Christmas Events in Lanarkshire in December 2025
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Events in Lanarkshire
MacKinnon Mills Indoor Christmas Carnival
Santa arrives at MacKinnon Mills on Saturday 8th November opening his fabulous Grotto and Indoor Carnival which will run every weekend until Christmas!
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North Pole Express
North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!
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Hamilton Christmas Markets
Hamilton Our Town is delighted to bring to you three dates of festive fun over Christmas with the return of their Christmas Markets!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Sandyholm
Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Sandyholm, and this year it's even more magical!
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Valley View Winter Wonderland
Join Gouldings at Valley View for Winter Wonderland, their annual and award-winning magical Christmas experience for all the family!
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Jack and the Beanstalk
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO and New College Lanarkshire proudly present Jack and the Beanstalk at The Town House Hamilton this festive season!
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Festive Magical Circus
Back by popular demand, with a whole new Christmas performance... Festive Magical Circus returns to M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park this November!
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Snow White
Spillers Pantomimes and North Lanarkshire Council will bring their annual pantomime for the first time to Airdrie Town Hall this festive season!
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Christmas at New Lanark
Step into the magic of the season at New Lanark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as it's transformed into a winter wonderland for Christmas at New Lanark 2025!
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Lanark Christmas Post
Lanark Amateur Musical Society are once again doing the Christmas Post delivering your cards across Lanark this festive season!
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M&D’s On Ice
M&Ds on Ice is undercover at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park. Make memories with family and friends... the perfect festive day out!
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Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm
Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm!
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Santa’s Grotto at Palacerigg
This isn't your ordinary Santa visit... it's a truly magical, immersive experience for the whole family at Palacerigg Country Park!
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Little Red Riding Hood
This December, Studio 32 invites you to step into a world of festive fun as they bring the classic family pantomime Little Red Riding Hood to the stage in East Kilbride!
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Broadlees Christmas Grotto
Wrap up warm and join Broadlees Golf on a magical journey into a festive world when their popular Christmas Grotto returns!
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Cinderella
You're invited to the ball! Join Lanark Panto Club for a sparkling, fun-filled production of the classic fairy tale Cinderella – packed with laughter, magic, music, and plenty of panto mischief!
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A Swingin’ Christmas
Get ready to sleigh your way into the Christmas spirit with A Swingin' Christmas, the ultimate festive celebration, coming to South Dalziel Historic Building on Friday 5th December!
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ABBA Christmas Tribute Night
Get ready to say 'Mamma Mia!' this festive season as Diamonds In The Community welcome back An ABBA Dream to Airdrie for the ultimate festive party!
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Believe In Santa
A magical Christmas experience for all the family, this year M&D's Theme Park's 'Believe in Santa' is BIGGER, BETTER, and with MORE SPARKLE than ever before!
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Christmas Party Nights
Celebrate Christmas in the Centenary Suite at Motherwell FC's Fir Park Stadium with entertainer, Barry Chisholm!
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Christmas Party Nights
Celebrate the festive season in style with friends, family, or colleagues. New Lanark Mill Hotel's Christmas Party Nights are the perfect way to make this holiday season unforgettable!
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Owen’s Christmas Comedy Night
Start the festive season with a great night of laughter at Owen's Christmas Comedy Night featuring Al Thompson, Graham Mackie and headliner, Reverend Obadiah Steppenwolf III!
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The Cantabile Ensemble: Christmas Concert
The Cantabile Ensemble will hold their annual Christmas concert in St Bride’s Church, Bothwell on Friday 5th December, this much-loved local event is fast becoming a festive favourite!
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André Rieu’s Christmas Concert: Merry Christmas
Join André Rieu for his 2025 Christmas Concert – 'Merry Christmas' and experience joyful carols, beautiful waltzes, and plenty of surprises – it's the ultimate Christmas cinema event!
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Christmas Wreath Making Class
Get merry at ORA on Saturday 6th December for an afternoon creating your very own real wreath in a gorgeous setting with some festive fizz!
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Cumbernauld Christmas Party Nights
Join Functions R Us for one of their fantastic annual Christmas Party Nights this December in the New Town Hall Cumbernauld!
