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c o ntents Christmas, it really is the most wonderful time of year. When else is it socially acceptable to eat chocolate before breakfast, enjoy mulled beverages all afternoon and belt out the lyrics to ‘Merry Xmas Everybody’ come nightfall.

Glasgow and Edinburgh’s festive calendars are absolutely stacked. You can shop local with our round-up of craft markets across the cities (page 13) or get yourself in the Christmas spirit with a festive film on the big screen (page 13). There are some amazing gigs and club nights to round off 2019, including Primal Scream, Texas and Ruf Dug (page 14). While at the theatre, Mother Goose fae Easterhoose and An Edinburgh Christmas Carol are just some of the shows weaving local lore into their classic stories (page 17).

If you’re planning meals out with family or friends we’ve a host of recommendations that don’t involve a Christmas dinner, so you can save that for the big day itself (page 22).

And if you’re in the market for a new beverage check out what the Scottish distillers have been crafting in 2019 (page 24).

Our shopping section (page 28) has inspiration for presents in perfect pastels, adorned with nature motifs and embracing sustainable living. Need a foodie gift, a reasonably priced Secret Santa or a surprise for the cat lover in your life? We’ve got suggestions.

Be a gift-giver all year with our subscription box ideas (page 42) and finally, take some well-earned time for yourself over the winter break with our holiday reading recommendations (page 41).

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Your essential festive agenda, from Castle of Light to the return of Star Wars

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Discover club nights, film screenings, craft fairs and more this season

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Time to get dancing at this year's best Christmas club nights and gigs

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Festive tipples and alternative Christmas dinners

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c hristma s w ith out Scottish Ballet have been celebrating their 50th anniversary year in 2019.

Their final, fabulous flourish is a world premiere of The Snow Queen (Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Sat 7–Sun 29 Dec; Theatre Royal, Glasgow, Fri 3–Sat 18 Jan 2020). As the dancers and musicians immerse themselves in the show’s wintery world, we ask what makes their Christmas BETHANY KINGSLEY GARNER

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It’s not Christmas without Christmas carols. Christmas carols give me a feeling of joy when I hear them. I love listening to them when you’re going around the shops, finalising Christmas shopping, and when you’re in the changing rooms getting ready to open the Christmas ballet.

It’s not Christmas without eating, drinking and being merry. I love jumping on a train and a plane to spend time with the family. It’s rare that we all get together apart from that one time of the year – the holiday season!

It’s not Christmas without a Christmas tree. A few years ago my siblings and I returned home, travelling from across the world, to find there wasn’t a Christmas tree – it wasn’t the same. I love the smell of the pine and the ritual of decorating it together.

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It’s not Christmas without family. As dancers within a touring company, we don’t get a lot of time to see family and friends so when we get a few days off over the festive period, it’s good to go home and spend time with them.

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WINTER EDITION The Winter Edition has been created with thoughts of bracing walks, roaring fires and dark nights in mind!

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Edinburgh Castle takes on the task of banishing the dark nights this winter as the iconic landmark is illuminated with tales of Scotland’s past. State–of–the–art projections are used to create a 90–minute journey of light, sound and wonder. Edinburgh Castle, Thu 14 Nov–Sun 22 Dec.

Grab the white face paint: pop icon Adam Ant arrives in Scotland to performs his 1982 album Friend or Foe in its entirety. The album was the 80s pinup’s first solo release and included hit singles such as ‘Goody Two Shoes’. Usher Hall, Edinburgh,Tue 19 Nov; Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Thu 21 Nov.

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TIM BURTON’S NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

This arena show, as part of the film’s 25th anniversary celebrations, features Danny Elfman as the Pumpkin King and Catherine O’Hara as Sally. Full orchestral accompaniment is courtesy of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Mon 2 Dec.

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RSNO: THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING

A new concert version of The Nutcracker, with words by storyteller ETA Hoffmann. Narrated

by Alan Cumming, the show features three more musical fairy tales by Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev. Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Fri 6 Dec; Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sat 7 Dec.

Presenter Ollie has landed a dream job in Santa’s workshop but Santa’s stuck up the chimney and the toys are coming to life in this family concert. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sat 7 Dec; Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Sun 8 Dec.

Gnorbert the Gnome has been pinching everyone’s favourite things so Santa’s asked the Funbox gang to guard his most precious toy in this jolly family show. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sat 14 & Sun 15 Dec; Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, Sat 21–Tue 24 Dec.

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The Drag Race royalty are back with a new festive offering. Expect amazing outfits, musical numbers and jokes guaranteed to put them on the naughty list. Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, Tue 3 Dec.

Everyone knows museums are at their most exciting after hours. Take a night–time tour of Kelvingrove where its inhabitants come to life and an ancient secret is revealed. Then step outside to enjoy street food, festive treats and a Silent Snow Disco. Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow, Thu 5 Dec 2019–Sun 5 Jan 2020.

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The crowd–funded, not–for–profit record label host a festive soirée, featuring Dumb Instrument, Lemon Drink, Annie Booth, Zoë Bestel, Sister John and Life Model, with more to be announced. CCA, Glasgow, Sun 15 Dec.

FLEETWOOD MAC’S RUMOURS: PERFORMED BY THE TRANSATLANTIC ENSEMBLE

Back by popular demand, Transatlantic Ensemble perform the Mac’s iconic Rumours album in full and live, with World Headquarters Club resident DJ Tom Caulker setting the mood. Summerhall, Edinburgh, Wed 18 Dec.

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DISNEY’S THE LION KING

Disney’s much–loved animated film reimagined for the stage, with an amazing 232 puppets featured in every performance.

Set against the majesty of the Serengeti, the musical follows Simba’s adventure to become King of the Pridelands. Edinburgh Playhouse, Thu 5 Dec 2019–Sun 29 Mar 2020.

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STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER

Four years after The Force Awakens dominated the cinema, we return to a galaxy far, far away for the third installment of the sequel trilogy. Rey, Finn, Poe and the Resistance return to battle with the First Order in this highly anticipated finale. UK–wide release, Thu 19 Dec.

