The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh is delighted to present the world premiere of An Edinburgh Christmas Carol, a magical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale. Read more
This exhibition features work by nine contemporary artists based in Scotland with the artworks having an economy of gesture in common - a limited tonal palette or a monochrome colour plane. Read more
Join the Surgeons Hall Museums on their walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment. Read more
Expect wonder, enchantment and a spectacle of colour this festive season as Edinburgh Castle, the defender of the nation, becomes the ‘Castle of Light’! Read more
Don't miss acclaimed duo Chris Stout (fiddle) and Catriona McKay (Scottish harp) for a varied night of music at St James Scottish Episcopal Church, Leith on 30th November! Read more
Discover some of the treasures within the National Museum Scotland's significant collection of oracle bones, the second largest in the world outside of China. Read more
Make a gorgeous unique Christmas decoration on this fun 'no-sew' craft class for families at Artisan Stitch, suitable for ages 6 to 12 year olds! Read more
Help your child discover the dances and enjoy the music which Scots have been enjoying for generations at this free fun session led by Ceilidhkids. Read more
Electric Groove Yoga invites you to move through traditional yoga poses with a touch of groove to the sounds of floor filling tunes this November at Eastside Edinburgh! Read more
Bring the family along to the Royal Scottish Academy on 30th November and make gifts and decorations for Christmas in this free drop-in event led by artists Geri Loup-Nolan and Rachael Bibby! Read more
Enjoy a welcome Christmas cocktail, three course meal with coffee and half a bottle of house wine then dance the night away with music from our resident DJ! Read more
Five Sisters Zoo will once again illuminate the zoo for another year and there is plenty of new surprises in store with our new enchanted riverside walk, stunning lit up water fountains and much more! Read more
Come along to The Fiddlers Arms every weekend from 9pm and enjoy free live music with something to suit everyone’s tastes! Entry is always free. Read more
With an extended route for 2019 and over 600 brand-new lanterns, there’s more to explore this year as Giant Lanterns return to Edinburgh Zoo from 15 November to 26 January 2020! Read more
Edinburgh Chihuahua Cafe's 2 year anniversary party is happening on 30th November & 1st December and it's Harry Potter themed with the resident doggies all dressed up in fabulous outfits! Read more
This talk on 30th November at Newhailes House explores some of the heat as well as the light that was generated by the Scottish Enlightenment effort.
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Enjoy a candlelit concert by a small group of singers drawn from cathedral and collegiate choirs from across the UK on 30th November in aid of Mission to Seafarers Scotland! Read more
Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss' classic story 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas' when it comes to life on stage at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in November! Read more
Le Roi Fou is delighted to present Joanna Kessel's Aurum | Gold exhibition, featuring intimately scaled collages in Venetian gold leaf mosaic, glass smalti and concrete. Read more
The Johnnie Walker Bothy Bar has officially opened its doors for the festive season and is the perfect place to raise a glass this Christmas. Read more
In this fun, hands-on workshop at Restoration Yard, kids of all ages can paint and glitter pre-made clay decorations and walk away with two unique pieces of keep-forever festive art. Read more
Roll up, roll up! Allan Stewart, Andy Gray and Grant Stott are back in a circus-inspired King's Panto spectacular packed full of the thrills, spills, dazzling stunts and jaw-dropping special effects! Read more
Join Kate and Jenny at The Lane Yoga Studio on Saturday 30th November for a transformational workshop combining powerful Kundalini Yoga and the healing power of sound. Read more
In association with Ministry Of Sound, The Event Factory proudly presents 'Ministry Of Sound Edinburgh' at ATIK on 30th of November. Prepare for Music, Madness and Mayhem! Read more
Celebrate the festive season and visit some of Edinburgh's most popular bars for some refreshing cocktails at a price you simply can't refuse with Montpeliers Christmas Cocktail Club wristband! Read more
This exhibition encourages us to examine our own ideas around mental health and aims to show how, even now, many older stereotypes and ideas about these conditions remain unchanged. Read more
