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Events in Glasgow on 17 December 2024

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Events in Glasgow

Aladdin

14th December 2024 - 21st December 2024

After the success of last year's panto Cinderella, Theatre Presto return to the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre in December with Aladdin!

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And So I Watch You From Afar + Delta Sleep & Slow Crush

17th December 2024

On Tuesday 17th December, Saint Luke's will host three acts combining elements of the experimental music scene - And So I Watch You From Afar, Delta Sleep and Slow Crush!

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Beauty And The Beastie

28th November 2024 - 12th January 2025

From the team that brought you the hilarious and much-revered adventure Treasure Island, this year's panto at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow will be Beauty And The Beastie!

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Bongo’s Bingo Glasgow - Christmas Specials

Selected dates between 29th November 2024 - 28th December 2024

Christmas in Glasgow is going to be extra special, because this winter, it's time to celebrate the party season the right way at the most talked about night out in the UK... Bongo's Bingo!

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Bridgeton Cross Retail Market

Selected dates between 9th January 2024 - 20th December 2024
Glasgow East End

Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the twice weekly City Markets Bridgeton Cross Retail Market!

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Carmunnock Heritage Trail

29th March 2024 - 31st December 2024

Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!

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Celtic Park Stadium Tour

1st January 2024 - 30th June 2025

Experience the magic within, soak up the history and feel the passion at Celtic Park Stadium, Scotland's largest football stadium, on this one hour guided tour.

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Chiaroscuro: Six Foot Gallery’s Annual Winter Show

6th December 2024 - 9th January 2025

Opening on Friday 6th December, Six Foot Gallery's annual winter show is a diverse range of artworks from twenty-eight artists!

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Christmas Market at Glasgow Fort

22nd November 2024 - 29th December 2024

The Glasgow Fort Christmas Market is returning for 2024! From Friday 22nd November until Sunday 29th December, pop along for a festive shopping experience for all the family!

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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025

Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Darkness Falls: International Photography Exhibition

4th December 2024 - 21st December 2024

For the month of December the Glasgow Gallery of Photography is showcasing the work of photographers from the UK and Internationally in an exhibition with the theme of night photography.

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Dave Anderson’s Christmas Bunnet Done It!

17th December 2024 - 18th December 2024

Dave Anderson has an early Christmas present - a bunnet. Not just an ordinary bunnet, but the kind of bunnet that means he can no longer put off working on his homage to Chic Murray.

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Drag Bingo

Selected dates between 12th November 2024 - 17th December 2024

Every Tuesday, Glasgow's Pint Sized Princess - Skinny Minnie is in Campus for some drag bingo madness!

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Dream Destinations

31st August 2024 - 28th December 2024

The Scottish Maritime Museum (Denny Tank) on Castle Street, Dumbarton, celebrates the rise of Scotland's seaside resorts and the golden era of steamboat travel 'doon the watter' in a new exhibition.

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Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah

17th December 2024

Join Mr Handel and Dunedin Consort for a fun 45 minute Messiah, featuring all the greatest hits, and plenty of games!

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Dunedin Consort: Messiah

17th December 2024

It's not Christmas without Dunedin Consorts annual perfomance of Handel's Messiah which they will perform at St Aloysius' Church on Tuesday 17th December!

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Elf School At Princes Square Glasgow

30th November 2024 - 24th December 2024

Princes Square's very own elves will be teaching your little ones to help make this the most magical time of the year!

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Free Health Checks, Lifestyle Support & Advice With Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

Selected dates between 22nd April 2024 - 24th December 2024

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland's Health Defence team is here to help you make positive changes to your health – starting today!

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Gin Tour and Tastings

6th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Isle of Cumbrae Distillers' Gin Tour and Tastings highlight the important role women played in the history of gin and showcase the colourful smuggling history of the Clyde and the history of Millport!

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Glasgow Central Station Tours

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025

Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!

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Glasgow Christmas Markets

9th November 2024 - 5th January 2025
Glasgow City Centre

Glasgow Winterfest will host two Christmas Markets in St Enoch Square and George Square this festive season... it's a winter wonderland right in the heart of the city!

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Glasgow City Chambers Illuminated

17th November 2024 - 1st January 2025

Visit George Square this winter and experience Glasgow City Chambers like never before as a state-of-the-art lighting and projection show repeats through the evening!

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Glasgow Silverburn On Ice

22nd November 2024 - 5th January 2025

Gather your friends and family for a day filled with laughter, joy, and the magic of skating together at Silverburn On Ice!

