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Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh in November 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

Loanhead Indoor Market

Selected dates between 1st October 2023 - 6th December 2024
Loanhead

Come along and support our local football club, Loanhead Miners Youth FC, and some other fab businesses at our indoor market in Bayne Memorial Hall, Loanhead!

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Personal PhotoShoot Experience

1st November 2023 - 1st November 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

Join professional local photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh's Old Town for your Personal PhotoShoot Experience! It's a fun outdoor experience perfect for couples, families and solo travelers alike.

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Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral

10th December 2023 - 1st December 2024

Join a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!

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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

19th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.

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Portobello Local Market

Selected dates between 3rd February 2024 - 7th December 2024
Portobello

Portobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!

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West Linton Market

Selected dates between 2nd March 2024 - 7th December 2024
West Linton

A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!

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Makers Market

Selected dates between 7th April 2024 - 1st December 2024

Come along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!

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Abbey Strand Art Club

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 30th November 2024

Do you enjoy getting creative and learning about the past? If so then the Abbey Strand art club could be just for you. Suitable for 7-12 years olds.

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BMX Lessons

Selected dates between 11th May 2024 - 12th November 2024
Leith

The Scottish BMX School is offering BMX lessons for kids of all ages, currently being held at Victoria Park in Leith.

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Art Classes for Adults and Kids

13th May 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join Livia for these fun, informal, chilled and small painting classes for adult and kids at Cramond Kirk Hall.

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The Greenhouse

Selected dates between 20th July 2024 - 21st December 2024

The Greenhouse is a free space for the community to share hobbies and grow ideas on Saturdays between 9am and 4pm at The Hub.

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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st August 2024 - 30th March 2025

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

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Open Mic - Hosted by Matthew Rhind

Selected dates between 18th August 2024 - 29th December 2024

Come along to The Newsroom's Open Mic every Sunday from 3pm and belt your lungs out!

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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions

Selected dates between 6th September 2024 - 22nd November 2024

On Fridays between September 6th and November 22nd, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at Wester Hailes High School.

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Green Explorers

Selected dates between 8th September 2024 - 8th December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Adventure, exploration, play and fun awaits for all 8-12 year olds on an Green Explorers day, running monthly with award-winning Edinburgh charity The Green Team!

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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25

9th September 2024 - 15th June 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!

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Flamenco Dance for kids

Selected dates between 11th September 2024 - 4th December 2024

Alba Flamenca Kids classes starting again on the 11th September for children who want to learn flamenco in Spanish /English in a fun and energetic way!

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Newhailes Market

Selected dates between 21st September 2024 - 20th April 2025

Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!

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Malaysian Supper Night

Selected dates between 27th September 2024 - 22nd November 2024

Join us at our Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School in Leith for a special Malaysian Supper Night!

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Scots Music Group Ceilidhs

Selected dates between 28th September 2024 - 31st May 2025

All welcome to the Scots Music Group fabulous monthly fundraising ceilidhs at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.

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Halloween @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room

30th September 2024 - 3rd November 2024

With the nights drawing in and halloween just around the corner, what better time to take on Edinburgh's spookiest escape room 'The Anatomist' at Escape The Past.

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Trick or Treat Trail

2nd October 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Join Blaize the Bat on an adventure through Dynamic Earth's exhibition to explore a world of wonders where creatures past and present slither, swim, flap and sting their way through life.

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Free Activities: Eerie Encounters

4th October 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Enter a world of eerie encounters and misunderstood marvels with our Science Communication team at Dynamic Earth in our free drop-in activities that everyone can sink their teeth into.

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Edinburgh Magic

Selected dates between 11th October 2024 - 18th December 2024

Kevin Quantum invites you to an intimate and quite astonishing evening of magic, mystery and wonder in one of Edinburgh’s most historic and enchanting hotels; Waldorf Astoria - The Caledonian!

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The Book of Mormon

15th October 2024 - 2nd November 2024

The Book of Mormon, Broadway’s smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 15th October to Saturday 2nd November!

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Edinburgh Gang Show

29th October 2024 - 2nd November 2024

The Edinburgh Gang Show returns to the Festival Theatre in November 2024 for another brilliant week of making memories and bringing joy to Edinburgh!

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Fawkes Festival: Royal Highland Centre

3rd November 2024

Get ready to be blown away when Scotland’s fabulous fireworks extravaganza Fawkes Festival comes to the Royal Highland Centre this autumn!

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SLA Fireworks Extravaganza 2024

3rd November 2024

Join us for the 2024 Sparkling Fireworks Extravaganza! Grab your tickets to this Scottish-Indian fusion with Live entertainment, fireworks and new for 2024, a light show!