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The List are teaming up with Edinburgh MagicFest to offer readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to the MagicFest Christmas Gala Show.

Be swept off your feet and experience real wonder at Christmas with the best from the world of magic & mind-reading and the most amazing up and coming local talent. Join Colin Cloud, Chloe Crawford, Matthew Dowden, Kevin Quantum and Adam Black and you’ll leave the theatre questioning what it was you just saw; your darkest thoughts revealed, the wonder of levitation, a Rubik’s Cube solved in seconds, free will stripped away. Miracle level stunts – so irresistible you’ll be happy these performers are using their powers for good this Christmas.

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Edinburgh’s Burns&Beyond and Chinese New Year Festivals are joining forces for a very special programme of events, celebrating the alignment of Burns Night and Chinese NewYear, which will both fall on 25 January 2020 - the Year of the Rat. Enjoy a feast of Scottish culture and traditions and explore China’s celebratory phenomenon in an action-packed programme of events.

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event s The Christmas events calendar is chock-ablock, whether you want to shop at craft markets, enjoy a Christmas film, get in one last gig for 2019 or immerse yourself in some theatrical magic. So leave decking the halls and trimming the trees for later, there's festive fun to be had

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festive flicks LOVE ACTUALLY Get in the holiday spirit with dancing PM Hugh Grant and straight-talking Emma Thompson in Richard Curtis’ seasonal rom-com. The film is projected onto a huge screen while a live orchestra perform Craig Armstrong’s evocative score.

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Wed 3 Dec; Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Sun 15 Dec.

CHRISTMAS & CO. CinéFile presents this 2017 French comedy, originally titled Santa & Cie. A festive disaster strikes when all the elves fall sick at once and Father Christmas is forced to make an emergency trip to Earth in search of a cure for his poorly workers.

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n Glasgow, Green Tea Festive Markets have two full weekends of creative shopping at Kibble Palace. Visit in November (Sat 16 & Sun 17) to browse over 90 exhibitors including Sad Panda Printing, Molly Ginnelly Jewellery and Glasgow Soap Company. Then pop back in December (Sat 7 & Sun 8) to check out luxury textiles from Camban Studio and jewellery from Smith & Gibb. Taking over the SEC for a long weekend, Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair (Thu 21–Sun 24 Nov) has hundreds of exhibitors, a programme of craft workshops and a champagne bar, should you start flagging mid-shop.

Champions of independent design Hell Yeah host Hell Yeah Christmas Market (Loks Bar & Kitchen, Sat 23 Nov) with indie businesses including Paperbuzz, Urban Pirate and Togz 4 Dogz. There’s also the chance to get crafty yourself with workshops in finger knitting, beginners macrame and creating your own New Year champagne bottle piñata.

Returning for a fifth year, Etsy Made Local (The Briggat, Sat 30 Nov & Sun 1 Dec) allows you to browse the wares of local Etsy sellers, with different stalls on both days. If you work weekends, Super Market Lates Christmas Market (Art School, Sat 7 Dec) offer a shopping experience into the evening. There are stalls selling fashion, jewellery and zero-waste

lifestyle products, with interactive art projects and Glasgow DJs also on the bill.

In the capital, the Edinburgh Steiner School Christmas Market (Sat 23 Nov) offers an array of handmade gifts as well as craft workshops and entertainment including puppet shows, storytelling and fairground rides. Over at Edinburgh Cat and Dog Home Christmas Market (Sun 24 Nov), there are local stalls,

festive treats and even a visit from Santa Paws himself.

GLOW Scottish Design Fair (Dovecot Studios, Sat 7 & Sun 8 Dec) celebrates the best in Scottish design. Shop for ceramics from Jo Walker, hats from Sally-Ann Provan and textiles from James Donald, plus there's the chance to take part in creative workshops. Also that weekend 3D/2D Christmas Craft, Art & Design Fair (Assembly Rooms, Sat 7 & Sun 8 Dec) have a bumper 125 makers, designers, craftworkers and artists showcasing their work.

Shop for ceramics, knitwear, silver-smithing and more. (Also Glasgow Royal Concert Hall with 65 exhibitors, 30 Nov & 1 Dec).

The popular Summerhall Christmas Market returns for one day only on Sun 8 Dec. Expect local businesses selling unique gifts, carols courtesy of Summerhall Singers choir, mulled wine in the courtyard, and workshops in both porcelain painting and festive terrariums.

Frank Capra’s 1946 classic, where George Bailey is visited by his guardian angel on a bleak Christmas Eve, is a staple of the GFT’s December screenings. For additional Christmas sparkle, book one of the six screenings taking place on Christmas Eve itself. Glasgow Film Theatre, Fri 13–Tue 24 Dec.

RSNO CHRISTMAS CONCERT: THE SNOWMAN Join the snowman on his annual magical adventure through the winter night sky. The film is accompanied live by the RSNO and the event also includes the RSNO chorus performing carols and seasonal favourites. Don’t worry if you can’t hit the high notes. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sat 21 Dec.

ELF 'The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.'

A kid-friendly screening of the 2003 festive favourite and highly-quotable Elf. Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, a big elf who leaves the North Pole for a US adventure to find his true identity. Murrayfield Hotel & House, Edinburgh, Sun 22–Fri 27 Dec.

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Bristolian punks Idles celebrate a successful year, which included a fiery show at Glastonbury and a Mercury Prize nomination, with two shows at Barrowlands.

Supported by METZ, these gigs are certain to be sweaty and joyous. Barrowlands, Glasgow, Mon 2 & Tue 3 Dec.

After being forced to pull out of TRNSMT festival this year, Snow Patrol play two nights as part of their 25th anniversary Reworked tour, reimagining their best known hits and playing songs from their latest album. Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Mon 2 & Tue 3 Dec.

