Wee Bessie
Betsy Whyte also known as Bessie, walked a different path from most children. She was born into a family of Scottish Travellers who, when the yellow came on the broom,
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Meffan Winter Show
An open art competition with the ANGUSalive purchase prize of £1500 and £200 prize for the Visitor’s Choice Award. Every year we invite artists from all over Scotland at all
Festive Moonshine at Angus Alchemy
Join the Mixers of Mayhem at the Angus Alchemy distillery for our festive gin and moonshine tastings. Open daily from 10am to 5pm however tastings can be booked outside of
£25 – £30
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Hello Again – The Neil Diamond Songbook
Hello Again – The Neil Diamond Songbook
The World's Greatest Celebration of The Life & Work of Neil Diamond…Evocative imagery, video and narration enhance the magic, as the show takes you on a musical journey through Neil
£28
4 events,
Christmas Wreath Workshop at Ashbrook Nursery
Sharon will be leading your Christmas wreath making workshop. The workshop will run from 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Price is £42pp which includes all materials and tuition, plus refreshments from the
£42
6 events,
Monifieth Amateur Dramatics presents – Puss in Boots: The Panto
Join Puss, Ralph, Princess Coral and Fairy Aurora as they battle Ogre Hardcast and his Flugums in another MAD traditional pantomime! Evening performances are 7.30pm on 28, 29, 30 November,
£4 – £10
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies
Santa’s Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies, and this year it’s even more magical! From 28th Nov – 24th Dec | £12.99 per child This
£12.99
7 events,
Christmas Market at Glamis Castle
Get into the festive spirit It’s the most magical time of the year and to celebrate we will be hosting our popular Christmas Market. Enjoy an array of local traders
Free – £5
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Arbroath Christmas Lights Switch On 2024
Arbroath Christmas Lights Switch On 2024
There will be music, entertainment and a visit from Santa. There will also be a Victorian Crafters Market on the High Street between 2pm and 7pm. The lights go on
11 events,
Rottal Christmas Pop Up Cafe & Makers Market
Join us of a festive weekend at our Christmas Pop Up Cafe & Makers Market on Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December, here at Rottal Steading. We will have
Wreath Making at House of Dun
Join us in our Courtyard Bothy where you will be shown how to create a traditional festive wreath using greenery freshly collected from the House of Dun estate. Refreshments of
£35
Kingennie Christmas Market
The Home of Christmas Shopping! Discover the Christmas Market at Kingennie, where you can find all your favourite holiday gifts from local food hampers to beautifully crafted festive ornaments. Stroll
Carnoustie Theatre Club – Treasure Island Pantomime
Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure in this hilarious and heartwarming pantomime adaptation of Treasure Island by Ben Crocker. Don't miss out on this fantastic journey - book your tickets
£10 – £12
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Signal Tower Museum Festive Fayre
Signal Tower Museum Festive Fayre
The Signal Tower Museum will be hosting a pop-up festive fayre within the museum showcasing products and services from some of the local producers and community groups in Angus. The
Free
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Lindisfarne in Concert
Lindisfarne in Concert
Tyneside folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne first grabbed the attention of the country in 1970 with their debut album Nicely Out of Tune. There followed a string of memorable albums and evergreen
£30
12 events,
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Christmas Wreath Workshop at The Gin Bothy
Christmas Wreath Workshop at The Gin Bothy
Join Annie from Bluebell and Birch Florist of Dundee for a festive Christmas wreath-making workshop at The Bothy Experience in Glamis. Learn how to create a beautiful wreath to take
£55
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Christmas Art Club at The Meffan
Christmas Art Club at The Meffan
Calling all budding young artists and their families! Join our Christmas themed family art club in the Meffan Art Gallery and take part in our Christmas trail and festive crafts.
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Forfar Christmas Lights Switch-On 2024
Forfar Christmas Lights Switch-On 2024
There will be stalls, carol singing, entertainment and a visit from Santa and some special guests. There’s also an indoor market at the Queens Hotel from 12 noon to 3pm.
8 events,
Christmas Shopping Events at Glamis Castle
Take all the stress out of Christmas shopping this year by visiting our Pavilion Gift Shop for some beautiful and unique gifts for loved ones. The shop will be opening
Combined Productions present Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Don't be Sleepy, be Happy and get your tickets now for Combined Productions 2024 pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Hi-ho-hi-ho it's off to the City Hall you go.