Night Walk for Edinburgh, one of the biggest hits of the Edinburgh international Festival 2019, returns as part of Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay celebrations. Read more
Join Calton Consort for a vibrant selection of sacred and secular choral music, conducted by Frikki Walker, to celebrate St Andrew's Day in the wonderful surroundings of Old St Paul's Church! Read more
Rummage for treasures at the monthly Out of the Blue Flea Market with over 45 stalls full to bursting with clothes, jewellery, small furniture, music, books, bric-a-brac and so much more. Read more
These Pregnancy Yoga classes, run by Jenny at Yoga Links, provide a calm, friendly and safe environment for you to connect to your body, your baby and your breath throughout pregnancy. Read more
Make Edinburgh your base for a trip to Scotland and combine the magic of Scotland's capital with the best of the Highlands on a tour with Rabbie's! Read more
Enjoy a night of heavy riffs and blasting beats with Razor Sharp Death Blizzard, Age of Parasites, Jorogumo and HXHDRN at Opium on 30th November! Read more
The fifth annual Scottish Youth Film Festival takes place in Edinburgh this weekend and interested young people can come along for FREE and take part in workshops, screenings and talks. Read more
Gather round and hear the tales of Scotland's myths and mysteries from two of Scotland's leading storytellers Beverly Bryant and Heather Yule at Stewart Brewing this St Andrews Day! Read more
Celebrate St. Andrew’s Day and Fair Saturday with family and friends to dance well-known Scottish dances and sing well-known songs at the Scottish Storytelling Centre! Read more
Come and join a multi-sensory story session with storyteller Ailie Finlay! All welcome but particularly suitable for children with additional needs and their friends and families. Read more
Try The Cauldron Magical Experience, a 1 hr 45 min immersive class in Edinburgh, where you wield a working magic wand and use molecular mixology to brew drinkable elixirs! Read more
Every Friday and Saturday night, Basement Theatre becomes Edinburgh’s comedy hub and with a different line-up and headliner each week this is the comedy injection your weekend is craving! Read more
Come along to the Ethical and Scottish Christmas Fair at Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre with it's great range of local, Scottish, fair trade & ethical gifts, all under one roof!
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The Edinburgh Stand's fabulous flagship Saturday show, with five different acts on every bill, has been sold out every week for the past five years. Read more
An exclusive exhibition by fine art photographer Walter, The Earl of Dalkeith, is showing now in The Loft at Restoration Yard, alongside the historic books that inspired his images. Read more
This exhibition is a collaboration between artist Alan McIntyre, Crossing Countries, and the children & learners at Bobbi Bear and Mason Lincoln Special Needs School in South Africa. Read more
In this exhibition, at the Scottish Ornithologists' Club, Darren Woodhead presents watercolours created over the past two years, inspired by the landscapes and wildlife of East Lothian. Read more
Let Edinburgh’s resident silent disco experience transport you into a Yuletide fantasyland on a new adventure to discover the true spirit of Christmas.
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Whitburn Band and Fairey Band, two of the UK’s finest brass bands, are playing at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral on 30th November, and look forward to delivering a diverse programme of music. Read more
Enjoy a totally chilled out night in the wonderful Edinburgh Ukranian Club on 30th November, with a one hour sitar and tabla concert followed by a one hour yoga class accompanied by live sitar! Read more
Come along to Upright Gallery this December as it brings together an exhibition from 22 artists that have previously exhibited at the gallery and also some that are lined up for 2020! Read more
This Postnatal Yoga class, run by Jenny from Yoga Links, mainly focuses on easing mum's achy body and regaining her strength, whilst baby enjoys the sounds and interaction of other babies. Read more
Come along and join BXIV Saturday training sessions in Edinburgh! Open to all who would like to try out 14th century re-enactment! Read more
Events in East Renfrewshire
An Awfy Scottish Winter Wonderland
30th November 2019
On Saturday 30th November, Barrhead will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland as the town begins the countdown to Christmas with their annual Christmas Lights Switch On!
