The magical illuminated Christmas event that brought a sprinkling of stardust to Dean Castle is back this year – and promises again to be packed with festive fun, entertainment and the sparkle of Christmas. Starry Nights, the enchanting experience for all the family, returns to the Kilmarnock’s Dean Castle Country Park, bringing the Spirit of Christmas and a whole wonderland of excitement from November 6 2024.The magical illuminated Christmas event that brought a sprinkling of stardust to Dean Castle is back this year – and promises again to be packed with festive fun, entertainment and the sparkle of Christmas. Starry Nights, the enchanting experience for all the family, returns to the Kilmarnock’s Dean Castle Country Park, bringing the Spirit of Christmas and a whole wonderland of excitement from November 6 2024.
The magical illuminated Christmas event that brought a sprinkling of stardust to Dean Castle is back this year – and promises again to be packed with festive fun, entertainment and the sparkle of Christmas. Starry Nights, the enchanting experience for all the family, returns to the Kilmarnock’s Dean Castle Country Park, bringing the Spirit of Christmas and a whole wonderland of excitement from November 6 2024. | East Ayrshire Leisure

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

Get in the festive mood with these jolly old events taking place across Scotland before Christmas 🎅

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. 

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