 8-18 of all abilities, from complete beginner to advanced performers, on Saturday mornings at the Tolbooth Stirling.
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Jazz Night at the Westlands Hotel
Catch the Allan Jazz Quartet at the Westlands Hotel every Monday night from 7.45pm, with a different repertoire each week.
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Sensory Sunday at Mugdock: Forest School for Young Children
Venture into Mugdock’s wild places on this session of outdoor sensory activities for younger children!
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Cluaran School of Highland Dance
Cluaran School of Highland Dance Stirling is holding Highland Dance classes for children ages 3 years upwards both beginners and experienced.
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Free Beginners Karate Class
Now in it's 50th year, Stirling Karate Club is one of Scotland's oldest. The club is offering a free intoductory class for kids (8 years and upwards), adults and over 60s.
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Satellite CLL with the Thomas Graham Community Library
The University of Strathclyde's Centre for Lifelong Learning are delighted to be delivering a small selection of their adult learning classes from the Thomas Graham Community Library.
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Amazing Life Bible Study
Join an informal Bible Study with Angela Mackenzie, Host and Bible Study Teacher. 3 Mondays, over 3 months. Come to whichever date or dates that suit you.
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Wildlife Weans Mugdock: Fabulous Bird Feeders
Calling all younger children and their grown-ups! Help out our birds by making some tasty feeders for the garden on this indoor event.
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Monthly Women’s Sharing Circle
Women have been coming to gather in circle for millennia, and there is potent medicine in sitting with one another, listening, sharing, simply being. Join us at The Yoga Tree, Stirling!
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Sunday Pub Quiz
Join us at The Crook Bar & Bistro for our weekly fun quiz, free to enter and with a weekly prize and also cash raffle!
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Christmas Toy Appeal
The Salvation Army Charity Shop in Raploch is collecting for this year's toy appeal to help families in our local community.
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Ecstatic Embodiment - Ecstatic Dance Gathering
Ecstatic Embodiment dance gatherings invite a space to unleash joy, freedom, and express yourself with Ecstatic Dance! Join us at St Ninians Old Paris Church in Stirling!
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Scottish Autism Art Opportunities Exhibition
Made in Stirling is exhibiting and selling some of the Art Opportunities artwork, so come along and support a good cause!
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Our Changing Landscape: How the weather shapes Scotland
This exhibition looks at the history of weather in Scotland, exploring how the weather has shaped both the landscape and the people, and what the future might hold.
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Thistles Christmas Grotto
Shoppers of all ages will be able to get into the festive spirit with a visit to the Thistles Christmas Grotto!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Stirling
Let your little ones experience our Santa’s Grotto, including a special gift from Santa himself.
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Christmas Spectacular at Blair Drummond
It's time to put on your cosy festive jumpers and head to Blair Drummond Safari Park for the return of it's beloved Christmas Spectacular event.
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Santa’s Woodland Experience
Santa's Woodland Experience returns to the woodland at North Ballochruin from November 25th right up until Christmas Eve!
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Scotland’s biggest and oldest ‘Cut Your Own Christmas Tree’ experience
Come along to Wester Auchentroig Farm, near Buchlyvie and cut your own Christmas tree! It's the perfect festive family day out!
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Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies Stirling
Join us at Dobbies Stirling for a fun festive event where you will enjoy breakfast for the whole family with fun activities, plus a special visit from Santa!
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Monthly Tea Dance with Lunch, Music and Dancing
Join Stirling4Community at their Monthly Tea Dance with live music, a delicious light lunch and dancing (if you'd like to)!
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Christmas Wreath / Door Ring / Table Decoration Workshop
Learn how to and make your own Christmas wreath, door ring or table decoration to take home and show off to your family and friends at Benview Garden Centre!
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Christmas Disco Party Nights
Book your Christmas Disco Party Night at the Macdonald Inchyra Hotel and Spa and enjoy a 3 course choice menu, half bottle of wine and a DJ until 1am!