Prince’s backing band from 1990– 2013, New Power Generation reunited after the legend’s death to celebrate his music. If you want to see Prince’s back catalogue performed live, then NPG are the best you are going to get these days. O2 Academy, Glasgow, Thu 12 Dec.

TEXAS 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOUTHSIDE One-off show to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album. Led by Sharleen Spiteri, this should be a special night.

Proceeds go to Glasgow’s food bank scheme. SWG3 Galvanizers, Glasgow, Sun 15 Dec.

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Fresh from a triumphant show at Kelvingrove Bandstand earlier this summer, Liverpudlian postpunks return to Scotland for an Edinburgh show. Still influential today, you can expect classics like ‘The Cutter’ and ‘The Killing Moon’. Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, Wed 18 Dec.

Would it really be Christmas without some ‘Merry Xmas Everybody’ (released a staggering 45 years ago) and ‘Cum On Feel the Noize’? Glam veterans Slade drag out the big hits for their Rockin’ Home for Christmas tour.

SWG3 Galvanizers, Glasgow, Tue 17 Dec.

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PRIMAL SCREAM Tempestuous Glasgow rockers Primal Scream play back-toback nights in the Barrowlands after a year of festival appearances. With no new album to promote, expect a greatest hits set. Barrowlands, Glasgow, Tue 17 & Wed 18 Dec.

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Platform invites some of Scotland’s best artists for a unique performance on the set of their Christmas show.

For 2019, RM Hubbert, Carla J Easton, Broken Chanter and Aby Vulliamy will perform on the set of Mother Goose Fae Easterhoose.

Platform, Glasgow, Thu 19 Dec.

Glasgow’s annual festival of underground and experimental music decamps to Edinburgh for a show featuring Usurper, Áine O’Dwyer & the Glad Community Choir and Bill Wells’ ‘Winter Dreams’. Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, Fri 20 Dec.

Those longing to put on their dancing shoes over the Christmas holidays have plenty of choice. In Glasgow, Sub Club hosts the Return to Mono Xmas party (Fri 13 Dec) with performances by Slam, Kobosil and 999999999 (live). Fleetmac Wood presents Sea of Love Disco (Sun 15 Dec), a night of strictly Fleetwood Mac remixes and edits at the Berkeley Suite.

Nineties music fans will love 90s Baby Glasgow (Fri 13 Dec), or if disco is more your thing, sing along to ABBA hits and Christmas classics at ABBA Christmas Wonderland (Sat 21 Dec), both at O2 Academy Glasgow.

SWG3 hosts a Madonna Pop Discotheque (Fri 20 Dec) as well as a Boiler Room one-off dance party (Sat 14 Dec).

In Edinburgh, dance to African funk, disco and house at Samedia Shebeen: Disco Makossa at The Bongo Club (Fri 13 Dec). Headset (Fri 20 Dec) features a mix of garage, techno, house and bass downstairs, and old school hip hop upstairs at The Bongo, or there’s also the Mumbo Jumbo live dance party and Lucky 7 Ska & Reggae Club (Sat 28 Dec). At Sneaky Pete’s, The Mirror Dance present Ruf Dug (Sat 21 Dec) and FLY CLUB present Denis Sulta (Mon 16 Dec). FLY CLUB also present rising Irish electronic artist KETTAMA (venue tbc, Sat 21 Dec), while producer Mella Dee plays The Liquid Room (Sat 14 Dec).

As for New Year’s Eve (Tue 31 Dec), major parties include Soul Jam Hogmanay Special at Sneaky Pete’s (Edinburgh) and Newcastle house and techno DJ Patrick Topping at SWG3 (Glasgow). Topping is everywhere that night, also headlining Nightvision Hogmanay at The Liquid Room (Edinburgh) alongside Alan Fitzpatrick. Sing your heart out at Hogmanay Hoot Massaoke at Edinburgh Corn Exchange or check out retro club night VEGAS! at The Voodoo Rooms (Edinburgh).

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Charles Dickens’ famous story returns to the city of its birth in the Lyceum’s seasonal show

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ony Cownie has a long-running association with the Lyceum. ‘My first ever professional job was at the Lyceum in a Christmas show in 1985/86,’ he recalls. ‘Since then I’ve appeared in many productions and directed around 30, so it’s a real home from home.’ For 2019, Cownie takes a familiar tale and twists it by going back to its genesis. Charles Dickens, while visiting Edinburgh on a reading tour, is said to have seen a tombstone of one Ebeeneezer Scroggie, who would inspire the name of the protagonist of the much-loved Christmas staple.

A Christmas Carol has an open-hearted vision of Christmas that both pays respect to its religious roots and looks forward to a more secular celebration of goodwill, but Cownie introduces an intriguing historical detail.

‘Christmas wasn’t officially a time for celebration in Scotland. It was frankly against the law to do so,’ he points out. ‘That didn’t stop people though. There was a definite sense of rebelliousness about it – Scrooge wasn’t

the only curmudgeon putting a damper on the festivities!’

The Lyceum’s Christmas show is traditionally a step away from pantomime, connecting with the theatre’s year-round productions.

This includes an active engagement with the local community, expressed this year by the recruitment of a carol choir, who are part of the play’s anarchic reclamation of the season.

‘This tight-knit group of rebellious carol singers defies the council ban and are constantly harassed by an irate policeman,’ Cownie explains. But it is not only the puritanical elements of Edinburgh’s past that are being introduced to Scrooge’s tale of redemption: Greyfriars Bobby turns up too.

‘He lives in Greyfriars Kirkyard which is right opposite Scrooge’s shop,’ Cownie explains.

‘What does he get up to? Well . . . you’ll just have to come along and find out!’

