Bowhouse December Market Weekend
With Bowhouse’s regular roster of local food and drink traders, a whole barn dedicated to street food, plus a selection of crafty and arty traders curated by Tea Green Events, you’ll get half of your to-do list ticked off over this weekend.
Bowhouse, St Monans, Friday 12–Sunday 14 December.

Loch Lomond Shores Christmas Festival
There’s plenty going on here. Gifts and crafts in the market, Santa at the Sealife Centre, loads of kids’ activities, live entertainment (including a choir or two), and food and drink stalls with enough warming treats to power you through.
Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch, Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 December.

Out Of The Blue Christmas Markets
The estimable OOTB’s HelloArt Christmas Market focuses on arty gifts while the Winter Arts Market brings together 100 indie makers. Or buy direct from artists at their Winter Open Studios (Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 November) at sister venue Abbeymount Studios.
HelloArt Christmas Market: Saturday 22 November; Winter Arts Market: Friday 5–Sunday 7 December; both at Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Printmakers Christmas Market & Open Days
As well as picking up stocking fillers like jewellery, homeware and art here, you can take part in a printmaking workshop, look at the members’ exhibition, hear an artist talk and enjoy a tour of Printmakers’ stunning building.
Edinburgh Printmakers, Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 November.

Riverside Christmas Market
Combine your Christmas shopping with exploring this iconic space. There are festive activities all around the museum, plus local makers selling homeware, candles, jewellery and decorations.
Riverside Museum, Glasgow, Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 December.

Winter Makers Market
Over 60 independent makers converge on Edinburgh’s Fruitmarket gallery for a weekend market dedicated to indie art, craft and design. Hosted by Endless Love Creative, it’s also a good chance to check out the gallery’s excellent book shop.
Fruitmarket, Edinburgh, Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 December.

Winter Market At Summerhall
Around 35 artisan makers will show their wares at Summerhall, alongside carols from their own choir, mulled wine and snacks, and some gorgeous winter workshops. It’s all indoors, too, which keeps it cosy.
Summerhall, Edinburgh, Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 December.

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