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Christmas on the Farm
Come and join us on a magical journey to Santa’s toy factory at Briarlands Farm this December!
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George Farrow-Hawkins Exhibition
Alongside screenings of the films George Farrow-Hawkins has produced between 2018 and 2023, this exhibition at the Tollbooth will showcase the processes, dioramas and model figures from the films.
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Sparkling Christmas Party Nights
Join us at Inglewood House & Spa in Alloa for our Christmas party nights this festive season!
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The Upbeat Beatles
“Get Back” to the swinging 60’s with ‘The Upbeat Beatles’ and relive those ‘Fab’ days and timeless songs at The Albert Halls on 1st December!
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Christmas Crafting
Create your own Christmas decorations, wreaths or any other festive project you have in mind using what you have, can forage, or recycle in this workshop at Transition Stirling!
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Christmas Enamel Baubles
Join us for this fun and festive workshop at Central Scotland School of Jewellery in December and learn how to prepare metal before enamelling, applying colour and textures!
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Mugdock Panto - Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Fizzgig for another of their hysterical family pantos at Mugdock Country Park this festive season as they present - Jack and the Beanstalk!
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Santa Paws at Dobbies Stirling
Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Stirling!
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Santa Steam Trains
Start your Christmas celebrations in the best way possible and join Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway for a magical steam train journey to the North Pole (South)!
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Storytelling with Santa at the Monument
Join us at the Monument this December for a festive storytelling session with Santa Claus! He will be sharing a very special Christmas tale about a young boy named William in The Keeper's Lodge.
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Swedish Darning with Lydia Morrow
Learn to take your knitwear to the next level without even needing to know how to knit – in this one day workshop you will learn the art of duplicate stitch embroidery, or Swiss darning!
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The Great Christmas Escape - Stirling Old Town Jail
Enjoy a festive delight that brings laughter and joy to all ages as Father Christmas defends his chimney heists in a rib-tickling immersive performance experience at Stirling Old Town Jail!
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The McDougalls: Big Christmas Show
Ho ho ho! It's the Big Christmas Show! The McDougalls, everyone's favourite children's theatre company, presents their spectacular new show for 2023!
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Weave a Woolly Scarf Workshop
Step into the wonderful world of weaving as the Radical Weavers guide you through the art of creating your very own fabulous woolly scarf!
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Festive Dinner with Santa
Enjoy a wonderful Dinner with your family & friends with a visit to our stunning Santa’s Grotto to meet the jolly man in red himself!
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Gentle Workshop for Grief and Loss
This free workshop, at The Yoga Tree Stirling on 3rd December, will offer a safe space and some gentle somatic tools to help if you are struggling with the pain of bereavement.
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Glasgow Phoenix Choir in concert for MND Scotland
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be performing a concert in Our Lady and St Ninian’s Church in aid of MND Scotland, a very worthy cause!
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Santa Lunch
Enjoy a wonderful lunch with your family & friends at Inglewood House & Spa and visit our stunning Santa’s Grotto to meet the jolly man himself!
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Sew a Stocking Workshop
Join us at Central Scotland School of Craft on 3rd December for a back to basics introduction to sewing workshop, and sew a stocking for the festive season!
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Wild Dip, Hot Yoga, Brunch
Join us at Heat Fitness for a 'wild dip / cold immersion outdoors', followed by a hot yoga class and a delicious and healthy brunch on 3rd December!
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Christmas Shopping Fayre
Stirling Castle is delighted to be bringing back their fantastically festive and incredibly popular Christmas Shopping Fayre on 5th December!
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Eric The Elf
Join Eric on his adventure to save Christmas at this very special show for wee ones this Christmas time in Macrobert Arts Centre!
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Print Your Own Wrapping Paper
Join us for a fun filled winter printing party with master printmaker Karene Wederkind, learning all the skills you need to print your very own festive wrapping paper.
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Winter Printing Party
Bring your whole team and join us for a fun filled winter printing party with master printmaker Karene Wederkind, learning all the skills you need to print your very own festive wrapping paper!
