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6 12 DAY DAYS OF CHRISTMAS Your essential es festive agenda, Sco from Scottish Ballet's Cinderella to the rreturn of Mary Poppins

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The air is crisp, the Coca-Cola Christmas ad is on TV and there's an abundance of Terry's Chocolate Oranges in the shops. Our Wish List is complete, Christmas is almost here and as always, there's plenty happening in Glasgow and Edinburgh to get you in the festive mood. Everyone loves feeling warm and fuzzy at this time of year so we've chosen some of our favourite enchanting wintry experiences and workshops (page 13), where you can meet Santa, walk through twinkling lights and craft yourself into a frenzy. There's also a great choice of gigs and club nights including Paul McCartney, Kid Canaveral, Annie Mac and Optimo (page 18), plus previews of the Lyceum's Wendy and Peter Pan and Citizens Theatre's A Christmas Carol (page 14) at Tramway. Boozy gifts are often the best kind of gifts so we've rounded up some seasonal tipples to give to your loved ones (page 24). Plus, we catch up with some foodies, chefs and restaurateurs across Edinburgh and Glasgow to ﬁnd out what tastes evoke Christmas for them (page 22). Our shopping pages (page 27) are packed with gift ideas for everyone from food and drink connoisseurs to fans of bold design, including animal print, holographic treats and stocking stuffers for all the feminists in your life. And for something a little bit different, check out our pick of subscription gifts (page 41) and experiences (page 42) that are bound to make you popular with friends and family.

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Discover family events, cabaret, pantomime and more this season

14 THEATRE 2018 brings new productions of Wendy and Peter Pan and A Christmas Carol

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

21 FOOD & DRINK Boozy gifts and a taste of Christmas featuring some special guests

27 CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Gift inspiration for every budget

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR ... Another year is drawing to a close and Christmas is on its way again. It’s time to escape the cold, cozy up in the warmth and enjoy all of our favourite festive treats. At Glenfiddich, Christmas is a very special time for us, it was on Christmas morning in 1887 that the first drop of whisky ran from our stills. We have come a long way since that first drop, and our Experimental Series is testament to that. Back in 2016 we introduced the Glenfiddich Experimental Series – a range that pushes the

boundaries of Scotch Whisky and collaborates with trailblazers from the whisky world and beyond. So far we’ve created three experiments, and now we are launching our newest edition in the series: Fire & Cane, encapsulating our spirit of experimentation by fusing sweet and smoky like we never have before. It boldy marries smoky whisky with non-peated malts that have matured side-by-side in bourbon casks, and is finished in Latin rum casks to create an explosion of

campfire smokiness combined with rich sweet toffee and soft spice. Whisky has always been synonymous with Christmas, and whether it’s your tipple of choice or you are sending it as a rent gift, why don’t you try something different this year? Whatever you choose, the team at mas. Glenfiddich wish you a happy Christmas.

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One of our favourite things to emerge from this year has been the runaway hit musical Six, wherein the badass queens of some Tudor rando ﬁnally get the chance to sing their piece. So we've respectfully approached the throne to ask these historical pop monarchs (who play SEC, Glasgow, Thu 20–Sun 30 Dec) how they celebrate the festive season

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It's not Christmas without The Grinch and Home Alone films! Buying your own advent calendar as your mum thinks you're too old for chocolate! Playing Monopoly with my brothers until it gets way too competitive.

It's not Christmas without Christmas markets! I love the little arty stalls selling cute bits and bobs. My all-time favourite is strolling along the Champs-Elysées, seeing all the beautiful French homemade gifts and jewellery. It’s beautiful!

It's not Christmas without my family playing charades and my dad acting out The Godfather – he uses props and everything!

Digital Business Development Manager Brendan Miles Partnership Director Sheri Friers Senior Events and Promotions Manager Rachel Cree Senior Account Managers Paul Murphie, Debbie Thomson Account Managers Ross Foley, Jakob Van den Berg

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It's not Christmas without watching my little boy's face light up when he opens his presents while classic Christmas songs play in the background. Sipping on Baileys and eating traditional Jamaican cake laced with rum. Baking cookies with my son, stuffing my face with all the food, watching Home Alone and falling asleep. Merry Christmas!

It's not Christmas without me and mum consuming the whole Quality Street tin while watching Cool Runnings.

It's not Christmas without watching It's A Wonderful Life on Christmas Eve!

It's not Christmas without pulling the crackers with all my family and then eating my nan's trifle and M&S desserts!

WISH LIST OFFERS 8 Win tickets to La Clique Noël – Part Deux at the Festival Square Spiegeltent 8 Win tickets to A Christmas Fairy Trail at Archerﬁeld Walled Garden 8 Win tickets to Vulcan 7 at the King's Theatre 8 Win tickets to see ballet superstar Natalia Osipova in The Mother 9 Win tickets to Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party hosted by Johnnie Walker

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list.co.uk CHRISTMAS AT THE BOTANICS Over a million twinkling lights festoon Edinburgh's Botanic Garden, creating a spectacular winter trail with larger-thanlife glowing flowers, scented fire gardens and shining reindeer. Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, Fri 23 Nov–Sat 29 Dec.

NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL Expect plenty of yuletide hijinks at this musical, which follows teacher Paul Maddens’ attempts to convince his class that their annual nativity play will be produced into a Hollywood film. Adapted from the 2009 film, featuring pre-stardom Martin Freeman perfecting his grouchy mien. Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Wed 28 Nov– Sun 2 Dec.

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8 ALL SAINTS Having celebrated their 20th anniversary this year, Shaznay Lewis, Mel Blatt and sisters Nicole and Natalie Appleton are back on the road with new album Testament in tow, which sees the quartet once again team up with 'Pure Shores' producer William Orbit. O2 Academy, Glasgow, Mon 10 Dec.