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Each Christmas, in theatres up and down the country, classic stories are adapted for the stage, with local elements and in-jokes carefully weaved into their festive fabric. Gareth K Vile takes a closer look at two theatre performances set in their respective cities, An Edinburgh Christmas Carol at the Lyceum and Platform’s Mother Goose Fae Easterhoose

m o t h e r go o s e fae e as t e rh o u s e Classic morality tale gets an East End twist in Platform’s panto

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s a venue, Platform has always dedicated itself to a direct engagement with its local audience: its Christmas show typically reimagines a classic fairy tale through a very Glaswegian – and contemporary – filter. ‘Mother Goose features a 'bad' angel asking a 'good' angel to show them one truly incorruptible soul on Earth,’ says director Matt Adicott. ‘The writer Lewis Hetherington and I were quite taken by applying this to events of the day. Climate crisis, greed and morality all feature.’

Their Mother Goose, however, is slightly different, Adicott explains. ‘Mother Goose, daughter Greta and Bruce the Goose live in Easterhouse. Maw is seduced by the bright lights of the Fort shopping centre and all its glittering shops, bars and restaurants. There are also plenty of references to sights and sounds that will be familiar to many of those living in the East End. We're always really keen to celebrate Easterhouse. We've set Puss in Boots

in an Easterhouse veterinary surgery, Rapunzel in a local hairdresser’s and are very excited to bring Mother Goose to the party!’

While the show deals with serious issues, and fits elegantly with Platform’s vision for theatre that speaks to Easterhouse, there is a sense of playfulness in the production that Adicott recognises as an essential part of the festive production. ‘We were drawn to the idea of having lots of fun with geese and golden eggs,’ he laughs. ‘Working on the panto definitely feels more like a treat than a challenge. At this time of year, I am only too happy to try and fit in as many of the tricks, devices and conventions that I know audiences relish and enjoy.’

With plenty of funk, fun and humour, Mother Goose fae Easterhoose captures both the spirit of the story and its venue and becomes a central feature of Platform’s extensive Christmas celebrations.

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From gender-bending panto to a musical set in Whoville, Deborah Chu rounds-up what’s coming to theatres this Christmas

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HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL Join hands around the Christmas tree and prepare for your heart to grow several sizes at this musical adaptation of Dr Seuss’ classic tale. Max the Dog narrates the story of the Grinch, the curmudgeonly green cavedweller who schemes to put a damper on the festive cheer of Whoville residents. Festival Theatre, Tue 26 Nov–Sun 1 Dec.

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS Allan Stewart, Andy Gray, Grant Stott and River City’s Jordan Young star in this circus-themed take on the nursery tale. Expect plenty of music, laughter and gentle porridge larceny from the people who brought you last year’s Beauty and the Beast, which won Pantomime of the Year at the Great British Pantomime Awards.

King’s Theatre, Sat 30 Nov 2019– Sun 19 Jan 2020.

ALADDIN There’s a whole new world to discover at this staging of Ben Crocker’s pantomime adaptation of Aladdin. The lovable scamp heads out on an adventure to defeat the dastardly magician Abanazar and earn the heart of Princess Jasmine, but will need some help from his magical genie and the audience this Christmas.

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JACK AND THE BEANSTALK The classic tale of magic beans and unwieldy vegetation returns to the King’s Theatre for the first time in over 30 years. Set on Dame Trot’s farm this family show boasts music, special effects and plenty of audience participation. Starring Jonathan Watson alongside pantomime stalwarts Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac. King's Theatre, Sat 30 Nov 2019–Sun 5 Jan 2020.

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Glass slippers get swapped out for trainers in this genderbending panto, written by Johnny McKnight. In an attempt to infiltrate a men-only ball and catch the attention of the fabulous Princess Charmaine, will sticky tape and fake facial hair be enough to out-manoeuvre Cinderfella's stepbrothers Harry and Larry and her wicked stepmother? Tron Theatre, Wed 27 Nov–Tue 31 Dec.

Students at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland stage this interactive Christmas adventure for little ones aged three to six. When a gaggle of Santa's helpers accidentally crash land in Glasgow in the run-up to the big day, they'll need all the help they can get to make it back to the North Pole in time to help Santa finish making all the presents for Christmas. Tramway, Fri 13–Sun 29 Dec.

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If you're heading out for a meal in Glasgow or Edinburgh with friends, family or work chums, we've got a host of globetrotting alternatives to the traditional turkey and trimmings. And if you're planning to enjoy a festive tipple or two, check out our round-up of the newest additions to Scotland's liquid larder

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Swap sprigs of holly for Moroccan mosaic tiles at Baba on Charlotte Square. A feast from the Levant can spice up any Christmas night out. Tangy baba ganoush, creamy labneh and smooth hummus with crispy chickpeas come with warm pita; perfect for sharing. Meat from the grill will satisfy carnivores.

Down on the Shore, Tapa serves up plenty of Spanish sharing options, taking the hassle out of big-group dining. The menu crosses the length and breadth of Spain with spicy chorizo dishes, addictive patatas bravas and churros con chocolate to top it all off.

This popular spot on St Andrews Square makes for a great deviation from your usual Christmas fare.

Anglo-Indian cuisine is served street-food style in swanky surroundings, with plenty of veggie and vegan options. Choose classics like tikka masala or opt for an adventure into niche Irani café cuisine.

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Down in Leith, Harmonium is a fully vegan restaurant from the folks that brought you the popular Stereo and Mono in Glasgow. High ceilings and plenty of space make it the ideal group venue and the innovative menu shows that vegan food doesn’t have to compromise on flavour.

Tucked away in Thistle Street, give your Christmas dinner the Thai treatment at Dusit. Forget roast duck with cranberry sauce and opt for a spicy duck salad to add a fiery kick to your night.

Milder classics like satay and pad thai are an easy introduction to Thai cuisine.

It may be in the heart of student land, but Paradise Palms is more than a student bar. The menu isn’t 100% vegan, but it’s not far off. Bean burgers, jackfruit crab cakes and a chipotle mac and cheese mean you get all the stomach-lining heartiness of a classic Christmas meal but without the meat.

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Change up roast potatoes for aloo gobi at Mother India Café on Sauchiehall Street. Punjab-British fusion dishes are served small, like tapas, so you can sample the full spectrum of the menu in a big group. There’s plenty of choice for veggies and vegans and this place is easy on the wallet too.