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Father Christmas at Summerlee
Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy schedule to visit to Summerlee Museum every Saturday and Sunday throughout December, including Christmas Eve!
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Hareleeshill Community Hub Christmas Fayre
Join Hareleeshill Community Hub on Saturday 6th December for their first annual Christmas Fayre... there will be food, crafts and gift stalls, Santa's Grotto, and lots of holiday magic!
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Lanark Christmas Pop-Up Market
Join Discover Lanark in Lanark town centre for their annual pop-up Christmas Market featuring an over 25 traditional market stalls selling a range of goods from local makers and producers!
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National Museum of Rural Life’s Festive Weekend
Enjoy a weekend of festive family fun and storytelling at the National Museum of Rural Life on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December!
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Santa Visits Calderglen
Visit Santa in his cosy grotto within the Courtyard Gallery in Calderglen Country Park this December!
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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Santa Dash & Family Day
Dust off your Santa costume and join the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for their Santa Dash and Family Day at the National Training Centre in Cambuslang on Saturday 6th December!
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The Great Baldini’s Family Magic Show
Legendary magician the Great Baldini tells the story of his (and Baldwin the magical dog's) life from his first trick to the height of their careers – attempting Houdini's greatest escape!
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The Jackton Christmas Market
Mark your (advent) calendars and don't miss out on the Jackton Christmas Market, the ONLY place to visit this year for the best gifts this side of the North Pole!
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Kilbryde Hospice Santa Dash
Join Kilbryde Hospice on Sunday 7th December at Hamilton Park Racecourse for the most festive fundraiser of the year... the Santa Dash!
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South Lanarkshire Christmas Memorial Service
The South Lanarkshire Christmas Memorial Service will be held again at South Lanarkshire Crematorium on Sunday 7th December.
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St Andrew’s Hospice Santa Dash
The Santa Dash at Strathclyde Park on Sunday 7th December is your chance to celebrate the holiday season with fun, adventure, and lots of Christmas cheer in support of St. Andrew's Hospice!
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Strathaven Reindeer Day
Come along to Strathaven on Sunday 7th December from 11am for the annual visit from Santa and his team of reindeer!
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Puss In Boots
Whether you're 1 or 101, this Puss In Boots at East Kilbride Village Theatre promises festive fun for all the family and features a knockout cast fae off the telly!
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Clydeside At Christmas
Skip the big city crowds and discover the magic right here in Lanarkshire! Clydeside at Christmas brings you 3 cosy, festive nights of shopping, eating, music, and cheer – all under one roof!
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Cinema: The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet – and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family!
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South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO and New College Lanarkshire proudly present Jack and the Beanstalk at Rutherglen Town Hall this festive season!
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Carols By Candlelight
Join New Lanark Mill Hotel for an evening of festive cheer, wonderful music, and a cozy candlelit atmosphere, it's the perfect way to celebrate the season with friends and family!
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Lanarkshire Cecilian Orchestra & Special Guest Choirs Christmas Concert
The Town House in Hamilton will come alive with festive magic as the Lanarkshire Cecilian Orchestra presents its annual Christmas concert on Thursday 11th December!
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SL Harmonics Christmas Concert
Launching Low Parks Museum's festivities is the annual Christmas Concert courtesy of SL Harmonics... an evening of choral entertainment with something for everyone!
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Ho Ho Ho-Down
Saddle up for a rootin' tootin' Christmas celebration like no other at The Salmon Leap's Ho Ho Ho-Down on Friday 12th December!
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Miracle on Broomknoll Street
Join Monklands Light Opera as they help to spread some Christmas cheer by performing some Yuletide classics, top pop hits and a few wonderful musical numbers from Broadway hits through the years!
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Snow White and the Seven Muppets
From the producers that brought you last years smash hit 'A Crackin' Christmas Carol' Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd proudly present Snow White and the Seven Muppets!
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ABBA - The Christmas Party
Join the team at The Salmon Leap for a dazzling night of disco, sparkle, and non-stop ABBA hits, brought to life by an incredible live ABBA tribute duo, on Saturday 13th December!
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Christmas Fayre at Crosslaw Care Home
Get your Christmas shopping started at Crosslaw Care Home's annual Christmas Fayre, it's the perfect way to spend a December afternoon!