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Festive Bauble Painting
Want to have a fun, creative, and festive evening? Then join our curators for a nice evening activity in the Made in Stirling venue, where you can paint baubles to decorate your own Christmas tree!
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Festive Floristry – Make a Wreath
Join us at Central Scotland School of Craft on 6th Decemeber for a half day festive floristry workshop and learn how to make your very own beautiful Christmas wreath!
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University of Stirling Art & Design Honours Degree Show 2023
This exhibition at Made in Stirling showcases the work of the University of Stirling & Forth Valley College Art & Design Honours students.
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Adam Holmes
Acclaimed Edinburgh born singer-songwriter Adam Holmes is one of the brightest stars on the UK roots music scene! Don't miss him live at the Tolbooth Stirling when he returns on 7th December!
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Beginners Woodworking
Learn how to make a bird house or Christmas decorations at the same time as learning some woodworking skills on this workshop run by Transition Stirling on 7th December!
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Veggie Christmas: vegetarian and vegan community meal
For the second year, FEL Scotland is delighted to welcome members of the community to the Dawson Community Centre for our vegetarian Christmas meal on 7th December.
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Arab Strap
Arab Strap play The Tolbooth Stirling on Friday 8th December as part of their Philophobia Undressed tour!
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Live American Wrestling
Enjoy top class wrestling action suitable for all the family when EPW American Wrestling returns to The Albert Halls on 14th April!
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Mulled wine night / Late night shopping
Join us at Made in Stirling on 8th December for some mulled wine and some joyful live music whether you want to do some Christmas shopping or not!
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Scanty Santa
Santa's got his bum out for this one! Come along and get some tips, tricks and techniques from illustrator David Galletly with a festive slant at Made in Stirling on 8th December!
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Winter Whittling Party
Bring your whole team and join us for a fun filled winter whittling party with master wood-worker Louise Forbes, learning all the skills you need to carve your very own wooden spoon.
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Festive Ceilidhs
What better way to spend the lead up to Christmas than celebrating the festive season with friends and family in traditional Scottish style at the Tolbooth on 9th December.
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Carols & Carillons Concert presented by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles
The annual Carols & Carillons Concert of Christmas Music returns on Sunday 10th December in Dunblane's Victoria Halls.
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Festive Forage, Wreath Making & Conifer Needle Tea!
Join the Herbal Homestead team at the beautiful Cardross Estate (Stirlingshire) to gather natural materials to create your own, take-home festive wreath on Sunday 10th December!
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Macrame plant hanger and Christmas decorations
Learn the mindful art of macramé and create your own plant hanger and Christmas tree decoration in this 3 hour workshop with Grace at Made in Stirling on 10th December!
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Santa, Mrs Claus & the Shopping List
Cloud Nine are bringing the amazing M&K Imaginarium to Kirk of the Holy Rood in Grangemouth on 10th December. A hilarious mis-adventure awaits!
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Scotia Pro Wrestling: STORMAGEDDON
Join Scotia Pro Wrestling at Devonvale Hall in Tillicoutry on 10th December for a Sunday afternoon treat.
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Stirling City Choir: Christmas Concert
Stirling City Choir returns to Church of the Holy Rude on Sunday 10th December for their annual Christmas Concert.
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The Grinch Dinner & Disco
Join the Inglewood team this Christmas and enjoy a wonderful Who-feast followed by a visit from the Grinch and music from our DJ on Sunday 10th December!
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La Dolce Vita Swing Collective
La Dolce Vita Swing Collective will keep your toes a tappin’ and your hearts a dancin’ as they bring their Cool Yule Christmas Show to the Tolbooth onTuesday 12th December!
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Love Actually - Christmas Film Night
Come along for a special fundraising screening of Love Actually in aid of Bo'ness Children's fair Festival. Bring some friends for a festive night of fun and merriment...