On Saturday 30th November NDT Cycling are holding their next Big Bike Sale at their hub in Rouken Glen Park, come along and pick up a fully reconditioned secondhand bike!
Enjoy a family day out with loads of attractions for kids and grown-ups alike at the annual Giffnock Primary School Christmas Fayre on Saturday 30th November!
Running from Saturday 5th October until 28th December, Kings and Queens of Kilmaurs is a weekly 25 mile bike ride meeting at Parklands Country Club, Newton Mearns riding out to Kilmaurs!
Move More is a programme of physical activity, advice and support for people at all stages of the cancer journey, contact the Macmillan East Ren team and find out how to get involved.
The Eriskay Lilt Ceilidh Band are coming to the Eglinton Arms Hotel this St Andrew's Day, so get on your dancing shoes and come 'strip the willow' on Saturday 30th November!
Over 70% of our planet’s surface is water and in this exhibition at Kirkcaldy Galleries two artists, Kyra Clegg and Marysia Lachowicz, explore its depths.
Greengate Gallery in Culross is hosting an exhibition featuring a series of paintings by local artist, Janice Headrick, inspired by the Japanese Garden at Cowden near Dollar.
Blast away those winter blues with a vist to our colourful, family-friendly exhibition in Methil Heritage Centre, where we explore the wonders of the garden.
Bring your children to enjoy some Christmas baking in the old kitchen at Hill of Tarvit on 30th November. They will love making their own biscuits to take home!
In this festive class, Balgove Larder floral experts will provide you with all the seasonal sprigs, stems, greenery and know-how to create your very own Christmas wreath.
David Mach's latest sculpture is made out of shipping containers, seaworn wood, two huge shipping buoys and 7 tonnes of newspaper! See it at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries!
It's time to get 'dolled' up and get your skates on because we're heading to Toy Town for the brand new seasonal spectacular from Anya, Kevin, Gary and Bonzo the Dog at The Rothes Halls!
The many and varied ways that Scottish artists develop and communicate ideas through drawing and physical acts of mark-making are explored by independent curator Amanda Game.
Neil Oliver: The Story Of The British Isles In 100 Places
30th November 2019
Neil Oliver was born to love Great Britain. Hear in his amusing and entertaining way what it all means to him, and why we need to cherish and celebrate our wonderful countries!
St Andrews is celebrating St Andrew’s Day with a very Big Hoolie 2019. Help us celebrate all things Scottish at this special St Andrew’s Day Experience!
Come along to a special one-day-only display of Aberdeen Breviary, one of the first ever works to be printed in Scotland, at the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall!
An Afternoon of Gaelic Literature for St Andrew’s Day
30th November 2019
Enjoy an afternoon of Gaelic literature with readings of prose and poetry by the winners of some of this year's writing prizes at The Gaelic Books Council Shop!
Experience some of the cheesiest cheeses in the world with Melted Raclette, Cheese Wheels, Gooey Mozzarella Sticks and a whole host of cheesetastic tastes at Cheese Fest Glasgow 2019!
Saturday afternoons are for arts, crafts and games... come along to Make Do and Grow and join them for their 'Countdown to Christmas' Family Craft Club!
Project Ability's Christmas Show is their largest fundraising event and a wonderful opportunity to shop unique gifts and original artworks just before Christmas!
Christmas Workshops - Beginners Molding and Casting
30th November 2019
Join Sorenzo Studios for their Beginners Molding and Casting workshop with a Christmas twist, giving you a basic insight into the art of Silicone Mold Making and Simple Resin Casting.
Who will the princess pick as her husband? Will Cinderella save her family business? And who would leave a pair of glass trainers behind? Find out when Cinderfella comes to the Tron Theatre!
Compassion in Crisis - The fascinating story of 80 years of Royal Voluntary Service in Glasgow
3rd October 2019 - 31st January 2020
The fascinating story of the volunteers of Royal Voluntary Service in Glasgow is being told at a new exhibition in the community exhibition space at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!
