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Film, ballet, gig and club night suggestions for the run-up to the 25th

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Events Ah Christmas, the perennial crowd-divider. While the C-word brings a warm and fuzzy glow to the innards and a glittery twinkle to the eye of many, it’s a cue for Grinch-like hibernation and extreme humbuggery in others. We’re not here to judge. But we are certainly here to offer suggestions on how best to spend the next six weeks.

We’ve hunted high and low to find the most exciting dance and theatre shows (from The BFG at the Lyceum to a nightmarish remake of A Christmas Carol at the Citz, see page 13-14), where the good December club nights will be, who’s doing a remake of Dune: The Musical (turn to page 10 for the reveal on that one) and where you can stock up on handmade, locally designed gifts (see Five Best Craft Markets, page 10).

This year’s gift guide (from page 27) is packed with inspiration, including the cheap, the high-end, the fairtrade and the vegan, from squiggly 80s-patterned jewellery and luxury cashmere wristwarmers to Spanish food hampers and sci-fi boxsets. So you’ll know exactly what presents to pick (or which hints to drop) when the time comes.

Pour yourself a rum-laced chocolate espresso (see page 21 for the recipe), crank up the Charlie Brown Christmas album and prepare for Jesus’ birthday, the winter solstice, a merry Kwanzaa, a cosy Chanukah, or just a season of excellent telly or nights out. We’ll leave that bit up to you.

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A WORD ABOUT OUR ILLUSTRATOR

Rosie Scott

Rosie Scott is a recent communication design graduate of the Glasgow School of Art. Since graduating this summer, she has stayed in Glasgow and is now working freelance. She likes to play with language and colours in her work, and explore traditions and mythologies. This coming year will hopefully bring a new studio for Rosie and an exhibition in Athens.

Edinburgh and Glasgow craft markets and music nights

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Theatre Spotlight on The BFG, Wicked and A Christmas Carol amongst others

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Clubs

An interview with Slam, plus five of the best nights out in the East and West

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Food & Drink

Bar and restaurant tips, plus recipes for artichoke soup, biscotti & hot chocolate

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Christmas DVDs

A look at the the good, the bad and the baffling from December releases

Christmas Shopping Inspiration on what to offer as presents, featuring some choice local shops, good websites and gifts

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MONOCHROME CHRISTMAS

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MULTICOLOURED CHRISTMAS

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WRAPPING & DECORATING

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STOCKING FILLERS

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FOOD LOVERS

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RECORD SHOPS

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Local designers get a chance to emerge from their studios for this four-month pop-up shop in Ocean Terminal.

Pick up items from ERIBÉ Knitwear, Iona Crawford and Kirsteen Stewart.

Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh, until Sat 31 Jan.

FAD FESTIVE SHOP AND DESIGNER MARKET Avoid the High Street and find non-dull gifts at this market showcasing design talent across Scotland. Hilary Grant’s knitwear, Tom Pigeon’s stationery and Edition’s cashmere will be on sale. Wasps Studios, South Block, Glasgow. Launch Thu 27 Nov, 5–8pm. Until Fri 19 Dec, Mon–Wed, 11am–5pm; Thu & Fri, 11am–8pm, free, facebook.com/fadpopup

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f this year’s stellar repertoire of festive music events happening across the Central Belt, none has us more excited than Dune: The Musical (Pilrig St Paul’s Church, Edinburgh, Fri 12 Dec) from the Irregular Owl Movements. The clubbing wing of Edinburgh slowcore titans eagleowl will provide a feast of seasonal sandworm serenades featuring Prehistoric Friends and other special guests in support.

There’s also the fifth anniversary of Kid Canaveral’s Xmas Baubles (Portobello Town Hall, Edinburgh, Sat 13 Dec), which this year has KC joined by Afrobeat and Highlife outfit Ibibio Sound Machine (pictured), Lost Map labelmates Randolph’s Leap and more.

Slowfest (Bloc+, Glasgow, Mon 15–Wed 17 Dec) returns to Glasgow with its celebration of stripped-back acoustic music sets which last year featured the likes of Frightened Rabbit and The Twilight Sad. Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook (Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, Fri 19 & Sat 20 Dec) is a by-now traditional set of seasonal songs from the folk icon and guests will include Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker and Kris Drever.

In a more cinematic vein, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra welcomes conductor Richard Kaufman for Hollywood Christmas (Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Fri 12 Dec; Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, Sat 13 Dec), a selection of seasonal film scores including It’s a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street. The RSNO will also be live-scoring the film version of Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman (Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, Sat 20 Dec; Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Sun 21 Dec).

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, Fri 19 Dec) starring Aled Jones and Tom Chambers will appear here for a night, while Dunedin Consort play junior and adult versions of Handel's Messiah (Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, Sun 21 Dec).

There will also be a bunch of seasonal tours hitting Scotland in the period running up to Christmas Day – although, for us, the really special ones tend to be gigs which feature local groups returning from a hard autumn on the road. A bunch of the best should include The Twilight Sad (O2 ABC, Glasgow, Fri 19 Dec) and We Were Promised Jetpacks (QMU, Glasgow, Sat 13 Dec). Other festive treats include The Phantom Band (The Arches, Glasgow, Fri 12 Dec), Glasvegas (Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, Sun 21 Dec) and Edinburgh’s Stanley Odd (Garage, Glasgow, Sat 13), whose politicallyconscious rap made an impact during this year’s big events in Scotland.

Shop for beautiful items while sipping mulled wine with this spread of carefully picked illustrators, designers and makers showing off their work for an afternoon. The DCA shop will be open, where there'll be seasonal deals on stationery, art and craft wares too.

DCA, Dundee, Sat 6 Dec, noon–5pm, free.

SUMMERHALL CHRISTMAS MARKET An all-day market, with edible, wearable and readable gifts on sale from the Marshmallow Lady, Jupiter Artland, Pickering’s Gin, A Pair of Blue Eyes, Coco Chocolate and Bruntsfield’s Edinburgh Bookshop. Check their Facebook page for stallholder updates.

Summerhall, Edinburgh, Sun 14 Dec, 11am–5pm, £2 entry, under 18s free.

3D / 2D FAIR Three monster-sized preChristmas craft markets, featuring up to 120 stalls of knitwear, jewellery, homewares, woodwork, furniture and prints.

Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, Sat 29 & Sun 30 Nov; Sat 13 & Sun 14 Dec, 10.30am–5pm, £1.50 entry (£1 conc), under 12s free; Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh, Sat 6 & Sun 7 Dec, 10.30am–5pm, £3 entry (£2 conc), under 12s free. (Claire Sawers)

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Sizing up a tall story

Digging a classic tale

Featuring Roald Dahl's lovable creation, The BFG (aka the Big Friendly Giant) is a family tale that never fails to delight audiences.

And at Christmas time, it has become an alternative to a traditional pantomime for many theatres. With Dahl's winning formula of grossout humour, feisty little girl hero Sophie (based, of course, on Dahl's now-famous granddaughter) plus a dollop of adult-baiting, it's truly heart-warming without being overly sentimental.

The Lyceum is staging this production adapted by David Wood and directed by Andrew Panton. 'If you love the book, I think you'll love this adaptation,’ says Panton. 'It's rude, fun, moving and totally bonkers.'

Wilful anarchy is at the heart of Dahl's universal appeal, which encourages children to read, think for themselves and never, ever trust grown-ups. 'What Roald Dahl achieves is to help us all regress to childhood,’ insists Panton. ‘Whether we're reading his books or watching his stories told on stage or screen, you can't help rooting for the kid at the centre of the story; often we want to go with them into these magical, crazy lands that he creates.'

Panton promises plenty of surprises, and the spectacular set design and costumes have been created by his long-time designer and collaborator Becky Minto. The two have found a way to recreate a vivid landscape of the imagination, despite the many challenges an ambitious adaptation presents. 'Scenically, it's quite a tricky story to tell in terms of creating the different worlds that Sophie and the BFG have adventures in. Let's just say that we've had a lot of fun messing about with giants and dreams and helicopters and Snozzcumbers'.

