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What's your favourite thing about Christmas? At List HQ, we're all about the decorations – we start decking our halls obscenely early. But the food runs a close second, and the presents of course – and who could forget the pantos, markets and fabulous festive gigs? That's why working on the Wish List every year is such a pleasure. Here, we've put together some of the best Christmassy events of 2017, from Cinderella at the Citz (page 13) and Arabian Nights at the Lyceum (page 14) to Summerhall's Cold Turkey (page 4) and Sub Club's 30th anniversary celebrations (page 18). Plus, we've got a host of cocktail recipes from top local mixologists (page 23) and delectable canapé recipes too (page 25). Kale and onion bhajis with a plum negroni, anyone? And if you're stuck for present ideas, turn to page 29 for everything from Secret Santa gifts (page 30) to Pop Culture goodies (page 34), to some of the best advent calendars out there (page 41).

contents 6 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS Your essential festive agenda, from The Last Jedi to Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker

11 EVENTS Discover craft markets, family events, gigs and clubs near you this season

13 THEATRE

Happy Christmas, everyone!

2017 brings two Cinderellas, a Jack and the Beanstalk, a magic special and more

18 MUSIC & CLUBS Time to get dancing at this year's best Christmas club nights and gigs

23 FOOD & DRINK Top recipes for cocktails (boozy and non) and canapés to wow your pals

A MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR With Christmas approaching, it’s time to reflect on the past year at Glenfiddich. 2017 saw the release of our third Experimental Series expression – Winter Storm. Suitably festive with hints of sweet candied fruit and Turkish delight, Winter Storm was created by aging Glenfiddich 21 year old in ice wine barrels. With limited quantities available, it is likely to disappear as quickly as Christmas snow flurries. If you miss out, our other experiments are wish list must-haves. Project XX (more on page 19) was created by 20 of

Glenfiddich’s most exceptional minds. With free reign of our warehouse, they created an expression combining the fruity character of classic Glenfiddich with candyfloss sweetness and toasted nuts and spices.

Single malt meets craft beer with our IPA Experiment. Finished in bespoke craft IPA barrels, this expression is imbued with citrus notes and spring blossom. I enjoy a dram alongside my favourite craft IPA, optimising the subtle tang of fresh hops. Whatever your experiment of choice, the team at Glenfiddich wish you a happy Christmas.

29 CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Gift inspiration for every budget

SECRET SANTA

METALLIC & MATERIALS

POP CULTURE

COSY XMAS

FOOD & DRINK

MARK THOMSON

ADVENT CALENDARS

Glenfiddich Scotland Brand Ambassador and whisky expert

MEMBERSHIPS & CLASSES

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The festive season can mean different things to different people but there are a few traditions that we can probably all agree on (mostly relating to the consumption of copious amounts of food and booze). We caught up with the Cold Turkey lot to pry into their very own Christmas traditions (Summerhall, Edinburgh, Fri 1 Dec)

Editors Arusa Qureshi, Louise Stoddart, Yasmin Sulaiman Writers Arusa Qureshi, David Pollock, Louise Stoddart, Yasmin Sulaiman, Gareth K Vile Subeditor Paul McLean Illustration Rachel Donaldson

PRODUCTION Senior Designer Lucy Munro Designer Carys Tennant

SALES & MARKETING Senior Accounting Manager Debbie Thomson Account Managers Ross Foley, Alastair Chivers Ad Ops Executive Emma Thompson Affiliate Content Executive Craig Angus

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It's not Christmas without the taste of sherry on my tongue and the bite of a mince pie afore bed on Christmas Eve as my wife lays a trail of chocolate coins, excited for the children to wake in a few hours’ time.

It's not Christmas without Mum getting a bit emotional about Freddie Mercury still being dead. And I must admit, when 'Who Wants To Live Forever' comes on I do get a bit of a lump in my throat. Could be a stubborn piece of turkey gristle, mind you.

It's not Christmas without sneaking downstairs to put the satsuma from the stocking back into the fruit bowl.

It's not Christmas without a cousin's new baby; kissing; snowfall, snowblind(er), sludge. Spotting the first tree going up in November, the advent calendars coming oot in October, the countdown beginning in September, the mulled wine . . . I'll hold off tae December.

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A WORD ABOUT OUR ILLUSTRATOR

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12 days of CHRISTMAS AT THE BOTANICS Brave the cold weather to experience Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Gardens by night. A mile-long illuminated trail leads you through the garden, passing the Choir of Trees, a Crystal Lawn lit by a thousand spheres of light and Santa Claus himself. There’ll be hot drinks and toasted marshmallows too. Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, Fri 24 Nov– Sat 30 Dec.

THE ARABIAN NIGHTS This year’s Christmas offering from the Lyceum takes audiences to the bustling market square of old Baghdad. Suhayla El-Bushra adapts three classic Arabian Nights stories – Aladdin, Sinbad and Ali Baba – in a production directed by Dundee Rep associate artistic director, Joe Douglas. Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, Sat 25 Nov–Sat 6 Jan.

ALTERNATIVE PEERS’ BALL A contemporary version of Sir Walter Scott’s prestigious 1822 Peers' Ball to mark 230 years of the Assembly Rooms. The lineup includes Django Django, Pictish Trail (pictured), Meursault, Man of Moon, Siobhan Wilson and SKJØR as well as a LuckyMe DJ set, installations and live drawing. Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh, Sat 25 Nov.

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SUB CLUB XXX: LARRY HEARD Sub Club take over the Barrowland Ballroom for a night as part of their 30th birthday celebrations, with legendary Chicago house DJ/producer Larry Heard (pictured) performing live as Mr Fingers after a 20 year hiatus. Harri & Domenic and Optimo provide support. Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, Fri 1 Dec.

COLD TURKEY This Nothing Ever Happens Here Christmas special features Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison, Edinburgh folk-rock favourite Withered Hand, and poets Michael Pedersen of Neu! Reekie! fame (pictured) and Hollie McNish – who’s promised to bring her recorder for the Grand Finale. Summerhall, Edinburgh, Fri 1 Dec.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS IN CONCERT The team behind The Godfather In Concert and It’s a Wonderful Life In Concert bring the Harry Potter Concert Series to Glasgow. A live symphony orchestra will perform John Williams’ score for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, bringing to life the magic of the film. SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Sat 9 Dec.

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MAMMA MIA It might be set on a Greek island, but with its catchy songs and feelgood story, Mamma Mia is perfect festive entertainment. The UK tour pitches up in Glasgow this Christmas, so if you’re an ABBA fan or you’ve got one in the family, ditch the pantomimes and get your tickets sorted. Theatre Royal,

Glasgow, Tue 5–Sat 30 Dec.

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI The time has finally come for Episode VIII. Picking up immediately after the events of The Force Awakens, the next chapter of the Skywalker saga will reveal Rey’s connection to Luke. After years of exile on Ahch-To, Luke is reluctant to re-enter the fray but concerns over Rey’s burgeoning powers may lead him back to battle. General release from Fri 15 Dec.

JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE The film that defined childhood for a whole generation is back – this time with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. The game returns through an old games console, taking four high school kids to the jungle and transforming them into their adult avatars. Also starring Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan. General release from Wed 20 Dec.

CHRISTMAS QUEENS Get ready for some Drag Race Christmas magic in Glasgow courtesy of some of the queens of seasons past, with performances from Peppermint, Sharon Needles, Thorgy Thor, Ivy Winters, Ginger Minj and Jinkx Monsoon, as well as fabulous host Michelle Visage. O2 Academy, Glasgow, Sat 16 Dec.

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SCOTTISH BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER What’s Christmas without The Nutcracker? This version by Scottish Ballet founder Peter Darrell is a company classic. Take a festive journey with Clara, the Nutcracker Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. It even snows on stage. Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Fri 9–Sat 30 Dec; Theatre Royal, Glasgow, Thu 4– Sat 13 Jan.

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HAVE YOURSELF A HONEYBLOODY CHRISTMAS Glasgow grunge-rock duo Honeyblood invite their pals along to this Christmas special in the city. Expect to hear sets from indie-pop four piece The Spook School, Edinburgh twosome Man of Moon and noise-pop quartet The Ninth Wave. O2 ABC, Glasgow, Fri 22 Dec.

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WIN TWO TICKETS TO SLEEP IN THE PARK IN EDINBURGH Win a pair of tickets to the world’s largest sleep-out event, Social Bite’s Sleep In The Park, on Sat 9 Dec at Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens. In a mission to create a movement to eradicate homelessness in Scotland within the next five years, Social Bite are asking people to join them to spend a night sleeping in the park in a fundraising event. They have invited some amazing musicians to join people and “busk” stripped back acoustic sets for the evening, including Liam Gallagher, Deacon Blue, Frightened Rabbit and Amy Macdonald. Also in attendance, will be the host Rob Brydon, Sir Bob Geldof who will be sleeping out and John Cleese who has agreed to come and read a bedtime story! To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets, just log onto to list.co.uk/offers and answer the question below;

What is the aim of the event? West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh Sat 9 Dec

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WIN TWO TICKETS TO EDINBURGH HOGMANAY’S WORLD FAMOUS STREET PARTY Say to the world... I WAS THERE at the BEST. PARTY. EVER! Join people from around the world to bring in the New Year at one of the world’s biggest and best outdoor parties, with live music, DJs, street entertainment and the ultimate fireworks display from Edinburgh Castle.

WIN TICKETS TO MULTI AWARDWINNING LA CLIQUE NOËL AT THE FESTIVAL SQUARE SPIEGELTENT La Clique returns home to Edinburgh with a special seasonal edition of the show; La Clique Noël. Born at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2004, the multiaward winning La Clique has since toured the globe to international acclaim. The show returns to Edinburgh for its first Christmas run.

From the moment the doors open at 7pm, till long after the midnight bells have fallen silent, bands and DJs, street performers and dancers, acrobats, disco divas and fire eaters will all combine to make it the party of a lifetime. Every great party needs a host and we’re delighted that the 2018 Street Party will be hosted by Sanjeev Kohli (Still Game, BBC).

This theatrical phenomenon features artists from around the world, a christmas stocking (fishnets naturally) of seasonal treats - from the subterranean world of circus, comedy, cabaret, variety, magic, burlesque and subversive performance clubs - threaded together by a fabulous live band. La Clique Noël is compulsory Christmas fun!

For your chance to win a pair of tickets, log onto list.co.uk/offers and answer the following question;

‘Musically adept, marvellously funny, genuinely naughty and utterly in control, leaving the audience screaming for more.’ — Scotsman (On Bernie Dieter)

Who is hosting Edinburgh Hogmanay’s 2018 Street Party? Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party Princes Street Sun 31 Dec, 7pm - 1am

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When was the original La Clique first created? Festival Square Spiegeltent Mon 20 Nov - Thu 4 Jan

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Win a double pass to our brand-new, weekly line-up night, The Comedy Show, at The Basement with The List. Winter is Coming! Along with outdated and utterly unrelated Game of Thrones references! To get you out of the cold and into some heart-WARMING comedy, Gilded Balloon would love to invite you down to ‘The Comedy Show’, our brand-new, weekly line-up night at The Basement Theatre. We are giving away 5 EXCLUSIVE double passes to the opening weekend, with special guest headline act Fred MacAulay. The Basement is set to be Edinburgh’s new hub for comedy, theatre and cabaret - so grab a mate and come enjoy it’s big opening on us!

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WIN A GLAYVA HAMPER AND TICKETS TO EDINBURGH’S CHRISTMAS 2017 The perfect harmony of honey, spices, tangerines and blended Scotch whisky.

Glayva is the perfect harmony of honey, spices, tangerines and blended Scotch whisky. It’s a delicious winter warmer and the ideal accompaniment to coffee. Experience this tasty tipple for yourself and visit the Glayva Bar at Edinburgh’s Christmas on George Street where you’ll find Glayva and Coffee being served from Fri 17 Nov – Sun 7 Jan. As a special treat for The List readers, we are offering you the chance to WIN a Glayva and Coffee hamper and tickets to Edinburgh’s Christmas 2017. Your Glayva gift will include two 50cl bottles of Glayva, two Glayva glasses, handmade chocolates, shortbread and Brodies coffee. You’ll also receive two tickets to Edinburgh’s Christmas 2017. To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, simply log onto list.co.uk/offers and answer the following question;

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If you love the story of the glass slipper, you're in luck: Edinburgh and Glasgow both have their own takes on the classic fairy tale. Gareth K Vile ﬁnds out what's in store

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Since Dominic Hill has been directing the Citizens’ annual Christmas show, he has aligned it with the distinctive style that runs through his other productions, finding both joy and darkness in familiar stories. With his regular collaborator Nikola Kodjabashia composing the music, and a script that draws on the moral ambiguity of the Grimms’ fairy tale, this year’s Cinderella is more than a sentimental confection. Actor Peter Collins returns for a third time in the Citizens’ festive offering, and is happy to be back on the team. ‘I live locally and I have a young family, and it’s nice to be at home for Christmas,’ he laughs, before explaining the special nature of working with Hill. ‘I like working with Dominic, and the idea of a Christmas show that is slightly different: it’s not quite a pantomime, it’s not quite a play. It’s got a bit of everything in it!’ This eclecticism is what makes Hill’s approach unique. As Collins adds, ‘I don’t think Dominic would be doing it if there wasn’t a bit of darkness in it. Someone described his previous Christmas show, A Christmas Carol, as the darkest feelgood show in town, which I quite liked.’ Rather than following the pantomime style, Hill’s direction deliberately evokes a self-conscious theatricality. ‘Everything is declared, you see how it all works,’ says Collins. ‘It’s a celebration of the illusion and complicity with the audience.’ Instead of a thoughtless romp through the tale of one woman’s oppression and liberation through marriage to royalty, this Cinderella is unafraid of digging into the dark themes and the psychology of the characters. Nevertheless, Cinderella remains a family show that refuses to ignore the potential of theatre to contrast hope and fulfilment with doubt and adventure. Hill is an intelligent director, but never denies the power of a spectacle, with an innovative musical score that combines fun, virtuosity and dramatic tension. Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, Tue 28 Nov–Sun 31 Dec.

