Last updated: November 11, 2024
Ready for holiday fun in Meikle Earnock? Let our guide show you the best festive events! Whether you're a familiar face in Meikle Earnock or a new visitor, our guide shows you the season's highlights.
This Christmas, the Castle of Light invites you to experience a spectacular illumination display that transforms the historic site into a glowing wonderland. You’ll also find the Aberdeen Christmas Village and Markets, where unique gifts and seasonal treats await you, promising a delightful shopping experience. And the enchanting Christmas at the Botanics is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring beautiful light displays set within the stunning gardens. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Immersive outdoor light displays and interactive installations.
Beecraigs Country Park transforms into a stunningly lit forest with festive installations like the Starry Night tunnel, Candy Cane Lane, and Singing Trees. The event hub includes a Festive Food Village, Carols & Cocktails area, Festive Funfair, and Santa’s Grotto.
Where: Linlithgow | More Info: Beecraigs Starry Nights
Spectacular light display with festive activities.
Five Sisters Zoo Illuminations features a mesmerizing display of colour and light, created in collaboration with lighting experts Blachere. The event includes thousands of lights and Christmas decorations, festive market stalls, children's rides, and a heated bar area. Visitors can also meet Santa and enjoy the zoo's animal collection.
Where: West Calder | More Info: Five Sisters Zoo Illuminations
Immersive lighting trail with lasers and festive sound installations.
Explore Dean Castle Country Park during Starry Nights, featuring an immersive lighting trail with lasers, festive sound installations, and interactive exhibits like Singing Trees and Candy Cane Lane. Enjoy Cocktails and Carols performances, visit Santa's Grotto, and marvel at the longest star-shaped tunnel in Scotland.
Where: Kilmarnock | More Info: Dean Castle Starry Nights
Award-winning light trail with festive lights and seasonal treats.
The Christmas at the Botanics event features an illuminated trail with flickering candles, colour-changing lights, and festive sounds, including a glimpse of Father Christmas. Visitors can enjoy seasonal snacks and drinks while exploring the botanical world.
Where: Edinburgh | More Info: Christmas at the Botanics
Interactive entertainment and unique shopping experience in Scotland's oldest inhabited house.
Traquair House Christmas Fayre features beautifully decorated house, visits to Santa's luxurious grotto, puppet shows, carol singers, silver bands, face painting, and local stalls selling gifts, crafts, and Christmas treats.
Where: Innerleithen | More Info: Traquair House Christmas Fayre
Local Scottish brands and crafts showcased in a historic setting.
The Stirling Castle Christmas Shopping Fayre offers a delightful shopping experience in the grandeur of the Great Hall, featuring local Scottish brands, crafts, and fine foods and drinks. Enjoy live music from a brass band and indulge in delicious mince pies and mulled wine.
Where: Stirling | More Info: Stirling Castle Christmas Shopping Fayre
Extensive fundraising activities and live entertainment.
Ayrshire Hospice's Winter Fair features over 100 stalls with gift ideas, festive cards, and sweet treats. Enjoy live entertainment, visit Santa, and participate in fundraising activities like the bottle stall and tombola. The event includes a Gourmet Beef Burger from the BBQ.
Where: Ayr | More Info: Ayrshire Hospice's Winter Fair
Interactive festive train ride and dinosaur illuminations.
Join Blair Drummond Safari Park for a Christmas Spectacular featuring Santa's sleigh fly-bys, mischievous elves, festive food and drink, dinosaur illuminations, and a brand-new festive train ride. Enjoy the Little Reindeer's Search for a Song show and seasonal talks with the park's animals.
Where: Stirling | More Info: Blairdrummond Christmas Spectacular
Interactive light and sound show on Edinburgh Castle walls.
Castle of Light is an immersive light and sound show at Edinburgh Castle, featuring interactive installations, music, and storytelling that brings Edinburgh's history to life.
Where: Edinburgh | More Info: Castle of Light
Interactive Christmas ride and pantomime performances.
Step into the holiday season at New Lanark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, transformed into a vibrant celebration. Meet Santa in his beautifully decorated grotto, enjoy a lively pantomime of Pinocchio, and take a captivating journey through the story of Christmas on the Spirit of Christmas Ride. Watch classic Christmas films in the theatre and let the kids burn off energy with Christmas-themed inflatables.
Where: New Lanark | More Info: Christmas at New Lanark
Interactive storytelling with Santa and his Elves.
Join the residents of Candy Cane Cottage as they bring to life the iconic Christmas tale. Expect festive storytelling, a beautifully themed Christmas Grotto, visits with Santa and his Elves, and quality gifts from Santa’s Workshop. The event includes a ride on the indoor Italian Carousel and a voucher for a tea or coffee and Christmas treat. Visit Santa’s reindeer on site until Christmas Eve.
Where: Motherwell | More Info: M&D's Theme Park 'BELIEVE in Santa'
Interactive Christmas activities with Santa and festive characters.
Step into Santa's Living Room to meet the big man himself. Each child receives a Golden Christmas Coin to exchange for a gift or teddy at the Make-a-Teddy Factory. Enjoy cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus, explore the Magic Forest with Frosty the Snowman and The Nutcracker, and write letters to Santa in the North Pole Post Room. Visit the Reindeer Flying School and new for 2024 is the hilarious Elf School. End your visit with festive food and drinks, and fun at Taylor’s of Edinburgh Christmas Funfair.
Where: Kirkliston | More Info: Conifox Christmas Experience
Interactive woodland setting with festive lights and characters.
Immerse yourself in a festive woodland setting where Santa's elves have crafted an enchanting atmosphere filled with twinkling lights, delightful characters, and seasonal treats.
Where: Balfron | More Info: Santa’s Woodland Experience
Outdoor ice rink and festive activities.
Winterfest at Dalkeith Country Park features an outdoor ice rink, Santa's Christmas Cabin, Elf Storytelling, and Kids' Christmas Workshops.
Where: Dalkeith | More Info: Winterfest At Dalkeith Country Park