£13 – £15
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(Wildlife) Homes Under the Hammer
(Wildlife) Homes Under the Hammer
Want to build a cosy home for wildlife? Join the Rangers at Monikie Country Park and build your own bat or bird box and find out more about how you
£10
11 events,
Festive Dining at Glamis Castle
Visit our Castle Kitchen Restaurant this December for a chance to taste a traditional festive menu with all the trimmings. Menu Starters Soup of the Day with Homemade Bread Prawn
£18.95 – £25.95
The Song Shop presents Dick Whittington – The Pantomime
The Pantomime is back in Montrose! Telling the story of Dick Whittington, a fun filled family Christmas treat for all the family! Tickets are available from The Song Shop on
£12 – £16
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Reindeer Workshop at Monikie Country Park
Reindeer Workshop at Monikie Country Park
Come along to our super winter wonderland and make your own Reindeer decoration from Monikie’s natural and sustainable materials. Suitable for ages 5+. Children under 16 years must be accompanied
£10
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Charleton Farm Makers Night Market and BBQ
Charleton Farm Makers Night Market and BBQ
Our Christmas makers market will be held in our barn on Thursday 5th December 4:30-8:30! We will also be putting on a BBQ so why not come down and join
13 events,
Friockheim Community Hub Christmas Markets
Come along to Friockheim Community Hub for this years Christmas market - we have a selection of different stalls for you to find your perfect Christmas gift. From Dog Treats
Magical Winter Nights at Brechin Castle Centre
Be transported into a captivating world of light, sound, and special effects at our most magical event yet. Make unforgettable family memories as you explore our illuminated woodland trail, filled
Free – £15
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Haggis Hunt at Murton Farm
Haggis Hunt at Murton Farm
Fancy a wee trail aboot fir yer wee haliday? Look nah further than Murton! Come and hae a go, learn sum braw wee scottish words tae as you daunder. Pick
£5
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Santa’s Quiet Grotto at Dobbies
Santa’s Quiet Grotto at Dobbies
We are delighted to offer one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies, to children who may have some additional needs. From 2.30pm on Friday 6th December | £12.99 per child These sessions
£12.99
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An Evening and Meze with Dick Campbell
An Evening and Meze with Dick Campbell
General ticket includes: MEZE MEAL & Access to Dick Campbell's talk about his career and time at Arbroath, and how it ended. Also a Q&A at the end if you
£30 – £60
17 events,
Santa’s Grotto and Christmas Market
Come and meet Santa in his Grotto amongst the Christmas trees at Pathhead Farm! Set to the sound of a brass band and carol singers, Pathhead will have lots of
£10
Santa Paws at House of Dun
Bring your Dog to the House of Dun where they can get their photo taken with Santa and receive a festive treat. The photos will be emailed to the ticket
£8
The Abbey Theatre presents Jack and the Beanstalk – The Panto
Fee-fi-fo-fum are you tired of twiddling your thumbs, come down and see our pantomime; Jack and the beanstalk. Join Jack on his quest to rescue the beautiful Jill, who was
£7 – £10
Christmas Party Nights at Piperdam
Get your dancing spirit on and join us as Piperdam once again hosts three glamorous party nights across December that you don't want to miss! Elegance is everything as our
£49.95
Royal Hotel Christmas Party Nights
We have two Party Nights this year the 7th and 14th December with the Fabulous Elaine Stewart Band these will fill up fast so email or call us to book
£49.95
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Breakfast with Santa at Ashbrook Nursery
Breakfast with Santa at Ashbrook Nursery
Come along to Ashbrook and meet Santa while enjoying a home cooked breakfast*. Child tickets include a gift from Santa Claus. After your breakfast, you will be able to explore our Woodland
£15.95
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Breakfast with Santa, Mrs Claus and the Elves at Charleton Farm
Breakfast with Santa, Mrs Claus and the Elves at Charleton Farm
Come & have breakfast with Santa, Mrs Claus & the Elves. Enjoy a delicious Charleton Farm Feast Buffet Breakfast and lashings of hot chocolate and fun! The morning includes meeting
£28.95
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Festive Fun Day at Montrose Museum
Festive Fun Day at Montrose Museum
Join us for a unique Christmas experience for all the family at Montrose Museum at our Festive Fun Day. Take part in our Christmas themed museum scavenger hunt and festive
10 events,
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Arbroath Choral Society Christmas Concert
Arbroath Choral Society Christmas Concert
Arbroath Choral Society present their Christmas Concert for 2024 with special guests Ferryden Primary School Choir. Conductor - Kirsten Hammond. Accompanist - Arthur Balfour. Tickets: Adults £12. Children £3.