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Christmas Wine Tasting with RAER Alliance
This Christmas, join the RAER Alliance team for festivities, frivolity, and just a little taste of France, right here in Jackton!
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Family Christmas Concert with Strathaven Choral Society and Coalburn Silver Band
Come and enjoy an hour of choral and Brass Music, with a little audience participation thrown in too at Strathaven Choral Society and Coalburn Silver Band's Family Christmas Concert!
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Festive Wreath Making at Baron’s Haugh
Join the RSPB to enjoy a seasonal wander around Baron's Haugh to gather all kinds of natural craft materials and make your own festive wreath!
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Glasgow Phoenix Choir: Christmas with the Phoenix
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be performing its annual Christmas concert in Moncreiff Parish Church on Saturday 13th December!
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Michelle McManus’ Winter Wonderland
Michelle McManus' Winter Wonderland is back for 2025 so get ready to shake your Christmas baubles with Yuletide glee and book now for all the festive cheer you'll need this December!
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Christmas Concert with Strathaven Choral Society and Coalburn Silver Band
Strathaven Choral Society invite you to join them and Coalburn Silver Band for a feast of festive music at their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday 14th December!
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Sunday Lunch with Santa
Bring your family for a joyful afternoon filled with festive cheer, delicious food, and a special visit from Santa at New Lanark Mill Hotel!
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From the producers that brought you last years smash hit 'A Crackin' Christmas Carol' Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd proudly present Snow White and the Seven Muppets!
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Havana Blonde
The amazing ABBA-esque Havana Blonde are coming to Rocca on Thursday 18th December for one of their legendary tribute nights!
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Step Into Christmas
This Christmas concert feel good show at Lanark Memorial Hall, brings all the magic of the season to life, with all you favourite songs, you will know and love!
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Strathclyde Christmas Market
Come along to the Strathclyde Christmas Market, feature a selection of vendors offering handmade goods, seasonal items, and gift options, at the Doubletree by Hilton in Strathclyde Business Park!
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A Very Bublé Christmas
Immerse yourself in the smooth, sounds of Michael Bublé for an unforgettable celebration at Lanark Memorial Hall that will leave you feeling set up for a Holly Jolly Christmas!
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Biggar Big Band Christmas Concert
Swing through a last night out before Christmas with the fantastic Biggar Big Band at Biggar Corn Exchange on Friday 19th December!
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Colshé’s Christmas Karaoke at Jackton Distillery
Join the team at Jackton Distillery for a festive night of laughter, music and holiday spirit when they host Colshé's Christmas Karaoke!
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Jackie and the Beans Talk
Jackie and the Beans Talk is a fun packed panto for ages 5 to 95, which follows the adventures of Jackie, a loveable country lassie, and her best friend Buttercup the cow!
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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 19th December!
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Abba-Merry Christmas
It's time to 'Take a Chance' on a night filled with all your favourite ABBA hits when the stars of Thank You For The Music bring ABBA-Merry Christmas to The Town House Hamilton!
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Christmas Choir-aoke with the North Lanarkshire Community Choir
Get ready to 'rock around the Christmas tree' with a singalong twist – 'Christmas Choir-aoke with the NL Community Choir' is your perfect excuse to sleigh into the season with style!
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Christmas Party Comedy Show
Join Breakneck Comedy for the funniest Christmas party in town, featuring Chris Forbes, Jack Traynor and Scott Forbes at Cumbernauld New Town Hall on Saturday 20th December!
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The Snowman
Lanark Memorial Hall will host a special screening of the classic animated film The Snowman with live musical accompaniment from Kirkintilloch Brass Band on Saturday 20th December!
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A Magical Christmas with Mrs Claus
Mrs Claus comes to East Kilbride Arts Centre, ready to share enchanting tales from the North Pole, sprinkle joy on little hearts, and create unforgettable memories for the whole family!
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It’s a Wonderful Life
Enjoy Frank Capra's 1946 classic feel-good movie It's a Wonderful Life at Lanark Memorial Hall on Monday 22nd December!
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Christmas Party & Snowball Fight
Krazy Congo Soft Play at M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park are hosting an exclusive Christmas Party on Tuesday 24th December which will include a snowball fight with the elves and a visit from Santa!