Cinderella – produced by the national company Qdos, but with its own Scottish flavour – promises an old-fashioned comedy experience. While Edinburgh King’s pantomime is an annual celebration of traditional festive fun – fairy tale stories, dames, slapstick, melodramatic baddies and a happy ending with a wedding – it has been creating traditions of its own. Allan Stewart (the dame), Andy Gray and panto villain/villainess Grant Stott are now entering their 13th year as the core cast. Stott, however, sees an additional character as key to the team’s success. ‘The other part is the audience,’ he says. ‘We’re absolutely all in it together. They know us and we know them.’ As Stott prepares to become the wicked stepmother (‘probably the ultimate villain,’ he laughs), he recognises the importance of keeping the audience coming back for more. ‘Our production levels have gone through the roof over the last five years; lights, sound and special effects are all of the standard you’d expect to see in a West End show. No expense is spared. We work all year round on the script and routines: we never take this show for granted.’ The combination of production values and the performers’ willingness to respect the pantomime, lends Cinderella a polish without losing its playfulness. During Stott’s career, he’s witnessed the revival of the Scottish pantomime – in the 1990s, he notes, it wasn’t attracting audiences – and while the chemistry between Stewart, Gray and Stott keeps the show popular, he’s not resting on his laurels. ‘The key ingredient to a great Scottish panto has to be a Scottish cast and script,’ he observes. ‘We always try and raise the bar. If the audience have had enough of you, they'll let you know by not coming back. Hopefully that won’t happen anytime soon!’ King's Theatre, Edinburgh, Sat 2 Dec–Sun 21 Jan. 2017 WISHLIST 13

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Johnny McKnight continues his reign as Scotland’s most dynamic contemporary pantomime maker. Combining a love of pop culture and a sly take on vaudeville traditions, Alice in Weegieland promises a very Glaswegian strand of humour – especially from a white rabbit with a dialect of its own. Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Fri 1 Dec–Sun 7 Jan.

Not content with having been seen by 10% of the UK population, the record-breaking Abba musical hits the road again. Made even more famous by the 2008 film adaptation, it has more heart than most jukebox shows, with its story of love and hope weaved around the soundtrack of the Swedish Eurovision legends. Theatre Royal, Glasgow, Tue 5–Sat 30 Dec.

Starring Gary: Tank Commander and The Dolls, Qdos’ west coast pantomime has set a new standard for state-of-the-art technological spectacle. The 3D journey (this time, up the beanstalk) adds an immersive edge, while the classic pantomime slapstick is never far away with a glamorous chorus and cheeky wit. SEC, Glasgow, Sat 16 Dec Sun 7 Jan. Dec–Sun

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Adapted by Syrian playwright and screenwriter Suhayla El-Bushra, this new version of the classic anthology fits elegantly with the Lyceum’s programme of theatre that looks across the globe for inspiration. The magical musical will include the tales of Aladdin, Sinbad and Ali Baba. Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, Sat 25 Nov–Sat 6 Jan.

With Steffan Harri from the first national tour and Call the Midwife’s Laura Main, this adaptation of the popular film follows the reluctant adventure of the ogre who finds love when he just wanted solitude. Ten years after its debut tour, the allure of the alternative fairytale is still strong. Edinburgh Playhouse, Tue 12 Dec–Sun 7 Jan.

MAGICFEST CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: THE SECRET GIFT An international lineup offers illusions and surprises: from a Spanish ‘bubble poet’ to a fusion of visual magic and scientific invention, MagicFest presents a festive cabaret that shows contemporary stage magic is a far cry from the old school tricks and patter of the past. Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Wed 27–Sat 30 Dec.

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RAYMOND GUBBAY presents

Wednesday 20 December 7.30pm

Thursday 28 December 3.00pm

Saturday 30 December 7.30pm

CHRISTMAS WITH

GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA

MUSICALS IN CONCERT:

KATHERINE JENKINS

Join Katherine for her very own Christmas concert of music and songs. Mark Vincent guest singer Anthony Inglis conductor Scottish Concert Orchestra

Friday 22 December 7.30pm

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR MUSIC DANCE LIGHTS FIREWORKS Bach Ave Maria Adam O Holy Night Anderson A Christmas Festival Gardner The Holly and the Ivy Puccini Act 1 finale from La bohème SONGS & CAROLS FOR ALL including Hark! the herald angels sing The Twelve Days of Christmas O come, all ye faithful The Jingle Belles ® Laura Tebbutt guest singer John Rigby conductor Elin Pritchard soprano Nico Darmanin tenor The Consort of Voices Scottish Concert Orchestra

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LEADING LADIES Four Leading Ladies bring to life iconic diva showstoppers from the very best of West End and Broadway including

Favourite wartime chart-toppers and hits from the forties directed by legendary band leader Ray McVay.

Defying Gravity from Wicked All That Jazz from Chicago Big Spender from Sweet Charity As Long as He Needs Me from Oliver! I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserables

Little Brown Jug Strike Up the Band In the Mood American Patrol Moonlight Serenade String of Pearls Guest vocalists Mark Porter & Catherine Sykes With special guests The Polka Dot Dolls performing a tribute to The Andrews Sisters

LOUISE DEARMAN KERRY ELLIS LINZI HATELEY VICTORIA HAMILTON-BARRITT Richard Balcombe conductor Scottish Concert Orchestra

The orchestra will perform the second half of the concert in the World War II uniforms of the US army Air Force.

Sunday 31 December 7.30pm

HOGMANAY WITH THE R.S.N.O.

Friday 29 December 7.30pm

ZIMMER VS WILLIAMS

The ROYAL SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA return for a stirring evening, bursting with all-time favourites. Ravel Bolero Sousa Liberty Bell March Strauss Blue Danube Waltz Verdi Brindisi from La Traviata Tchaikovsky Swan Lake Finale SCOTLAND THE BRAVE AULD LANG SYNE

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glasgow Glasgow’s shopping district hosts the Style Mile Carnival (Sun 26 Nov), with a procession of music and dance led by street performers and Christmas characters from time gone by. The carnival begins at St Enoch Centre around 2.30pm, making its way to the retail mecca of the city’s Style Mile to mark the beginning of the festive shopping season. If you’ve already had your fair share of mince pies by Sun 10 Dec, sign the family up for Glasgow’s Santa Dash 5K fun run. Don your Santa suit and help raise money for the Beatson Cancer Charity. Pay a visit to Santa and his reindeer at M&D’s Magical Wonderland (Sat 18 Nov–Sun 24 Dec), the largest grotto in Scotland. Once you’ve picked up your gift, head to the open-air ice rink or watch Elfie and Kevin in their Christmas show. The Harry Potter Concert Series comes to Glasgow on Sat 9 Dec, screening The Chamber of Secrets with a live symphony orchestra. Or check out Elf the Musical (Tue 21–Sat 25 Nov), where The p p Pantheon Club present their take on the popular Will Ferrell / Zooeyy Deschanel Christmas movie.

