This month it’s all about the festivities, so highlights for the month of December are Edinburgh’s Christmas, and of course the famous Edinburgh Hogmanay Party.
Scotland Events December 2023….
Edinburgh’s Christmas
17th November 2023 – 6th January 2024, Various Locations Edinburgh
Festive entertainment in the heart of the city..
Christmas Market and Fair at George and St Enoch Squares
17th November 2023 – 7th January 2024
A winter wonderland right in the heart of the city.
Breakfast With Santa
2nd – 17th December 2023, Dalkeith Country Park
Enjoy a magical Christmas party, fun filled entertainment and a special visit from Santa.
Spectacle of Light
2nd – 31st December 2023, Dalkeith Country Park
A magical after-dark family adventure.
February Fest
2nd – 31st December 2023, Glencoe
A month of good beer, good music, parties, and much more.
Edinburgh Christmas Run
3rd December 2023
5K, 10K, and Santa toddle, Santa’s Grotto, festive stalls and refreshments.
Edinburgh’s Christmas Festival
3rd December 2023
Lots to see and do.
Jingle Bell Fun Run
3rd December 2023
Wear jingle bells on your hats, jackets, gloves, shoes or wherever you choose, and be part of an amazing Jingle Bell orchestra! Bells will be provided. Fancy dress is optional.
Clachaig Christmas Party Nightl
8th December 2023
Perfect for your Christmas party with friends, family or colleagues.
Hoolie in the Hydro
9th December 2023, OVO Hydro, Glasgow
Join us as for a party to remember as Gary Innes has organised the biggest night of Scottish traditional music to ever take place.
The Scottish National Whisky Festival
9th December 2023, 1 Summerhall. Edinburgh South EH9 1PL
Two extensive three-and-a-half hour sessions of unique whisky tastings, pop-up food, drink, craft stalls, and entertainment.
Irn Bru Carnival
22nd December 2023 – 14th January 2024, SECC Glasgow
Europe’s largest indoor fun fair, with over 60 rides and attractions, as well as new and exciting additions for thrill seekers, families and more kids rides than ever.
Christmas Elfstravaganza
24th December 2023, Dundee Science Centre
Discover the science behind Santa?s workshop this Christmas with hands-on activities, show-stopping experiments and help from his talented elves.
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
29th December 2023, OVO Hydro, Glasgow
Amazing film backdrops on a huge LED screen plus a mobile stage that travels the auditorium, so everyone gets a close-up view.
Peter Pan
29th – 30th December 2023, OVO Hydro, Glasgow
Amazing film backdrops on a huge LED screen plus a mobile stage that travels the auditorium, so everyone gets a close-up view.
CHECK THE SPECIFIC EVENTS CALENDARS FOR….
MAJOR EVENTS IN SCOTLAND ….
Edinburgh Military Tattoo: You’ll have to book your Edinburgh Military Tattoo tickets early if you want to see this magnificent spectacle, and internationally acclaimed event, set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh Fringe Festival: One of the world’s largest arts events, the Festival stages more than 2,000 shows in hundreds of theatres, and a lot more.
Edinburgh Hogmanay: Year after year the Hogmanay street party brings something new: Torchlight Procession, Carnival, Street Theatre and more.
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