£3 – £12
7 events,
Snow White – The Pantomime
From the company that brought you ‘Priscilla Queen Of The Desert’ and ‘Shrek The Musical’… we are very excited to present… ‘Snow White’. Written and directed by the hilarious and
£17 – £60
11 events,
Beauty and The Beast – A Christmas Family Pantomime
Be our guest this Christmas at The Webster Theatre as we re-tell a pantomime as old as time, Beauty and the Beast! Will Belle be able to love the beast
£17.50 – £19
Christmas Party Nights at Gayfield
We are delighted to announce by popular demand, two seperate Christmas party nights in December. You have the option of Friday 13th or Saturday 14th December. Included on both nights
£25
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Scots Law Talks: Kids Who Kill in Scotland
Scots Law Talks: Kids Who Kill in Scotland
In this talk, we explore every parent’s worst nightmare as we consider cases of serious violence committed by a child. Join us as we step into the role of a
£17 – £22
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Christmas Country with The Stars
Christmas Country with The Stars
Back by popular demand the Christmas Country with the stars show returns for another night of festive toe-tapping magic with 4 of Irelands top stars all on one super show.
£25
16 events,
Monikie Festive Market
Join us at Monikie Country Park for Monikie Festive Market. There will be a range of local businesses offering unique gifts, crafts, and delicious treats — perfect for ticking off
Free
Santa’s Grotto at House of Dun
Visit the House of Dun and tell Santa all your Christmas wishes and receive a present. Don't forget to write your Christmas letters and post them in our special postbox.
£13.30
Santa Claus in Montrose – Christmas Party Night
Bring a party to a party while supporting local causes. Fantastic party night with the amazing Gav Patrick Music - winner of Fife's Got Talent. Bring your own drinks and
£25
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Festive Afternoon Gin Tea at The Bothy Experience
Festive Afternoon Gin Tea at The Bothy Experience
Celebrate Christmas with a Festive Afternoon Gin Tea in the heart of Glamis village. Step into our cosy, atmospheric tasting rooms at The Bothy Experience and enjoy an afternoon of
£30 – £35
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Arbroath Male Voice Choir Christmas Concert
Arbroath Male Voice Choir Christmas Concert
Celebrate the Christmas Season in song with our wonderful evening of festive music. We have a wide range of Christmas songs and carols both old and new for your enjoyment.
£10
16 events,
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Arbroath Christmas Farmers’ Market
Arbroath Christmas Farmers’ Market
We have exciting news about our next Arbroath Market, which will take place on Sunday 15th December, in the historic Arbroath Abbey grounds from 10 – 2. Ours is a
Free
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Santa Visits Arbroath FC
Santa Visits Arbroath FC
We cannot believe Xmas is upon us in a few months, but following on from our sell out last year, we are delighted to announce our 3 time slots for
£19.95
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Christmos Market at Montrose FC
Christmos Market at Montrose FC
Montrose FC will be holding a Christmas Market at Links Park on Sunday 15th December from 12-4pm and with Santa, Monty Mole and Mighty Mo all sure to be there,
7 events,
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Table Centre Workshop at Ashbrook Nursery
Table Centre Workshop at Ashbrook Nursery
Anne will help you create your own beautiful table centre which will add the finishing touch to your Christmas dinner table! Price is £32pp which includes all materials and tuition,
£32
7 events,
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Angus Instrumental Music Christmas Showcase
Angus Instrumental Music Christmas Showcase
We are excited to invite you to join us for the 2024 Angus Council Instrumental Music Service Christmas showcase concert. Featuring talented young musicians from schools across Angus! Our young
Free – £6
9 events,
Sea Story
ANGUSalive is delighted to host a selection of work produced by Arbroath Academy S2 as part of their Sea Story project. The pupils organised a beach clean and used the
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Christmas Party Nights at Kingennie
Christmas Party Nights at Kingennie
Dress to impress for a night filled with great-tasting food, lively music and dancing! DJ Night - £37.50 per person (with a 3-course meal) Tribute Night - £45.00 per person
£37.50 – £45
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Carols in the Castle
Carols in the Castle
