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Xmas light show season is in full swing! See our reviews of Castle of Light bit.ly/3CC7hfW and Christmas at the Botanics bit.ly/3lizoee. And see our guide to all the region's light shows bit.ly/3cFyTWD. @edinburghcastle @TheBotanics #castleoflight
Still looking for a Christmas treat? There are still a few tickets left for The Brunton’s hilarious panto Hansel and Gretel. None on the day you’re looking for? It’s always worth checking for returns. Pic credit Robin Mitchell @TheBrunton
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Looking for an Xmas show? Read our review of the Lyceum's very funny Christmas Dinner bit.ly/30lihBe and the fabulous The Nutcracker bit.ly/3G6FMx2. Pic credit (Christmas Dinner): Mihaela Bodlovic @scottishballet @lyceumtheatre #ChristmasDinner #TheNutcracker
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Still looking for a Christmas treat? There are still a few tickets left for The Brunton’s hilarious panto Hansel and Gretel. None on the day you’re looking for? It’s always worth checking for returns. @TheBrunton Pic credit Robin Mitchell
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Local author, local bookshop, can't get better than that!
Always a delight to have the fabbity-fab @fivekingdoms visiting; we have signed copies of her new The Runaways of Haddington Hall from @WalkerBooksUK , ideal Chrimbo gift for younger readers (hint, hint!) #books #Edinburgh #Bruntsfield #ChildrensBooks
Sounds beautifully festive!
Today we have a whole kaleidoscope of Festive events for you streaming the entire day on our Lauriston Facebook page. A digital Edwardian #Christmas at Lauriston Castle. More info here: ow.ly/F60250H4z8N #Christmas2021 #christmascrafts #stories #castles
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'Lots of absolutely bonkers bits that kids will love' Read our review of the fabulous Christmas Dinner, on at the Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh now! bit.ly/30lihBe @CWheelsTheatre @lyceumtheatre #ChristmasDinner Pic credit: Mihaela Bodlovic
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These kids are amazing - they make the show!
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You won't get anything Christmas-ier this side of the North Pole! Read our review of The Nutcracker bit.ly/3G6FMx2 and our guide to 2021's shows and pantos bit.ly/3DvdYk2. @scottishballet @captheatres
Christmas light show season is in full swing! Check out our reviews of Castle of Light bit.ly/3CC7hfW and Christmas at the Botanics bit.ly/3lizoee. And see our guide to Lothian's light shows bit.ly/3cFyTWD. @edinburghcastle @TheBotanics #castleoflight
Christmas light show season is in full swing! Check out our reviews of Castle of Light bit.ly/3CC7hfW and Christmas at the Botanics bit.ly/3lizoee. And check out our light show guide bit.ly/3cFyTWD. @edinburghcastle @TheBotanics #castleoflight
Looks great! #santasteamtrains
Spotted Santa’s Steam Train rolling through Bo’ness this afternoon!🎅🏼🚂 Looks fab! @bonessrailway
Ten years of pandas!
Ten years ago today we welcomed a very special package! What a decade it's been since Tian Tian and Yang Guang arrived in Edinburgh 💛 We still hope to extend their stay and remain in talks with our colleagues in China. We'll update everyone as soon as we can 🐼
'I loved the costumes and it had a real Christmas vibe' - read our review of Scottish Ballet's The Nutcracker, on at the Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, until Dec 31. bit.ly/3G6FMx2 @captheatres @scottishballet
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What could be more Christmassy than the Nutcracker?!
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'I liked the way they lit up the waterfall'. Read our review of this year's fabulous Christmas at the Botanics bit.ly/3lizoee. @mychristmastrails @TheBotanics #ChristmasAtTheBotanics
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Teaching job with an outdoor slant!
We're seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher on a temporary, full time or part time/ job share basis, to use the outdoor environment & adventurous activities as an approach, to deliver the Curriculum for Excellence #TeachingJobs Full details: orlo.uk/Ul6g4
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A great day out in the holidays!
⛄️Planning to visit over the Christmas holidays?⛄️ We'll be closed during the day on 25 and 26 December to give more of our dedicated teams extra time with friends and family after a very challenging 18 months💛 Christmas Nights will still be on from 4.30pm on Boxing Day✨
Castle of Light off tonight due to wild weather forecast!
Due to the weather warnings for today, we unfortunately have to cancel #CastleOfLight this evening. Ticket holders will receive an email with further information in due course. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. #HSclosure
Competition for PS kids!
Today we are so pleased to officially launch TWO exciting competitions in celebration of Forestry and Aquaculture in STEM Week in partnership w/ @LantraScotland! 🎉 There are fantastic prizes up for grabs for both Primary and Secondary pupils (1/2)