29 enchanting Christmas events and things to look forward to in Scotland - from the Shetlands to Kelso

If the Christmas songs playing in shops and on the radio haven't put you in the Yuletide spirit as of yet, then perhaps one of these events across Scotland will put you in a jolly mood? 

From the magical Polar Express experience at Caledonian Railway, all the way up to Skaill House’s Christmas Fair, we’ve taken a look across Scotland to bring to you 29 festive events happening around the region to (hopefully) put you, or start to put you, in the festive spirit.

We’ve included a number of events that are ticketed, and the information provided is correct as of writing, but in the event that you might be unsure about an event we would advise searching for up-to-date information - in case Santa is running late. 

Or, more likely, outdoor events are affected by weather. 

So what’s on our list of Christmas events in Scotland before the big day? Take a look at start your festive planning from today.