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Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent: Land of the Dawn-Lit Mountains: Exploring Arunachal Pradesh
Join Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent as she recounts stories of a journey which was cold, wet, hot, mind-blowingly beautiful, and constantly surprising!
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Stargazing at Mugdock – Marvellous Meteors, No Children
Find out all about the Geminid Meteor Shower with the Ranger Service on one of our adult only events.
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Breakneck Comedy presents Craig Campbell
Canadian-born Craig Campbell is a formidable stand-up comedian, one of the most charismatic and inventive performers around, and you can catch him at The Albert Halls on 14th December!
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Dean Owens and The Sinners + Kirsten Adamson
Let award-winning Scottish troubadour Dean Owens and his band transport you to a sepia stained downtown cantina with songs from his stunning new Sinner’s Shrine album!
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A Christmas Carol
Join critically acclaimed theatre company Chapterhouse at the most magical time of the year and be swept back in time nearly two centuries to the world of Scrooge’s London.
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Phil Cunningham and Friends Christmas
What better way to get into the festive spirit than with Phil Cunningham and Friends at The Albert Halls on 15th December!
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It’s A Wonderful Life
Enjoy a screening of Frank Capra's 1946 classic feel-good movie It's a Wonderful Life at the Tolbooth Stirling on Saturday 16th December!
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Breakfast With Santa
A magical morning lies ahead when our famous breakfast with Santa returns to the Highland Gate on 17th December!
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Christmas Clay Workshop
Come and join us at Made in Stirling for a Christmas Clay workshop to celebrate the winter season!
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Herbal Gift Making!
Join Lauren Lochrie of Herbal Homestead at the historic, Cardross House to make herbal spa salts and warming hand cream - both incorporating garden grown, or wild herbs!
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Carols at the Castle
Get festive with us at Stirling Castle and the National Youth Choir Of Scotland, as we prepare to Deck the Halls with an evening of Christmas Carols.
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Christmas Market Street at Sterling Mills
Enjoy the perfect family day out at the Christmas Market Street at Affinity Sterling Mills on the 22nd & 23rd December!
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Elf’s Brunch
Does a cheeky Elf arrive at your house every Christmas? Join us at Inglewood House & Spa for a special Elf themed brunch on Christmas Eve!
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Skerryvore and Mànran
The Albert Halls bring you an unmissable high energy bill as Skerryvore and Mànran, two of the best contemporary Scottish celtic folk-rock bands, return on 28th December!
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Talisk + Blazing Fiddles - Double Header
Don't miss the double header event with Talisk and Blazing Fiddles at The Albert Halls on Friday 29th December!
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Hogmanay at The Halls
Build up to The Bells on 31st December with a daytime party at The Albert Halls Stirling!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
East Renfrewshire Equalities Forum Open Day
Join Outside the Box at any one of their three open days in East Renfrewshire to hear more about the new Equalities Forum and how to get involved!
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Eastwood Art Club
Eastwood Art Club offers members the opportunity to meet and paint at their own level in a friendly and constructive atmosphere!
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Carols of Peace and Hope
Come to Newton Mearns Baptist Church for a wonderful evening of carols, joining together as voices of hope and love, sharing messages of peace and thanks this Christmas!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Eala Shàilein / The Swan of Salen
Swan of Salen is A Multimedia Folk Ballet inspired by Tchaikovsky’s iconic Swan Lake and the parallel Gaelic legend, Eala Shàilein. Catch it at Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall in April!
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Easy Sundays: Family Ceilidh
Come with family and friends to dance Scottish dances and sing well-known songs with the Minnow Ceilidh Band!
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Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Santa Lunch
Enjoy a wonderful lunch with your family & friends with a visit to our stunning Santa’s Grotto at The Inn at Charlestown!
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Crafted Selves: The Unfinished Conversation
The exhibition 'Crafted Selves: The Unfinished Conversation' showcases the work of 13 Scotland based artists exploring dual identities in their work. Catch it at St Andrews Museum!