From dazzling cabaret and enchanting outdoor trails to raucous club nights and the return of more than one familiar face, we’ve compiled a few of the best seasonal events taking place in Glasgow and Edinburgh this year.

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SCOTTISH BALLET: CINDERELLA Christopher Hampson’s version of the classic fairytale is packed with wonder and delight, as we join Cinderella, her wicked stepmother, stepsisters and fairy godmother on a magical journey accompanied by Prokofiev’s thrilling 1945 score. Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Sat 8–Sun 30 Dec, then touring.

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CHRISTMAS QUEENS Get in the Christmas spirit with the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race, as they bring their annual holiday spectacular to Glasgow once more. Featuring host Bob The Drag Queen plus Asia O’Hara, Blair St. Clair, Eureka O’Hara, Kameron Michaels, Manila Luzon and Sharon Needles. SEC, Glasgow, Sat 1 Dec.

KID CANAVERAL'S CHRISTMAS BAUBLES IX An all-day indie Christmas party curated by your hosts, Kid Canaveral. This year's edition features black feminist punk band Big Joanie, with plenty more live music and DJs across multiple rooms from 2pm until 1am. Summerhall, Edinburgh, Sat 15 Dec.

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CHRISTM CHRISTMAS FAIRY TRAIL thro Stroll through a magical world of fairies and folklore along this 1.5km self-led trail in the picturesqu Archerfield Walled picturesque Garden transformed into Garden, theatri an immersive theatrical experience with projections, fire perfo performers, dancers and ethereal llighting. Archerfield Walled Garden, Dirleton, Fri 7– Mon 24 Dec.

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CHILDREN’S CLASSIC CONCER CONCERT: STMAS CAROL A CHRISTMAS No bah humbugss allowed at the RSN RSNO’s oncert for the little on annual festive concert ones, featuring plenty of singalongs to Christmas classics and theatrical skits from actors at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, bringing to life the tale of miserly Scrooge’s jolly redemption. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sat 8 Dec; Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Sun 9 Dec.

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MARY POPPINS RETURNS The beloved nanny blows back onto our screens, with the iconic mantle now taken up by Emily Blunt. Set in the 1930s, the now-grown Michael and Jane Banks are once more in need of Poppins’ no-nonsense magical housekeeping after suffering a personal loss. General release from 21 Dec.

11 THE MOTHER Internationally acclaimed Royal Ballet prima ballerina, Natalia Osipova, leads the world premiere of The Mother, a new piece of dance based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Story of the Mother. Pleasance at EICC, Edinburgh, Fri 21–Sat 22 Dec.

SULTA SELECTS Ever been to a club night in Edinburgh's Usher Hall? Well, here's your chance as Denis Sulta takes over the iconic venue with the FLY crew, featuring guest selectors Honey Dijon and Horse Meat Disco. Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Sat 22 Dec.

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The List are partnering up with Archerfield Walled Garden to offer you the chance to win a family ticket to A Christmas Fairy Trail. Enter Archerfield Walled Garden’s mystical fairy trail and get lost in a world of fairies, forest folk and folklore. A beautifully ethereal world with surprises around every corner. Returning for the second year they’re going bigger, brighter and bolder with flying fairies, fire performers, the famous Fairy Disco, dance performances, lighting & projection installations as well as interactive areas. This self-led 1.5km trail is the perfect opportunity to explore the great outdoors like you’ve never seen it before. Join them on this illuminating, immersive theatrical experience. To be in with a chance of winning, simply log onto list.co.uk/offers and tell us:

Where does A Christmas Fairy Trail take place? A Christmas Fairy Trail Fri 7 - Mon 24 Dec 2018 Archerfield Walled Garden Archerfield Estate North Berwick EH39 5HQ Tickets from £12

archerfieldwalledgarden.com TERMS & CONDITIONS: Competition closes Sat 1 Dec 2018. Family ticket includes two adult and two child tickets. No cash alternative. The List’s usual rules apply.

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO THE MOTHER

The List, in asociation with Pleasance, have partnered up with BIRD&CARROT to offer you the chance to see The Mother this Christmas. As a young single mother sets out to save her child, she must face fantastic creatures, impossible trials and cross the line between life and death itself. Will she succumb to the forces of evil, or will the power of motherhood prevail? Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s wintry tale, The Mother is a breathtakingly spectacular and compelling production, combining narrative dance and drama. Starring international superstar Natalia Osipova (principal of the Royal Ballet, London) and multi-award winning Jonathan Goddard. To be in with a chance of winning, simply log onto list.co.uk/offers and tell us:

Which international superstar ballerina stars in The Mother? The Mother Fri 21 and Sat 22 Dec 2018 7.30pm EICC 150 Morrison St Edinburgh EH3 8EE Tickets from £20

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WIN A BOTTLE OF JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL The List have partnered up with Johnnie Walker to offer you the chance to win a bottle of their Johnnie Walker Blue Label this Christmas. This festive season explore the extraordinary depth of character found in every drop of Johnnie Walker Blue Label. This award-winning Scotch Whisky has been crafted using remarkably rare handpicked single malt and grain whiskies from the four corners of Scotland including irreplaceable casks from long-closed ‘ghost’ distilleries – each bringing unique flavours and distinctive character of their own. Tasting Johnnie Walker Blue Label is like experiencing a rolling wave of flavour; velvety smooth and vibrant with layers of fruit, spice and long, lingering smokiness the perfect gift for moments that deserve more. Best served with iced water between sips of whisky, however, if you want a new taste experience why not try with an equal measure of soda to open up the layers of effervescent flavour in this remarkable Scotch.. To be in with a chance of winning, simply log onto list.co.uk/offers and tell us:

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WIN TICKETS TO LA CLIQUE NOËL – PART DEUX The List are partnering up with Edinburgh’s Christmas to offer you the chance to win a pair of tickets to the spectacular La Clique Noël - Part Deux.

