December is a bumper month for events in and around Edinburgh, from craft fairs to artists’ talks, steam trains to raves, there’s something on our list for everyone to enjoy.
We try to make sure...
Fort Kinnaird is looking to rein in its first ever Chief Christmas Officer (CCO).
The lucky young recruit will bag a dream role, with the chance to try out the retailers and experiences at the...
Barratt Developments Scotland has partnered with Dobbies Garden Centres to show Edinburgh locals how to dress their front doors this Christmas – sustainably and on a budget.
Together with Dobbies’ top stylist, the housebuilder, which...
The new production at the Lyceum adds a Scottish twist to the classic fairytale
There’s no better antidote to a dark and gloomy winter’s night than huddling together in the warm glow of live theatre....
The world of plants takes centre stage at Christmas at the Botanics and the illuminated trail runs for 37 nights on selected evenings during November and December.
The trail weaves through 72 acres of the...
Everyone only has to be in the city centre for a short while to know that Christmas is on its way. One more sleep and then it will be time to go ice skating...
Tendering for success is the theme of the joint business lunch being hosted by Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce and West Lothian Chamber at the Mercure Livingston on Wednesday, November 15 (noon...
The outdoor market on Castle Street is due to open on Saturday and will remain open until 23 December, although traders may replace each other in an everchanging tableau of Christmas goodies.
The festive...
The Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber Business Breakfast is on December 1 between 8.30am and 10.30am at The Goblin ‘Ha in Gifford and local businesses are invited to attend the complimentary event.
They will receive...
Capital chocolatier offers festive chocolates flavoured with real pine needles.
The 2022 Festive Selection from award winning chocolatier Sebastian Kobelt will spark evocative festive memories with Baileys by the fire, the smell of pine needles,...
“THE GARRISON” COMES TO THE OLD MANOR HOTEL
With bookings for this year’s Christmas Party Nights in full swing, The Old Manor Hotel at Lundin Links has decided to offer something a bit different, not...
Scots encouraged to ‘buy social’ when choosing Christmas gifts this year.
A campaign encouraging Scots to buy social and ethical presents in the run-up to Christmas has been launched by Social Enterprise Scotland.The #BuySocialScotland initiative...
AWARD WINNING CHOCOLATIER HOPES HIS SWEET TREAT “SCOTTISH SANTA” ADVENT CALENDAR WILL BE A FESTIVE HIT
Following two years of a compromised Christmas, award winning chocolatier and pastry chef Sebastian Kobelt is hoping his cheery...
by James Chapman, University of Leicester
It’s that time of year for hunkering down to watch a Christmas film with the family – and to hold the annual debate over whether or not Die Hard...
Shoppers at The Centre, Livingston joined retailers and the management teaming supporting three organisations ahead of Christmas, River Kids, Kidzeco and Invisible Cities. Everything from food and toys to coats and winter accessories, was...
Local charity, the Eric Liddell Centre, has launched an appeal for help this Christmas.
Working as a day care provider supporting elderly people with dementia, disabilities, and mental health issues – the centre has...
RMF Health is working with charity, Edinburgh & Lothians Health Foundation to spread joy to NHS patients and staff who will be spending this Christmas in hospital.
In a bid to make hospital feel more...
Independent Pizzeria, Pizza Geeks, have launched their new festive menu for December - with a charitable twist.
The local pizzeria, with branches in Haymarket, Leith and Waverley Market's rooftop, have paired their new menu with...
Residents in Portobello are being asked to dress up their windows to create a winter Window Wanderland.
The initiative, by Action Porty, is encouraging occupiers to design a festive window, and to display it by...
The Edinburgh Reporter Christmas listings
Here are your essential notes on What is ON in Edinburgh this month.
Look for further details on Facebook, Eventbrite or on the links given below before finalising your plans.
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The council has set up a consultation conducted by market researchers Progressive to ask for feedback from everyone in the city about Edinburgh's Christmas and Edinburgh's Hogmanay from 2022 onwards.
The council remains contractually...
A partnership just before Christmas between ECEC (Edinburgh City Electrical Contractors) and Cyrenians (Homeless Charity) Scotland ensured that two families were able to cook their Christmas dinners.
ECEC (Edinburgh City Electrical Contractors), is a...
In this bleak mid-winter, frosty winds may moan and they are not the only ones.
There is indeed not much to celebrate. Nearly two million people across the planet have died of Covid-19, over...
Elderly care home residents are each being gifted a Christmas box from local school pupils to help spread joy this festive season.
Trinity Academy is set to deliver 30 Christmas boxes full of personalised letters, CDs, postcards,...
· As the countdown to Christmas continues, Edinburgh-based charity, Empty Kitchens Full Hearts, has ramped up the number of meals it is providing to those in need thanks to M&S’s food redistribution programme.
· A...
Edinburgh artist, Amy Nash, has been chosen by The National Lottery to design a Christmas card which will be sent to over 400 elderly and vulnerable Scots as part of a festive drive...
The company behind the regeneration of parts of North Edinburgh has made a substantial donation to help the homeless this Christmas.
Urban Union who are behind Pennywell Living has donated £1,500 to Crisis in Scotland...
The Centre, Livingston launches its Gift of Kindness campaign to help spread some festive cheers in the run up to Christmas and raise awareness and funds for its charity partner, Tiny Changes which is...
Every year there is an annual Christmas card competition open to all City of Edinburgh Council schools – primary, secondary and special to design cards for the Education Convener, Cllr Ian Perry, and Education...
If you are looking for something to keep the children amused this December, then Edinburgh Trams has it covered.
The tramway’s new Christmas activity pack has everything you need to keep little hands and minds...