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Glasgow Winterfest

9th November 2024 - 5th January 2025
Glasgow City Centre

Glasgow Winterfest, the city's most anticipated winter celebration, is back for 2024, set to transform George Square and St Enoch Square into enchanting wonderlands!

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Good Move Glasgow Health Walks

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

Good Move Glasgow's Health Walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you!

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Guided Trail Running

Selected dates between 5th March 2024 - 17th December 2024

Leave road running behind and discover the joys of running through woods, along tracks and trails, and getting away from concrete pavements with Gaby from Skylark Guiding!

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Hope: A Musicians In Exile Concert

17th December 2024

Join Musicians In Exile for an inspiring evening where refugee and asylum-seeker musicians share stories of resilience and unity through music.

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Hopscotch Theatre and Glasgow Life present Pinocchio

28th November 2024 - 20th December 2024
Various Locations Glasgow

Hopscotch Theatre Company and Glasgow Life present a fresh retelling of the classic tale Pinocchio where avatars and influencers pull the strings!

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Ibrox Stadium Tours - The Home of Rangers FC

28th May 2024 - 20th December 2024

Experience the magic of this world famous stadium with your very own 'access all areas' pass on a tour of Ibrox, the home of Rangers FC!

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Innis and Gunn Pub Quiz on West Nile Street

Selected dates between 10th September 2024 - 17th December 2024

Sharp thinker? Get a team together for the weekly pub quiz at Innis and Gunn Brewery Taproom West Nile Street!

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itison Drive-In Movies

13th December 2024 - 24th December 2024

Scotland's original Drive-in returns to Loch Lomond Shores this Christmas, with your favourite festive classics, a host of festive foodie treats and itison's famous Car-aoke!

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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

8th January 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!

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Learn To Line Dance

Selected dates between 29th October 2024 - 17th December 2024

Suitable for totally green newbies, you'll learn to two step & grapevine the night away at Maggie's Rock N Rodeo's Line Dancing evenings!

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LUSH Glasgow City North Pole Breakfasts

30th November 2024 - 22nd December 2024

The LUSH Glasgow City Elves are excited to host you at their beautiful North Pole Breakfast sessions this December!

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Maud Sulter

23rd November 2024 - 30th March 2025

Don't miss this immersive exhibition at Tramway by the Scottish-Ghanaian poet, artist, photographer, writer, curator, gallerist and publisher Maud Sulter (1960 – 2008).

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Maw Goose

29th November 2024 - 31st December 2024

From the Producers that brought you last year's smash hit A Crackin' Cinderella Story, Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd proudly presents Maw Goose at Websters Theatre!

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Milngavie Free Snow Globe Trail

23rd November 2024 - 22nd December 2024
Milngavie

Find 10 snow globe images Milngavie's shop windows and write down each business where you find one. Once you've completed the trail, collect a free chocolate coin as your festive reward!

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Mimesis: African Soldier

26th October 2024 - 31st August 2025

GoMA's next main gallery exhibition is Sir John Akomfrah's Mimesis: African Soldier, a film installation which will be shown across three screens.

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New Absolute Beginners Line Dance Classes

23rd May 2024 - 23rd May 2025

Join Lorna's Jazz Boxes for a new Absolute Beginners Line Dance Classes starting in Glasgow Southside on Thursday 23rd May!

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No More Sheep: Margot Sandeman on Arran

25th June 2024 - 1st June 2025

A new display focusing on the Arran artwork of Scottish artist and Glasgow School of Art graduate Margot Sandeman is now open in the Fragile Art gallery in Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery.

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Oran Mor Christmas Panto: Weans in the Wood(lands)

26th November 2024 - 5th January 2025

Join Oran Mor for Weans in the Wood(lands)... another hysterical, subversive Christmas panto full of laughs, boos and, of course, a pie!

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Peter Pan

23rd November 2024 - 5th January 2025

Join Peter Pan and the characters you know and love when this swashbuckling J M Barrie pantomime adventure, starring Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac, comes to the King's Theatre Glasgow!

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Peter Panto And The Incredible Stinkerbell

22nd November 2024 - 5th January 2025

With plenty of swashbuckling shenanigans to be had, don't miss this year's Tron Pantomime... Peter Panto And The Incredible Stinkerbell!