The List are partnering up with Capital Theatres to offer you the chance to win a pair of tickets to the opening night of Vulcan 7. Vulcan 7 is a hilarious new comedy, written by and starring Adrian Edmondson and Nigel Planer, who you may remember as Vyvyan and Neil in the cult classic The Young Ones. Based on the two actors lives, this new play highlights everything that could go wrong. Gary Savage and Hugh Delavois were students at RADA together. Now in their sixties, they meet in an Icelandic wasteland, on the set of a fantasy movie. Sparks fly inside the trailer as old wounds are opened. Leela, a runner, attempts to keep the peace between them, but the director’s also gone AWOL and the volcanic activity is growing more and more lively by the minute… To be in with a chance of winning, simply log onto list.co.uk/offers and tell us:

In which cult classic did Adrian Edmondson and Nigel Planer star as Vyvyan and Neil? Vulcan 7 Mon 5 Nov 2018 7.30pm King’s Theatre 2 Leven St Edinburgh EH3 9LQ Tickets from £19

Born at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2004, the multi-award winning La Clique (Olivier Award Winner 2009) has since toured the globe to international acclaim. After wowing audiences at last year’s Edinburgh’s Christmas, the show returns with an all new stellar cast for La Clique Noël - Part Deux. La Clique Noël - Part Deux has a reimagined line-up of new artists plus a few firm favourites for this year’s seasonal edition, including the astounding fire eater Heather Holliday and mistress of mayhem, host Bernie Dieter. The show will feature a scintillating live band and the best of the best in adult, genre-bending, new variety - in a night you won’t forget! To be in with a chance of winning, simply log onto list.co.uk/offers and tell us:

Who is the host of La Clique Noël - Part Deux? La Clique Noël - Part Deux Edinburgh’s Christmas Fri 16 Nov 2018 - Sat 5 Jan 2019 Festival Square Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9RR Tickets from £26.50

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WIN TICKETS TO EDINBURGH’S HOGMANAY WORLD FAMOUS STREET PARTY

The List are partnering up with Edinburgh’s Hogmanay to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a pair of tickets to their world famous Street Party. See in the New Year at the world’s best street party as Edinburgh invites the world to share the love, embrace friends – old and new – and celebrate the New Year in the home of Hogmanay. Party all night under the stars at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party hosted by Johnnie Walker with every reveller (over 18s only with ID) receiving a free dram of Johnnie Walker Whisky to ring in the New Year and toast 2019 in style!

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From the moment the doors open at 7:30pm till long after the midnight bells have fallen silent, bands and DJs and street performers from Scotland and mainland Europe will all come together to make it the party of a lifetime, all hosted by Love Island’s Aftersun DJs The Mac Twins. The music line-up includes appearances from home-grown phenomenon Gerry Cinnamon and superstar DJ Judge Jules, as well as Meute, Vistas, Elephant Sessions, Miracle Glass Company and DJ Trendy Wendy. To be in with a chance of winning, simply log onto list.co.uk/offers and tell us:

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SEASON’S GIFTS HERBAL WORKSHOP Instead of getting your mother-in-law yet another Body Shop moisturiser, why not make your own herbal-inspired beauty products with medical herbalist Pamela Spence. Find out which natural herbs make for the best creams and bath salts, and leave with four gifts to give away (or to keep for yourself, let’s be honest). Pollok House, Glasgow, Sat 1 Dec, £60.

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Despite the darkness and the biting chill of winter, there’s something magical in the air this time of year. Deborah Chu looks into some of the most enchanting wintry experiences to get you out of the house and into the holly jolly mood

There’s no better place to get into the festive spirit than at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s annual Christmas at the Botanics event (Fri 23 Nov–Sat 29 Dec), in which a million twinkling lights adorn the trunks and branches of their mighty arbors, and the famous glasshouses are lit up in spectacular seasonal colours. Archerfield Walled Garden will also be transformed into a dazzling setting for the Christmas Fairy Trail (Fri 7–Mon 24 Dec), an immersive theatrical experience set in an ethereal realm where fairies and forest folk roam freely and surprises await behind every corner. Santa Claus will be setting up shop in Paisley town centre for the big Christmas Lights Switch On (Sat 17 Nov). There’ll be live reindeer, a storytelling igloo and a funfair to explore with the whole family, as well as free chocolate-making workshops and performances from Funbox and X-Factor stars, the Cutkelvins. Meanwhile in Glasgow, it’s the Disney film that will not die, so just 'Let it Go' at the Frozen Prosecco SnowBall (SWG3, Fri 28 Dec), a sing-along clubbing experience inspired by the animated smash-hit. Every nook and cranny of the venue will be filled with a thousand gallons of dry snow and falling snow-fetti, as well as stilt walkers dressed as Anna, Elsa, Olaf and co. Fancy dress highly encouraged, of course. Or head out into the countryside at the National Museum of Rural Life’s Christmas Fair on the Farm (Sun 9 Dec) to meet some real donkeys in the nativity display, as well as Santa and his tractor-driving elf. Even if a white Christmas isn’t on the cards this year, never fear: Snow Factor, the longest indoor real snow slope in the UK, is hosting two festive events for young children. Santa and the Snow (Sat 17 Nov–Sun 23 Dec) will take the wee ones through their paces at elf training school before they’re let loose in a custom-built snow play area. Or if it’s little daredevils you’ve got, Dine with Santa (Sat 17 Nov–Sun 23 Dec) will get them a meal in Santa’s Christmas room and a festive tale read aloud by the man in red himself, before the whole gang hits the slopes.

