Excitement This December in Scotland

Wow what a year for events and excitement 2018 have been so far! So many fabulous events took place here in Scotland that I thought I would give you a little taste of a few things happening in December. There are so many things going on but we wanted to give you a few things to think about and if you fancy coming here for a weekend break or longer then just get intouch.
 
Credit for the below list goes to www.scotlandwelcomesyou.com
 
Edinburgh’s Christmas
16th November 2018 – 5th January 2019, 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.
 
Christmas Charity Festival
1st – 2nd December 2018, Edinburgh
Great Scottish Events is a not-for-profit Social Enterprise. Our main aim is to organise events on behalf of Scottish Charities, and the charities keep 100% of all money raised. Over 30 charity stalls, 5K and 10K runs, Christmas Walk, Tinsel Walk, The Santa Toddle, and The Santa Parade. Great fun for the whole family while helping deserving charities.
 
Dundee Santa Dash
2nd December 2018, Dundee
We will once again be raising money for The ARCHIE Foundation and are hoping to get over 1000 “Santas” taking part and getting into the Festive Spirit.
 
Sleep In The Park
8th December 2018, Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow
Charity event in four cities, in one night, raising money with a nationwide sleep out to end homelessness in Scotland.
 
Edinburgh Santa Run
9th December 2018, Edinburgh
The 2.5km event will start at 1pm after a special Christmas warm up. Special prizes for the best dressed pushchairs and best dressed dogs.
 
Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert
9th December 2018, SEC Hydro, Glasgow
Experience the grandeur of these beloved Star Wars films in a live symphonic concert experience, as the Star Wars: Film Concert Series debuts with A New Hope. Find Tickets
 
Glasgow Santa Dash
9th December 2018, Glasgow
Santa Claus is coming to town. Step into your Santa suit and join him and thousands of other Santas for a festive 5K run!
 
Irn Bru Carnival
20th December 2018 – 13th January 2019, 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.
 
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
30th December 2018 – 5th January 2019, Edinburgh
The world’s greatest New Year party with days and nights of amazing events and fun, with the traditional torchlit procession, street performers, fireworks, concerts, ceilidh, and of course, the big Hogmanay party itself.
 
Hogmanay Ceilidh
31st December 2018, Archerfield Walled Garden, Dirleton
Enjoy the party with a cocktail on arrival, a delicious 4 course dinner, fizz at the bells, Auld Lang Syne, and dancing til the wee hours.
 
The Caves: Edinburgh Hogmanay Ceilidh
31st December 2018, 8-10 Niddry Street South, Edinburgh
New years Eve party fun time for clubbers, not for the faint-hearted.
 
We hope to see you here this December.
 
If you fancy a trip away to enjoy some of these fabulous events then just give us a call on 0131 467 7000 or email us on [email protected]. We are waiting to hear from you!