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Full Moon Sauna

Recharge under the last Full Moon of the year! Take time to slow down and reset before the Christmas chaos begins with a 90-minute Full…...

date_range 4th December, 2025 - 4th December, 2025

Christmas Opening at Traquair

Join us for a weekend of festive fun, Christmas shopping, live music, discounts in the gift shops, and so much more. This is also the…...

date_range 29th November, 2025 - 30th November, 2025

Hogmany Ceilidh

Join us for a lively Hogmanay Family Ceilidh at the Melrose Corn Exchange! Dance the night away with fantastic live music from ceilidh band Jiggit,…...

date_range 31st December, 2025 - 1st January, 2026

Bay City Rollers

Journey back in time to those carefree days of the 70’s when Scotland’s original boy band ruled the charts. Selling over 300 million albums worldwide,…...

date_range 20th December, 2025 - 20th December, 2025

Baga Chipz

After the huge success last year performing at MacArts as part of the “Much Betta!” tour, Baga Chipz who is well known for competing on…...

date_range 19th December, 2025 - 19th December, 2025

Hogmanay Hoolie in the Hall

Enjoy Hogmanay at a family-friendly Hoolie in the Hall... Wednesday 31st December, 2025 6.30pm - 12.30am Loreburn Hall, Dumfries Entertainment from: Rose Byers* Bob Hollis…...

date_range 31st December, 2025 - 1st January, 2026

Visit Santa’s Grotto at Gretna Green

Let the festive fun begin with a visit to Santa’s Grotto at Gretna Green! Meet Santa Claus and Mrs Claus, share your Christmas wishes, and…...

date_range 22nd November, 2025 - 21st December, 2025

A Christmas Carol – performed by Mitch Benn

Mitch's one man dramatic performance of Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" is based on the author's own "Prompt Copy" abridged version which Dickens himself used…...

date_range 15th December, 2025 - 15th December, 2025

Feel Good Friday

Come for a 90-minute sauna experience in the dark through autumn and winter, bring a torch! Cool down with our bucket shower – if you…...

date_range 7th November, 2025 - 28th November, 2025

Burns Celebration at The Globe Inn

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the spirit of Robert Burns at his beloved howff, The Globe Inn, for an unforgettable celebration at…...

date_range 23rd January, 2026 - 24th January, 2026

Burns Lunch at The Maltings Coffee Shop

The Maltings Coffee Shop at Annandale Distillery will be offering a special Burns Lunch menu throughout the weekend. • Dates: Friday, January 23rd - Sunday,…...

date_range 23rd January, 2026 - 25th January, 2026

Wreath Making at Bowhill

They’re back! Our popular wreath making workshops are the perfect activity to get you feeling festive. Join us for a morning or evening session this…...

date_range 9th December, 2025 - 11th December, 2025

Kids Christmas Craft Workshops

Get crafty this Christmas with our kids seasonal craft workshops. The perfect hands on session for children to unleash their creativity, making festive keepsakes and…...

date_range 5th December, 2025 - 21st December, 2025

Santa’s Grotto at Bowhill

Santa’s elves have sprinkled their festive magic over Bowhill’s Victorian Kitchen, transforming it into a cosy Christmas Grotto where children can step into a world…...

date_range 5th December, 2025 - 21st December, 2025

Christmas Market

Step into the festive spirit at this year’s Drumlanrig Castle Christmas Market, where seasonal magic meets local craftsmanship. Inside a large heated marquee on the…...

date_range 6th December, 2025 - 7th December, 2025

Santa’s Grotto at Drumlanrig

Santa’s elves have been extra busy at Drumlanrig creating a cosy Christmas Grotto where little ones can step into a world of festive magic and…...

date_range 5th December, 2025 - 21st December, 2025

Breakfast with Santa at Drumlanrig

Experience the festive magic at the Castle Tearoom! Step into the cosy charm of our Castle tearoom and start your day with a delicious breakfast,…...

date_range 5th December, 2025 - 21st December, 2025

Big Burns Supper Dumfries 2026

The Big Burns Supper is back to shake up January in Dumfries — ten days of music, madness and pure magic from 15th to 25th…...

date_range 15th January, 2026 - 25th January, 2026

Dumfries Carnival 2026

Get ready — the carnival’s back. Dumfries Carnival 26 lights up the winter night with spectacle, colour, movement and magic. As part of the bigger…...

date_range 17th January, 2026 - 17th January, 2026

Breakfast with Santa at Abbotsford

Give the kids a special treat this Christmas with a breakfast date they'll never forget – a breakfast with Santa himself! This festive experience is…...

date_range 6th December, 2025 - 24th December, 2025

Storytelling with Mrs Claus

Join us for a heartwarming festive storytelling session with Mrs Claus at Ochiltrees Café! Be whisked away to a festive winter wonderland in an afternoon…...

date_range 12th December, 2025 - 19th December, 2025

Wreath Making at Abbotsford

Celebrate the season in style with an exclusive three-hour Christmas wreathmaking workshop. Under expert guidance, you will craft your own luxurious festive wreath using a…...

date_range 6th December, 2025 - 6th December, 2025

Santa Visits at Abbotsford

Add a little magic this festive season with a visit to see Santa at Abbotsford. Be whisked away to Santa’s grotto and meet the main…...

date_range 6th December, 2025 - 24th December, 2025

Christmas at Abbotsford – An 1820s Christmas

Step back in time this December to experience Abbotsford's historic house at Christmas in the 1820s. A season of celebrations following the completion of the…...

date_range 22nd November, 2025 - 31st December, 2025

Family Fridays at Abbotsford – Spooks and Books

Once a month, when schools close their doors on a Friday afternoon, families can head over to Abbotsford for Family Fridays! Explore the different chapters…...

date_range 31st October, 2025 - 31st October, 2025

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