CHRISTMAS TIME, MISTLETOE AND WINE Some might fret over the turkey and the trimmings for Christmas dinner, but we know you’ve got your priorities straight: let’s talk drinks menu, yes? This masterclass will guide you through a few recommended tipples to have on the day, from a breakfast fizz to the post-dinner port. Yum. Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh, Wed 28 Nov, £20. FRESH GREEN WREATHS Decorate your front door with a giant wreath made out of fresh branches. This class will teach you how to make your own festive wreath, along with all the ornamental extras. Gotta love that new tree smell. Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh, Sat 15 Dec, £35. MAKE YOUR OWN ADVENT CALENDAR Commercial advent calendars have become quite extravagant as of late, what with high-end chocolatiers and distillers all vying to get in on the action. Travel back to simpler times when the sheer anticipation of Christmas was enough, and make an advent calendar by hand. You can even fill it with surprises for someone you love. St Mungo Museum, Glasgow, Mon 10 Dec, free. NEEDLE FELTING FOR BEGINNERS: CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Learn a new Christmas craft at this workshop on the basics of needle felting, and come away with a new festive decoration. Design and create your own wire armature, and cover it with fuzzy felt until you’ve got a beautiful new bauble, or wintry animal friend. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Sat 24 Nov, £60. (Deborah Chu)

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What makes for a Christmas classic, and how do you adapt such timeless tales for contemporary audiences? Gareth K Vile and Lorna Irvine chat with the movers and shakers of the Lyceum’s Wendy and Peter Pan and the Citizens Theatre’s A Christmas Carol to ﬁnd out how they’re bringing these stories to life

a christmas carol The perennial morality tale returns in a new take by Citizens Theatre at Tramway

wendy and peter pan Festive fun and thoughtful themes for the Lyceum’s Christmas show

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JM Barrie’s fantastic tale of boys who refuse to grow up, pirates and a vengeful crocodile has been a staple of the stage since the reign of Queen Victoria: despite its profound themes of loss and accepting adulthood, it offers a spectacular adventure and the romance of a tough fairy-tale. As the Lyceum’s Christmas production, it fits with the venue’s serious yet playful alternative to the pantomime: using a script by Ella Hickson, Eleanor Rhode’s direction is inspired by its mixture of fun and resonance. ‘I think the fact that, as storytellers, we keep returning to Peter Pan is a sign of how fundamental its themes are to us as human beings,’ Rhode says. ‘It may not be set in the 21st century, but it’s a story of love, imagination and adventure – and those are themes that cross centuries and generations.’ ‘In Ella’s adaptation, not only do the women carry the narrative, they also get to fight, to be vulnerable, to be brave, to be flawed, to be funny – in other words, they’re brilliantly written characters at the heart of the story.’ Rhode sees Wendy and Peter Pan as a point of entry to the Lyceum’s programme for all of the community. ‘We don’t want the theatre to feel like a precious place where you have to reverentially sit in the dark – going to the theatre should feel like an event where everyone is welcome.’ Rhode believes that this is crucial to the impact of the production. ‘It will be spectacular when it all comes together, and the flying will be one of many things that will really bring this fantastical world to life on stage. We have a brilliant, multi-talented company, and there’ll be live music, fast-paced sword fights, and more than a few surprises along the way. It’s going to be amazing!’ (Gareth K Vile) Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, Thu 29 Nov–Sat 5 Jan, prices vary.

Few morality tales endure like Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, with its universal themes of poverty, family and changing mindsets for the greater good. Such motifs are safe in the hands of the Citizens Theatre (now of course temporarily relocated to Tramway) whose wry and inventive winter shows are both heartwarming and intelligent. Benny Young, then, is surely the perfect choice to play capitalist curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge, with his expressive face and seemingly inexhaustible presence. ‘I've actually done it before three times with the National Theatre of Scotland,’ he says. ‘It seems very relevant today. Dominic (Hill, the director) wants you to come out of it feeling good, and there's certainly that, but it frees the audience to face many difficult truths, if you will, that we still face today. I was recently reading in the Rowntree Report that one in four children in Scotland are living in poverty. It's quite shocking in the 21st century, when we're living in a relatively affluent society, you know?‘ Young believes that, far from being an ogre of a character, Scrooge is simply a product of his times. He elucidates further: ‘I look at Scrooge as a real person. He's practical, within that society. The only thing that makes sense is to make as much money as possible, and to spend as little as possible.’ Working with Dominic Hill is, Young says, a joy. Most recently, he was in the director’s well-received production of Hay Fever. But he's giving nothing away, in terms of what to expect. He simply says, ‘Dominic always has a lot of good ideas, and works with the actors' ideas too. And as it's in Tramway, it will be accessible to everyone.’ (Lorna Irvine) Tramway, Glasgow, Tue 4 Dec–Sun 6 Jan, prices vary.

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Add a little bit of sparkle to the dark nights with the Voodoo Rooms’ Festive Frolics Cabaret Show and Dinner (Sat 15, 22 Dec) with dancers, circus performers and comedians. If you want a cheap night out, every Saturday in December Bruce Devlin is hosting his cracker of a variety show at The Stand for the price of a cocktail. Failing that, don't miss the biggest cabaret event of the year – La Clique Noël – Part Deux (Fri 16 Nov–Sat 5 Jan) – hosted by Bernie Dieter at Festival Square.

The Scottish Storytelling Storyt Centre does what it says on the tin and has plenty of riveting sessions for the festive period. In Nine Tales and Carols (Sat 15 Dec), Beverley Bryant and Heather Yule bring a Christmas story to life through storytelling and music; Stories Round the Tree is a cosy storytelling session around their decked-out tree (Fri 21, Sat 22 Dec); and A Winter Warmer (Thu 6 Dec) hosts wintry tales presented by the Burgh Blatherers, complete with mulled wine and mince pies.

As usual, the biggest panto in the city is at the Kings Theatre and this year it’s staging the classic fairy-tale Beauty and the Beast (Sat 1 Dec–Sun 20 Jan), starring Grant Stott and Allan Stewart. Other pantomime goingson around the city include Balerno Theatre Company’s Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood (Wed 5–Sat 8 Dec) and Edinburgh People’s Theatre’s Little Red Riding Hood (Fri 14–Sat 22 Dec), both at the Church Hill Theatre in Morningside.