Combine all the essentials of a good Christmas night out with a tasty Italian menu. Mora is licensed until 1am, so after you’ve had your fill of the al dente pasta dishes or a platter of sharing starters, the exceptional cocktails can start flowing into the wee small hours.

Vegan café above ground and live music space below, Stereo is the ideal spot to explore plantbased alternatives to the traditional turkey dinner.

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This city centre Mexican taqueria manages to be laid-back and rowdy at the same time.

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Part Thai restaurant and part tiki bar, Kitsch Inn is your whole Christmas night out in one. Embrace the fragrant flavours of lemongrass and chilli in your festive feast. After the fiery jungle curries, cool off with a ceramic mug of ice-cold tropical cocktail in the tiki bar downstairs.

La Lanterna is a classic, family-run Italian, with redand-white checkered tablecloths and candles on every table. Handmade pasta dishes are the focus, with steaks and fresh fish too. Everything has that home-cooked, rustic feel. Perfect for a relaxed meal with friends or family.

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cotland’s rum revival is in full swing, and if the spiced variety is your poison, try Banditti Club Spiced Rum this Christmas.

Launched this year, it’s named after a bunch of rogues who used to meet in Glasgow’s pubs.

Banditti Club is matured in oak casks for up to 12 months and spiced with such tropical delights as pineapple, orange, cacao and allspice. If you’re on the fence about the spirit, the new addition to the NB family is described as a rum for people who ‘don’t do rum’. NB Light Fruity Rum is based on the North Berwick distillery’s full-bodied golden rum but has been modified to reduce the deeper molasses taste. Expect notes of caramelised banana and vanilla, and a fruity flavour.

For a vodka option at your Christmas soirée, Eight Lands Organic Speyside Vodka was released this summer by Glenrinnes Distillery, located at the foot of Ben Rinnes in Speyside. The name Eight Lands was inspired by the eight counties that can be seen from the top of the mountain – on a clear day, of course. It’s made with organic ingredients, including botanicals sourced from the Glenrinnes estate.

Your guests can enjoy marzipan and vanilla pods on the nose, with butterscotch and coconut on the palate.

Meanwhile, the ginaissance continues with newcomers such as Glaswegin Original Gin. Launched last December, Glaswegin has been created to celebrate its home city. It’s distilled in converted railway arches in

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Glasgow’s Tradeston and the super sleek bottle was designed by Glasgow School of Art graduate and award-winning designer Paul Gray. The botanicals include locally grown Scottish milk thistle as well as Italian juniper, Russian coriander and pink peppercorns. There are double local points for Aberdeenshire’s Teasmith, whose new release Teasmith Broich Single Estate Gin is the world’s first gin distilled with Scottish tea leaves. The original Teasmith Gin uses black loose-leaf Ceylon tea from Sri Lanka but this batch, of a limited 1000 bottles, uses tea leaves from plants grown at Broich tea garden on the banks of the River Earn in Crieff, Perthshire. Serve in a fancy teacup for extra afternoon tea vibes.

Finally if you’ve got a whisky-lover on your Christmas list who favours a peaty dram, Highland Park Valfather is the one for you. It’s described by the Orkney distillery as the most peated whisky they’ve released to date. Named after the Norse god Odin Valfather, it is the third and final whisky in their Viking series, following 2017’s Valkyrie and 2018’s Valknut. The handsome packaging is the creation of Danish designer Jim Lyndvold.

Banditti Club Spiced Rum, £25 for 50cl, glasgowdistillery.com; NB Light Fruity Rum, £35 for 70cl, nbdistillery.com; Eight Lands Organic Speyside Vodka, £37 for 700ml, eight-lands.com; Glaswegin Original Gin, £39 for 70cl, glaswegin.com; Teasmith Broich Single Estate Gin, £35 for 50cl, teasmithgin.com; Highland Park Valfather, £60 for 70cl, highlandparkwhisky.com

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Walker Slater offers both menswear, ladieswear off the peg and a made-to-measure service. Known for luxurious tweed suiting, you'll also find a wide range of shirting, knitwear and accessories.

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GIRLS OF STORM AND SHADOW

BY NATASHA NGAN Nothing breeds anticipation like finishing a book on a cliffhanger. This middle offering in the Girls of Paper and Fire trilogy takes readers into the bigger world of Ikhara as Lei and Wren look for support from far-flung rebel clans. Hodder & Stoughton, £16.99

LOWBORN

BY KERRY HUDSON Prize-winning novelist Kerry Hudson grew up in grinding poverty. Always on the move with her mother, she attended 14 different schools. In Lowborn, she returns to the hometowns of her childhood in a frank look at what it means to live in poverty in Britain, then and now. Chatto & Windus, £14.99

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BY MANDA SCOTT When a body is discovered killed in the manner of traitors to the Resistance in WWII, police inspector Inès Picaut must look to 1940s France for answers. This gripping espionage thriller won the 2019 McIlvanney Prize for best Scottish crime book.

Corgi, £8.99

BY DENISE MINA Denise Mina's latest novel taps into the trend for true-crime podcasts. When Anna McDonald realises she knew one of the victims in popular podcast Death and the Dana, she decides to try and solve the crime herself, bringing her past and present onto a collision course. Harvill Secker, £14.99

BY HELEN FITZGERALD In this psychological thriller from the author of The Cry, a man imprisoned for murdering his wife is released into the care of forthright probation officer Mary Shields, who develops a dangerous obsession with the poster boy for men’s rights activists.

Orenda Books, £8.99

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BY CAROLINE CRIADO-PEREZ The world is designed for men, and that’s bad not just for women, it’s bad for everyone.