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Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook

17th December 2024

Phil Cunningham returns to The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall with his extremely popular annual Christmas Songbook on Tuesday 17th December!

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Project Ability’s Xmas Show

7th November 2024 - 21st December 2024

Project Ability's annual Xmas Show features artworks from participants at all three of their studios and is a great chance to stock up on gifts for the holidays!

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Rumpelstiltskin

3rd December 2024 - 24th December 2024

Join Platform Glasgow for their annual festive show and find out if maybe, just maybe, Rumpelstiltkin won't be alone for Christmas after all!

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Sam Fender

16th December 2024 - 17th December 2024

Sam Fender has announced he'll return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th December with his People Watching tour!

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Santa Paws at Dobbies Milngavie

5th December 2024 - 24th December 2024

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Milngavie!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Milngavie

28th November 2024 - 24th December 2024

Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Milngavie, and this year it's even more magical!

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Santa’s Submarine

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Join The Submarine Centre this Christmas as they invite you to explore Coral Cove, meet Santa, and watch some of his elves hard at work making all the magic happen in their own fantastic way!

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Scott Myles - Head in a Bell

27th July 2024 - 23rd February 2025

Head in a Bell is a new exhibition of painting, sculpture, print, moving image and sound by Scott Myles, through which the artist examines ideas of exchange and circulation.

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Scottish Ballet - The Nutcracker

6th December 2024 - 30th December 2024

Scottish Ballet's much-loved production of The Nutcracker returns! Catch it at the Theatre Royal Glasgow in December 2024!

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Seascape: International Photography Exhibition

4th December 2024 - 21st December 2024

For the month of December the Glasgow Gallery of Photography is showcasing the work of photographers from the UK and Internationally in an exhibition with the theme of Seascape photography.

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Soundbath in Partick Burgh Hall

17th December 2024

Glasgow Soundbath bring their immersive soundbath experience to the gorgeous setting of the historic Partick Burgh Hall!

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Tape Letters Scotland

12th October 2024 - 31st January 2025

Drawing from first-hand interviews and from the informal and intimate conversations on the cassettes themselves, this exhibition platforms the experiences of members of Glasgow's Pakistani community.

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The Glasgow Gallery Winter Show

30th November 2024 - 18th January 2025

Enjoy a fantastic range of beautifully curated work from stunning paintings to uniquely detailed applied arts at The Glasgow Gallery's Winter Show!

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The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters Talks

Selected dates between 17th September 2024 - 17th June 2025

The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters hold a monthly programme of talks at Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre between September and June... all welcome!

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The Hidden Lane

6th September 2024 - 21st December 2024

Come wander round, enjoy the quirkiness of old Glasgow and maybe do a little shopping at The Hidden Lane in Finnieston, one of Glasgow's little hidden gems!

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The Jamie Black Who Stole Christmas

17th December 2024

Singer and songwriter Jamie Black celebrates the release of his new music video and single Leather with a night of synth pop, disco and cabaret and a Christmas song or two at Nice N Sleazy!

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The Makers Christmas Showcase

2nd December 2024 - 24th December 2024

The Crafters Roadshow presents the Makers Christmas Showcase running every day in Silverburn Glasgow from December 2nd until Christmas Eve!

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The Winter Collection

26th November 2024 - 31st January 2025

Join Gerber Fine Art for The Winter Collection 2024-25, a vibrant, mixed exhibition of 19th-21st century fine art!

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The Winter Exhibition

26th November 2024 - 31st January 2025

Compass Gallery invite you to enjoy their annual Winter Exhibition featuring a wide selection of original paintings, drawings, sculpture and ceramics!

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The Winter Show

30th November 2024 - 9th February 2025

Annan Gallery's last exhibition of 2024 is one of their biggest and features a huge range of paintings from a large group of artists, including a number showing in the gallery for the first time.

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Two Step: Exhibition

21st September 2024 - 11th January 2025

For their exhibition at Platform Glasgow, Beth and Fraser will utilise the vast scale of the exhibition wall and site specific areas around the building to celebrate their two-step collaborations.

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Walking Football

Selected dates between 23rd July 2024 - 17th December 2024

Hillwood Community Trust are hosting Walking Football sessions every Tuesday morning for adults of all ages.

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Welcome Home: Southside Pop-up Shop

15th November 2024 - 22nd December 2024

The Welcome Home Pop-up Shop at Tramway is a place to shop for inspiration as well as great gifts and products that are handmade, well designed, useful, beautiful or all of the above!

