Aberdeen Other Christmas Activities 2026

Children can meet Santa at the parlour, receive a present and selection box, and do colouring in. Guests also get to design their own festive ice cream sundae. Adult tickets include a hot drink and a mini cone at this...

Self-guided tours lead visitors through Castle Fraser with seasonal decorations reflecting the past 400 years of Christmas history. Children can follow an indoor festive trail through the castle. The on-site tearoom serves holiday treats, and the shop offers gifts.

Castle Fraser is dressed in historically accurate decorations representing 400 years of holiday history. Expert guides lead visitors through the castle by candlelight while sharing the history of Christmas traditions. The estate gift shop and tearoom remain open during the...

Children visit Santa for a chat in the castle's cozy drawing room and receive a gift. Guests queue outside the front of the castle where they are met by Christmas elves before heading up to the first floor. Santa meets...

Children take part in a 10-minute personalized one-on-one session with Santa and his elf helpers inside the castle's drawing room. The visit includes festive treats, an elf-assisted photograph with Santa, and a gift provided in advance from the child's Christmas...

Children meet Santa to receive a gift, with digital photographs delivered after the session. Activities include making reindeer dust, festive crafts, face painting, and playing with elves alongside hot chocolate and refreshments. Sessions are limited to 10 children at a...

Participants create a door wreath using local, natural materials and sustainable techniques. Instruction guides attendees through the making process inside the Sawmill beside a log burning stove. All necessary materials and light refreshments are supplied.

Hosted in The Bothy beside a log burning stove, this workshop guides participants through sustainable techniques to construct a seasonal door wreath. Attendees work with evergreens, natural accessories, and hand-woven willow frames crafted by Deeside Willow. Refreshments of fizz and...

Participants design ceramic keepsakes using their children's handprints and footprints, choosing from a variety of available ceramic pieces. The session also includes time to use the facility's soft play area and enjoy refreshments.

Families visit Santa and his team inside a decorated room at Banff Castle, where children can share their Christmas wishes and encounter holiday surprises. Each child ticket holder receives a small Christmas gift during the visit.

Participants learn how to design and assemble a natural, sustainable holiday wreath. The session covers step-by-step techniques and material selection to help attendees create a unique door decoration. All necessary crafting supplies and refreshments are supplied.

Participants weave a reusable willow wreath base and fill it with natural foliage and sustainable decorations to take home. All materials and crafting supplies are provided, along with tea, coffee, and refreshments.

Participants learn simple willow weaving techniques to create two different festive star designs. Completed stars can be decorated with provided fairy lights, seasonal foliage, ribbons, and dried seed heads. Depending on time, attendees may also explore making other small seasonal...

Passengers embark on a theatrical re-creation of the holiday story, immersed in the sights and sounds of the classic tale. On board the train, guests are served a freshly baked cookie along with hot chocolate, and each passenger receives a...

Discover the art of linocut printing with a festive twist. This workshop invites participants to draw inspiration from winter foliage and flora to create unique linocut designs. Participants will craft their own greetings cards and can even make stamps to...