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Edinburgh’s Christmas opens on Fri 17 Nov, but Light Night (Sun 19 Nov) officially marks the beginning of the festive season in the capital. Twenty thousand people gather to listen to choirs from across the country and watch as the Mound’s Christmas tree is lit from top to toe. Of course, you can also visit Santa’s Grotto, go ice skating in St Andrew Square, or watch a number of familyfriendly shows, including Baby Loves Silent Light Night Disco and Shark in the Park. Christmas at the Botanics (Sat 4 Nov–Sat 30 Dec) gives you the chance to wander the gardens by night, following a one mile-long illuminated trail. Enjoy the sounds of the Choir of Trees, walk through the crystal lawn lit by a thousand spheres of light and keep an eye out for Santa and his elves. There’s also spiced cider, mulled wine or hot chocolate to warm you up. Over at the Traverse Theatre, Kevin Quantum, David Blanco, Paul Dabek and other stars of magic gather for four days of festive wonder at MagicFest’s Christmas Special (Wed 27 Dec–Sat 30 Dec). But if you’d prefer to stick to the outdoors, join the Christmas Charity Festival (Sat 2 & Sun 3 Dec) in their Santa Parade, which marches through the heart of Stockbridge with a team of elves, reindeer, pipe bands and more. The festival also features a 5 and 10K run, a tinsel walk, Santa toddle and live entertainment.

BOHEMIA ANNUAL SPARKLY FESTIVE FAIR Despite using a slightly smaller venue this year, Bohemia’s Sparkly Festive Fair returns with its usual high-quality stalls of bespoke jewellery, hand-crocheted goods, glass art and lots more to browse. Morningside United Church, Edinburgh, Sat 18 Nov, 11am–4pm, free. URBAN MARKET CHRISTMAS The folks at Urban Market Glasgow have got you covered with their trio of Christmas markets where you can mosey around various creative and artsy stalls for unique presents. What’s more, it’s child-friendly, dog-friendly and hosted in a brewery. Drygate, Glasgow, Sun 3, 10, 17 Dec, noon–5pm, free. TRIBE PORTY CHRISTMAS MAKERS MARKET Join Tribe Porty for their third annual Christmas market, where 26 different makers will be on hand to sell their wares. Find the perfect gift while Bross Bagels keep you going with their tasty treats. Tribe Porty, Edinburgh, Sat 9 Dec, noon–4pm, free. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Shop for stunning handmade items from independent retailers at this handy weekend-long fair with featured sellers including Cotters Crafts, Sealy MacWheely, Sew & Saw, Struan Designs and more. Pollok House, Glasgow, Sat 9 & Sun 10 Dec, 10am–4pm, free. SUMMERHALL CHRISTMAS MARKET You’ll find over 70 retailers, designers and makers at this popular Christmas market, with carols, warm drinks, guest food vendors and kids’ activities all helping to get you in the festive mood. Summerhall, Edinburgh, Sun 10 Dec, 11am–5pm, £2 (under 16s free). (Arusa Qureshi) 2017 WISHLIST 17

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David Pollock checks out some of the live music highlights coming your way over the festive season

The winter months can be the ideal time for club-related festive fun. Arusa Qureshi rounds up some of the best nights coming up in Glasgow and Edinburgh

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HARRI & DOMENIC: 30 YEARS OF SUB CLUB Longtime Subbie residents Harri & Domenic kick off the Scottish leg of the Sub Club XXX tour in Edinburgh, taking the birthday celebrations to Perth, Stirling, Kilwinning, Dundee and Inverness throughout November. Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh, Fri 3 Nov.

SUBSTANCE X PARADIGM WAREHOUSE EVENT The week-long Paradigm Electronic Arts Festival will include a special warehouse rave courtesy of Substance, with confirmed performances and sets from Mumdance, Lorenzo Senni, Eclair Fifi and Joe Howe. The Biscuit Factory, Edinburgh, Sat 11 Nov.

MIDLAND & PROSUMER AT WASABI DISCO As part of his autumn UK tour, Midland heads to Sneaky’s with Prosumer for an all-night get-together at Wasabi Disco. Expect classic house tinged with mind-bending techno and synthy disco gems. Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, Sat 18 Nov.

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‘No label, no radio, no problem,’ says the wildly successful word-of-mouth local Glasgow hero, whose new album Erratic Cinematic has ushered in these gold-dust hometown gigs. Barrowland, Fri 22 & Sat 23 Dec.

Musicians from Sawyer, the Cateran, Foil, El Hombre Trajeado and Part Chimp pay tribute to the recently deceased Hüsker Dü member. Sneaky Pete’s, Fri 22 Dec.

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Addictive Scots shoegaze revivalists Honeyblood welcome a great seasonal lineup of friends, including the Spook School and Man of Moon. ABC, Fri 22 Dec.

It’s too early for leftovers, but this night of music and poetry from Scott Hutchison (Frightened Rabbit), Withered Hand, Hollie McNish and Michael Pedersen might fill you up for the rest of the month. Summerhall, Fri 1 Dec.

A St Andrew’s Day special with Belfast electronic music duo Bicep, who take over BAaD for one of their energetic live sets as part of their massive world tour. Barras Art & Design Centre, Glasgow, Thu 30 Nov.

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The fraternal Wakefield indie trio and proud possessors of a brand new top ten album named 24-7 Rock Star Shit keep it intimate in Glasgow. King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Sun 3–Wed 6 Dec.

Much-loved Edinburgh indie-pop contingent and Lost Map signees Kid Canaveral return with their first-rate Christmas mini-festival. Summerhall, Sat 16 Dec.

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Georgsson invites some Last Night From Glasgow labelmates for a party. Hug & Pint, Fri 8 Dec.

MOGWAI, RIDE & SACRED PAWS Mogwai celebrate their most successful album to date alongside Oxford shoegazers Ride and this year’s SAY Award winners, Sacred Paws. SSE Hydro, Sat 16 Dec.

SCOTTISH FICTION LABEL SHOWCASE Hot label showcase action, featuring Annie Booth, Acrylic, Mt Doubt and Foreignfox. Hug & Pint, Fri 22 Dec.

The Edinburgh power-pop group do exactly what their name promises, with support from Errant Media’s Stephen McLaren and others. Leith Depot, Sat 16 Dec.

