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CRAFT AND DESIGN FAIR

Victoria Hall, Aboyne November 19

FIND the perfect Christmas gift and discover a wide selection of handmade crafts including patchwork quilts, fused and etched glass, candles, festive cards, children’s clothes, woodwork and much, much more.

BEST OF THE BARN

Woodend Barn, Banchory November 19-20

WOODEND Barn’s signature Christmas craft and design fair returns, showcasing work by some of Scotland’s top artisans. This is the perfect one-stop Christmas shop to buy high-quality ceramics, jewellery, stationery, textiles, glass, fashion accessories, woodwork and homewares.

PIER ARTS CENTRE CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION

Stromness, Orkney November 19-December 24

THE annual Christmas exhibition at the Pier Arts Centre opens tomorrow and will feature a fantastic range of work by professional and amateur artists.

EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS LIGHT NIGHT

THE capital’s Christmas lights are switched on in unison, kicking off the official opening of Edinburgh’s Christmas attractions. Live music comes courtesy of choirs from across Scotland, including Edinburgh Festival Chorus and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

SCOTTISH OPEN BADMINTON GRAND PRIX

PART of the Badminton World Federation Grand Prix series, this event gives fans the chance to see worldclass badminton and celebrate home grown success. Commonwealth Games silver medallist Kirsty Gilmour will lead Scotland’s players into competition.

George Street, Edinburgh November 20

Emirates Arena, Glasgow November 23-27

badmintonscotland.org.uk/ indexphp/2016-scottish-open/tickets