Experience for an hour what it is like to tackle challenges without your sight by taking part in Dark Room at The Riddle Rooms all in aid of RNIB Talking Books!
Come to The Clydeside Distillery, immerse yourself in Glasgow history and watch the craftsmen distil pure new make spirit by hand, the time-honoured way on the tour followed by a whisky tasting!
Tickets are now on sale for the ever popular A Play, A Pie and A Pint Christmas Panto at Oran Mor, this year's show is Dixie Whittington: The Hamecoming!
Domestic Bliss is a new exhibition that brings together works from Glasgow Museums' collection to reflect on GoMA's building history as a former house, Royal Exchange and civic space!
Coinciding with the annual festival, Eastern Promise, an exhibition by Glasgow based artist Duncan Marquiss will be presented across the public spaces at Platform!
Come along to the Forge Market, Scotland's largest indoor Market, to hear a selection of pipe music celebrating St Andrew's Day from the amazing East Kilbride Pipe Band!
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum hold regular arts and crafts workshops for kids, come along on Saturday 30th November or Sunday 1st December for some Egyptian themed fun!
Etsy's National Christmas Market, Etsy Made Local returns to The Briggait in Glasgow for a fifth year on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December!
Difference By Design presents Panto-Crime! Murder Mystery Dinner where you'll be served a three course meal with a side of intrigue followed by live entertainment from the Logans!
Scottish Ghost Nights are heading to Helensburgh to seek out the ghosts of the real Hill House! Forget fiction this place has it's very own ghost stories...
Scotland's most popular Gin Festival, GinFall, returns to where it all began, the luxurious Pollokshields Burgh Hall, Glasgow, for another amazing day out on Saturday 30th November!
This is a 2.5-3 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!
Just in time for the festive season, Glasgow Distillery Company have opened a pop-up shop in Buchanan Galleries selling a selection of their award winning spirits!
Glasgow School of Art's S&J department would like to invite everyone to their annual Christmas Sale taking place between November 26th and December 6th!
Get ready for the climb of your life this Christmas, as The Gaiety Theatre proudly presents their spectacular family pantomime... Jack and The Beanstalk!
A founder of The Open University, this exhibition at The Mitchell Library tells the fascinating story of Jennie Lee’s life, from her childhood in Lochgelly to her final years in the House of Lords.
Wrap up warm and bring the whole family along to enjoy some winter crafts with RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond followed by a wander through the new trails lit by candlelight!
A major retrospective of photography by Linda McCartney will be shown in the UK for the first time at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow from 5th July 2019 to 12th January 2020!
The Marie Curie Glasgow Hospice's annual Christmas fair takes place on Saturday 30th November, the event is fun for the whole family and will include a visit from Santa himself!
Let the Christmas magic begin with the official Milngavie Christmas Lights Switch On and Reindeer Parade being held in the town centre on Saturday 30th November!
Milngavie's free Festive Naughty Elf Trail is happening this Christmas! Can you find the naughty elves hiding throughout the town between Saturday 30th November until Saturday 14th December?
Riverside Museum hold regular arts and crafts workshops for kids, come along on Saturday 30th November or Sunday 1st December and make your own mini car!
As the nights draw in and chilliness in is the air, feed body and soul with warming yoga, qigong, deep relaxation and delicious food by the amazing Glasgow Supper Club, our guest kitchen!
The Parade Artists Christmas Shopping Week features an eclectic group of artists exhibiting in Glass, Paint, Ceramics, Print, Textile, Jewellery and Mixed Media!
Part Seen, Part imagined brings together new and existing work by artists and designers based in Scotland who have all formed their own relationships with Japanese tradition and culture.
Ten of Scotland’s best independent street food traders vendors set up stall every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, within the newly refurbished Argyle Street Arches!
Prospect Revenge is a solo exhibition of new work by Lithuanian artist Robertas Narkus, as part of an exchange between Vilnius based organisation Rupert and David Dale Gallery.
Platform Glasgow's Saturday Art Club is a playful and creative art session that gives young artists the chance to draw, paint, make and get creative with new friends!