NEU! REEKIE!’S COLOSSAL CHRISTMAS BASH Raw but as-yet-unannounced seventh birthday power from Leith’s music-words-film contingent. Central Hall, Fri 15 Dec.

Pulse are celebrating eight years of techno in the city with techno don Blawan bringing along his rough and rowdy cuts for a three hour set. The Mash House, Edinburgh, Sat 25 Nov.

SUB CLUB XXX: MR FINGERS Chicago house music icon Larry Heard heads to the Barrowland Ballroom, playing live under his Mr Fingers alias for the first time in the UK in more than 20 years. gow, Fri 1 Dec. Barrowland, Glasgow,

THE BLACK MADONNA Chicago dance music usic veteran Marea Stamper aka The Black Madonna returns to Sub Club for her last Scottish date of 2017, helping to round off the club’s 30th birthday celebrations. Sub Club, Glasgow, Sat 30 Dec.

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MAXIMUM PRESSURE X NYD 2018 Slam’s second edition dition of Maximum Pressure promises a 10-hour party with an all-star lineup of DJs, including Jeff Mills, Paula Temple, Radio Slave, Dr. Rubinstein and more. SWG3, Glasgow, Mon 1 Jan.

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’Tis the season to get tipsy: experts in the ﬁelds of gin, whisky and rum share re their favourite festive tipples to help you feel merry this Christmas, plus try the alcohol-free lcohol-free recipes for younger guests and non-drinkers

gin SLOE GIN FIZZ 50ml sloe gin 25ml lemon juice 25ml cloudy apple 12.5ml dandelion and burdock cordial Prosecco Recipe supplied by The Voyage of Buck, Edinburgh, thevoyageofbuckedinburgh.co.uk Plenty of brands offer a sloe gin, or you can make your own by steeping the berries in your favourite gin, adding any additional spices for extra Christmas cheer. Mix your sloe gin with all other ingredients, except the prosecco. Shake well over ice to cool and mix. Single strain the liquid into a tall glass over ice and top up with prosecco or sparkling wine. Garnish the drink with orange zest or other seasonal fruits and spices.

SNOWY STREETS 30ml Edinburgh Gin Sloe Gin Fizz

15ml Kahlua coffee liqueur 7.5ml vanilla syrup 1 whole egg white double cream ground nutmeg

then add cubed ice and repeat the shake. Double strain into a glass with cubed ice and whip the cream lightly before pouring it on top. Garnish with a dusting of nutmeg and then relax after all that shaking.

25ml lemon

TURKISH DELIGHTFUL

Christmas is all about indulging and this cocktail does just that. Devilishly sweet Turkish Delight syrup and silky smooth plum sake create an aromatic drink with the allure of otherworldly flavours.

Recipe supplied by Ted Blackwell, mixologist 25ml gin This cocktail is Edinburgh at Christmas for me, when it snows anyway. Add the gin, Kahlua, vanilla syrup and egg white to a Boston shaker and shake vigorously without ice,

2 dashes of plum bitters Recipe supplied by Hamilton’s, Edinburgh, hamiltonsedinburgh.co.uk

12.5ml Japanese plum sake 25ml Turkish Delight syrup

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rum PLUM NEGRONI 25ml salted peanut-infused rum (add 100g sea salt-roasted peanuts to a bottle of rum and leave for 3 hours then remove) 25ml plum sake 25ml Campari Recipe supplied by The Voyage and Buck, Edinburgh, thevoyageofbuckedinburgh.co.uk This Plum Negroni is Christmas pudding in a glass. Rich plum sake gives a sticky sweetness, injected with the saltiness from the roasted peanuts. Pour all three liquid ingredients into a mixing glass with a large block of ice and stir for approximately 100 rotations; this will dilute the spirit to give the drink a smooth finish. Double strain into a rocks glass over a single block of ice, garnish with orange zest and enjoy.

BLOODY RUMMY 45ml Kraken Black Spiced rum 115ml tomato juice 50ml orange juice 25ml fresh pressed lemon juice

12.5ml egg white

25ml homemade pumpkin syrup

2 dashes of Angostura bitters

Tabasco to taste

12.5ml port

Worcester sauce to taste

Recipe supplied by Hamilton’s, Edinburgh, hamiltonsedinburgh.co.uk

New York Sour

powdered cinnamon cracked black peppercorns, crushed Recipe supplied by Ted Blackwell, mixologist This one is for Boxing Day and for those who go a little overboard on Christmas Eve. It’s a great way to get yourself and your guests back in the festive groove. Run a lemon slice around the rim of your glass, then roll the rim through a mix of cinnamon and crushed peppercorns. Add all other ingredients to the glass with cubed ice and stir. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a lemon twist.

NEW YORK SOUR

New York is that winter wonderland of our childhood, made such by the music and films we grew up on. Home Alone, Miracle on 34th Street and the Fairytale of New York – New York is where the magic of Christmas is saved. Dry shake your ingredients to aerate the egg. Add ice and shake again, then single strain into a rocks glass over ice. Add the final festive touch and float 12.5ml of port on top by gently pouring it over a teaspoon.

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50ml rum

25ml coldbrew coffee 3 dashes of Xocolatl Mole bitters

25ml Balvenie Caribbean Cask whisky 25ml lemon

5ml sugar syrup 25ml allspice syrup

10ml salted caramel 25ml Cocchi Amaro vermouth

Recipe supplied by The Voyage and Buck, Edinburgh, thevoyageofbuckedinburgh.co.uk

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10 cloves The allspice, chocolate and coffee notes in this make it an ideal cocktail to enjoy sat by the fire. Stir all the ingredients in a glass with a large block of ice, until it is diluted to your desired strength. You can multiply the volumes should you wish to prepare the drink for more than one person. Single strain the drink into a coffee percolator and serve over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with coffee beans or dehydrated citrus fruit.

TEDDY’S CHOCOLATE ORANGE 37.5ml Bulleit bourbon or 37.5ml Copper Dog whisky 17.5ml Crème de Cacao Blanc 7.5ml Grand Marnier 2 dashes of orange bitters Recipe supplied by Ted Blackwell, mixologist

1 fresh bay leaf Approx. 200g of unbleached caster sugar to taste Recipe supplied by The Voyage and Buck, Edinburgh, thevoyageofbuckedinburgh.co.uk There are loads of variations of this classic, such as mulled cider; this recipe is a simple non-alcoholic version to share with the whole family. Stud the Granny Smith apple with the cloves. In a saucepan, add the apple juice, bay leaf and spices, then the apple and sugar. Warm all the ingredients, making sure you do not boil. Keep on a low heat and serve in heat proof glasses or mugs. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or dehydrated apple slice.

MULE LOST IN THE RHUBARB FIELD

Santa always put a Terry’s Chocolate Orange in my stocking growing up, so for me this will forever be a festive favourite.