The BFG is a show that will thrill all ages, but beware the villainous Gizzardgulpers and Fleshlumpeaters: they are looking a tad peckish and are bigger than you . . . (Lorna Irvine) ■ Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, Fri 28 Nov–Sat 3 Jan.

The Pavilion Christmas show has long been acknowledged as the most traditional of Scotland’s pantomimes. With its emphasis on nods and winks to the grown-ups, a strong Glaswegian patter and familiar faces from TV – including River City’s Shellsuit Bob (Stephen Purdon) and singer Michelle McManus – part of its charm derives from the team’s consistency. James Mackenzie reprises his dandy villain (this time as a pirate), while there are also re-appearances from Real Radio's Cat Harvey, the kids from Dancepoint and stunt dancer Chuck.

Back again for a new run, this time as Peck the Parrot in Treasure Island, comedian Johnny Mac has long established himself as a favourite in the Pavilion's colourful pantomimes. Having worked his distinctive catchphrase into the script, Mac is sure to be ‘enjoying himsel'’ again. A stalwart of four years, he explains his enthusiasm for the form: 'I love pantomime; it's one of my main passions in life.

With the Pavilion being in the heart of Glasgow, the atmosphere in there is just excellent. It's a great venue to work in for facial expressions and physical stuff.'

This intimacy between the raucous Pavilion audience and the stage helps make its annual production so striking. Mac, given the comedian's role and not responsible for pushing forward the plot, takes advantage of this freedom to follow his own flights of fancy.

Although he has performed panto in Belfast, Londonderry and Crewe, the Pavilion holds a special resonance for him.

'I've grown up there and my birthday is on 29 December, so it does have a nostalgic, sentimental feeling.' He believes the secret to the Pavilion's success is the format. 'The reason it works is that there are jokes for the whole family: it’s modern, but also the home of variety.’

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Gags to curdle the eggnog

A musical prequel to The Wizard of Oz, the gravity-defying Wicked traverses the roads taken by Glinda (the Good Witch) and Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) in reaching their respective destinies. Adapted from Gregory Maguire's acclaimed 1995 novel, partially putting the record straight for Elphaba and referencing the iconic characters of the famous film, this touring version of Wicked retains the original West End show’s glamour. A more sophisticated story runs beneath its musical numbers, making Wicked an intelligent alternative to both trad panto and those jukebox musicals that have recently dominated the scene.

(Gareth K Vile) ■ Edinburgh Playhouse, Wed 19 Nov–Sat 10 Jan.

With a background of live music in a gypsy style from The Crusty Suitcase Band, and intimate acrobatic displays reaching all the way up to the Spiegeltent’s roof, Scotch and Soda take traditional circus action and place it in a dusty bar to conjure a louche atmosphere. S&S hail from Australia, a country that seems to have conquered the world with its re-invention of acrobatics as a way to tell stories without losing the sense of awe inspired by some truly jaw-dropping stunts. From bottles of wine to bicycles, this company can use anything as a prop to instigate impressive displays of fearlessness and physical dexterity.

(Gareth K Vile) ■ St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, Fri 21 Nov–Sun 21 Dec.

Both king and grand dame of panto, the inimitable Johnny McKnight returns for his festive Tron show after a successful year of gently molesting the sensibilities of Glasgow's theatre-going audiences with Wendy Hoose and News Just In. This time, family favourite Miracle on 34th Street is subject to his spangly makeover. Providing the caustic one-liners as Kristine Cagney Kringle, McKnight's Santa is a lady (of sorts) whose job in a department store may soon be the stuff of Christmas past. The most wonderfully warped selection box you'll get this year. And every stuffing gag in the book will get an airing.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

ALADDIN

PETER PAN

Three nightmares before Christmas

Old-school panto fun

Hooked on the lost boys

Since taking on the role of artistic director at the Citizens Theatre in 2011, Dominic Hill's critically acclaimed, highly distinctive productions have gained a certain reputation with discerning theatre-goers. Billed as 'a sort of pantomime', this production of Charles Dickens’ morality classic featuring Ebenezer Scrooge's three cautionary ghosts will boast Hill's bold visuals and ambitious subtexts. With Hill and adaptor Neil Bartlett at the helm, expect it to enchant and spook in equal measure, and it's highly recommended for family audiences seeking an edgier festive antidote to the usual treacle and tinsel fare. Bring your favourite curmudgeon and watch their cynicism melt. (Lorna Irvine) ■ Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, Sat 29 Nov–Sat 3 Jan.

Allan Stewart, Andy Gray and Grant Stott are experienced campaigners of the panto game: they last performed Aladdin a decade ago, and have become 'the dream team' for the King's since 2010 when they teamed up for Jack and the Beanstalk. As veteran as this threesome might be, they are mere saplings compared to the story itself: adapted from the more racy One Thousand and One Nights Arabic folktales, the story has been a pantomime staple for more than two centuries. Aladdin harks back to the classic pantomime model, with spectacle and familiar humour aimed at all the family, alongside suitably suggestive asides for adults.

(Gareth K Vile) ■ King's Theatre, Edinburgh, Sat 29 Nov–Sun 18 Jan.

Gavin Mitchell – recently part of the cast for Still Game's hugely successful revival at the SSE Hydro – has built a reputation in recent years as a fine pantomime villain. Taking up the role of Captain Hook, Mitchell will undoubtedly combine a cheeky wit with melodramatic wickedness, becoming the perfect foil for River City star Scott Fletcher's boy who won't grow up. For many years, the King's Christmas show has set the gold standard for Scottish panto, with a lavish set, a talented chorus of singers and dancers, and the familiar names of television – and radio – playing up their rapport with an everenthusiastic audience.

(Gareth K Vile) ■ King's Theatre, Glasgow, Sat 6 Dec–Sun 11 Jan.

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• DJ LUCK & MC NEAT If you want to start the celebrations as soon as December hits, step back in time for some classic UK garage from the DJ / MC duo who gave the world 'A Little Bit of Luck', 'Masterblaster 2000' and 'Piano Loco'. Saint Judes, Fri 5 Dec.

• JUICE The trap and dubstep night reaches its second birthday and rather fittingly hosts two parties to celebrate. Expect beeps and bleeps from Martyn at Part 1 followed by Bok Bok going head to head and back to back with Tom Trago for Part 2.

Sneaky Pete's, Thu 4 & Thu 11 Dec.

• SECONDCITY Good vibes and big tunes as Secondcity (aka producer Rowan Harrington) headlines this rescheduled date. Expect the no 1 smash 'I Wanna Feel' and other huge house cuts, plus support from Dale Howard with more to be confirmed.

SWG3, Sat 13 Dec.

• HUNTLEYS + PALMERS This genre-hopping celebration of underground beats returns to Glasgow for its seventh birthday party. Producers John Talabot and Axel Boman in their Talaboman guise join the fun on the main floor, while Highlife explore the best electronic beats from around the world downstairs.

The Art School, Fri 19 Dec. • PRESSURE XMAS PARTY Aclubnightthatneedslittleintroduction as your hosts Slam take charge with a pre-Christmas set of deep house and techno. Their very special guest, German superstar DJ Sven Väth, will oversee the tunes across three exciting hours. See interview, below. The Arches, Fri 19 Dec.

• BIG FOOT It’s sixth birthday time for Big Foot's crew. The line-up is to be confirmed but previous guests include Andrew Weatherall, Nina Kraviz and Move D, so expect someone of a similar stature as they draw on an impressive contact list. Sub Club, Sun 21 Dec.

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IIt's all based around some s sequences that are joined together in order to make one continuous piece of music. We wanted to showcase the deeper side of electronic music. We'd heard about the Cirklon sequencer but we didn't realise it was built in Paisley, so it was cool to make beats with some Scottish technology.

• VEGAS! The festive season kicks off with an old stalwart. Big band, swing, jive, showgirls, cocktails and Christmas seem like the perfect combination as Frankie Sumatra, Bugsy Seagull, Sam Jose and Nuno Endo once again take charge at Edinburgh's favourite retro club night. Voodoo Rooms, Sat 6 Dec.

• XPLICIT Expect liquid funk and fidgety drum & bass kicks as Xplicit collaborate with Nightvision to take over La Belle. Taking a break from running his own Signature Records, Irish DJ / producer Calibre nabs the headline spot while the full Xplicit crew are out in support.

