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Santa’s Grotto at Dalkeith Country Park
Santa and his elves are coming to Dalkeith Country Park to give your kids an unforgettably magical experience this Christmas.
Dalkeith Country Park,
Via The King’s Gate,
Dalkeith
Sat 30 Nov, Sun 1 Dec, Sat 7 Dec, Sun 8 Dec, Sat 14 Dec, Sun 15 Dec, Fri 20 Dec to Mon 23 Dec
Santa Steam Trains
Travel on the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway. Santa travels by Steam Train, giving a gift to each of the young passengers. Christmas decorations and Christmas songs create a festive atmosphere. Adults receive seasonal refreshments at Bo’ness station. Special timetable; Advance Booking Essential.
Boness & Kinneil Railway
Sat 30 Nov, Sun 1 Dec, Sat 7 Dec, Sun 8 Dec, Sat 14 Dec, Sun 15 Dec, Sat 21 Dec, Sun 22 Dec
CHRISTMAS BAROQUE by Candlelight
Programme:
Corelli – Christmas Concerto
Vivaldi – La Follia
Mozart – Divertimento in D
Handel – Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 7
Bach – Violin Concerto in A minor
Vivaldi – “Autumn” & “Winter” from the Four Seasons
If you’ve never been to a classical concert before, fear not!
St Giles’ Cathedral,
High Street,
Edinburgh
Wed 4 Dec 19
The Winter Realm of the Paraffin Pixie
There’s something magical coming to Almond Valley this December. Discover a world of twinkling lights, woodland trails and festive delights as the mischievous Paraffin Pixies take up resident this winter.
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Millfield
Fri 6 Dec to Sun 8 Dec, Fri 13 Dec to Mon 23 Dec, Fri 27 Dec to Mon 30 Dec, Fri 3 Jan 2020 to Sun 5 Jan 2020
Viennese Christmas by Candlelight
Touring their ever-popular festive programme, London Concertante travel the length and breadth of the country presenting treats from across Europe to get you in the mood for mulled wine, mince pies, and baubles.
St Giles’ Cathedral,
High Street,
Edinburgh
Fri 6 Dec 19
Spectacle of Light
Introducing Dalkeith Country Park’s NEW winter festive light experience, Spectacle of Light: the magical after-dark adventure for all the family!
Dalkeith Country Park,
Via The King’s Gate,
Dalkeith
Sat 7 Dec, Sun 8 Dec, Fri 13 Dec to Sun 15 Dec, Tue 17 Dec to Mon 23 Dec, Fri 27 Dec to Tue 31 Dec, Thu 2 Jan 2020 to Sun 5 Jan 2020
Viennese Christmas by Candlelight
Touring their ever-popular festive programme, London Concertante travel the length and breadth of the country presenting treats from across Europe to get you in the mood for mulled wine, mince pies, and baubles.
St Giles’ Cathedral,
High Street,
Edinburgh
Fri 13 Dec 19
Santa Fun Run
Run as Santa Claus for a most worthy cause. Our festive Santa fun run through the magical woodlands of Dalkeith Country Park is the perfect way to stave off those inevitable Christmas calories whilst doing your bit for charity; we’ll be donating a percentage of the proceeds to our chosen charity, CHAS (Children’s...
Dalkeith Country Park,
Via The King’s Gate,
Dalkeith
Sun 15 Dec 19
Winter Diesel Gala
Primarily aimed at Diesel Enthusiasts, but interesting to anyone who wants to re-live the sounds and smells of these great diesel engines of the Swinging Sixties, this weekend will feature locomotives from the home fleet together with guest locomotives which are to be confirmed.
Bo’ness Railway, Union Street. Bo’ness
Sat 28 Dec 19
Hogmanay ’Black Bun’ Special Trains
Join us for complimentary traditional Scottish Hogmanay Black Bun and a hot drink whilst travelling aboard our nostalgic steam railway, juice and shortbread for the kids! A lovely family event. Travel on one of the last steam trains to run in Scotland this year. (Black Bun is a rich fruit cake in a pastry case.
Boness & Kinneil Railway
Mon 30 Dec 19 and Tue 31 Dec