Yorkshire forced rhubarb

Stir all ingredients over ice until desired dilution is achieved (for me, about two minutes of stirring at a reasonable pace). Then add to a glass with large ice cubes and garnish with an orange twist.

5 lime wedges

canapés In search of the best Christmas canapé recipes for entertaining, we’ve called in the experts. To get brownie points across the board, try making these festive snacks to suit all discerning diners

vegan CHRISTMAS BAKLAVA 4 sheets of filo pastry

25ml cloudy apple juice 2 tbsp oil

FIG BOULEVARDIER 25ml fig-infused whisky

1 tbsp pistachios, finely chopped 200ml ginger beer Recipe supplied by Ted Blackwell, mixologist

FOR THE SYRUP:

The festive thinking behind this one goes back to my school days. I love apple and rhubarb crumble and it used to be a staple pudding at school during the winter months.

juice of 2 oranges

25ml Cocchi di Torino vermouth 25ml Campari 1 dash of orange bitters Recipe supplied by Hamilton’s, Edinburgh, hamiltonsedinburgh.co.uk A Boulevardier is a classic wintery cocktail, made for sipping by the fire. A cousin to the negroni, but with whisky instead of gin, we've infused the whisky with figs by soaking the fruit in the spirit for a few weeks to give a festive note to the drink.

60ml maple or date syrup 1 tbsp brandy (optional)

Muddle rhubarb and lime wedges in the bottom of your chosen vessel (a copper cup is traditional for a mule.) Add crushed or cubed ice, ginger beer and cloudy apple juice. Garnish this with a lime wheel and shaved ginger.

MULLED WINE

FOR THE FILLING: 80g almonds 80g walnuts 80g dried cranberries, very finely chopped

3ltr red grape juice zest of 2 oranges 1 blood orange 1 tsp ground mixed spice 2 star anise

Stir all the ingredients together in a mixing glass along with ice for around 100 rotations, or until you have your desired dilution. Then strain into a rocks glass over a single large block of ice and garnish with a fig or orange zest.

pinch of salt 3 cinnamon sticks 10 cloves 1 fresh bay leaf 150g caster sugar

non-alcoholic MULLED APPLE JUICE 3ltr cloudy apple juice 1 Granny Smith apple 2 star anise 3 cinnamon sticks

Recipe supplied by Hamilton’s, Edinburgh, hamiltonsedinburgh.co.uk Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without mulled wine, and this non-alcoholic version uses seasonal blood orange to add a bit of depth to the grape juice. Pierce the rind of the blood orange with the cloves before putting all your ingredients in a saucepan. Bring everything to a simmer, do not boil, and keep on a low heat. To serve, simply ladle into a mug and garnish with a wedge or dehydrated slice of blood orange.

Combine the orange juice with the syrup in a pan and simmer for 10 minutes, adding the brandy at the end, if using. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Preheat oven to 180°C and brush a baking tin with oil. Grind the nuts together in a food processor to fine crumb. Mix in the cranberries, orange zest and spices and bind with a tablespoon of the syrup. Take one sheet of filo and brush with oil. Cover the rest with a damp tea towel to prevent drying. Place a generous 2 tablespoons of the mix along the bottom of the short end of the sheet and roll into a sausage shape. Cut each roll into thumb size cigars and place seam side down in the tin. Bake for about 25 mins or until golden brown. As soon as they come out of the oven, brush with the cooled syrup and sprinkle with crushed pistachios. Alison Grove, The Herbivore Kitchen, Edinburgh, theherbivorekitchen.co.uk 2017 WISHLIST 25

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INDIAN SPICED KALE, ONION AND NUTMEG BHAJIS 2 eggs 2 large onions, sliced 3 spring onions, sliced 70g kale, finely chopped 120g plain flour 1 tsp ground coriander ½ tsp of nutmeg 1 tsp hot chilli powder 1 tsp cumin seeds 3 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra if required for deep fat frying raita or mango chutney to serve Beat the eggs in a bowl and add the sliced onions and kale before mixing well. Add the flour, ground coriander, hot chilli powder and cumin seeds and stir well into the mixture. Heat the oil in a deep-sided frying pan over a medium heat. When hot, add a large spoonful of the bhaji mixture and fry for 30–45 seconds, until golden brown. Turn the bhaji over and fry for a further 30 seconds, until crisp and golden brown all over. Remove and drain on greaseproof paper. Repeat with the remaining bhaji mixture, replenishing the oil in the pan if it runs low and allowing it to heat up again after a new addition. Serve up with raita or mango chutney and a masala chai for an extra festive feel.

Oatcakes with smoked trout and crème fraîche

Anil Panchil, Tuk Tuk, tuktukonline.com

traditional OATCAKES WITH SMOKED TROUT AND CRÈME FRAÎCHE FOR THE OATCAKES: 500g pinhead oats FOR THE TOPPING: 100g porridge oats a few slices of smoked trout 40g plain flour crème fraîche 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda a few cornichons, or pickled cucumbers 150g bacon fat, lard or butter, melted a few chives 30g sugar 15g salt approximately 500ml water, or buttermilk, which makes for a really rich oatcake

Mix all the oatcake ingredients together and trickle in the water, or buttermilk, a little at a time. If you are using a mixer or food processor, combine until you have a good dough. Roll the dough into four sausage shapes, about

the width of a £2 coin, then wrap in cling film and store in the fridge until firm. Then slice into ½ cmthick discs using a very sharp, serrated knife. Cook on a preheated girdle, or heavy-based frying pan, rubbed with a little lard or butter, for a couple of minutes on each side. Finish cooking them in a low oven (125°C) for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden and crisp. To serve, top each oatcake with a few flakes of smoked trout, a slice of cornichon or pickled cucumber, a dollop of crème fraîche and snipped chives. Perfect! Neil Forbes, chef director, Cafe St Honoré, Edinburgh, cafesthonore.com

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1 Bonne Maison Profil Miel socks, £15, Epitome of Edinburgh | 2 Hilary Grant knitted Voe bedspread, £230, hilarygrant.co.uk | 3 Love Skull sweat, £80, Forty Clothing | 4 Karen Mabon Swan Lake cushion, £85, karenmabon.com | 5 Haeckels incense cones, £16, The Method | 6 Houndstooth mustard scarf, £95, Glasgow School of Art Shop | 7 Slippets mule slippers, £24.95, Joules | 8 Crabbies Green Ginger Wine 75cl, £7.50, Drinkmonger | 9 Fur stocking, £20, John Lewis | 10 French Earl Grey loose leaf tea, £7.50 for 100g, T2 2017 WISHLIST 35