La Belle Angèle, Fri 12 Dec. • MUSIKA It's a busy weekend for Nightvision as they follow Xplicit by teaming up with Musika. Glasgow's king of bass and beats is joined by Heidi, Canada's queen of new house, alongside rising star Jasper James. Liquid Room, Sat 13 Dec. • JACKHAMMER Nestling neatly between Christmas and Hogmanay, techno night Jackhammer hit its 13th birthday. Unlucky for some but not for Edinburgh club heads as the evil genius that is Dave Clarke headlines, mashing up dark techno with a punk attitude alongside Gary Beck. Liquid Room, Sat 27 Dec.

OM We wanted to have tracks that worked on the dancefloor and for the head which was probably the most difficult thing to achieve.

SM We choose Sven because he's been a hero to us for years, from the days at [Frankfurt club] The Omen. What I really like about Sven is he's stuck to his guns. He only plays vinyl, he's not a DJ who's a fantastic technical guy or a wizard but he chooses good music and puts it together in an interesting way. He has this fantastic knack of playing great records.

OM To really appreciate Sven you really need a longer set, so giving Sven three hours is a way for the crowd to really appreciate what he does.

SM Musically we won't be doing anything different. Christmas is a great time of year because everyone is in great spirits but then, they're always in great spirits in Glasgow.

(Interview by Henry Northmore) ■ Pressure, The Arches, Glasgow, Fri 19 Dec.

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270g caster sugar

1kg Jerusalem artichoke (peeled and sliced)

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1 pint vegetable stock (chicken stock can also be used)

1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder

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135g whole almonds (makes 30-40 biscuits)

Salt and white pepper

Method This is a simple Italian festive treat, which could be a fabulous homemade gift or just something good to eat whilst sipping mulled wine by the fire.

Preheat oven to 160C and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Sieve flour, sugar, cinnamon and baking powder into a large bowl. Whisk the eggs, yolks, vanilla pods and zest until fluffy and add this mixture gently into the dry ingredients until they're all combined, then fold almonds into the dough.

Flour your work surface and shape the dough into a rectangle to gently fit into your baking tray. Time to bake! After 35 minutes your biscotti should be golden brown: remove from the oven and leave to cool.

Whilst cooling, turn your oven down to 80C. Once cool, slice the slab of biscotti into fingers around 2-3cm thick and put back in the oven for about one hour until very crisp and smelling delicious. These tasty little snacks can be stored for up to two weeks if kept in an airtight container, meaning you can prepare them well in advance.

Method This simple winter warmer could either be a perfect pre-turkey starter on the 25th or just a lovely homely soup after a frosty day. Jerusalem artichoke is one of the crops that got people through the ‘hungry gap’ when last year’s produce had run out and the next season’s crops weren’t ready, because it’s at its best from November to March.

Start by gently melting the butter in a medium pan. Tip in your onion and garlic and sauté on a medium heat, stirring often; this should take ten minutes until soft. Add in the star of the show, the Jerusalem artichokes, and cook for about 20-30 minutes until tender, then add the stock. Blitz it all up and season with the salt and white pepper to taste. Finally, scatter over your pumpkin seeds and serve with warm sourdough bread and a knob of butter.

Artichoke soup and biscotti recipes supplied by Jameel Lombard, head chef at the Art School, Glasgow

EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS MARKET A mainstay of Edinburgh’s festivities for two decades, this central market brings a bit of the traditional German Christmas to the city. Warming Glühwein, German sausages, crafts, sweets and more will be available in one of the most scenic locations in Edinburgh on a clear day.

■ East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Fri 21 Nov–Sun 4 Jan.

TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS MARKET With Glühwein at the bar and bratwurst on the grill, Glasgow’s traditional market has long borrowed from many cultures, besides Germany.

So expect crêpes and burgers at the kiosks, chutneys and cheeses at the produce stands, and inventive Christmas trinkets and crafts.

■ St Enoch Square, Glasgow, Fri 14 Nov–Sun 21 Dec.

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For the hot chocolate: 450ml whole milk

2 cloves chopped garlic ¼ diced white onion

15g (about 2 tbsp) of the best cocoa powder you can lay your hands on (we recommend Valrhona)

Tablespoon of rapeseed oil

40g of dark chocolate (about 60% cocoa solids)

50g Trex vegetable fat

A pinch of sea salt, muscovado sugar and rum (last two are optional)

Paprika, ground coriander, ground cumin, cracked black pepper, salt a teaspoon of each

For the honey cream: 1 vanilla pod 100ml double cream 1 tsp of your best honey (serves 4, with top-ups)

Method Warming, hearty and very moreish, these lightly spiced, creamy refried beans are amazing as a snack with tortilla chips.

Place beans in a mixing bowl and cover with fresh water. Soak for at least four hours, preferably overnight. The beans will expand, so place the bowl inside a larger dish that will catch any escapees. Drain in a sieve and rinse under running water. Place the beans in a heavy-based pot, cover with water and bring to the boil. After two minutes, reduce to a gentle simmer.

After an hour, check that they’re done by removing a couple with a slotted spoon and squeezing them (allow them to cool slightly). They should be soft and break up easily between your finger and thumb. Once cooked, drain and wash well under running water. Heat a pot on medium heat and add rapeseed oil. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent - probably about five minutes. Add the Trex, spices, salt and pepper and mix. Add the beans, mix until heated through. Remove from heat and mash beans with rest of ingredients. Mixture should be thicker than mashed potato with a nice shimmer. If mixture is too dry, add more Trex while mashing. Season to taste. Garnish with chopped coriander, chives, crumbled cheese . . . anything you want!

Colin Campbell, The Squid and Whale, Glasgow, squidwhale.com

SCOTTISH MARKETS In amongst all the shows and bars packed onto St Andrew Square, this market leaves aside much of the continental tradition and goes firmly for the homegrown, including Scottish seafood, craft beer, produce and pastries to eat onsite or take home.

■ St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, Fri 21 Nov–Sun 4 Jan.

Method We've affectionately named this The Chocolatier's Breakfast; it gives you the most almighty buzz. For the slightly braver, it can be drunk almost savoury, without the muscovado, and sipped through the cold, sweet, honey cream.

But it is equally amazing with dark brown sugar and a splash of booze.

Score the vanilla pod lengthways, scrape the seeds out and put them in a bowl with the double cream and honey. Set aside in the fridge. Put the vanilla pod in with the milk and cocoa powder in a small pan and set over a low heat. If you wish, add spices at this point (a sprig of fresh rosemary, a pinch of chilli or freshly grated nutmeg are all excellent). When the milk is warm, but not boiling, take off the heat and let it infuse for ten minutes.

Return to a low heat and add the chocolate and salt. Have a taste and add some muscovado sugar if it's not sweet enough.

Take the cream, vanilla and honey from the fridge and whisk until thick, but still pourable. Once your hot chocolate is hot (but don't let it boil!) strain out your spices, return to the pot and whisk vigorously. Serve in wee cups, a bit like an espresso, with honey cream poured on top.

Edda Holt, head chocolatier, Edward & Irwyn, edwardandirwyn.co.uk

GLASGOW FARMERS MARKET Glasgow’s most well-known yearround market alternates between the West End and the Southside on Saturdays, offering Scottish meat, fish, cheese and bread, as well as live music and face painting.

■ Alternating weekly Saturdays between Queen’s Park and Mansfield Park.

WAVERLEY MARKET @ PLATFORM 2 Edinburgh is blessed with many fine year-round farmers markets, especially those at Castle Terrace and Stockbridge, but this Friday event is a novel way of introducing tourists, commuters and Christmas shoppers to local artisan produce.

(David Pollock) ■ Waverley Station, every Friday.

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Get drunk on Christmas spirit, with the help of these Glasgow & Edinburgh spots serving up martinis, Malaysian feasts and traditional turkey dinners, writes David Pollock

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There’s The Arches (253 Argyle Street, 565 1000), which serves reasonably priced food and just happens to be part of one of Glasgow’s best nightclubs, or The Squid & Whale (372–374 Great Western Road, 339 5070), another excellent choice for food as well as drink.