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Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Share a Song and Sing Along

Share a Song and Sing Along

Selected dates between 8th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

Enjoy a good old sing-along and ‘gie it laldy’ at Share a Song and Sing Along at libraries across East Renfrewshire!

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Chat & Plant Gardening Group

Chat & Plant Gardening Group

Selected dates between 10th December 2024 - 4th February 2025

Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables and herbs but don't know where to start? Join Chat & Plant - a gardening group where you'll learn all about how, when, and what to grow!

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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

8th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

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Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Christmas @ The Anatomist Escape Room

Christmas @ The Anatomist Escape Room

1st December 2024 - 7th January 2025

Looking for festive fun that's a little different? Gather your team of family, friends or colleagues and head along to Edinburgh's historical escape room!

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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Summerhall

Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Summerhall

Selected dates between 10th September 2024 - 17th December 2024

Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every Tuesday at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club in Summerhall!

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

3rd December 2024 - 29th December 2024

The smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Edinburgh Playhouse this Christmas!

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Events in Fife

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

6th December 2024 - 28th December 2024

Fife's most immersive, family friendly panto is back for 2024! Starring Ian 'Sheepie' Smith alongside an all star cast, this is a festive treat not to be missed!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Dunfermline

Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Dunfermline

28th November 2024 - 24th December 2024

Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Dunfermline, and this year it's even more magical!

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Santa Paws at Dobbies Dunfermline

Santa Paws at Dobbies Dunfermline

5th December 2024 - 24th December 2024

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Dunfermline!

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Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty

4th December 2024 - 22nd December 2024

If you're looking for all-singing, all-dancing family entertainment that kids of all ages will love, don't miss Sleeping Beauty by Studio 32 Theatre Company!

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Santa’s Magical Circus

Santa’s Magical Circus

23rd November 2024 - 24th December 2024

Back by popular demand, with a whole new Christmas performance... Santa's Magical Circus returns to M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park this festive season!

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The Tolbooth Christmas Shop

The Tolbooth Christmas Shop

13th November 2024 - 4th January 2025

Local artists and makers will be showcasing their products at The Tolbooth Christmas Shop in Lanark between the 13th November and 4th January!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Oakshaw Trinity Church Friendly Hour

Oakshaw Trinity Church Friendly Hour

Selected dates between 19th November 2024 - 17th December 2024

Oakshaw Trinity Church's Friendly Hour, for anyone over 60, meets every Tuesday afternoon in the church hall at 2pm.

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Aunt Alma’s Attic

Aunt Alma’s Attic

11th December 2024 - 17th December 2024

Join PACE Youth Theatre for their interactive show for ages 7 and under, Aunt Alma's Attic, at The Art Department this December!

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Renfrewshire Walking Network Community Walks

Renfrewshire Walking Network Community Walks

Selected dates between 21st October 2024 - 23rd December 2025

Enjoy some fresh air and activity on one of Renfrewshire Walking Network's free weekly health walks, held in locations across Renfrewshire!

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Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Made in Stirling Christmas Market

Made in Stirling Christmas Market

4th November 2024 - 5th January 2025

Made in Stirling's Christmas market is back with 42 artists and makers from all over Scotland!

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Happy Chinese Classes

Happy Chinese Classes

11th March 2024 - 31st December 2024

These fun Happy Chinese Classes for pre-school age children are run by Yan An at The Raploch Community Campus on Monday mornings.

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Yoga Classes in Stirling

Yoga Classes in Stirling

18th April 2024 - 23rd December 2024

Join Roz Yoga Lifestyle for these weekly mat and chair yoga classes at The Dunblane Centre!

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Events in Other Areas

A Christmas Tale With Santa

A Christmas Tale With Santa

14th December 2024 - 22nd December 2024

A magical extravaganza awaits at Kelburn Castle & Estate this festive season... come along for a A Christmas Tale With Santa!

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Starry Nights at Dean Castle

Starry Nights at Dean Castle

6th December 2024 - 23rd December 2024

Magical illuminated Christmas experience Starry Nights will return to Dean Castle Country Park this December, providing outdoor festive fun for friends and family alike!

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Mowgli
Gin To My Tonic
Cancer Research UK
Fayre Play
The Quay

Sponsored Links

City Sightseeing Glasgow
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
City Of Glasgow Chorus
Great Run Company
Mowgli
Gin To My Tonic
Cancer Research UK
Fayre Play
The Quay

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