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Cammy Barnes
Scottish singer-songwriter Cammy Barnes, who rose to prominence when he appeared on Britain's Got Talent, headlines PJ Molloys on Thursday 21st December!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Christmas Wonderland Sale
Join The Britannia Panopticon for two special Christmas Wonderland Sales, featuring the best in vintage and unique Handmade goods, on November 18th and December 16th!
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Bluevale Kidz Nights
Bluevale Community Club runs a completely FREE kids club for 5-10 year olds every Monday, Thursday & Friday afternoon!
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NEST Parent & Baby Yoga
Welcome to a class crafted for you & your baby! Join Yoga With Lucie for NEST Parent & Baby Yoga on Thursdays at Newlands South Church!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
JJ Gilmour: Jinky Bells
Internationally acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter JJ Gilmour returns to Airdrie Town Hall for his annual festive show, Jinky Bells, on Friday 15th December!
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The Too Good To Throw Christmas Cracker Market: Motherwell
The Too Good To Throw Christmas Cracker Market is a wonderful opportunity to do some shopping and find the perfect Christmas gifts, all in one indoor location!
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Psychic Night and 80s & 90s Disco
Rich from Radio Lanarkshire is hosting a Psychic Night followed by a 80s & 90s Disco at The Barleycorn in Hamilton on Saturday 16th December!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Active Communities’ Walking Buddies
Active Communities run a series of walking groups throughout Renfrewshire on a weekly basis!
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Paisley Highlanders Monthly Ceilidh
Take part in all your favourite dances... Gay Gordons, Dashing White Sergeant, Strip the Willow, St. Bernard's Waltz and many more at Paisley Highlanders' Monthly Ceilidh!
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Arkleston Primary School Christmas Fayre
Arkleston Primary School's hugely popular Christmas Fayre is back again this year on Saturday 2nd December!
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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Kilmarnock Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!
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Largs Market
You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
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Wylde Thistle Artisan Market
Browse a selection of stalls offering hand crafted goods and locally produced food and drink at Wylde Thistle's Artisan Makers Market at Kelburn Castle!
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Highlight Talks
On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!
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Cinderella
Following their 5-star reviewed 2022 production of Sleeping Beauty, The Gaiety are delighted to welcome back writing team Ken Alexander and Fraser Boyle for their 2023 pantomime – Cinderella!
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Ayrshire Hospice Winter Fair
Enjoy a magical day browsing festive stalls, listening to live entertainment, visiting Santa and taking part in fundraising activities when Ayrshire Hospice's Winter Fair returns on December 2nd!
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FREE RAER Spirits In-Store Tasting
Geraldo's are delighted to welcome Colin from RAER Spirits for an in-store tasting of three of their award-winning spirits!
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Starry Nights at Dean Castle
Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock is set to host Starry Nights, a brand new magical illuminated Christmas experience, providing outdoor festive fun for friends and family alike!
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FREE Shipyard Gin In-Store Tasting
Meet the maker of Shipyard Gin, have a taste and find out all about this unique gin distillery that celebrates shipbuilding on the Clyde at this free in-store tasting event at Geraldo's of Largs!
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Wreath Making Workshop
Get into the festive spirit and learn how to make your own festive wreath at Culzean using materials collected from around the Country Park!
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A Christmas Tale With Santa
A magical extravaganza awaits at Kelburn Castle & Estate this festive season... come along for a A Christmas Tale With Santa!
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Callum Beattie
Edinburgh-born singer-songwriter Callum Beattie has announced a string of dates for December including a night at Kilmarnock's Grand Hall on Friday 15th!
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Christmas Classics with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Celebrate the Festive Season with our hugely popular Christmas Classics concert, a traditional celebration featuring well-loved Christmas carols and music.
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Santa’s Science Lab
This holiday season delve into the fascinating fusion of festive cheer and scientific wonder at Santa's Science Lab!
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History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour
Prestwick Airport, just 30 miles south west of Glasgow has had a colourful history since aviation activity was first recorded over 110 years ago in 1913, find out more on one of these walking tours!
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