You can truly step into Christmas this year at St. Enoch Centre as its Selfie Store returns for the festive season, completely transformed into a Winter Wonderland!
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offer a selection of over 80 weekly and short study courses for children, young people and adults... never too early, never too late!
St Andrew’s Fest: A ‘Real’ Scottish Family Ceilidh
30th November 2019
Get your dancing shoes on, bring your family and join us to celebrate St. Andrew's day with a 'real' Scottish Family Ceilidh at Milton of Campsie Village Hall!
Hampden Park are kicking off the Christmas celebrations early this year when St. Andrew meets St. Nicholas for an evening of cocktails, crackers and cranachan at the St. Andrew's Festive Fling!
Join CineMor77 for a special Yurt Cinema St Andrews Day screening of this jubilant, heartfelt musical with music from The Proclaimers at The Pyramid at Anderston!
This exhibition on display in the Visitor Attraction presents a personal collection of Japanese kimono in the context of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's House for An Art Lover.
The Lighthouse hold tours every Saturday, they offer a great opportunity to learn about The Lighthouse building, but also about the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the city he was born in!
Did you recently get engaged? Are you looking for a wedding venue set amidst Scotland’s most spectacular scenery? Come and experience Loch Lomond’s newest luxury, exclusive use venue, The Shore!
Let a cornucopia of cabaret artists entertain you at Wild Cabaret's flagship festive show as you relax in lavish surroundings and sample sumptuous festive fayre!
Hitch a lift on a magic carpet and fly off to Old Peking for a roller coaster ride of thrills and spills when Aladdin comes to the Town House, Hamilton this Christmas!
Enjoy a magical family day out this Christmas at New Lanark, take a magical journey on The Spirit of Christmas Ride, visit Santa's Grotto or catch 'Wee Red Fae The Woods' this year's festive panto!
Put on your dancing shoes & celebrate the festive season in style at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Spa and Golf Resort's Christmas Disco Party Nights!
Artists, makers, and designers will bring a huge variety of products for sale to the stunning setting of New Lanark World Heritage Site for the Christmas Makers Markets!
Looking to get ahead of the game and book your Christmas party night for 2019? Motherwell FC's hospitality team are holding several in the run up to the big day!
Always wanted to trace your family tree but not sure where to begin? Come along to North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre for one of their weekday sessions!
Learn how to make a string of Christmas bunting with a series of unique decorations using upcycled festive fabrics on the workshop at R:evolve Recycle Rutherglen!
Having a little one who struggles with sleep can be exhausting, join Sleepy Lambs Sleep Consultant Jennifer Pritchard for her Let’s Talk Sleep workshop in East Kilbride on November 30th.
Michael Smith Presents Xmas Party Bonkers Night - SOLD OUT
30th November 2019
Grab your pals and head along to Mecca Bingo Hamilton on November 30th for their Christmas Party Night featuring some bonkers bingo and Clyde 1's very own DJ Michael Smith from GBX!
New Stevenston Primary School are holding a Christmas Fayre on Saturday 30th November, there's a large selection of stalls plus Santa's grotto, raffle, tombola and lots of home baking!
To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria, Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum are displaying one of their most prized possessions from their costumes collection!
On Saturday 30th November, Rutherglen will host their annual Christmas Lights Switch On event hosted by Gina McKie with live entertainment, an appearance from Santa Claus and guaranteed snow!
Performing their No1 hits The Great Pretender, Only You and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, The Platters bring you the story of soul and Motown, in this new stage show spectacular!
Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum are excited to host the amazing silversmith Sam Glendinning of The Alchemist's Forge for some extra special Christmas shopping!
Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic The Musical is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers!
Voyage Maison Black Friday Weekend Clearance Event
29th November 2019 - 2nd December 2019
Snap up exclusive Voyage Maison designer homeware at hugely discounted rates at their Black Friday Weekend Clearance Event between Friday 29th November and Monday 2nd December!