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Enjoy the ultimate drag and cabaret night catching the Christmas Queens Tour at the SEC Armadillo with many of your favourite RuPaul’s Drag Race stars (Sat 1 Dec). If you aren’t lucky enough to nab tickets for that, get in the mood for celebrating with Stella Litchfield at Stella’s Christmas Cabaret Cracker (Fri 14 Dec), complete with feel-good Christmas numbers. For a fancier evening, try the Alea Casino which has exclusive Cabaret Christmas Packages with live cabaret (every Friday and Saturday in December).

Head to Remember December (Fri 30 Nov–Sat 31 Dec) at the Tron Theatre with the kids and go on a fun-filled adventure saving Christmas with Flora. Over on the southside of the city is The Village Storytelling Centre, a hidden gem which hosts its annual Christmas Party at the Langton Halls (Fri 21 Dec). If you need a reason to keep the kids busy while you shop, every weekend throughout the festive period at Glasgow Loves Christmas on George Square, there are a range of free kids entertainments including Santa storytelling.

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music & clubs David Pollock rounds up some of the best live music and club nights headed your way over the festive season PAUL McCARTNEY For the ex-Beatle, this is pretty much a club show, so take your chance to see him in these surroundings while you can. SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Fri 14 Dec.

KATHY SLEDGE & SISTER SLEDGE Back for the third year running, Kathy Sledge brings a special seasonal performance of her old band’s hits to Glasgow. And we’ll also point you towards the Sledges’ old songwriter Nile Rodgers at the Hydro on Thu 13 Dec. Barrowland, Glasgow, Wed 19 Dec.

THE DUNTS The Glaswegian quartet are self-proclaimed council punks (we know this because they have an EP called ‘Self Proclaimed Council Punk’) and their righteous political sound is gaining them attention far and wide. See them now, before they get big. King Tut’s, Glasgow, Thu 20 Dec.

COLONEL MUSTARD & THE DIJON 5 They might have played a show on the border between North and South Korea this year, but the inventive Glasgow-based party band’s sound deserves to be more internationally known than it is. Come along and find out why. Barrowland, Glasgow, Sat 22 Dec.

LOKI THE SCOTTISH RAPPER Darren ‘Loki’ McGarvey returned to his roots as a rapper for his hit Edinburgh Fringe show Poverty Safari Live, which brought his book of the same name to life through rap and impassioned storytelling. This will be the show’s final performance. Saint Luke’s, Sun 23 Dec.

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LAU The esteemed Scottish contemporary folk group’s final show of 2018 is also a preview of their big news for the New Year; the release of Midnight and Closedown, their first album since 2015, which is out in February. Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, Thu 5 Dec.

JULIA HOLTER This year’s album Aviary was the follow-up to Holter’s sublime breakthrough, 2015’s Have You in My Wilderness. Expect wintery tenderness with an edge. Summerhall, Edinburgh, Mon 5 Dec.

KID CANAVERAL’S CHRISTMAS BAUBLES IX Much-loved Edinburgh indiepop contingent and Lost Map signees Kid Canaveral return with their first-rate Christmas mini-festival, with Seamus Fogarty (pictured), Happy Spendy, Big Joanie and more on the bill. Summerhall, Edinburgh, Sat 15 Dec.

PHIL CUNNINGHAM’S CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK The acclaimed folk musician’s seasonal session returns, featuring Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever and more. Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, Wed 19 Dec; Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, Fri 21 & Sat 22 Dec.

FLEETWOOD MAC’S RUMOURS: PERFORMED BY THE TRANSATLANTIC ENSEMBLE Transatlantic Ensemble return with their take on the 1977 Fleetwood Mac album, including classics like ‘Don’t Stop’ and ‘Go Your Own Way’. Summerhall, Edinburgh, Thu 20 Dec.

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One of the stars of clubbing in Scotland over this Christmas period will be Edinburgh’s FLY Club, who are following up their outstanding festival events at Hopetoun House and Princes Street Gardens earlier this year with two inventive indoor shows in Edinburgh. First, local boy done good Denis Sulta will bring his Sulta Selects show and associated guest stars to the unusual surroundings of the Usher Hall (Edinburgh, Sat 22 Dec), and then FLY will take over the sublime Leith Theatre (Edinburgh, Mon 31 Dec) for a very special guest party. We know who’s appearing, and you’ll be excited. Also making use of Leith Theatre earlier in the month is Annie Mac Presents (Edinburgh, Sat 15 Dec) with Mac, Marquis Hawkes and Mele, while the other New Year show which we heavily recommend is Black Madonna and Optimo at SWG3, Glasgow, Mon 31 Dec. In between Christmas and New Year, meanwhile, Nightvision are hosting Jeff Mills, Pan-Pot and more at Liquid Room, Edinburgh, Sat 29 Dec; ‘The Night Afore’ with Purple Disco Machine at a secret location, Edinburgh, Sun 30 Dec; and Groove Armada, Joris Voorn and Ben Pearce at Liquid Room, Edinburgh, Mon 31 Dec. Elsewhere, look out for Animal Farm’s 14th birthday party (Sub Club, Glasgow, Thu 27 Dec), with unannounced guests as yet; genuinely outstanding Boxing Day and Hogmanay line-ups at La Cheetah, Glasgow, which are unannounced at time of writing; and a special set of old-school electronic inspiration from 808 State, celebrating their 30th anniversary with special guest Lone (SWG3, Glasgow, Sat 15 Dec).

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It is my mother's stout-soaked fruit cake that makes me think of Christmas the most; dense and fruit-laden, covered in marzipan and crunchy icing, passed between us during any lull in the conversation. It is those flavours of dried fruit and warming spice that bring me back to my childhood. Now as a grown up, it is the rich flavours and heady aromas of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry that bring it all back to me. When you combine those flavours with whisky, you can find the perfect warming dram for a cold night. Glendronach offer some amazing examples from the 12-year-old through to the 21-year-old. If whisky is not your thing, Spanish brandy can be the perfect answer. I would seek out the rich and fruity Cardinal Mendoza.