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1 Hong Kong Diner by Jeremy Pang, £15, Oliver Bonas | 2 Himalayan salt shot glasses, £24.95, souschef.co.uk | 3 V is for vegan starter kit, £34.95, souschef.co.uk | 4 Dark Matter spiced rum, £33.95, royalmilewhiskies.com | 5 Edinburgh Preserves Christmas tree, £18, John Lewis | 6 Joco glass reusable coffee cup, £22.99, uberstar.com | 7 Optic table tile coasters, £20 designmuseumshop.com | 8 Star Wars icons rolling pin, £14.77, etsy.com/uk/shop/TheBestPinEver | 9 Paolozzi gift pack, £12, Edinburgh Beer Factory | 10 Cooking Without A Kitchen by Miriam Nice, £20, Fruitmarket Gallery | 11 AeroPress Coffee Maker, £30, Whittard | 12 Torres black truffle crisps, £3.95, Harvey Nichols | 13 Pannetone and Prosecco hamper, £35, Valvona & Crolla | 14 Pickering’s gin baubles, £30, pickeringsgin.com 2017 WISHLIST 37

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glasgow Whether it's hand-poured candles or the latest fashion in menswear, Glasgow's eclectic shopping scene has everything you need for a great festive season

NANCY SMILLIE

FORTY CLOTHING

53 Cresswell Street, G12 8AE, 0141 334 4240, nancysmillieshop.com

11 Royal Exchange Square, G1 3AJ, 0141 404 1630, fortyclothing.com

The Nancy Smillie Shop is a Glasgow institution, with its fantastic range of quality furniture and jewellery and wide selection of gifts, clothing, artwork and ceramics. Drop into Cresswell Street for your Christmas shopping, or visit the Jewellery Studio at 425 Great Western Road.

Inspired by a drawing from founder Gordon Miller's three-year-old son Bryce, Forty is a proudly Scottish company producing high-quality streetwear with an edge. With a strong connection to the city's thriving music scene and beyond, Forty is one of the most up and coming brands in the country.

THE CRAFT POTTERY

WALKER SLATER

120 West Campbell Street, G2 4TZ, 0141 221 1067, thecraftpottery.co.uk

114 Brunswick Street, G1 1TF, 0141 552 2411, walkerslater.com

Looking to start the New Year with some new skills? The Craft Pottery is a relaxing, independent studio in the city centre offering pottery painting and throwing lessons. Hold your holiday party in a private room and enjoy their BYOB policy (with free corkage), to fit it into any office budget.

Walker Slater offers menswear, ladieswear, off the peg and a made to measure service. Known for luxurious tweed suiting, you'll also find a wide range of shirting, knitwear and accessories at Glasgow's most unique store at 114 Brunswick Street.

LAB6 CANDLES

BRAZEN STUDIOS

lab6candles.com

7th Floor, The Hatrack, 144 St Vincent Street, G2 5LQ, 0141 611 9133, brazenstudios.co.uk

LaB6 blends science with scented elements to produce a unique array of candles. Each candle is hand poured, blending signature fragrances with the highest quality wax in laboratory-grade glassware to ensure the most evocative natural scents.

Brazen is a creative jewellery studio that specialises in the design, creation and remodelling of fine jewellery for those extra special occasions. With a focus on originality, Brazen creates one-off pieces exclusive to each customer but also has a range of ready-towear pieces that are sure to inspire.

THE GOOD SPIRITS CO

PAGAZZI LIGHTING

23 Bath St, G2 1HW, 0141 258 8427, thegoodspiritsco.com

Unit 1D, Braehead Retail Park, King’s Inch Road, G51 4BN, 0344 257 1908, pagazzi.com

Specialist whisky and spirits merchant, with tastings and masterclasses in a purpose-built room. Superb customer service, an unrivalled tasting experience, and the best possible selection of fine spirits from every corner of the world.

Pagazzi Lighting are the UK’s largest independent specialist lighting retailer. With stores across Scotland and the largest in-store range of lighting available to buy and take home, you’ll be spoiled for choice with our selection for every style and budget.

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HERMAN BROWN

ART AND VINTAGE

151 West Port, EH3 9DP, 0131 228 2589, hermanbrown.co.uk

3 Lyne St, EH7 5DN, 0131 652 2433, artandvintage-edinburgh.co.uk

Impulsively selected and enjoyably curated vintage clothing, jewellery and accessories since 1984. Current collections include sparkling antique glamour, everyday cosiness and late-night magic, while the HBElectronics team continues to provide you with sensible streetwear and all the trashy stuff your mum chucked out.

Art and Vintage specialises in an exciting range of contemporary and vintage items, from original artworks and prints, jewellery and candles to ceramics and curios from the 1920s–1970s. Enjoy cake and a coffee while doing a spot of Christmas shopping.

DICK’S EDINBURGH

BREAD IN FIFE

3 North West Circus Place, 0131 226 6220, dicks-edinburgh.co.uk

Granton Hub, Madelvic House, Granton Park Avenue, Edinburgh EH5 1HS

Dick’s has a wide variety of beautifully made gifts for Christmas, with something for everyone and for every budget. There’s a wide range of knitwear for men and women and Scottish-made jumpers and scarves are a speciality.

Enjoy a day out at Granton:hub baking delicious breads in a small group with plenty to taste and to take home. Classes are easy and fun, and gift vouchers are available to buy.

THE NOMADS TENT

COVET

21 St Leonard's Lane, EH8 9SH, 0131 662 1612, nomadstent.co.uk

20 Thistle Street, EH2 1EN, 0131 220 0026, thoushaltcovet.com

A veritable treasure trove of tribal art, specialising in traditional and contemporary hand-woven rugs and kilims, as well as furniture, textiles, jewellery, artefacts and ceramics from India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Their annual Christmas Bazaar is a must for unique gifts and decorations.

A treasure trove of handbags, jewellery and accessories cherrypicked from all over Europe. With designer scarves, leather gloves, make up bags, purses and wallets, jewellery and luxury French perfumes, Covet is the perfect place to find a truly unique and luxurious gift.

FRONTIERS WOMAN

FRONTIERS MAN

16b Stafford Street, EH3 7AU, 0131 476 3449, frontiersboutique.com

4 Wiliam Street, EH3 7NH, 0131 538 3546, frontiers-man.com

Tucked away just off Princes Street in the West End Village, Frontiers Woman stocks a fantastic collection of women's clothing labels from brands such as Paul Smith, Folk, YMC, Ash, Chinti & Parker and Mads Norgaard. A must shop for Edinburgh’s sartorially savvy shoppers.

Sitting proudly next to its bigger sister, Frontiers Man is packed to the rafters with top labels such as Barbour, Oliver Spencer, Folk, YMC, Norse Projects and many more. Split over two levels, the upper floor features shoes and jeans with brands such as Fracap, Red Wing, Nudie and Lee 101. 2017 WISHLIST 39

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Book a city break to NewcastleGateshead as a winter treat. Enjoy a present-buying blitz in big-name stores, independent shops and fabulous festive markets, or join in with the glittering celebrations on New Year’s Eve.

