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Christmas at Stirling Castle
This year we are helping to bring some extra sparkle to Christmas and Hogmanay with our best-ever line-up of events and activities. We’ve tried to offer something for everyone, including a shopping evening, the chance to meet a TV star, a cookery display, a celebration of Christmas past, and traditional carols.
Shopping Evening
Wednesday, 2 December, 6pm to 9pm
Christmas shopping is all the more fun when there’s some real festive atmosphere – and that’s something we can offer by the sack-load. Even better, TV archaeologist and author Neil Oliver will be making a return visit to join us for the evening and will be available to sign copies of his latest book A History of Scotland, 
which follows from the BBC series of the same name.
So, for some great gifts, treats and culinary ideas come and join us in the Great Hall where there will be lots of local craft and food stalls. These will Tirnan Og, Fiona’s Fayre and Trees4Life. There will also be a cookery display by John McWhirter, head chef with Nairn’s at Stirling Castle. On top of all this there will also be the chance to buy famous brand products – and it will all be accompanied by carol singers.
Tickets including free parking, tea/coffee and a mince pie, are £5 and can be purchased by calling 01786 431 310/312 or email Nicola Hyne. Under 16s can get in free (excluding catering) but must be accompanied by an adult.
which follows from the BBC series of the same name. So, for some great gifts, treats and culinary ideas come and join us in the Great Hall where there will be lots of local craft and food stalls. These will Tirnan Og, Fiona’s Fayre and Trees4Life. There will also be a cookery display by John McWhirter, head chef with Nairn’s at Stirling Castle. On top of all this there will also be the chance to buy famous brand products – and it will all be accompanied by carol singers.
Tickets including free parking, tea/coffee and a mince pie, are £5 and can be purchased by calling 01786 431 310/312 or email Nicola Hyne. Under 16s can get in free (excluding catering) but must be accompanied by an adult.
The Story of Christmas
Sunday, 6 December, 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Experience 500 years of Christmas at one of the most enjoyable and original seasonal events of the year. Our amusing and entertaining costumed performers will tell how the celebration of Christmas and its traditions have evolved over the centuries. It should be a great day out for all the family.
The event is included in normal admission price.
The event is included in normal admission price.
Christmas Carols at the Castle
Sunday, 13 December, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
This event will put people in the mood for Christmas. It starts with the walk across the cobbles, on a crisp, dark night, heading for the welcoming lights of the Great Hall.
This year the carols will be courtesy of Cadenza, the award-winning mixed-voice choir. They will be joined by a costumed storyteller and local children’s group who will add to the fun.
Tickets cost £10 for adults and £8 for concession/HS members and are available from The Albert Halls on 01786 473 544.
This year the carols will be courtesy of Cadenza, the award-winning mixed-voice choir. They will be joined by a costumed storyteller and local children’s group who will add to the fun. Tickets cost £10 for adults and £8 for concession/HS members and are available from The Albert Halls on 01786 473 544.