There's no finer aroma at Christmas than a goose roasting. On Christmas morning, about half an hour after I've popped it in the oven and the skin starts to brown and the fat melt, the rich, sweet smell begins to permeate the kitchen and there's nowhere else I'd rather be. I'll peel the tatties, prepare the brussels sprouts, clean the back of the fridge: any excuse to stay in the kitchen, enjoying the cooking goose. The meat is good to eat, but it's the smell that's sublime. By comparison, any other bird is, well, a bit of a turkey. I'm lucky enough to get hold of a goose from a smallholder in Angus, even if some years I have to help pluck and prepare it. For payment in cash, rather than labour, you should be able to get hold of one from George Bower butcher in Stockbridge in Edinburgh, or online from A Taste of Galloway near Dumfries.

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For me, the quintessential taste of Christmas is a simple yet oh-socrucial addition to the Christmas Day feast: a festive take on the humble trifle. Don’t get me wrong, the Boxing Day treat of AGA-cooked golden, flakey sausage rolls dunked into Worcestershire sauce has its place too. But nothing compares to a homemade Christmas trifle, specially when made with The Wooden Spoon’s Tipsy Mincemeat with Brandy (available at Craigies Farm just outside Edinburgh); it's a majestic centrepiece of Cointreau-soaked sponge topped with warmed mincemeat and vanilla custard, finished off with fresh whipped cream. Anything made with mincemeat – laden with warming ginger and nutmeg – is heavenly, but this indulgent dessert created by my mum (undeniably the best home cook there is) really does put shop-bought mince pies to shame. My fondness for it has nothing to do with the generous glugs of Cointreau or the brandy-infused mincemeat inside . . . honest.

It has to be Christmas cake. I inherited [husband] Victor's mother's cake tin. It must be 70 years old. Almost every year since we’ve been married (25 next year), I’ve made a Christmas cake in this tin. I usually make it the first week in December. It has no peel, only dried currants, cranberries and a few sultanas. I bake it over night in my slow oven and feed it every day with a 12-year-old Glengoyne or one of Victor's special Nonino Grappa if he’s not looking, so it’s super fragrant and totally intoxicating. The children get to ice it. It’s an Italian-Scots tradition. It’s important as I feel a connection down the ages. Although it’s not my grandmother's tin, it’s my grandchildren’s great-grandmother's tin with their grandmother's cake recipe. I feel it brings both our families love of good home cooking and tradition together. The children love mixing the ingredients which are all done by hand – a labour of love.

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Jo Laidlaw rounds up some of the best seasonal tipples that’ll bring a little warmth seas into your festive celebrations and happiness h

GIN You would have had to be living under an alcohol-free rock to have missed the explosion in Scottish gin over the past few years, which means there’s lots of options for gifting. Edinburgh Gin’s substantial advent calendar features 25 mini-bottles, while Pickering’s pretty pastel gin baubles come ready filled to hang on the tree – both will sell out so get in quick if you don’t want to ruin advent. Or go full-sized with Eden Mill’s Candy Cane Christmas gin, which features peppermint notes and berry fruits. ■ Six Pickering’s gin baubles £30, shop.pickeringsgin.com | Edinburgh Gin advent calendar £120, johnlewis.com | Candy Cane Christmas gin £35, edenmill.com

LIQUID DELI If gin’s not your thing, local liquid deli Demijohn are also fully behind the concept of miniaturisation. Their Apothekers of Christmas range features six, 12 or 24 dinky bottles filled with liqueurs sourced from small-batch British producers, all ready to hang on your tree. Their picks include tipples like ginger wine, Seville orange gin and Brammle, a blend of whisky and brambles produced in East Lothian, and if their selection doesn’t take your fancy you can customise at will from the 40 or so liqueurs available in store. ■ Range starts from £30.16, demijohn.co.uk

SCOTTISH FRUIT WINE We don’t produce wine in Scotland (apparently grapes need sun) but we do have a long tradition of making fruit wine. There are some fabulously quirky producers around who make wine out of everything from brambles to potatoes, like the endearing vegan-friendly Orkney Wine Company. Their Viking Red is a spicy red wine made from local cranberries, rosehips and aronia berries, or for a twist on the traditional Christmas day port, try

their Black Portent – carefully aged blackcurrant wine which is good with cheese. For an even more traditional approach there’s mead, generally reckoned to be one of the oldest drinks in the world. Highland Wineries still have some of their Moniack Mead available in flask-shaped bottles. ■ Viking Red £14.95, Black Portent £18.95, orkneywine.co.uk | Moniack Mead £8.99, highlandwineries.co.uk

WINTER IS HERE Winter is here. Well, obviously – it’s dark by half four and your flatmate’s put the heating on. But also, the final season of Game of Thrones is on the way and those clever chaps at Johnnie Walker have come up with a genius way to celebrate. White Walker by Johnnie Walker blends single malts from Cardhu and Clynelish, one of Scotland’s most northerly distilleries. Best served straight from the freezer to reveal the bottle’s secret twist, if this doesn’t get the GoT fans on your gift list through their last-season marathon watch, nothing will. ■ White Walker by Johnnie Walker £32, available from good off licences

NEW DISTILLERIES For a low-effort gift there’s almost nothing easier than popping a bottle in a bag – but thanks to Scotland’s new wave of distilleries, low effort doesn’t actually have to mean low impact. Try spirits like Lindores Abbey’s aqua vitae; rum from Dark Matter or Sweetdram; UWA Tequila or gorgeously fruity Aelder Elixir. Pop by your friendly local indie offy and see if you can’t transform those ‘hard to buy for’ people into ‘guaranteed to be rocking around the Christmas tree party people’ this year. ■ Aqua Vitae £40, lindoresabbeydistillery.com | Dark Matter Spiced Rum from £29, darkmatterdistillers.com | Sweetdram Smoked Spiced Rum from £29.84, sweetdram.com | UWA Tequila from £50, uwatequila.com | Aelder Elixir £24.99, aelderelixir.com