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The McDougall’s Winter Wonderland!
Join The McDougalls, Scotland's favourite children's theatre company, at East Kilbride Arts Centre for a magical musical adventure in a snow-filled Winter Wonderland!
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Christmas Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Festive Drag Brunch
Join Dalmeny Park House Hotel for an unforgettable drag brunch with RuPaul's Drag Race star Crystal on Saturday 6th December!
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The Soul On Sunday Experience
Don't miss the biggest celebration of the year when The Soul On Sunday Experience comes to Parklands Hotel on Saturday 27th December!
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Cinderella
Eastwood Park Theatre has announced its panto production for 2025 will be the magical fairy tale, Cinderella!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
The Winter Village at Fort Kinnaird
This Christmas, Fort Kinnaird will be transformed into a festive wonderland filled with seasonal street food, artisan gifts, fairground rides and spectacular circus shows for all to enjoy.
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Festive Nights @ Lost Shore
This December, step into a festive night out like no other for the Ultimate Shared Christmas Experience at Lost Shore Surf Resort!
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IKEA Family Christmas Shopping Event!
Join us in and around the store at IKEA Edinburgh on Tuesday 2nd December for an exclusive evening celebrating the magic of the season!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Cowdenbeath Community Theatre: Treasure Island
Join Cowdenbeath Community Theatre this December at the Lochgelly Centre for the 2025 swash-buckling family pantomime Treasure Island!
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Dunshalt Festive Felting Wreath Workshop
Come along to Dunshalt Village Hall for a morning of festive fun as we create our own needle felted Santa gonks displayed in a festive themed wreath, with artist and workshop tutor Deborah Cameron!
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Kelty Musical Association Present: The Sound of Music
Kelty Musical Association returns to Carnegie Hall this December with The Sound of Music. Don’t miss out on another wonderful production!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Berlinkys Presents: Winter Soirèe!
Keep the Christmas celebrations going with Lewis McGill and Brandon Nobre at Berlinkys on Friday 26th December!
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R-CADE Family Christmas Gaming Party
Join R-CADE for their Family Christmas Gaming Party! Three hours of retro gaming for the whole family topped off with their traditional snowball fight!
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Kevin’s Christmas Adventure: Lost in The Fort!
This festive season, Glasgow Fort is bringing a Christmas classic to life with Kevin's Christmas Adventure: Lost in The Fort!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Santa’s Grotto at Ingliston
If a visit to Santa's Grotto is not on your list, you’d better check it twice and book now to see him at Ingliston Country Club & Hotel!
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Rainbow Valley Christmas Concert
Kick start your Christmas celebrations on 4th December by joining us for an evening of festive fun at Deck the Halls with Rainbow Valley Christmas Concert!
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Christmas Wreath Workshop
Kick off the Christmas season with one of Restoration & Creation's most-loved events — a fun and festive wreath-making workshop that’s guaranteed to get you feeling merry and bright!
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Here's a selection of Christmas Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Silver Stud Earrings Taster - Xmas Special!
Join us for a busy and bustling stud earrings, taster workshop for a bite-sized introduction to all the basic skills involved in making silver jewellery.
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Christmas Party Night
Get ready to sparkle this festive season with Hotel Colessio's unforgettable Festive Party Nights!
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Christmas Party Brunch at Stirling Court Hotel
Join us at Stirling Court Hotel for a festive fun filled afternoon of live entertainment, day-time dancing, delicious brunch and fizz!
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Christmas At Culzean
Join the team at Culzean Castle & Country Park in December for lots of seasonal fun including a visit from Father Christmas, festive trails, a Christmas Market and live music from local choirs!
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Christmas Tales With Santa
Step into a world of festive wonder this December at Kelburn's Christmas Tales with Santa — a magical experience with fun for the whole family!
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Christmas Party Comedy Show
Join Breakneck Comedy for the funniest Christmas party in town, featuring Des Clarke, Laura Quinn Goh, Joe Heenan and Chris Forbes at The Park Hotel, Kilmarnock on Thursday 11th December!
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Christmas at the Castle Tour & Afternoon Tea
Celebrate Christmas in festive elegance with a guided tour of the historic Kelburn Castle, followed by a delightful afternoon tea in its charming surroundings!
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