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IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
wonderful time East Lothian Midlothian
It’s the most

of the year... Whitekirk Hill Christmas Fair Winterfest at Dalkeith Country Park
22-24 November 29 November-5 January
Free entry, whitekirkhill.co.uk Ticket prices vary, dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk
A gorgeous market filled with festive fare, Weeks of festive family entertainment, with
organic skincare, artisan homewares and options including ice skating, meeting Santa,
stunning arts and crafts to make Christmas kids’ Christmas workshops and much more.
shopping a breeze.
Festive afternoon tea at Dalhousie
Pantomime: A Christmas Carol Castle
6-14 December at Haddington Corn 2-23 December
Exchange, selected dates 18 December-4 Price TBC, dalhousiecastle.co.uk
Fill your diaries with these fabulous festive events January at
happening in your local area this Christmas! Loretto School Theatre A decadent festive twist on the signature
Tickets from £18, thebrunton.co.uk afternoon tea!

Edinburgh BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra at A panto twist on the classic Christmas tale! Choir performances at Rosslyn Chapel
The Movies Various performances on dates between
Christmas at The Botanics 21 December. Tickets from £18, usherhall.co.uk Wreathmaking workshop at 14-28 December
Tyninghame Village Hall
Selected dates from 21 November-30 Celebrate the festive season with some musical Tickets from £8, rosslynchapel.com
December movie magic accompanied by the finest orchestra. 29-30 November A magical opportunity to hear a variety
Tickets from £13.50, rgbe.org.uk Free (but a donation of £20 is suggested), of local choirs performing in the stunning
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An unmissable event in your festive diary, Pantomime: Cinderella at Festival Theatre surroundings of the Chapel.
head to the Royal Botanic Garden for an 23 November-31 December Craft a stunning Christmas wreath with
after-dark lights spectacular, with a magical Tickets from £20.75, capitaltheatres.com greenery collected from the gardens of Wreathmaking at Restoration Yard
glimpse of Father Christmas on the way. Tyninghame House. Selected dates from 30 November-15
Pantomime stars including Grant Stott and Jordan
Young take to the stage in a hilarious retelling of Christmas Jumper Raceday at December
Castle of Light Cinderella. Tickets £65, restorationyard.com
Musselburgh Racecourse
Selected dates from 22 November-4 January Craft your own luxurious festive wreath under
Tickets from £12, edinburghcastle.scot Carols by the Christmas Tree 9 December. Tickets from £18, guidance from an expert florist, using
musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk flowers, dried fruit and foliage from
Returning for its fifth year, Castle of Light sees 8-9 December. Tickets £25, rct.uk/events Dalkeith Country Park.
Edinburgh Castle transformed by a tapestry Soak up the festive spirit with a magical choir Dig out your favourite Christmas jumper
of enchanting illuminations and installations. experience in the opulent surroundings of the and enjoy an exciting day at the races!
Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Edinburgh’s Christmas Christmas lights switch-ons
The Lost Feast at Canteen
15 November-4 January Winterfest at Dalkeith Country Park
Ticket prices vary, edwinterfest.com Selected dates 4-20 December 24 November: Dunbar and Tranent
Celebrate all things Christmas in the Capital, Tickets from £45, lostshore.com 29 November: Longniddry and
with the launch of the Christmas market, An immersive indoor winter woodland experience Elphinstone
funfair, ice rink and winter garden – there’s with a stunning festive lunch or dinner by 30 November: North Berwick
something for everyone! Glasgow’s renowned Five March. 6 December: Wallyford

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