Festive Hotspots

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: OUR FAVOURITE FESTIVE SPOTS

NATIONAL MUSEUM GALLERIES

Visitors will have more to explore at the National Museum of Scotland. The Scotland Transformed gallery opened at the beginning of this month along with the Early People gallery. The former features objects from the 18th and early 19th centuries. The Early People, above, gallery showcases archaeological treasures from 8000BC to AD1100. Visitors will also be able to see the latest exhibition New Thinking, New Collecting, until May. Mon-Sun from 10am-4.30pm. Free (must be booked). National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF. www.nms. ac.uk

A LAD IN GOVAN – DIGITAL PANTO

This new panto from Pearce Institute and Halo Arts takes place in a digital format. Join Aladdin as he swaps Govan for the Pyramids of Egypt on an exciting adventure. All you need to do is buy a ticket and you’ll be emailed a link to watch the show on whatever device you choose. December 18-27. Tickets from £12, www. ticketsource.co.uk

ESCAPE THE PAST: THE ANATOMIST

The year is 1829 and it is your job to investigate the anatomist Dr Malcolm – with exactly one hour before he returns from lecturing at the nearby Surgeons’ Hall, you’ll have to work quickly to decipher the puzzles and clues hidden within his study. The Anatomist is an immersive escape experience suitable for groups of 2-6 people. Mon-Sun. Tickets from £27. Basement 1, 25 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9BX

LYCEUM CHRISTMAS TALES

Some of Scotland’s beloved writers and musicians have composed 12 bedtime stories for families. The final four stories will be performed live from the Lyceum stage with musical interludes, streaming from the stage direct to your device.

16-20 December. Tickets from £10. Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, see lyceum.org.uk

TEA GREEN POP-UP DESIGN STORE

Featuring 30 of Scotland’s best independent designers, including Mimi Hammill and KJA Studio, the Pop Up Design Store will house an array of treats from ceramics and illustration to jewellery and textiles.

17 December-31 January, from 10am-5pm. Free V&A Dundee, 1 Riverside Esplanade, DD1 4EZ

CHARLOTTE COHEN