Meticulously researched, Invisible Women is both a staggering expose of design prejudice in everything from medication to town planning, as well as an impassioned call to action. Chatto & Windus, £16.99

Whether gifting a novel to the bookworm in your life or looking forward to some indulgent Christmas reading time, Rowena McIntosh finds 2019 has been an excellent year in publishing

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They are the gift that keeps on giving. From stationery to spirits, Deborah Chu rounds up the subscription presents that can make snail mail great again

MUD URBAN FLOWERS In addition to their in-house bespoke floral arrangements, boutique Glasgow florist Mud Urban Flowers provides a flexible subscription service across Edinburgh and Glasgow for those wanting to garland a special someone with fresh blooms. Choose between their little and luxe bouquets, and they’ll also throw in a free vase with the first delivery. Bouquets range from £21–£40, mudurbanflowers.com

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THEVEGANKIND Your vegan pals are kind to the earth all year round, so why not be good to them this Christmas? This Glasgow business offers up a beauty box subscription service, which comes packed with crueltyfree cleansers, lotions and makeup, or a lifestyle box that’s choc-a-bloc with animal-free treats and eco-friendly products. Also, 10p from every box goes to an animal charity. Monthly box ranges from £8–£12.75, thevegankind.com

WHIRLI Whirli prides itself on being a UK-wide toy box, allowing members to choose from over 1000 items in its inventory so that the little ones can get the most out of playtime. Once they’ve outgrown or lost interest in the toy, send it back and swap it for something else, saving money and preventing clutter in the toybox. Or if they truly fall in love, keep the item for nine months and it becomes theirs for free. Subscription plans start at £9.99 a month, whirli.com

SCRAWLRBOX Designed for the budding Kahlo or Van Gogh in your life, each ScrawlrBox contains a different mystery set of art supplies every month. From watercolours to oils, sketchbooks to canvases, your friend will have all the tools they need to create their next great masterpiece.

Each package also includes a print from a featured artist to help get those creative juices flowing. Monthly box starts from £15, scrawlrbox.uk

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BOTTLE IN A BOX

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Not only will Papergang’s monthly offering shower your lucky recipient with all the gorgeously designed stationery their heart could ever desire – from cards and notebooks to pens and other desk paraphernalia – they'll plant one tree through the charity Tree Aid for every four boxes sold. So scribble away to your heart’s content.

Monthly box starts from £14.99, papergang.ohhdeer.com

Skip the pub tonight for this Falkirk-based subscription service, which brings an elevated mixology experience right to your doorstep. Choose to join a spirit ‘club’ of rum, gin, vodka or whisky, and the Bottle in a Box crew will curate a package containing a bottle of your tipple of choice from a small batch distiller, alongside an array of artisanal mixers and snacks.

Slàinte! Monthly box ranges from £40–£50, bottleinabox.co.uk

Indie store Golden Hare Books is an Edinburgh gem, with impeccable taste in all things literary. So let these experts select your next favourite read with their monthly book subscription – choose fiction, nonfiction or alternate between the two. With a different theme every month, each delivery is artfully hand-wrapped and includes additional reading recommendations and a wee bookish gift. Monthly subscription starts at £9.99, goldenharebooks.com

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THE CAULDRON EDINBURGH Give someone the gift of magic and mischief this year with a ticket to THE CAULDRON MAGICAL EXPERIENCE. An experience like no other, where you wield a magic wand to pour drinks and use molecular mixology to brew your own drinkable elixirs.

We even have a session suitable for families (age 10 +).

OFF PEAK: £29.99 per magical being PEAK: £34.99 per magical being FAMILY FRIENDLY: £19.99 per magical being

Tickets valid for use until 31st January 2020.

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directory glasgow ART, DESIGN & GIFTS Libby Walker 613 Pollokshaws Road, G41 2QG, 07878 092082, libbywalker.co.uk This colourful shop stocks prints, notebooks, cards and homewares that celebrates the thriving communities and sprawling architecture of the city.

Maia Gifts 21 Bath Street, G2 1HW, 333 1356, maiagifts.co.uk Hand-picked Scottish gifts, slogan cards, jewellery, fashion, pretty homewares, leather satchels and novelty items.

Nancy Smillie Shop 53 Cresswell Street, G12 8AE, 334 4240, nancysmillieshop.com Affordable and stylish furniture and natural handmade jewellery as well as prints, accessories and lifestyle items.

Scottish Design Exchange Buchanan Galleries, G1 2FF, 353 7457, scottishdesignexchange. com A social enterprise supporting local creative talent. All the art and design products are made in Scotland and every penny goes directly to makers.

Welcome Home CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD, welcomehomestore.co.uk A showcase of contemporary craft and design stocking prints, stationery, homewares and accessories, with a rotating ‘maker of the month’.

BOOKS Aye Aye Books CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD, aye-ayebooks.com Independent bookshop and publisher stocking small-press magazines, pamphlets, journals and zines as well as books on architecture, design, cultural theory and photography.

Category Is 34 Allison Street, Glasgow, G42 8NN, 463 4934, categoryisbooks. com Fiercely independent queer bookshop stocking new and second hand queer books, magazines, graphic novels, zines and tonnes of badges.

FASHION Butterfly Kisses 10 Skirving Street, G41 3AA, 649 3552

There are lovely labels galore in this custom-designed boutique. They also stock homewares, accessories and toys and books for kids.

Mr Ben Retro Clothing Kings Court, 101 King Street, G1 2RB, 553 1936, mrbenretroclothing. com An emporium of retro and vintage finds from decades gone by. Shop for fur coats, football strips, tweed jackets and floral dresses and complete the look with accessories including leather bags, neckties and scarves.

Pink Poodle 5-21 Cresswell Lane, G12 8AA, 357 2983, pinkpoodleboutique.co.uk A brand synonymous with print and colour. Shop for animal motif dresses, colour-pop handbags and printed scarves, as well as homeware gifts and super-cute baby items.

FOOD & DRINK Celino’s 620 Alexandra Parade, G31 3BT, 554 0523; 235 Dumbarton Rd, G11 6AB, 341 0311, celinos.com Now in the east and west of the city, Celino’s deli stocks high quality charcuterie, artisan cheeses, fresh pasta, Italian bread, Sicilian pastries and Italian wines and liqueurs.