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we've got winter covered Retreat from the chaos of Christmas into a haven of unique gifting solutions, winter fashion, live entertainment and food to fuel your shopping spree - all under OUR roof. Find us right in the heart of Edinburgh, next to Waverley Station. Shop 9am to 7pm Monday – Saturday, 9am to 8pm Thursdays and 10am to 6pm Sundays from 26th November until Christmas. Dine until late every day. Find out more at waverleymall.com Waverleymall.com

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SHOPLOCAL Tired of the same-old high street shops? From sartorial gems to specialist tipples, these indie designers and shops in Edinburgh and Glasgow have got your festive needs covered for a truly unique Christmas

FRONTIERS MAN

FRONTIERS WOMAN

18 Stafford Street, West End Village, EH3 7BD, 0131 538 3546, frontiers-man.com

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

Now at their brand new site (opposite the woman’s store), Frontiers Man stocks an even larger range of top contemporary brands such as Paul Smith, Norse Projects, YMC, Folk, Oliver Spencer and Universal Works. If you’re Christmas shopping earn top marks by visiting this store!

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

THE GOOD SPIRITS CO.

FRUITMARKET GALLERY BOOKSHOP

23 Bath St, Glasgow G2 1HW, thegoodspiritsco.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.

45 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF, fruitmarket.co.uk/bookshop

Small but beautifully formed, this independent bookshop is influenced by the art on show and the wants and needs of the customers. Bookshop manager Allie is always happy to talk and help guide you to the perfect choice of book or gift.

HERMAN BROWN

COVET

151 West Port, Edinburgh, EH3 9DP, hermanbrown.co.uk Instagram @hermanbrownvintage Facebook @hermanbrownvintage

20 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EN, thoushaltcovet.com

Unusual as usual vintage clothing, accessories and jewelry since 1984. Current collections including silk scarves, cashmere knitwear and many fine jewels.

A treasure trove of handbags, jewellery and accessories cherry picked from all over Europe. Designer scarves from £34, leather gloves, make up bags, purses and wallets (from £25), jewellery (£5-£500), luxury French perfumes, £35. Covet is the perfect place to find a truly unique and luxurious gift.

PINK POODLE BOUTIQUE

67 ROSE STREET

De Courcy’s Arcade, 5-21 Cresswell Ln, Glasgow, G12 8AA, pinkpoodleboutique.co.uk

Edinburgh, EH2 2NH, shop@ diedododa.com, hello@getetchd.com, info@edinburghbowtie.co.uk

Boutique shopping at its best! Packed full of goodies such as luxury candles, cosy scarves, stunning jewellery, designer look handbags, on-trend fashion and an array of quirky gifts. You can also shop online at pinkpoodleboutique.co.uk. We’ve got Christmas all wrapped up!

Welcome to the home of three of Edinburgh’s most exciting brands. Housed neatly under one roof are Diedododa – art prints, home & decor, Etch’d – unique & personalised gifts, and The Edinburgh Bow Tie Co. – dapper accessories & gifts for the modern gentleman.

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WINTER IS

HERE In collaboration with HBO® and Game of Thrones, Johnnie Walker has unveiled the new White Walker by Johnnie Walker. This limited-edition Scotch Whisky is inspired by y the most enigmatic and feared characterss on the hit show - the White Walkers - and iss here for fans to enjoy as anticipation buildss towards the ﬁnal season. Created by whisky specialist George Harper, alongside the small team of expert blenders at Johnnie Walker, this innovative whisky is best served directly from the freezer, echoing the chilling presence of the White Walkers. The bottling brings you right to the Frozen North with an icy white and blue design along with the iconic Johnnie Walker Striding Man now fashioned in armour to fit in among the ranks of the Night King’s forces. Utilising temperaturesensitive ink technology, fans will be reminded that “Winter is Here” from an unexpected graphic icy reveal on the bottle when frozen.

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THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX From scrumptious carbs to fresh ﬂorals, Deborah Chu rounds up the subscription box gifts that keep on giving

VELA FLOWERS

BIRCHBOX

Looking to get your loved one a blooming beautiful present? Fill their home with seasonal floral arrangements delivered straight through their letterbox. These bouquets change weekly and are hand-selected at dawn on the day they’re sent out, so that the blooms will still be absolutely fresh by the time they’re artfully arranged in a vase. The delivery frequency can be set for weekly, fortnightly or monthly. ■ Vela Flowers, £20 per delivery, velaflowers.co.uk | Get 30% off your first delivery when you enter the discount code THELIST30 at checkout

Of course you already think they’re the most glorious creature on the planet, but give your best pal that extra bit of pampering with regular deliveries of high-end makeup, skincare, body and haircare products. Every month they’ll receive five products that have been calibrated to their needs, featuring brands like philosophy and Benefit, as well as the latest in Korean beauty trends. Moreover, they’ll never receive the same product twice, so they can sample a wide range of products and figure out which one works best for them. ■ Birchbox, £10 per month, birchbox.co.uk

PASTA EVANGELISTS

HONESTBREW

Who wouldn’t love a box of carbs through their letterbox? The weekly gift subscription from Pasta Evangelists delivers all the fresh pasta, sauces and garnishes necessary to recreate the tastes of Italia in your own kitchen. Choose between vegetarian, variety and gourmet boxes and how many servings it should contain, and your happy beneficiary can then select which dishes they’ll want to receive ahead of delivery. Will it be the giant gorgonzola and walnut-stuffed gnocchi with sage butter for dinner this week? Or the black truffle and burrata ravioli? Bellissimo! ■ Pasta Evangelists, from £41.70, pastaevangelists.com

