The Dunkeld and Birnam Santa Day is one of the best Christmas events in Scotland.
At 1pm Santa and his Reindeer lead the festive parade from Birnam Hotel over the bridge into Dunkeld and into Santa' Grotto on the main square. There's also a Christmas Market, full of wonderful crafts, gifts and local produce to enjoy.
If you fancy something more high energy, there's also a Santa Run to watch or take part in! More >
The New Year Street Party in Pitlochry has been going since 1999.
It now attracts about 5,000 a year to enjoy free food and music.
The Party starts around 12noon, when the streets fill with people from far and wide to enjoy music and dancing down the (closed to traffic!) main street.
Celebrate the New Year in Aberfeldy's main square.
With a lineup of local bands playing to good-natured a crowd, enjoy Scottish hospitality at its best.
See in the New Year in style with the annual firework display at the bells.
This is a free of charge, community led event. More>
An outdoor market with stalls selling arts & crafts, artisan food, plants and shrubs and food to go, Perth Christmas & Craft Market is the perfect place to pick up a gift or just linger a while to soak up the festive atmosphere.
There's free entertinament to enjoy also with music featuring local acts and groups, Horne' Pleasure Rides, Street Food and Street Entertainers. More >
Featuring local wildlife-themed light installations, like luminous otters, salmon, stags and unicorns, Perth's Festive of Light centres around the River Tay and Perth Theatre and Plaza.
It's a seasonal display with the trial often including other city light displays.
Wrap up warm and hunt for illuminated creatures in various locations along the trail.
Perfect festive fun for all ages.
