Scotland Events highlights November include the Oban Winter Festival, the Dundee Film Festival, NEoN Digital Arts Festival and the fabulous Edinburgh’s Christmas.
Scotland Events November 2019….
Edinburgh Antiques & Collectors Fair
31st August – 24th November 2019, Royal Highland Centre
Excellent selection of quality antique, vintage and retro wares. Jewellery, silver, clothing, accessories, furniture, ceramics, glass and more.
Edinburgh Short Film Festival
24th October – 10th November 2019, Edinburgh
We’re excited to bring a programme of outstanding short cinema, featuring 29 UK premieres & 32 award-winning short films!
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap
28th October – 2nd November 2019, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
The Mousetrap has kept people guessing for so long, becoming the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre.
Halloween Pumpkin Trail
12th October – 3rd November 2019, Castle Kennedy Gardens, Dumfries & Galloway
Tread through the crispy autumn leaves and find the hidden pumpkins to receive a delicious treat.
Fireworks and Bonfire Night
2nd November 2019, Hopetoun, South Queensferry
Happy 10th Birthday to Hopetoun Fireworks. Games, bonfire, fireworks, balloons, and Dancing.
Men’s 10K Run
3rd November 2019, Edinburgh
Help to support The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice. Start on the historic Royal Mile, and finish at the BT Murrayfield Stadium.
North East of North (NEoN) Digital Arts Festival
5th – 10th November 2019, Dundee
Organised exhibitions, workshops, talks, conferences, live performances and public discussions. A platform to showcase national and international digital art forms.
MacMillan Art Show
7th – 10th November 2019, Edinburgh
The aim of the Show is to raise much-needed funds for the work of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Lochinch Castle Charity Christmas Fair
8th – 9th November 2019, Castle Kennedy Gardens, Dumfries & Galloway
From stocking fillers to main gifts, books, toy, home interiors, clothing, jewellery, garden supplies, food and drink – you’ll find the perfect gift from carefully selected stalls.
Christmas Extravaganza
8th – 10th November 2019, St Andrews Hospice, Airdrie
Pop along and support your local community and see what special Christmas gifts they have on offer including fashion, jewellery, accessories, winter woollies, Christmas decorations and so much more!
Glasgow Christmas Markets
9th November – 23rd December 2019, St Enoch Square
Lots of food and drink plus traders from across the globe, as well as closer to home, selling artisan products and high quality crafts.
Festival of Wine
9th November 2019, Edinburgh
Tom Cannavan, an award-winning wine writer and publisher, brings you the Edinburgh Festival of Wine, an unmissable day for the capital’s wine lovers.
Glasgows Whisky Festival
9th November, Hampden Park, Glasgow
We’ll be celebrating whisky from all of Scotland and the rest of the world.
MoRun: 1.5K, 5K & 10K
10th November, Glasgow
Flat road fun race, lots of laughs, fancy dress, funny moustaches and fundraising.
Oban Winter Festival
15th – 24th November, Oban
Ten days of fun, with Ballet, Distillery Market, Victorian Market, Haggis Festival, the Grand Ceilidh with Oban Pipe Band, and more.
Santa And The Snow
16th November – 24th December 2019, INTU Braehead
Sing along on the New-for-2019 Polar Express Snow Train as you travel from INTU Braehead to Santa’s Workshop. Dance beside the Penguin Band and watch Santa’s Elves making toys for all the children around the world.
Edinburgh’s Christmas
16th November 2019 – 4th January 2020, Edinburgh
Centred around Princes Street Gardens. The Light Night, the Traditional German Christmas Market, Santa’s Reindeer Garden, The Edinburgh Wheel, The Great Scottish Santa Run and Winter Wonderland and more, for the ultimate festive experience.
Santa Dash, Reindeer Run & Santa Cycle
17th November 2019, Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell
We will provide Santa suits to all adults, and reindeer antlers and flashing noses to all children taking part. Dogs welcome to take part at no additional cost.
Book Week Scotland
18th – 24th November 2019, various locations, Stirling
People of all ages and walks of life come together in libraries, schools, community venues and workplaces to share and enjoy books and reading.
Edinburgh Art Festival
21st – 24th November 2019, Edinburgh Corn Exchange
Original artworks including; paintings, original prints, ceramics, sculpture, glassware and photography.
Glasgow Cocktail Week
23rd – 29th November 2019, various venues, Glasgow
Showcasing some of the world’s best bartenders and World Class drinks in all your favourite venues, now for seven days.
Paisley First Winterfest
23rd November – 30th December 2019, Paisley
Be sure to get your winter woolies on and grab the rest of the family to embrace the festivities. We’ll give Santa and his reindeer a day off on Christmas Day but you can be sure of a jolly welcome throughout the winter.
Dundee Mountain Film Festival
28th – 30th November 2019, Dundee
Showcasing an international programme of speakers, as well as award winning films and exhibitions, held in Discovery Point, and Bonar Hall, Dundee.
Grand Snowflake Ball
30th November 2019, Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central
4 course dinner, a wonderful floor show, and dancing to a big band sound.
Christmas Party Night
30th November 2019, Dirleton, East Lothian
Spectacular dinner and dancing until the wee small hours at Archerfield Walled Garden.
The Flag Walk
30th November 2019, Drumpellier Country Park, Coatbridge
St Andrews day walk, two routes to choose from: A Wee Dauner (1 mile) or A Big Birl (3 miles). Everyone taking part will receive a Saltire flag to carry to celebrate the day.
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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.
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