Two new(ish) brewery developments in the city have also brought together fine dining and drinking under one roof: WEST Brewery (Building 4, Templeton Building, 550 0135) – whose beer may be more familiar to visitors than their excellent German-style menu – and recent opening Drygate (85 Drygate, 212 8815), whose various dining areas are run by the team behind Leith's sublime The Vintage.

The cocktail-dispensing bar at the Blythswood Square Hotel (11 Blythswood Square, 248 8888, pictured, right) is one of the city’s most essential stops for seeing and being seen, while most of the bars and restaurants in Merchant Square (71 Albion Street, 552 3038) offer a bustlingly popular night out.

Anyone of a mind to celebrate their Christmas night out in a less traditional manner may also want to consider just how many great international restaurants Glasgow has. Prime examples are the Malaysian Banana Leaf (67 Cambridge Street, 333 9994), the recently-opened Chinese Ka Ka Lok (175 St George’s Road, 353 6528) and the modern Indian favourite The Dhabba (44 Candleriggs, 553 1249). Also recommended is the excellent vegan menu at hipster bar and venue Mono (12 Kings Court, 553 2400), plus old Scottish favourites Ubiquitous Chip (12 Ashton Lane, 334 5007) and Stravaigin (28 Gibson Street, 334 2665).

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or those seeking a winter warmer before they get going on a night out, or a pick-me-up following a hard day’s shopping, Edinburgh’s many cocktail bars worth recommending are trumped by Bramble (16a Queen Street, 226 6343) and The Last Word Saloon (44 St Stephen Street, 225 9009). Both are under the same ownership and are dazzlingly proficient at the art of the (expensive) cocktail, with Bramble perfectly located in the city centre, and the Last Word more of a neighbourhood establishment in Stockbridge.

If you’re after a traditional pint or a glass of wine in more relaxed surroundings, we’d suggest you venture Leithwards. Namely to Joseph Pearce (23 Elm Row, 556 4140) or The Vintage (60 Henderson Street, 563 5293). The former has a homely feel, Swedishinfluenced food and prime location; the latter is dedicated to sublime but unfussy food and drinks.

We’d also recommend the recently refurbished Blackfriars for a craft beer or mulled cider (57–61 Blackfriars Street, 558 8684) and cosy but clubby basement bar Under the Stairs (3a Merchant Street, 466 8550) as a strong and capable contender in the fields of drink, food and raising a pleasant atmosphere. The Dome (14 George Street, 624 8624) is a more mainstream choice which has nevertheless become iconic for traditional Christmas dinner and drinks in a stunning, grand location. Elsewhere, your special night out could do a lot worse than calling on Spoon (6a Nicolson Street, 557 4567) for good, largely traditional Scottish food in a big and pleasantly-attired central location, or Mithas (7 Dock Place, 554 0008) if you’re a large group looking for a Christmas curry. Other dining spots doing good quality food include the very well-regarded Timberyard (10 Lady Lawson Street, 221 1222, pictured, left) and the Michelin-starred Castle Terrace (33–35 Castle Terrace, 229 1222) just around the corner.

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What on earth, then, would he make of Lee Evans: Monsters (●●●●●), which clocks in at the 130-minute mark? We all know Evans as a human blur who sweats so profusely that a half-time change-of-suit is required, while his propensity for mimicry is so vast that he will merrily imitate pelicans, kangaroos, dogs, squids and sharks as well as more inanimate objects like table tennis balls and socks.

What you might not know is that he fancies himself as some kind of balladeer and ends this show with a diabolical sub sub-Elton ditty about his wife. It’s difficult not to be in some way charmed by his hyper-eccentricity but if you hear the questions ‘have you ever seen . . . ?’ or ‘what’s going on with . . . ?’ once in his show you’ve heard them at least 50 times.

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A child enters the fray at the climax of Russell Howard: Wonderbox (●●●●●) for an unexpected sliver of gravitas in an hour-plus meander among a morass of nothingness.

Sure, he does flirt with vague import via his experience of being trolled by an EDL activist with bad grammar, but most of the time you’re too busy gaping at the bulging biceps that this once scrawny stand-up appears to have borrowed from some comic-strip titan.

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deflect attention away from his ‘material’ which is yet another meander through the ‘crazy’ things that his family have said, more often than not ‘the other day’.

The problem with Miranda Hart: My, What I Call, Live Show (●●●●●) is that you’re also not quite sure who you’re watching. While in manner and style, she appears to be a version of the real Miranda Hart, her sideways quips to the camera and bellowing of certain catchphrases show that she is simply too straitjacketed to her eponymous sitcom to wholly be herself.

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by Keith Thompson, £2.75, Curiouser & Curiouser | 6 Nativity scene pegs, £5.95, dotcomgiftshop.com | 7 Festive lights, £19.95, dotcomgiftshop.com | 8 Jack Frost card, £1, dotcomgiftshop.com | 9 12 Days of Christmas tape, £5.95, nancyandbetty.com | 10 B&W stripe ribbon, £5, nancyandbetty.com | 11 Brown string tags, £4 for 16, papermash.co.uk | 12 Make-your-own angel decoration, Red Door Gallery | 13 Pom pom hat by Hello Marine, £3, Red Door Gallery | 14 Butchers twine, £11.99, Paper Tiger

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■ 12 Kings Court, Glasgow, 0141 553 2400, monocafebar.com

UNDERGROUND SOLU’SHN This Edinburgh shop specialises in dance but they do cater for all sorts. House, techno, dubstep and hip hop feature, plus there’s a surprising number of world, rock and experimental selections in stock too. There’s also plenty hardware and software for budding DJs and bedroom producers and it hosts occasional in-house performances. Don’t forget to browse under the shelves for secondhand ditties and check their eBay store for off-shelf items.

■ 9 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, 0131 226 2242, undergroundsolushn.com

THE LIVING MOUNTAIN Buried beneath the crypts of Edinburgh’s Summerhall, you’ll find Lindsay Todd’s (House of Traps, Firecracker Recordings) vinyl and tape stash of avant garde, musique concrète and leftfield dance. An essential visit for those into musical obscurities and one of the few (or perhaps only) places in Scotland carrying stock of this nature. Check the Facebook page for opening hours as it’s appointment-only for the most part.

■ Room 2, Hope Park Church, Summerhall, Edinburgh, 07932 553388, facebook.com/ thelivingmountain

(and for) proper heads, they serve wax and DJ gear to fans of techno, electro and house all over the country. If you’re into MASSIVE CHOONS and seeking unparalleled dance music wisdom, then this will be your go-to shop, a location which has played a vital role in making Glasgow’s musical mark.

■ 35 Howard Street, Glasgow, 0141 221 9657, rubadubrecords.co.uk

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CODA It’s easy to forget, or perhaps even write off, Edinburgh’s specialists in folk and traditional paraphernalia on the Mound, but dig a little deeper and you’ll find an interesting array of old re-issues plus a great jazz and world music section. An essential visit for the folkies, for sure, but you might be surprised at what else they have on offer. Heartily recommended for old and young nerds alike.

■ 12 Bank Street, Edinburgh, 0131 622 7246, codamusic.co.uk

MISSING RECORDS Something of a Glasgow gem under the train tracks on Union Street, this. Second-hand specialists with bargains aplenty if you’re willing to delve deep into their troves and stacks. Leaning more towards the metal and punk contingent, Missing Records caters for those into the rougher stuff (musically speaking), but also has a killer array of horror and trashy DVDs. ■ 247 Argyle Street, Glasgow, 0141 248 1661.

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SHEILA FLEET GALLERY

18 North West Circus Place, EH3 6SX, 0131 225 5222, edenretail.co.uk

18 St Stephen Street, EH3 5AL, 0131 225 5939, sheilafleet.com

Independent fashion boutique Eden presents an exclusive selection of ladies clothing, accessories and jewellery from Spain, Scandinavia and beyond.

Designers at Eden include Selected Femme, Anna Scott, Desigual and b.young. New labels this season include Coster Copenhagen and Cream. Visit the Stockbridge boutique or shop online.

