Ten Things You Cannae Miss … Dec 11 – 17
Our What’s On guide to the most vibrant, most unusual and most unmissable events on offer this weekend, and in the coming week . . .
Bespoke Atelier
From Friday, December 11, Scottish designers will be showcasing and selling their wares in Glasgow’s Merchant City. The Christmas Pop-Up shop offers unique, hand-crafted, and high-end products, and is open until December 20. Directions and info, here.
Scuba Santa?
Deep Sea World is inviting everyone to join in the festive fun with elf-guided tours and a scuba-diving Santa Claus from December 12. They’re also collecting presents for the Victoria Hospital’s Children’s Ward so take a wee gift with you for the Christmas Giving Tree.
Lunchtime Soundtrack
The latest in Glasgow’s Theatre Royal‘s free Saturday lunchtime concerts sees a Glasgow-based 4-piece band, The Shiverin’ Sheiks, perform some 50s pop, rock ‘n’ roll and doo wop to get you in the mood for the Jersey Boys performance in the theatre at night.
Christmas with a Swing
Fife Jazz Club are hosting a cracking Christmas concert on Sunday, December 13, in the Queensferry Hotel. Afternoon tea is served from 2pm, with music from That Swing Sensation Big Band at 3.30.
Continental Market
Glasgow’s St Enoch Square is home to dozens of great stalls this winter selling craft, jewellery and all sorts of tasty treats. Nip in to the pop-up Gluhwein House for some mulled cider, too – the Tinsel Toffee Cider is a must-try.
Toujours L’Amour
The award-winning Lesley Mackie stars as Edith Piaf in this musical performance on the singer’s life. The sensational show is coming to Dundee’s Gardyne Theatre on Friday, December 11, celebrating the centenary of Piaf’s birth. Book here.
Tale of Two Cities
A new exhibition at Edinburgh Castle explores the links between our capital and other cities throughout the world. The first, connecting Edinburgh with the Chinese city of Nanjing, tracks the early history of the two in a fascinating interactive exhibit. More here.
Holly at Christmas
Buddy Holly and the Cricketers return to Eden Court in Inverness from Friday, December 11 until Sunday, 13 for Holly at Christmas – now a firm fixture in Inverness’ annual festive programme. Book here quick!
Elf Craft
Muddy Boots in Cupar are running a series of craft workshops for children led by Christmas elves, with the first one on this weekend (Dec 12 – 13). The shop and cafe are open 11.30am – 4pm, and there’s also a chance to meet Santa in his grotto.
Inverness Winter Wonderland
Whin Park in Inverness is being illuminated on the evenings of Dec 11, 12 and 13, in a wonderland of light, featuring giant installations and effects created by Limelight Event Services. Great for kids and those young at heart. Info, here.
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- New Exhibition telling story of Edinburgh and Nanjing opens at Edinburgh Castle International exhibition tells A Tale of Two Cities An innovative new Scottish-led exhibition exploring the links between Edinburgh and other major cities opens at Edinburgh Castle today (9th December). A Tale of Two Cities pairs the Scottish capital with other locations that have shared key periods of change over the centuries, and uses a combination of archival material and innovative technology to explain the stories of two cities. EdinburghÕs first partner is the Chinese city of Nanjing, and visitors to Edinburgh Castle can now delve into the stories linking the two with an exhibition housed in the castleÕs Royal Apartments from 9th December 2015 Ð 14th February 2016. Pic Caption: Joseph Taylor, aged 9 explores the stories of Edinburgh and Nanjing at Edinburgh Castle’s new exhibition A Tale of Two Cities in the castleÕs Royal Apartments. Neil Hanna Photography www.neilhannaphotography.co.uk 07702 246823
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- Winter Wonderland at Whin Park, Inverness
