Aberdeen's Winter Festival has been designed to incorporate the major events of the Scottish winter calendar, with everything from traditional Bonfire Night fun to family-friendly festive fun at the Christmas Lights Switch On.
The festival's great range of events run from 5th November to 25th January, and we've picked a selection of highlights such as:
Aberdeen Country Fair - 4th November and 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd December at Belmont Street, 9am - 5pm
Christmas Lights Switch On - Sunday 25th November, Union Street, from 5.30pm
Christmas Tree Switch On - Thursday 29th November, Castlegate, from 4pm
Nativity Scene Unveiling - Sunday 2nd December, St Nicholas Kirkyard, 12 noon
Santa and his Reindeer Parade - Sunday 2nd December, Castlegate to Union Street, from 11.45am
Carol Concerts - Saturday 24th December, Duthie Park Winter Gardens
Entrance to all events is FREE.
A full winter festival programme can be viewed by visiting
http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/tourism_visitor_attractions/economic_promotion_city_events/eve_aberdeenwinterfestival.asp
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