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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AND FIREWORKS
Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch, November 19 A FULL day of celebrations await this Sunday, with music, entertainment, activities and funfair, all followed by the Christmas light switch on and impressive fireworks display. There is also a night market, providing a taste of what to expect at the Christmas markets. lochlomondshores.om/2017/10/christmas-lights-fireworks
CHRISTMAS AT NEWBATTLE ABBEY
Newbattle Abbey College, Dalkeith, November 25 WARM up for the winter festivities at this family-friendly day, featuring craft and food produce stalls, seasonal music, song and poetry, Gaelic singing and children’s activities, all set within the grandeur of Newbattle Abbey and part of the Midlothian Winter Festival 2017. newbattleabbeycollege.co.uk/christmas-newbattle-abbey
TRAQUAIR FREE CHRISTMAS OPENING
Traquair House, Borders, November 25-26 PLAN a visit to Scotland’s oldest inhabited house free and see a vision of a perfect Victorian Christmas. The sound of choir singing and festive tunes performed by a silver band will fill the courtyard and chapel. Wee ones will be enchanted by Santa’s grotto, as well as puppet shows. traquair.co.uk/event/freechristmas-opening/2017-11-25
ST ANDREW’S DAY DINNER
Old Course Hotel & Spa, St Andrews, November 30 SEVEN great chefs are joining forces in the kitchen for the St Andrews Day Dinner at the Old Course Hotel Golf Resort and Spa. The chefs are part of collaborative Savour St Andrews, which highlights Fife’s rich larder of foodie products. Book in advance. savourstandrews.com
MOFFAT CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Moffat Town Centre, Dumfries and Galloway November 26 START your Christmas shopping in Moffat during the Christmas Festival. There’s a bustling street market and craft fair, as well as fairground rides and live entertainment. Those on the ‘nice list’ can meet Santa in his grotto and then see the Christmas lights get switched on when night falls. visitmoffat.co.uk/events