Sheila Fleet designs sophisticated silver, enamel, gold, diamond and platinum jewellery collections that reflect times past and present. She is based in and inspired by Orkney’s rich history, folklore and beautiful landscapes. Shown is a princess cut diamond solitaire with a matching band in platinum. Rings can be made to measure, with different metals and precious stones available.

STOCKBRIDGE BOUTIQUE

GOYA23

20 Deanhaugh Street, EH4 1LY, 0131 332 4911, stockbridgeboutique.co.uk

30 North West Circus Place, EH3 6TP, goya23.co.uk

Recommended by Cosmopolitan, Stockbridge Boutique is an independent ladies fashion retailer, with unique and high-quality products from brands such as Sugarhill Boutique and Vila. With prices from £10, it’s the perfect go-to shop for something unique yet affordable. Open six days, late-night Thursdays and online shopping. Check Facebook for updates.

Pick up the perfect gift for food lovers or have a simple but tasteful breakfast or lunch in this delicatessen, offering the best products direct from Spain. Treat loved ones to a hamper or pop in to buy Iberian Acorn meats, amazing canned fish or the best foie gras around. Goya23 opts for sustainability and top quality products that can only be found in the best gourmet shops in the world.

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GOLDEN HARE BOOKS

58 St Stephen Street, EH3 5AL, 0131 226 5022, laurelgallery.co.uk

68 St Stephen Street, EH3 5AQ, 0131 629 1396, goldenharebooks.com

A friendly, vibrant, and independent gallery based in Stockbridge with a great selection of original art, crafts and painted furniture. The gallery also runs various paint technique workshops working with Chalk Paint™, a decorative paint by Annie Sloan, as well as being the official Stockist for Chalk Paint™ in Edinburgh. Well worth a visit.

An independent book boutique dedicated not just to the love of reading, but also to the joy of books as beautiful objects.

The hand-picked selection includes the finest in international fiction and poetry, the most stimulating non-fiction, the most inventive in contemporary art, and a children's department that will enchant youngsters and adults alike.

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5 Raeburn Place, EH4 1HU, 0131 332 4605, bliss-stockbridge.co.uk

48 Howe Street, EH3 6TH 0131 226 3675, ruanthai.co.uk

Bliss is the perfect place to pick up a great gift for a new baby or a good friend. Since we only supply products from small companies, you are sure to find something of high quality and originality that’s not on the high street.

There’s also a wall dedicated to cards.

Popular brands include Jellycat, Toby Tiger and Scottish Fine Soaps.

Venture down into this mood-lit, jazzinfused oasis and be surrounded by authentic smells and friendly, well-judged welcomes. The menu opens with a short explanation of the restaurant's ethos, and makes a proud statement about the locally sourced produce, underpinned by extensive field research. What follows fuses Thai tradition and Scottish experimentation to great effect.

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THE STREET

56 Broughton Street, EH1 3SA 0131 557 1600, lescargotbleu.co.uk

2b Picardy Place, EH1 3JT, 0131 556 4272, thestreetbaredinburgh.co.uk

Look no further than L'escargot Bleu for a unique collaboration of characteristically French food made with the finest Scottish, seasonal larder from a host of top-quality local suppliers.

Gartmorn Farm in Perthshire has raised L'escargot's very own turkeys this year.

Amongst other goodies, there are two cross Wagyu-Aberdeen Angus that are ready especially for this Christmas.

Celebrating its tenth year at the top of Broughton Street, this trendy, popular and independently owned bar is now a well-established landmark on Edinburgh's social scene, with friendly staff. By day the glass front makes an ideal place to relax while peoplewatching, and at night it attracts a livelier crowd with a buzzing atmosphere.

Licenced til 3am, Fridays and Saturdays.

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THE OUTHOUSE

37 Broughton Street, EH1 3JU 0131 557 1911, realfoods.co.uk

12a Broughton Street Lane, EH1 3LY, 0131 557 6668, outhouse-edinburgh.co.uk

Visit Real Foods for all the seasonal essentials, from Christmas to the New Year. From Unsweetened Chestnut Puree, to Mrs Crimble's Sage & Onion Stuffing (gluten-free & vegan), and Thursday Cottage Nut-free Christmas Pudding, there's goodies to suit any tinselled table, whatever the taste or diet.

Free delivery on UK mainland orders over £24, excluding wholesale bulk items.

For an oasis from the Christmas shopping rush, look no further. Tucked down Broughton Street Lane, this is a friendly bar and award-winning venue with something for everyone. Offering thoughtfully selected products, why not enjoy a mulled wine in the beer garden; view the art exhibition with a cocktail or listen to our unrivalled playlist with a pint?

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THE DRAGONFLY

93 Broughton Street, EH1 3RZ, 0131 556 1866, curiouserandcuriouser.com

111a Broughton Street, EH1 3RZ, 0131 629 4246, thedragonflygifts.co.uk

If you’re looking for a relaxed shopping experience, this the place for you. The shop is full of Christmassy ideas. Open seven days, 10am to 6pm, with late-night opening and special offers on Thursdays between 6pm and 8pm, and Mulled Wine Sundays from 2pm to 6pm. Check the Curiouser And Curiouser Facebook page (facebook.com/curiouser2) regularly for exclusive offers and gift ideas.

A fabulous Broughton Street find. This magnificent independent gift shop & boutique is open every day, specialising in the unique; mixing classic, chic, retro and vintage. Women’s clothing, cards, jewellery, homewares, babywear, toys and much more. Everything is carefully chosen so you always find the right thing.

Keep in touch via Facebook.

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BONSAI BAR BISTRO

19 Broughton Street, EH1 3JU 0131 478 7884, cafepiccante.com

14 Broughton Street, EH1 3RH, 0131 557 5093, bonsaibarbistro.co.uk

Cafe Piccante occupies a special place in the hearts of the revellers that descend upon Broughton Street after dark. Pop in on a wintry night for the perfect fish & chips, pizza and, crucially, bottle of beer.

Although definitely not for the faint of heart, the unbelievably decadent deepfried Mars Bar has become a late-night favourite.

The latest addition to Edinburgh's burgeoning Japanese food scene is its funkiest yet. Bonsai offers a fantastic variety of maki, nigiri and sashimi, gaijin rolls and hand rolls. If sushi's not your bag, there are also plenty of hot favourites available: teppanyaki, teriyaki and delicious plump gyoza dumplings: happy days.

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THE NANCY SMILLIE SHOP

Ruthven Lane, G12 9BG 0141 334 7165, thehanoibikeshop.co.uk

53 Cresswell Street, G12 8AE, 0141 334 4240, nancysmillieshop.com

Inspired by the collective travels of those who operate it, Glasgow’s first Vietnamese canteen combines fresh Scottish produce and traditional recipes in vibrant, tasty dishes. Piles of fresh herbs to sprinkle on top lend a sense of authenticity, and it is a unique personality in the West End, setting its own standard in Glasgow Asian dining.

The Nancy Smillie Shop is a Glasgow institution, with its fantastic range of quality furniture and jewellery, plus a wide selection of gifts, artwork and ceramics. A real must for all your Christmas shopping. Visit the shop at 53 Cresswell Street, the jewellery studio at 425 Great Western Road, or the website.

STRAVAIGIN

THE OWEN BISSET BOUTIQUE

28 Gibson Street, G12 8NX, 0141 334 2665, stravaigin.co.uk

65 Hyndland Street, G11 5PS 0141 357 0268, owenbisset.com

With the days getting shorter, there are not many places better to while away those dark nights than the craftily lit Stravaigin at the heart of Glasgow’s West End. Whether you want to enjoy a pint in the often boisterous upper decks or find some respite in the atmospheric basement restaurant, there is an eclectic menu at hand to satisfy all discerning palates.

The Owen Bisset Boutique is an Aladdin’s cave of wonderful handmade jewellery, beautiful gifts, quirky craft, and original art by Owen himself. A great wee shop. You are sure to find something special and just that bit different for your Christmas shopping.

Browse the range in-store or check out the website for more information.