Christmas starts early at The Glynhill Hotel with their Men of Motown Party Night on the 23rd November and continuing through to the 2nd January with their New Year celebrations.
Renfrew Trinity Church extend a warm invitation to join them at MESSY CHURCH for an informal, fun session of games, activities, lunch and a short time of worship to celebrate Christmas!
Held on Saturday mornings during term time, Active Communities' Junior Jogging Buddies group aims to encourage kids exercise and add more activity to their days!
Catch the Men of Motown at The Glynhill Hotel - a Motown Show which has proven to be a favourite with all ages and one of the venues most popular tribute nights!
Jingle mess, jingle mess, jingle all the way! Don your Christmas jumpers and join the best festive party of the season at Messy Play Erskine in Bargarran Community Centre!
Back for another White Christmas, Santa And The Snow will take your child on a journey through Elf School, Santa’s Workshop, Meeting Santa himself and a custom built Snow Play Area!
A Table Top Sale is being held in Kilbarchan Guide Centre to help raise funds for a Kilbarchan Ranger Guide who will represent Girlguiding Scotland on a once in a lifetime experience in Gdansk!
With a whole host of hilarious characters, fantastic original music, and the liveliest, most energetic chorus of young actors you don't want to miss PACE Youth Theatre's pantomime The Snow Queen!
Alman Dramatic Club present A Christmas Carol, a traditional Dicken's story adapted and written for the Club, at The Coach House Theatre Alloa this festive season!
Alice Martin’s first solo exhibition ‘CTRL C’ comes to Tolbooth Stirling from 28th November. The exhibition is an exploration of digital copies through the use and manipulation of open data.
Festive fun in Callander, focused on the weekend of 29th November to 1st December with concerts, fairs, film, and the traditional parade and lights switch on.
Come along to Jennifer Morrison Florist on 30th November for a Christmas Wreath decorating workshop with seasonal cones and berries, baubles and ribbons!
Explore our annual Christmas sale of arts and crafts made in Scotland at Macrobert Arts Centre, back for a fifth year, and maybe pick up a Christmas gift or two!
Learn about Kuem-Boo, an ancient Korean gilding technique, which literally means, ‘attached gold’ on this workshop at Central Scotland School of Jewellery.
The famous story of a beautiful Princess who falls under the evil Red Fairy’s wicked spell is brought to Mugdock Country Park as Fizzgig Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty!
Real Christmas Trees at the Lodge Forest Visitor Centres
30th November 2019 - 24th December 2019
Come and buy a real Christmas tree at The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre, pick up a festive trail quiz and discover what Quercus and friends are doing for Christmas on our waterfall trail.
Are you interested in recent history? Researchers in French studies at the University of Stirling have launched a new free online course called ‘Remembering Empire' and it's open to everyone.
Stirling University Choir are proud to present our St Andrews Day concert 2019, featuring a wide range of music and over 50 singers, the concert is not one to miss!
A herd of colourful reindeer designed by local schoolchildren have flown into Stirling again this year. Pick up a map, complete with clues and find all 20 reindeer for a chance to win an iPad!
The friendliest little Makers market returns with their Christmas Double Whammy Markets. Enjoy two consecutive Saturdays full of your favourite local Makers in Lecropt Church Hall!
Join Lauren Lochrie of Herbal Homestead and Àdhamh Ó Broin of Scottish Gaelic Consultancy on 30th November at The Blane Valley Inn for the second of two family friendly events!
Join Lauren Lochrie of Herbal Homestead and Àdhamh Ó Broin of Scottish Gaelic Consultancy on 30th November for a Winter Herb Walk, the first of two family friendly events!
Expect wonder, enchantment and a spectacle of colour this festive season as Edinburgh Castle, the defender of the nation, becomes the ‘Castle of Light’!
Balerno Theatre Company is delighted to presents Edinburgh's first amateur production of the full version of the spectacular musical Hairspray at Church Hill theatre this December!
The story of THE LION KING is miraculously brought to life using masks, puppets and striking costumes to tell the story of young Simba's epic adventures.
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