Luxuriously wrapped hampers make a great gift for foodies.

Demijohn 382 Byres Road, G12 8AR, 337 3600, demijohn.co.uk Purchase glass bottles in this liquid deli and the staff will fill them with your choice of oil, vinegar or liqueur from the vast demijohns lining the room.

You can also include a personalised message on the bottle.

Good Spirits Co. 23 Bath Street, G2 1HW, 258 8427, thegoodspiritsco.com A basement of alcoholic delights stocking spirits from across the world.

Staff are happy to share their expert recommendations and a nip or two to help you choose. Pop round the corner to visit their dedicated beer and wine shop.

Valhalla’s Goat 449 Great Western Road, G12 8HH, 337 3441, valhallasgoat.com Owned by Williams Bros, of brewing fame, the shop oozes booze knowledge with stocks of boutique wine, craft ciders, spirits and an aweinspiring wall of beer.

MUSIC Love Music 34 Dundas Street, G1 2AQ, 332 2099, facebook.com/ lovemusicscotland Independent record store specialising in rock with sections for blues, hip hop and jazz. Stock includes CDs, vinyl and music DVDs as well as releases from unsigned Scottish acts.

Monorail Music 12 Kings Court, G1 5RB, 552 9458, monorailmusic.com Long-established shop stocking everything from hip hop to folk to avant garde. Shop for new releases, reissues and limited edition vinyl.

Strip Joint 956 Argyle Street, G3 8LU, 465 4797, stripjointglasgow.co.uk The pizzaplace and drinkmonger have this year added a vinyl shopping section to the venue. There’s new releases weekly as well as classics that belong in every collection.

A beautifully selected mix of minimalist homewares, great stationery, and lots of other small temptations.

The Method 9 St Stephen Street, EH3 5AN, 225 4700, themethod.life Lifestyle store and massage treatment space emphasising mental and physical wellbeing. Products include candles, incense and skincare.

Mr Wood’s Fossils 5 Cowgatehead, EH1 1JY, 220 1344, mrwoodsfossils.co.uk Minerals, meteorites and other geologically impressive things at this unique wee place.

Paper Tiger 8 Stafford Street, EH3 6AU, 226 2390, papertiger.co.uk Unique cards, some handsome stationery and some pretty lovely wrapping paper to boot.

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Present Boutique 18 St Mary’s Street, EH1 1SU, 556 5050, presentboutique.co.uk Quirky homewares, one-off jewellery items, camp and kitsch artwork, and presents for pets.

Aquila 4 Jeffrey Street, EH1 1DT, 556 4952, aquila-edinburgh.com Small but impressive space showcasing its own range of jewellery, work from home-grown designers and Ron Lawson prints.

Red Door Gallery 42 Victoria Street, EH1 2JW, 477 3255, edinburghart.com Independent gallery selling local screenprints and illustration, jewellery, homewares, accessories and more.

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Bonkers 54 Hanover Street, EH2 2DX, 225 5538, bonkers.uk.com Gift shop specialising in quirky presents and gadgets. They also stock a range of Scottish fine soaps and Jellycat soft toys.

Edinburgh Art Shop 129 Lauriston Place, EH3 9JN, 229 1809, edinburghartshop.co.uk Arts, crafts, and all manner of lovely things, in the heart of Tollcross.

Fruitmarket Gallery 45 Market Street, EH1 1DF, 225 2383, fruitmarket.co.uk Contemporary gallery with a top-notch bookshop, selling prints, stationery, calendars and more.

Hannah Zakari 43 Candlemaker Row, EH1 2QB, 226 5433, hannahzakari.co.uk This independent boutique specialises in items that have been designed or handmade by indie designers. Think statement jewellery, floral stationery and cute wee ornaments.

Life Story 53 London Street, EH3 6LX, 629 9699, lifestoryshop.com

BOOKS Golden Hare Books 68 St Stephen Street, EH3 5AQ, 629 1396, goldenharebooks.com Everything you could want from a bookstore, including literary fiction, poetry, non-fiction, graphic novels, art and design, and children’s stories.

The Portobello Bookshop 46 Portobello High Street, EH15 1DA, 629 6756, theportobellobookshop.com Located in a former fishing tackle shop this modern new bookshop is a delight to browse and stocks all kinds of fiction and non-fiction Topping & Company 2 Blenheim Place, EH7 5JH, 546 4202, toppingbooks.co.uk Opened in September 2019, this independent bookshop has space for 70,000 titles on its shelves, complimentary pots of tea and rolling library ladders.

FASHION Armstrongs 83 Grassmarket, EH1 2HJ, 220 5557, armstrongsvintage.co.uk A vintage emporium selling everything from faux fur coats to handbags, hats 2 0 1 9 W I S H L I S T | 45

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and clothes, this branch boasts one of the best ranges of pre-loved cashmere in the city.

Covet 20 Thistle Street, EH2 1EN, 220 0026, thoushaltcovet.com Covet specialises in designer leather handbags, jewellery and accessories, selected from across Europe. Stock changes regularly and many items are exclusive and limited editions.

Dick’s Edinburgh 3 North West Circus Place, EH3 6ST, 226 6220, dicks-edinburgh. co.uk A mix of men’s and unisex clothing, all in classic styles made by the best makers from around the world.

Pi-Ku Collective 39 Candlemaker Row, EH1 2QB, pi-kucollective.co.uk This tiny shop is full of carefully curated vintage fashion, accessories and homewares.

Ragamuffin 278 Canongate, EH8 8AA, 557 6007, fb.com/ ragamuffinclothesandknitwear Chunky, cosy knitwear, with a good range of Made in Scotland wool jumpers and accessories.

FOOD & DRINK Demijohn 32 Victoria Street, EH1 2JW, 225 4090, demijohn.co.uk See Glasgow.