THE SQUID & WHALE

MESS CANTINA

372–374 Great Western Rd, G4 9HT, 0141 339 5070, squidwhale.com

61 Otago Street, G12 8PQ 0141 334 8277, messcantina.com

The Squid & Whale offers a Latin American twist on Christmas dinner this December, with plenty of spice to warm you up as winter sets in. If that doesn't do the trick, the vast selection of tequilas, rums, gins, bourbons and 50+ beers certainly will. Check out the website for a glimpse at the festive set menu.

Mess is a new kind of Tex-Mex restaurant in the West End. It uses only the freshest ingredients to cook up delicious original flavours - from smokin' slow cooked, sticky baby back ribs to meaty, juicy Texan style burgers, it's all cooked with passion.

So just grab a seat, a cool Sol or one of their famous frozen Margaritas and get ready for a meal to remember.

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ST LOUIS CAFE BAR

340 Crow Rd, G11 7HT 0141 338 6606, an-lochan.com

734 Dumbarton Rd, G11 6RD 0141 339 1742, stlouis-cafebar.co.uk

Local couple Aisla and Rupert Staniforth continue to lure diners from across the city to this neighbourhood hotspot. The food is the main attraction, of course, faithfully Scottish with Mediterranean and Far-Eastern twists in some cases. It's the perfect place in the West End to get out of the cold and enjoy a lazy Sunday roast or a work Christmas party.

Escape the madness in this cosy, relaxed, friendly café bar, just off the Clyde tunnel in Broomhill. Choose from an informal Christmas menu or regular menu throughout December. Whether for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee & cake, craft beer, wine or cocktails, you'll be surprised at this wee gem.

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The Art Store 94 Queen Street, G1 3AQ, 225 3656; Haldane Building, Rose Street, G3 6RN, 225 3650, artstore.co.uk Art supplies for DIY decorations, kids gifts, craft kits and stocking fillers.

One branch opposite GOMA and another near the Art School.

Au Boutique 281 Great Western Road, G4 9HR, 357 6455, auboutique.co.uk Jewellery studio/shop for independent designers including GSA graduate, Jan Rooney.

Beginners jewellery classes are available.

Aye Aye Books CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD, cca-glasgow.com In the foyer of the CCA, this tiny bookshop is a gem for underground and small-press publications by Scottish artists; cultural and critical theory; fiction and poetry, magazines and journals; radical books, sound art, music, and world cinema DVDs. Brazen 58 Albion Street, G1 1LH, 552 4551, brazenstudios.co.uk Handmade jewellery from an eclectic range of UK designers. They’ll sketch and make bespoke designs too.

Dahlia’s Boudoir Boutique 36 Langside Place, G41 3DL, 636 1565, dahlialingerie.co.uk Family-owned, New York-inspired lingerie boutique providing a personalised bra-fitting service and wide range of stock, plus good options for larger cup sizes.

Demijohn 382 Byres Road, G12 8AR, 337 3600, demijohn.co.uk Homemade bramble whisky liqueurs, elderflower vodka, Scottish gin, plus olive oils and vinegars.

Furniture Pop-Up Shop Willowbank Bowling Club, 36 Dowanside Road, G12 9DW, furniturepopup.com The weekend of Sat 6–Sun 7 Dec sees the return of the FPU, a market of locallly designed furniture, rugs and textiles.

Glasgow School of Art shop 64 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G3 6RF, 353 4526, gsashop.co.uk Stockist of cufflinks, earrings, stationery, homewares and more, with designs from GSA alumni and local craft talent. And they’ve just launched an online shop in time for Christmas shoppers.

The Glasgow Vintage Co 453 Great Western Road, G12 8HH, 338 6633, glasgowvintage.co.uk From the folks behind Watermelon, another treasure trove of vintage clothes and accessories.

Good Press Gallery 12 Kings Court, G1 5RB, 07896 535 041, goodpressgallery.co.uk Bookstore based in Mono, specialising in self-published ’zines, cassettes by city musicians, art theory mags, prints and local music poster artwork.

The Good Spirits Co. 23 Bath Street, G2 1HW, 258 8427, thegoodspiritsco.com Fully-stocked store selling a fantastic selection of spirits, liqueurs and Cuban cigars. Also hosts tastings for those who can’t quite decide.

John Lewis Buchanan Galleries, G1 2GF, 0844 693 1741, johnlewis.com Edinburgh and Glasgow have branches - useful as a one-stop shop for Christmas decorations, real trees, and gifts for the kitchen/ wardrobe/ nursery/ garden etc. See website for branch info.

Lupe Pintos 313 Great Western Road, G4 9HR, 334 5444, lupepintos.com/lupe-shop Mexican deli selling items from South America and around the world.

Look out for turron, cook books and something called a ‘tequila gun’.

Missing Records 247 Argyle Street, 248 1661

More than just secondhand records are on offer here, with an excellent selection of DVDs too, particullarly of the horror variety.

Monorail 12 Kings Court, G1 5RB, monorailmusic.com At the back of the cafe lurks a great– and broad – collection of vinyl, cassettes, posters and merch – lovingly curated by Stephen Pastel.

The Nancy Smillie Shop 53 Cresswell St, G12 8AE, 334 4240, nancysmillieshop.com West End boutique offering highquality crafts, ceramic, hand-blown glass, furniture, lighting, specialising in contemporary jewellery.

Oliver Bonas 243-245 Byres Road, G12 8UB, 339 0100, oliverbonas.com Contemporary fashion boutique with an eclectic product range, from women’s clothing and accessories to odds and ends.

The Owen Bisset Boutique 65 Hyndland Street, G11 5PS 0141 357 0268, owenbisset.com

West End boutique named after its owner, an interior designer. So expect a carefully picked range of unusual jewellery, homewares and trinkets inside.

Peckham’s 61-65 Glassford Street, G1 1UG, 553 0666; 124–126 Byres Road, G12 8TB, 357 1454; 21 Clarence Drive, G12 9QN, 334 4312; 139 Hyndland Road, G12 9JA, 357 0398, peckhams.co.uk Useful over the festive eat-drink-andbe-merry season, the licensed deli and restaurant chain is well-stocked with tasty delicacies plus specialist wines, spirits and beers.

Rowdy Roddy Vintage 21 Dowanhill Street, G11 5QR, 571 3892, rowdyroddyvintage.com Kids vintage clothing for the discerning little hipster. Home-made and kitsch designer threads tucked away on the cobbled streets of Dowanhill Street.

Rubadab Records 35 Howard Street, 221 9657 A good independent record shop to keep in mind when shopping for the house junkie, reggae lover or Detroit technohead in your life.

Welcome Home CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD, 352 4900, welcomehomestore.co.uk Favouring bold, geometric designs over anything too fluffy or twee,

this beautiful gallery and store sells bike-themed accessories, customupholstered furniture and jewellery (mostly from local, emerging designers) and hosts workshops and exhibitions.

EDINBURGH ALC Clothing 61 Thistle Street, EH2 1DY, 226 2317, alceshop.com An independent women’s clothing store featuring patterned jeans, Paul & Joe Sister tops and accessories.

Browse new stock on their Instagram or Facebook page.

Analogue Books 39 Candlemaker Row, EH1 2QB, 220 0601, analoguebooks.co.uk Photography books, local ’zines, mags, limited-edition CDRs with locally-drawn artwork, gift vouchers, and a new range of hand-stitched leather goods.

Artisan Roast 57 Broughton Street, EH1 3RJ, 07858 84756; 138 Bruntsfield Place, EH10 4ER, 07517 471033, artisanroast.co.uk See Glasgow.

The Beerhive 24 Rodney St, EH7 4EA, 558 9255, thebeerhive.co.uk Excellent, friendly independent beer and wine shop, stocking wine from across the globe as well as local craft ale, stouts and lagers.

Black Box 98 West Bow, Grassmarket, EH1 2HH, 225 5006, blackboxboutique.co.uk Independent design boutique specialising in ‘exceptionally curious’ jewellery, bold neck pieces, earrings

by Scottish designers, textiles, ceramics and more.

Bliss 5 Raeburn Place, EH4 1HU, 332 4605, bliss-stockbridge.co.uk Boutique cards, gifts and accessories.

Also has a large selection of kids’ gifts and toys.