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The SpongeBob Musical

5th November 2024 - 9th November 2024

Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show at Church Hill Theatre in November!

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Invasion

9th November 2024

Capital Sci fi Causeplayers, Capital Sci fi Con & Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) are delighted to invite you to Bathgate Invasion on Saturday 9th November!

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The Jack & Jill Market - Edinburgh

9th November 2024

Shop smartly, be savvy and save money at The Jack & Jill Market on the Saturday 9th November at Granton Refectory Hall, Edinburgh College!

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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Broadway Cinderella

13th November 2024 - 16th November 2024

Forget your worries and be transported to a world where anything is possible, good always prevails, and princes are always charming!

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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations

15th November 2024 - 23rd December 2024

By popular demand, Five Sisters Zoo's Christmas Illuminations are back this winter with a mesmerizing display of colour and light!

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Fischy Music Show

17th November 2024

Children’s favourites Fischy Music are back at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in November, with an entertaining show full of songs bringing hope and humour!

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101 Dalmatians

19th November 2024 - 23rd November 2024

A new musical version of Dodie Smith’s classic book 101 Dalmatians comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in November 2024!

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Christmas at the Botanics

21st November 2024 - 30th December 2024

Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!

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Castle Of Light

22nd November 2024 - 4th January 2025

Enjoy the Defender of the Nation illuminated in a spectacular after-dark trail when Castle of Light returns with an all-new show for its fifth year at Edinburgh Castle!

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Peter Pan

22nd November 2024 - 31st December 2024

This Panto season, Reconnect Theatres present 'Peter Pan' at the Howden Park Centre!

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Cinderella

23rd November 2024 - 31st December 2024

Join returning panto favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young with a new magical pantomime for all the family at the Festival Theatre!

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Edinburgh’s Magical Christmas

24th November 2024

The Lauriston Christmas magic show is back! Witness startling magic and uplifting mystery, inspired by history and legends of the city of Edinburgh, in a lavish, historic setting.

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh

28th November 2024 - 24th December 2024

Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Edinburgh, and this year it's even more magical!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Livingston

28th November 2024 - 24th December 2024

Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Livingston, and this year it's even more magical!

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Hopetoun House Christmas Shopping Fair

29th November 2024 - 1st December 2024

Enjoy a wonderful festive shopping experience when the annual Christmas Shopping Fair returns to Hopetoun House from 29th November to 1st December!

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Oor Aladdin

29th November 2024 - 29th December 2024

In this Scottish adaption of an old favourite, we find Aladdin and the MacTwankey family, living in Bathgate with not a penny to their name.

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The Polar Express™ Train Ride Edinburgh

29th November 2024 - 23rd December 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

This November and December join us on board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride when it returns to Waverley Station!

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WinterFest

29th November 2024 - 5th January 2025

Plan your perfect festive day out and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park's WinterFest!

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Annasach’s St Andrews Night Ceilidh

30th November 2024

Join Annasach Ceilidh Band at their informal St Andrew's Night celebration in The Counting House on Saturday 30th November.

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Conifox Christmas Experience

30th November 2024 - 24th December 2024

Conifox Christmas Experience is back for it’s 6th year, with so much more than just Santa's Grotto!

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Newhailes Christmas Market

30th November 2024

Join us at Newhailes House and Gardens on 30th November for a fabulous Christmas Market with wonderful gifts.

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Preserving for Christmas: Presents & Decorations

30th November 2024

Join the Cyrenians for a fun and creative way to make some homemade gifts for your loved ones this Christmas.

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Puccini Festival

30th November 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

Opera Caledonia is delighted to present Puccini Festival 'In Memoria', a day of concerts & events marking the centenary of Puccini's death, on Saturday 30th November at Institut français d'Écosse!

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Treasure Island

30th November 2024 - 4th January 2025

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh presents another epic story for the whole family - a new re-imagining of esteemed Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure story: Treasure Island!

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Sponsored Links

St Mary's Music School
Great Run Company
Wonder & Co
Makers Market The Lothians
Hilton Glasgow
Escape The Past
Hilton Glasgow

Family And Kids Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Greenbank Garden Market

Greenbank Garden Market

Selected dates between 5th May 2024 - 1st December 2024

Greenbank Garden Market features a fantastic line up of top quality producers and makers bringing with them all kinds of wonderful foods, drinks, arts, crafts and artisan goods!

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A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas

A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas

16th November 2024

One of the most popular festive events in East Renfrewshire, 'A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas', makes its return to Clarkston Halls & Car Park on Saturday 16th November!