Eden 18 North West Circus Place, EH3 6SX, 225 5222, edenretail.co.uk Independent fashion boutique with designer womenswear, accessories and jewellery.

Drinkmonger 11 Bruntsfield Place, EH10 4HN, 229 2205, drinkmonger.com The clue is in the name: this place sells a wide range of wines, craft beers, spirits and whiskies.

Epitome of Edinburgh 35 Dundas Street, EH3 6QQ, 556 5554, epitomeofedinburgh.com Specialises in Scottish cashmere, high-end designer clothing and accessories.

Edinburgh Beer Factory 15 Bankhead Industrial Estate, EH11 4EQ, 442 4562, edinburghbeerfactory.co.uk Brewery shop stocking all kinds of hoppy goodness, including Paolozzi lager.

Frontiers Man 18 Stafford Street, EH3 7BD, 538 3546, frontiers-man.com Stocking a wide range of independent men's fashion brands, including Norse Projects, YMC, Folk and Red Wing.

Frontiers Woman 16b Stafford Street, EH3 7AU, 476 3449, frontiers-woman.com Edinburgh shop that specialises in high quality women's fashion, founded by knitwear designer Jane Forbes.

Godiva 9 West Port, EH1 2JA, 221 9212, godivaboutique.co.uk A fashion boutique known for topnotch vintage products as well as collections from local designers and independent brands.

Herman Brown 151 West Port, EH3 9DP, 228 2589, hermanbrown.co.uk Vintage store with an emphasis on accessories and jewellery as well as quality over quantity. Think staple vintage dresses, bold bangles and classic necklaces.

Multrees Walk St Andrew Square, EH1 3DQ, thewalk.co.uk This pedestrian strip where Harvey Nics is found is also home to high-end designers, including Louis Vuitton and Calvin Klein.

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Great Grog Bottle Shop 2 Dalkeith Road, EH16 5BP, 667 2855, greatgrog.co.uk Wine merchant specialising in craft beer. In short, there's plenty of good grog to glug.

Royal Mile Whiskies 379 High Street, EH1 1PW, 225 3383, royalmilewhiskies.com This city-centre specialist malt whisky retailer is the place to go when buying a gift for someone who likes a wee nip.

Valvona & Crolla 19 Elm Row, EH7 4AA, 556 6066, valvonacrolla.co.uk Pick up Italian deli produce like meats, cheeses, pastries, bread and wines.

MUSIC Assai Records 1 Grindlay Street, EH3 9AT, 228 3943, assai.co.uk Vinyl specialist with regular in-store events and exclusive releases.

Underground Solu'shn 9 Cockburn Street, EH1 1BP, 226 2242, undergroundsolushn.com Keeping Cockburn Street's bass a-thumping, this hip wee store peddles electronica to most of the city's serious DJs. Also great for offbeat gifts.

VoxBox Music 21 St Stephen Street, EH3 5AN, 629 6775, voxboxmusic.co.uk Second-hand and new vinyl starting from a wallet-friendly £1.50.

Online BALTIC Shop balticmill.com/shop Unique and original art, artist editions, prints, posters and gifts from BALTIC Shop. Part of BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead.

Beatitude Products beatitudeproducts.co.uk Award-winning range of aromatherapy products including natural bath oils, body oils, facial oils and aromatherapeutic candles.

Catherine Aitken catherineaitken.com Edinburgh-based accessories brand working with the heritage cloths of Scotland to create contemporary accessories.

Collingwood-Norris collingwoodnorrisdesign.com Luxury knitwear created by Flora Collingwood-Norris in a small studio in the Scottish Borders. Shop for lambswool and silk scarves as well as sweaters, hats and gloves.

Craft Scotland craftscotland.org The national development agency supporting makers and promoting craft. A first-rate directory for finding designers like Julia Smith and Akvile Su. Etsy etsy.com/uk Shop direct from independent sellers right across the UK. If you've got something specfic in mind, chances are someone here has crafted it.

Firebox firebox.com Unusual gifts, home decor, techie gadgets, food, drink and more.

Glasgow Women's Library womenslibrary.org.uk/the-shop Limited edition prints, bags, t-shirts and more for the feminist reader in your life.

Hilary Grant hilarygrant.co.uk Knitwear, textiles and home accessories from Orkney-based design partnership.

Karen Mabon karenmabon.com Luxury silk scarves, sleepwear and

cushions made in Italy, illustrated by British designer Karen Mabon.

Not-Another-Bill notanotherbill.com A wide range of homewares, gift sets and accessories with a strong emphasis on colour and high-quality materials.

Not On The High Street notonthehighstreet.com Personalised gifts, unique homewares and lots of individualised goodies.

Ohh Deer ohhdeer.com A collective of more than 35 illustrators selling quirky cards, t-shirts, notebooks, prints, coasters, cushions and plenty more. Browse by item or by individual illustrator.

The Old Curiosity Distillery theoldcuriosity.co.uk Spirits made from natural botanicals at the Secret Herb Garden just outside Edinburgh.

Pickering's Gin Shop pickeringsgin.com Multi-award winning gin, hand-crafted at Summerhall Distillery in Edinburgh since 2013.

Pump Street Chocolate pumpstreetchocolate.com Award-winning bakery making chocolate from beans they import directly from single estates and cooperatives around the world.

Sous Chef souschef.co.uk North London-based online ingredients and cookware shop, also selling gift sets and hampers.

Studio Five studiofiveuk.com Sisters Lucy and Kitty create stylish prints inspired by nature using their drawings, photography and collage skills.

Sugar Snap Glasgow sugarsnapchocolate.com Luxury artisan chocolates handcrafted in Scotland in a variety of flavours and vibrant colours. There’s an advent calendar, vegan option and Makar gin chocolates. Follow their Instagram for edible art inspo. vic&lily vicandlily.com Sustainable fashion with vintage at its heart.This website started as a curated vintage shop stocking hand-selected vintage items from the 1950s-80s and has now branched out to sell new re-designed garments under the vic&lily label.

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