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advent calendars Make the countdown to Christmas even more special this year. Louise Stoddart picks some of the best advent calendars for those who just aren't satisﬁed with chocolate

EDINBURGH GIN ADVENT CALENDAR Get your loved ones feeling merry this Christmas with Edinburgh Gin’s new advent calendar, which contains mini 5cl gin bottles behind every door. In the run up to Christmas, enjoy a whole host of gin flavours, including Raspberry Liqueur, Rhubarb and Ginger and their seasonal special, Frankincense and Myrrh. ■ £100, johnlewis.com

ASOS BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDAR After last year’s MAD Beauty 12 Days of Christmas countdown, ASOS have stepped up their game this year to create an advent calendar full of skincare, make-up and hair products. Behind the advent doors are gifts from Eyeko, Smashbox, The Ordinary and This Works, along with an ASOS discount code when you reach number 25. ■ £55, asos.com

THE NAKED MARSHMALLOW ADVENT CALENDAR Christmas is about nights in, slobbing on the sofa and eating junk food with the fire on. This gourmet marshmallow calendar lets you do just that, with 25 gooey sweet treats to savour over the festive period. The calendar features six flavours: s’mores, candy cane, humbug, gingerbread, mint choc chip and choc orange. ■ £13, nakedmarshmallow.co.uk

HONESTBREW’S ADVENT CALENDAR Buy the gift of 24 hand-picked craft beers from across the globe, made from ‘mighty fine ingredients (water, malt, hops and yeast) and some love’. HonestBrew’s festive craft beer box contains pales, IPAs, stouts, porters and sours, all delivered from 13 November so they’re nice and fresh. ■ £74.90, honestbrew.co.uk

PUKKA TEA ADVENT CALENDAR

THE SNAFFLING PIG ADVENT CALENDAR If you’ve got a savoury-loving pal, this pork crackling calendar will make their December. Each day they can crack into a bag of porky goodness – if it’s ok to eat chocolate every morning then it’s cool to eat pork snacks before brushing your teeth, right? Flavours include pigs in blankets, low and slow BBQ and maple black pepper and sea salt. ■ £17.50, snafflingpig.co.uk

L’OCCITANE’S ADVENT CALENDAR French artist Kanako designed this 24-door advent calendar, taking inspiration from the festive atmosphere in a typical village in Provençe. Behind every number are some of L’Occitane’s best-selling fragrance, skincare, body and hair products, including a repairing conditioner, shea butter lip balm and verbena cooling hand cream. ■ £49, loccitane.com

Turmeric gold, vanilla chai and ginger and manuka honey are just some of the tea flavours in Pukka’s advent calendar. There’s also a selection of immunity-boosting teas to help keep you healthy this December including blackcurrant beauty, clean matcha green, three mint and elderberry and echinacea. ■ £7.99, pukkaherbs.com 2017 WISHLIST 41

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memberships & classes There's nothing more thoughtful than a gift that keeps on giving. So why not give that special person in your life unlimited access to their favourite places or the chance to experience something new? Arusa Qureshi suggests a few memberships and classes worth signing your loved ones up to this festive season

RZSS MEMBERSHIP As well as giving you unlimited free admission to both Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park, a Royal Zoological Society of Scotland membership offers some wonderful perks, ranging from gift shop and eatery discounts to birthday surprises. ■ £65 (students £48, children £32), rzss.org.uk

BELLY DANCING CLASSES A unique gift for that friend or family member that loves to try new things. Join Lindsey Marie Silver at Little Egypt Studio in Edinburgh to learn how to shimmy and shake your way into the New Year. Classes range from Belly Basics for beginners to the relaxing and meditative Belly Stretch, which is all about building strength and flexibility. ■ Classes start at £47 per term, with a flexible eight class pass available for £68, littleegyptstudio.com

Scotland’s national treasures and, thanks to partnerships with similar organisations across the globe, this also extends to countries like Jamaica and Canada. Better start planning that trip. ■ Gift memberships start at £50 per year (£23 for under 25s), nts.org.uk

CHOCOLATE MAKING WORKSHOPS Everyone loves chocolate, right? So imagine being able to learn how to make your very own. In Edinburgh, Coco Chocolatier offers a full day of chocolate making where you can learn how to hand temper chocolate, make moulded chocolates and much more. Meanwhile, at the Tennent’s Training Academy in Glasgow, you can join a hands-on chocolate and champagne masterclass. It includes champagne on arrival, a light lunch cooked for you by the head chef and the chance to prepare and taste a variety of chocolate desserts and treats. ■ Coco Chocolatier workshops, £60, cocochocolate.co.uk; Tennent's Training Academy workshops, £48, tennentstrainingacademy.co.uk

THE NARCISSUS FLOWER SCHOOL Learn the traditional craft of floristry with tutors from as far afield as Colombia, through practical and hands-on workshops in floral design. The classes will suit beginners or those planning on taking their skills further, with options including seasonal flower workshops or an introduction to professional floristry. ■ Gift vouchers start at £95, narcissusflowers.co.uk

NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND MEMBERSHIP What could possibly be better than a membership that gives you access to iconic locations not just in Scotland, but around the world? An NTS membership provides you with the opportunity to explore some of

CINEMA MEMBERSHIP It may be the ultimate gift for the film buff in your life, but why not spice it up a little by buying them a membership to an independent cinema? In Edinburgh, a Picturehouse Cinemas membership gets you discounted and free film tickets at the Cameo, access to members’ previews and 10% off food and drink, while a membership at the Filmhouse offers £1.50 off all future ticket purchases and priority booking for the Edinburgh International Film Festival. A Glasgow Film Theatre CineCard includes four free cinema tickets, £1 off every GFT screening, loyalty points and more. ■ Gift memberships start at £45, picturehouses.com; £30, filmhousecinema.com; £40, glasgowfilm.org

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Our Christmas Gin is distilled with a unique array of botanicals. Defined by spiced, aromatic notes of frankincense, myrrh and classic juniper, this is true spirit of the festive season.

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WINTER PALACE COCKTAIL SET

Paired with two stylish Martini glasses, Edinburgh Gin’s sweetly-spiced Rhubarb & Ginger Liqueur is delightful on its own, or in a variety of cocktails.

A treat for cocktail lovers, this elegant set includes a gold-coloured shaker and measure, two etched glasses, and a 70cl bottle of classic Edinburgh Gin.

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LIQUEURS GIFT SET

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A trio of favourites, with our classic Edinburgh Gin accompanied by two of our luscious fruit liqueurs. Contains three 20cl bottles.

The perfect accompaniment to sparkling wine or cocktails, these 20cl twin packs of Edinburgh Gin’s much-loved fruit liqueurs come in a variety of combinations.

A 20cl bottle of Edinburgh Gin fruit liqueur paired with an etched rocks glass makes a beautiful gift. Perfect for a liqueur over ice, or a classic G&T. Various flavours available.

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