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

22nd November 2024 - 31st December 2024

Eastwood Park Theatre are delighted to team up with Spillers Pantomimes to present a GIANT of a show: Jack and the Beanstalk – the Panto you've all BEAN waiting for!

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Family And Kids Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

28th November 2024 - 31st December 2024

Byre Theatre and Bard in the Botanics are delighted to present the 2024 St Andrews Panto 'Beauty and the Beast'!

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Kids Halloween Party

Kids Halloween Party

2nd November 2024

Seven Events UK is holding a Kids Halloween Party set set in the dark and mysterious woodlands of the Earlshall Castle grounds on 2nd November!

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Elf The Musical

Elf The Musical

12th November 2024 - 16th November 2024

Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious musical comedy is a firm favourite for all the family. Catch it at the Adam Smith Theatre in November!

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Family And Kids Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Pinocchio

Pinocchio

23rd November 2024

Join Clive Chandler at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre as he shares the adventures of Pinocchio this November!

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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

13th January 2024 - 15th December 2024

This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!

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Maw Goose

Maw Goose

29th November 2024 - 31st December 2024

From the Producers that brought you last year's smash hit A Crackin' Cinderella Story, Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd proudly presents Maw Goose at Websters Theatre!

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Family And Kids Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

ArtyKids Club

ArtyKids Club

Selected dates between 5th May 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Calling all dabbers, splatterers, painters, sketchers and make and menders! ArtyKiDs Club meets every Sunday morning to share ideas and get creative!

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Chatelherault Market

Chatelherault Market

Selected dates between 4th February 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Held weekly on Sundays, Chatelherault Market showcases the best of hand-made products from designers and producers across Scotland!

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Believe In Santa

Believe In Santa

23rd November 2024 - 24th December 2024

A magical Christmas experience for all the family, this year M&D's Theme Park's 'BELIEVE in Santa' is BIGGER, BETTER, with MORE SPARKLE than ever before!

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Family And Kids Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Aladdin

Aladdin

26th November 2024 - 5th January 2025

This Christmas, PACE Theatre Company is delighted to announce its annual pantomime will be a new version of Aladdin; a re-imagining of the classic tale with a distinctly Scottish flavour!

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Guided Wildlife Walk

Guided Wildlife Walk

Selected dates between 18th February 2024 - 10th November 2024

Explore the wonderful wetlands at RSPB Lochwinnoch! The experienced guide will take you around the reserve and point out the interesting wildlife to be found!

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Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Barshaw Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Barshaw Park, Paisley!

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Family And Kids Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Killearn Community Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Killearn Community Bonfire & Fireworks Night

3rd November 2024

The organisers of this year’s KCFC Annual Family Charity Fireworks and Bonfire extravaganza look forward to welcoming you to the village on Sunday 3rd November!

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Fèis Fhoirt Weekly Traditional Music Classes

Fèis Fhoirt Weekly Traditional Music Classes

Selected dates between 10th August 2024 - 2nd November 2024

Fèis Fhoirt are holding traditional music classes for young people aged 8-18 of all abilities, from complete beginner to advanced performers, on Saturday mornings at the Tolbooth Stirling.

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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions

AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions

Selected dates between 5th September 2024 - 21st November 2024

On Thursdays between September 5th and November 21st, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at Raploch Community Campus.

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Events in Other Areas

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!

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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Selected dates between 3rd February 2024 - 8th December 2024

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for its 19th year to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

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Troon Round Table Fireworks

Troon Round Table Fireworks

2nd November 2024
Troon

Troon Round Table's annual fireworks display will take place on Saturday 2nd November 2023!

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Kilwinning Community Fireworks

Kilwinning Community Fireworks

5th November 2024

Kilwinning Community Events are delighted to host their annual Community Fireworks Display at McGavin Park on Tuesday 5th November!

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Ayrshire Hospice Winter Fair

Ayrshire Hospice Winter Fair

16th November 2024

Enjoy a magical day browsing festive stalls, listening to live entertainment, visiting Santa and taking part in fundraising activities when Ayrshire Hospice's Winter Fair returns on November 16th!

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Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
Kevin Quantum
ACME Comic Con
Chilcren's Classic Concerts
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Kids Pass
Rabbies

Sponsored Links

St Mary's Music School
Great Run Company
Wonder & Co
Makers Market The Lothians
Hilton Glasgow
Escape The Past
Hilton Glasgow
Fayre Play
Kevin Quantum
ACME Comic Con
Chilcren's Classic Concerts
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Kids Pass
Rabbies

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