Get the ale connoisseur in your life the ultimate tasting flight with Honestbrew’s beer subscription programme. Priding itself on spreading the good word on the best indie brewers around the world, Honestbrew will send your lucky recipient a monthly delivery of 12 small batch beers, each ular tastes. tailored to their particular Each subscription willl start with a des gift pack, which includes da six different beers and special Honestbrew glass. Hoppy Christmas! ■ Honestbrew, one month for £48, honestbrew.co.uk | Receive a free £10 voucher when you enter in the discount code 10LIST at checkout

FISHBOX

WEEKEND BOX CLUB

For the friend who loves the fruits of the sea but hasn’t got the time to pop over to the fishmongers, this subscription will deliver sustainable seafood to their doorstep, with all the contents vacuum sealed and packed in chilled boxes. There are more than 80 different items they can receive, ranging from smoked Shetland scallops, oysters and mussels to fresh Scottish salmon. Everything will already be filleted, portioned and ready to go, and the box will contain recipe cards with suggestions on how to cook your seafood. ■ Fishbox, from £30 per box, fishbox.co.uk

Give the gift of family time with the Weekend Box Club’s monthly or fortnightly delivery of fun, high-quality children’s activities that the whole gang can muck in and enjoy together. With such a wide variety of activities to choose from, these boxes can be personalised to suit everyone’s interests, from arts and crafts workshops to zany science experiments. Suitable for kids between the ages of 3–8. ■ Weekend Box Club, from £7 per box, weekendboxclub.com 2018 WISHLIST 41

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SIGN ME UP

Look beyond the material this year as Katharine Gemmell suggests a few gift experiences that your beneﬁciary will never forget

DESIGN YOUR OWN PERFUME If you’re looking for a unique gift, then a Design Your Own Perfume Experience by The Perfume Studio is the perfect find. The Perfume Studio stylists teach participants about the world of perfumery, the process of blending scents and let them create their own unique fragrance. You even get sent home with a 5ml glass bottle of your eau de you and a lovely gift bag. ■ Design Your Own Perfume Gold Fragrance Experience, £39, notonthehighstreet.com

SPA DAY CHOICE

ULTIMATE DRIVING DAY

Gifting someone a moment’s relaxation is the ultimate present in today’s hectic modern world. You can do just that by gifting the special person in your life a spa day of choice for two. They can choose from over 80 spa locations around the country including luxury spa hotels like Bannatyne, Hallmark and Mercure. During the experience they are free to spend the whole day using the spa facilities and get to choose a 25-minute treatment. ■ Blissful Spa Day Choice for Two, £55, redletterdays.co.uk

We all know someone who’s got a taste for fancy cars, but doesn’t have the bank balance to match. Make their Christmas dream come true by giving them the gift of a Lamborghini, Ferrari or Aston Martin. In Virgin’s Ultimate Driving Day Experience, you can tailor the package to choose what type of supercar they drive, how many cars they can drive and what distance they can take their vehicle of choice. ■ Ultimate Driving Day, £39–£139, virginexperiencedays.co.uk

PET PHOTO SHOOT Nothing says 'I love you' like buying your favourite pet owner a memory that will last a lifetime. With a pet photoshoot at the Click Group, you can put a smile on the face of your favourite cat lady, dog lover or reptile fanatic. The professional photographer knows exactly what angles will make their pooch look the cutest and provide them with two background changes, a CD of all the pics and two printed portraits. ■ Pet Photoshoot, £19, groupon.co.uk

GO APE

YO! SUSHI WORKSHOP FOR TWO

For the adventurous person in your life, give them the gift of a thrill with a Go Ape outdoor activity day out. With more than 30 locations across the country, it makes an ideal gift for relatives or friends who don’t live in the same town or city as you. A Go Ape day out offers a number of different adventure packages such as a Tree Top Adventure, Forest Segway, Nets Kingdom or Zip Trekking. ■ Go Ape Adventures, prices vary, goape.co.uk

Struggling to know what to get the cultured couple in your life who have everything? Why not get them a sushi making masterclass with the YO! Sushi Workshop for Two. The workshops are hosted by a YO! Sushi professional chef who demonstrates the different sushi-making techniques and coaches them on their rolling skills. After making the sushi, they can tuck into their tasty treats and even receive 25% off their next YO! Sushi meal. ■ Yo! Sushi Workshop, £50, virginexperiencedays.co.uk

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One of the best things about Christmas is the food, and it’s even better when it’s locally sourced. From a unique cookery getaway for two to a food market for the whole family to enjoy, we’ve picked out some festive experiences where the local produce is the star of the show

CRAGGANMORE HOUSE

BOWHOUSE

Cragganmore House is set in the heart of Malt Whisky Country on the edge of the Cairngorm National Park and offers visitors a cooking experience to complement the local whiskies. Chef Tony Allcott uses local meats and fish to their best advantage and you can learn tips on how to marry the food and drink together. The experience is designed for two people to share a day learning how to prepare a starter, main course and dessert, around a traditional theme of good Scottish fare.

Food hub Bowhouse is producing a festive take on their monthly Food Weekends. These free-to-attend markets attract a wealth of Scotland’s best producers, giving people the opportunity to see, discuss, taste and buy the best local food and drink from Fife and beyond. The next indoor markets take place on Sat 10 & Sun 11 Nov and Sat 8 & Sun 9 Dec and provide an opportunity to experience the very best produce, craft makers, innovative street food and activities, all to a background of live music.

cragganmore-house.com | 01807 500359

facebook.com/BowhouseFife | 01333 720200

French classes Cinema Library Theatre Talks Bistrot French culture. That’s our list.

Find us:

Chambers St.

South Bridge

George IV Br.

Royal Mile

0131 285 60 30 info@ifecosse.org.uk West Parliament Sq. EH1 1RF

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