Catalog Interiors 2–4 St Stephen Place, EH3 5AJ, 225 2888, cataloginteriors.com Lavish interiors boutique specialising in contemporary designs. Larger items (chairs, dining room tables etc) plus scented candles, baby blankets, lamps and other accessories.

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Coco 174 Bruntsfield Place, EH10 4ER, 228 4526; 71 Broughton Street, EH1 3RJ, 558 2777, cocochocolate.co.uk Organic, ethical and non-GM chocolate goodies – decorated with tattoo and 30s-deco patterns – and cookery classes.

Context Interiors 40 Victoria Street, EH1 2JW, 226 5882; 42–44 Cockburn Street, EH1 1PB, contextinteriors.co.uk Good for the awkward in-law or stubborn uncle, this has an eclectic collection of vintage, retro, period and artisan interior decorations.

Cranachan & Crowdie 263 Canongate, EH8 8BQ, 556 7194, cranachanandcrowdie. com Treat their tastebuds with the finest Scottish beer, shortbread, chutneys, whisky accessories, tea towels, DIY cheese kits and more.

Curiouser and Curiouser 93 Broughton Street, EH1 3RZ, 556 1866, curiouserandcuriouser.com Print, frame and gift shop. Great gift ideas for discerning art-lovers and for homeware gifts with a quirky twist.

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

Dick’s Edinburgh 3 North West Circus Place, EH3 6ST, 226 6220, dicks-edinburgh.co.uk An excellent and tasteful mix of men's and unisex clothing made by the best makers from around the world. Find Stutterheim raincoats handmade in Sweden, Shetland jumpers, Eastland moccasins handsewn in Maine, plus beautiful Dutch ceramics, Opinel knives from France and much more.

The Dragonfly 111a Broughton Street, EH1 3RZ, 629 4246, thedragonflygifts.co.uk A tremendously cute selection of Belle & Boo cards and gifts, ladies clothing and presents (and party season outfits) for babies.

Drinkmonger 11 Bruntsfield Place, EH10 4HN, 229 2205, drinkmonger.com A wonderful array of wines, craft beers and specialist spirits as well as an extensive range of whiskies.

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

Epitome 35 Dundas Street, EH3 6QQ, 556 5554, epitomeofedinburgh.com Unique and spacious store specialising in Scottish cashmere, high-end designer clothing and accessories.

Focus 270 Canongate, EH8 8AA, 629 9196, focuspocus.co.uk Skate shop with decks, shoes, accessories and exclusive designs from local illustrators. The Quiet Life, Obey, Levi’s, Nike SB and Vans all stocked.

Fruitmarket Gallery 45 Market Street, EH1 1DF, 225 2383, fruitmarket.co.uk Contemporary gallery with an excellent bookshop, selling prints, stationery, Polaroid cameras, calendars and more.

Galerie Mirages 46a Raeburn Place, EH4 1HL, 315 2603 Down a narrow alley off the main drag in Stockbridge, this jewellery / gift shop does silver pieces from India and Africa, plus mirrors and lanterns.

well as quality over quantity. Now with added ceramics in the HB Electronics range.

Hogarth 18 Stafford Street, EH3 7BD, 220 0107, hogarth-design.com Selkirk-based contemporary fashion brand providing a wide range of scarves and accessories.

Homer 8 Howe Street, EH3 6TD, 225 3168, athomer.co.uk Fairtrade, handpicked and high quality pieces to decorate your home Isle of Skye Candle Company 93 West Bow Street, EH1 2JP, 629 2800, skyecandles.co.uk Provider of natural, good quality candles, made from soya wax, at affordable prices.

Joe 3 Greyfriars Place, EH1 2QQ, 225 4881, joe-cool.co.uk Colourful, novelty jewellery, with a sideline in handbags, purses and accessories.

John Lewis St James Centre, EH1 3SP, 0844 693 1740, johnlewis.com See Glasgow.

Kathy’s Knits 64a Broughton Street, 556 4837, kathysknits.co.uk Everything from balls of wool to preknitted cardies and winter-wear, plus Fairisle and crochet classes.

Golden Hare Books 68 St Stephen Street, EH3 5AQ, 629 1396, goldenharebooks.com Independent bookstore with a handpicked selection of international literary fiction, poetry, non-fiction, graphic novels, contemporary art and design, and children’s stories.

Laurel Gallery 58 St Stephen Street, EH3 5AL, 226 5022, laurelgallery.co.uk Independent gallery, which stocks a range of eclectic original art, crafts and painted furniture. Also runs art, craft and paint technique workshops for Annie Sloan Chalk Paints.

Goya 23 30 NW Circus Pl, EH3 6TP, goya23.co.uk Treat yourself with Spanish fine hams, turrons and sherries in this Stockbridge deli. You can also grab a takeaway or relax in the sit in area.

Life Story 53 London Street, EH3 6LX, 629 9699, lifestoryshop.com Fun East End boutique run by a designer couple, inspired by all things cool, quirky and creative.

Hannah Zakari 43 Candlemaker Row, EH1 2QB, 226 5433, hannahzakari.co.uk Geometric jewellery from indie designers, cute ornaments, floral stationery and Harris Tweed cases for your smartphone.

Herman Brown 151 West Port, EH3 9DP, 228 2589, hermanbrown.co.uk Vintage store with an emphasis on accessories and jewellery as

Lucie Fenton Gallery 20a Raeburn Place, EH4 1HN, 332 3999 Stockbridge art/jewellery salesroom.

Lupe Pintos 24 Leven Street, EH3 9LJ, 228 6241, See Glasgow.

Machina Espresso 2 Brougham Pl, EH3 9HW, 229 3495, machina-espresso.co.uk Artisan coffee bar, which sells a good range of coffee and coffee making equipment. They also

provide indepth barista training for coffee enthusiasts.

Moleta Munro 43-46 London St, EH3 6LX, 557 4800, moletamunro.com A contemporary furniture and lighting showroom, providing high quality furniture and lighting solutions, as well as smaller glassware items, ceramics and fancy candles.

Mr Wood’s Fossils 5 Cowgatehead, EH1 1JY, 220 1344, mrwoodsfossils.co.uk With minerals and meteorites from across the world, you can get a lot of unique gifts here. And you can one-up everyone you know by buying a piece of rock from Mars.

Multrees Walk St Andrew Square, EH1 3DQ, 557 0050, the-walk.co.uk A good place to put a dent in the credit card, the pedestrian strip where Harvey Nics is found is home to high-end designers, including Louis Vuitton and Calvin Klein.

Odyssey Boutique 39–41 William Street, EH3 7LW, 220 2908, odysseyboutique.co.uk Beautiful collections of lingerie, swimwear and ‘pleasure toys’.

Oliver Bonas 45a Hanover Street, EH2 2PJ, 226 6809, oliverbonas.com See Glasgow.

Owl and Lion 66 West Port, EH1 2LD, 221 0818, owlandliongallery.com Book gallery that features handcrafted items, hand printing, letter press and classes in book binding and making gift boxes.

Paper Tiger 6A/8 Stafford St, EH3 6AU, 226 2390; 53 Lothian Road, EH1 2DJ, 228 2790, papertiger.co.uk Card shop selling distinctive and individual designs. They also offer a range of wrapping papers, books and small gifts.

Peckham’s 49 South Clerk Street, EH8 9NZ, 668 3737, See Glasgow PekoeTea 20 Leven Street, EH3 9LJ, 477 1838, pekoetea.co.uk A highly extensive range of highquality, loose leaf tea, freshly roasted coffee and handmade chocolate bars.

Pippin Gifts 30 Haymarket Terrace, EH12 5JZ, 347 8657, pippingifts.com

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Pippin mixes emerging British design talent with a number of established brands. This gift boutique sells jewellery, cards, homeware and more.

Present Boutique 18 St Mary's Street, EH1 1SU, 556 5050, presentboutique.co.uk An array of quirky homewares, oneoff jewellery items, camp and kitsch artwork, and presents for pets.

Ragamuffin 278 Canongate, EH8 8AA, 557 6007, ragamuffinloves.blogspot.co.uk Chunky, cosy, often technicolour knitwear, with a good range of Made in Scotland wool jumpers and accessories.