Embrace the festivities when visiting Glamis Castle on the evening of 20th December, to enjoy a recital of carols and popular Christmas music performed by the High School of Dundee
£20
9 events,
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Step Into Christmas
Step Into Christmas
After a successful performance in 2023 Step in to returns for 2024. Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit like never before with “Step Into Christmas,” a sensational Christmas spectacular
£14
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Live Music Nights at Kingennie
Live Music Nights at Kingennie
Relax with a drink in our Cairn O’Mount Bar and enjoy live acoustic music in December from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Why not make a night of it? Dine with us
18 events,
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Breakfast with The Grinch at Ashbrook Nursery
Breakfast with The Grinch at Ashbrook Nursery
Santa is too busy getting ready for Christmas to squeeze in another visit to Ashbrook, so guess who we have instead...the Grinch!! Come along to Ashbrook and see if you can
£15.95
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Breakfast with Santa at Peel Farm
Breakfast with Santa at Peel Farm
Every weekend (Saturday & Sunday) throughout December leading up to Christmas we are delighted to be able to offer you the chance to have breakfast with Santa. Breakfasts will be
£15
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Breakfast with Santa at Glamis Castle
Breakfast with Santa at Glamis Castle
A breakfast with the ultimate guest! Is there anything more magical than meeting Santa Claus? This festive season, we will be hosting the man himself for a series of breakfasts
Free – £12.50
7 events,
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Santa Paws at Dobbies
Santa Paws at Dobbies
For £9.99 your furry friend can enjoy a visit to see Santa and get a special dog toy to take away. Plus, if you want the complete family experience you
£9.99
7 events,
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Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies
Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies
Each child will get to build their very own festive soft toy to take home, meet Santa Claus and take part in storytelling and family-friendly activities. You'll start with a
£8.60 – £16.99
5 events,
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Artie’s Singing Kettle – Hogmanay Party
Artie’s Singing Kettle – Hogmanay Party
Spout, Handle, Lid of Metal. What’s Inside the Singing Kettle? Join Artie in this Party Time show at this very special time of the year for Children. And you won’t
£12
5 events,
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Gin-gle All The Way
Gin-gle All The Way
Looking for the perfect way to embrace the festive spirit with family and friends? Then join us at The Bothy Experience for a Festive Gin Tasting. Immerse yourself in the
£17.50 – £23.10
9 events,
Piperdam Hogmanay Gala Dinner
There's only one way to end 2024 and that's with friends, family and loved ones by your side as you welcome 2025 in together. Listen and dance your way to
£5 – £75
Lunan House presents Side by Side New Year’s Eve Ceilidh
Join us at the Lunan House for an unforgettable New Year's Eve party, where we'll celebrate with Side by Side as we welcome 2025 in style! Come along and sing
£7.50 – £17.50
Hogmanay Party at The Royal Hotel
Dance your way into 2025 with all your favourite tunes and party games at our Hogmanay party. Accompanied over 14's welcome. Dance all night with Cherry Bombz. Please call 01307
£15
Hogmanay Party at Gayfield
See in the bells at Gayfield at our celebration party with live music from the one and only Alan Mowatt. Piper to see in the New Year. Fantastic night of
£15 – £130
Carmyllie Hogmanay Party
Tickets for the Carmyllie Hall Hogmanay Party are now available to buy. Bring your own food and drink. Advance tickets: Adults £15. Children (5-17) £5. For tickets and enquiries E-Mail
£5 – £15
4 events,
Scots Law Talks: Crime, Law and Forensics Camp
Arbroath Courthouse Community Trust and Scots Law Talks are thrilled to offer the Crime, Law, and Forensics Camp in January 2025. Join us for a 2-day camp delving into legal
£110
5 events,
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New Year Dook n Chat at Monikie Country Park
New Year Dook n Chat at Monikie Country Park
Join us in welcoming 2025 with a New Year Dook n Chat! Get together with friends for a cold-water dip at Monikie Country Park. Wetsuits can be hired from the
£5.50
4 events,
Auld Yule Dance
Join us for the revival of the much loved Auld Yule Dance. Doors open 6:30pm. Bubbles and Canapes on arrival. Dress code: Formal / Evening / National. Three course dinner
£35