Real Foods 37 Broughton Street, EH1 3JU, 557 1911; 8 Brougham Street, EH3 9JH, 228 1201, realfoods. co.uk Fair trade, organic, vegan / vegetarian wholesome foods specialists.

Red Door Gallery 42 Victoria Street, EH1 2JW, 477 3255, edinburghart.com Much-loved independent gallery selling local screenprints and illustration, knitted homewares, jewellery, ceramics and accessories.

Sheila Fleet Gallery 18 St Stephen Street, EH3 5AL, 225 5939, sheilafleet.com Beautiful handcrafted jewellery designed and made in Orkney.

Shortbread House of Edinburgh 25 Tennant Street, EH6 5NA, 555 5212, shortbreadhouse.com Family-run bakery providing a small but delicious range of shortbread, biscuits and cakes.

Stockbridge Boutique 20 Deanhaugh Street, EH4 1LY, 332 4911, stockbridgeboutique.co.uk Independent fashion boutique, which houses a variety of different brands and designs.

Stockbridge. Vintage clothing, bridal wear, jewellery and accessories sourced from around the globe.

The Tram Stop Market York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JD, edinburghmarkets.co.uk/ markets Right in the city centre, this is the best way to buy a unique gift whilst supporting local businesses.

Troon 1 York Place, EH1 3EB, 557 4045, troondesignerclothing. com Unique mix of carefully sourced designer clothes and accessories.

VoxBox Music 21 St Stephen Street, EH3 5AN, 629 6775, voxboxmusic.co.uk Stocking secondhand and new viny, with occasional music books, memorabilia and CDs for sale too.

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Chic and Unique vintagecostumejewellery.co.uk Glamorous vintage costume jewellery, bags and perfume bottles.

DotComGiftShop dotcomgiftshop.com A quirky variety of gifts and toys with plenty items for under a tenner.

Emily Hogarth emilyhogarth.com Designer and illustrator inspired by Scottish landscape and specialising in screen prints, fabric designs and stationery.

The Linen Cat thelinencat.com Textile decorations, brooches, purses, aprons and more.

Fiona Heather fionaheather.co.uk Classic handcrafted garments with a playful twist. Made from an exclusive mix of screen-printed fabrics.

BBC bbcshop.com Provides a range of DVDs, books and gifts related to BBC shows.

The Good Hood Store goodhoodstore.com Exclusive, high quality and design focused clothing curated from across the world.

Catherine Aitken catherineaitken.com A boutique selling clothes and accessories such as Harris tweed toilet bags and tweed stoles.

Studio One 10 Stafford Street, EH3 7AU, 226 5812, studio-one.co.uk West End basement treasure trove of toys, jewellery and kitchenwares.

Clare Nicolson clarenicolson.com Fabrics designer who has branched out from her signature bird designs and 70s recycled printed fabrics into geometric prints and cushions.

Those Were the Days 26 St Stephen Street, EH3 5AL, 225 4400, thosewerethedaysvintage.com Independently owned, unique vintage fashion boutique in

Canongate Books canongate.tv Edinburgh-based independent publishing house. Books, e-books and audio books can be purchased directly from the website.

HeyJennyJenny heyjennyjenny.com Glasgow-based jeweller, making sublimely simple and affordable pieces based on paper planes, plain silver circles and tiny bows.

Hilary Grant hilarygrant.co.uk Orkney-based knitwear designer with a good line in muted neon circle scarves, arrow-patterned mittens and ‘pom-hats’.

IzziRainey izzirainey.com Homeware products, tote bags and purses with quirky prints, designed

by GSA graduate, Izzi Rainey.

Jane Gowans janegowans.co.uk Handcrafted in Scotland, this intricate jewellery truly stands out.

Jenny Sweetnam jennysweetnam.com Beautiful, simple, geometric statement jewellery in silver and gold from this London-based ECA graduate.

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La La Land livinginlalaland.co.uk A range of sweaters and snoods plus jewellery and stocking fillers for teens and the young at heart.

Laura Spring lauraspring.co.uk A graphic designer with an enthusiasm for screen-printing, Laura Spring's products include bags, notebooks, keyrings and more.

Gemporia gemporia.com An ethical range of jewellery made from genuine gemstones and precious metals.

Bread Matters breadmatters.com Inspired by The Great British Bake Off and want to create the perfect loaf? Bread Matters has books, equipment and dough to help you avoid the dreaded soggy bottom.

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Baltic balticmill.com Everything from decorative deer heads to paper watches and Tatty Devine jewellery.

BFI shop.bfi.org.uk The UK film archive sells a range of DVDs and books.

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Nancy and Betty nancyandbetty.com Simple, splendid stationery printed on high quality recycled paper, all made in the UK. Ocelot Chocolate ocelotchocolate.com An ethical, Edinburgh chocolatier, creating handmade confectionary using the highest grade organic and fairtrade produce.

Papa Stour papastour.com Fife-based online portal that delivers handmade Scottish art, fashion and homewares.

Papermash papermash.co.uk Independent seller of stationery by artisan designers, including giltpatterned notebooks, patterned gift tape, make-your-own bunting and Christmas wrap.

Perth Festival of Chocolate perth festivalofchocolate.com A chocolate themed celebration on 22-23 Nov in Perth. The website also links to the stallholders online shops for chocolate, textiles and more.

Present&Correct presentandcorrect.com A collection of quirky and unique stationery products.

Spencerfield Spirit Company spencerfieldspirit.com Purveyors of Scottish alcohol, such as the Sheep Dip and Pig’s Nose whiskies, and Edinburgh Gin. Think Boutique thinkboutique.co.uk Ethically conscious chunky knitted necklaces and headbands, recycled nautical prints and winter capes.

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FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS SONG ‘Ring Out Solstice Bells’ by Jethro Tull.

Dad plays this song every Christmas.

This song makes me feel excited and happy; it’s one of the last relics of childhood that’s still available to me.

It’s so good. It’s got hand claps and a flute and it’s not even about Christmas! It’s about the Solstice. ‘Mon the pagans!

ACTUAL CHRISTMAS DAY It’s a bit of a letdown, isn’t it? All those countdowns and soft-focused adverts, and it’s all led to this: THE SUN IS SHINING OUTSIDE. It’s supposed to be a snowy wonderland. And things just go downhill from there.

CHRISTMAS CHORES My birthday is on 20 December, so every year, two things happen: 1. I get asked by everyone: ‘Do you get combined presents then? That’s not very fair, is it?!’ And I have to smile and laugh and make a joke about it, but inside I’m crying because 2. Every year I get combined presents. So unfair!

FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS FILM Without question, The e Muppet Christmas Carol. arol.

This film has it all: Muppets, ppets, songs, dancing, tears,, the reprehensible nature ure of social inequality at Christmas time. Nowadays, adays, it actually makes me well up when I watch it each ch year.

Yes, Muppets make me cry.

CHAOS It happens every year:: my family gets together and we all argue for four full days, except ept for when we’re dancing to o tinselly, naff Christmas songs or getting drunk. I don’t see my two sisters together that often as we all live in different cities. So the volume is awesome.

PRESENTS Despite my birthday gripes, I actually don’t like receiving presents all that much. They’re never exactly what you’d choose yourself and you have to store them somewhere or figure out when to make the trip to the charity shop. I can’t help thinking about all the wastefulness, not to mention my nearest and dearest spending money they could probably put to much better use.

Just paint me a little postcard or something.

TENSIONS previous 11 months So, you've spent the pre doing exactly as you p please and trying best you can. And to muddle along as b at Christmas come the t questions, the ones that make you feel like a sorry teenager: ‘Oh, so yo you still haven't finished that thesis / learned to drive / found f nd a boyfriend?’ fou GOING BAC BACK TO YOUR AFTERWARDS FLAT AFT It’s cold. Y Your now-old cards are sitting on the shelf. There’s no food apart apa from that banana that's gone mouldy. mouldy And, worst, it’s em empty.

SPARKLES Oh the silver tinsel, the e ruby rubyred baubles, the twinkly kly lights.

OH THE JOY!

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