Regular Event:
1st Dec 2024 -
26th Dec 2024
As the lochs begin to freeze and a sprinkling of snow settles upon the mountains of the Cairngorms, we are reminded that the year’s end – and its festive celebrations – are just around the corner.
For the remainder of the year, immerse yourself in a series of joyful activities and embrace Victorian traditions, from roasting chestnuts over fire to indulging in a mouth-watering fondue in our Fog House. Sing carols around the piano or make festive decorations, enjoy candlelit concerts or discover artisanal treasures in our shop.
December
Thursdays 5th, 12th and 19th – Christmas Carols around the piano, 6pm – 6.30pm
Enjoy the festive sounds of Braemar Community Choir who will perform around the Mark Bradford piano in the Fife Arms Lobby.
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Festival De Noel: 6th – 8th December
A 3-day festive programme of community activities throughout the village.
Friday 6th December, 7pm
Pop up Dinner with the Fish Shop @ The Highland Games Pavilion
Saturday 7th December
Wreath Making Workshop: Create a unique, festive wreath for your home.
Christmas Wine Tasting: Sip, savour and celebrate the season with Christmas wine tasting.
Sound Bath: Relax in the ‘Sound Bath’ and help to bring the body and mind back into balance and harmony.
A celebration of Christmas – St Margaret’s Braemar, 6pm: A celebration of Christmas including choral singing, brass ensemble, renowned jazz singer Rachel Lightbody and jazz pianist Tom Gibbs, pupils of Braemar Primary School and more. A real opportunity to get into the Christmas spirit.
Jazz at The Flying Stag, 8.30pm: Join jazz musicians Rachel Lightbody and Tom Gibbs for a chill down session in The Flying Stag.
Sunday 8th December
Christmas Market, 10am – 3pm: Passionate about the amazing local produce available here in Aberdeenshire? Explore the Christmas market experience across the village with thoughtfully curated local produce, drinks, crafts and food carts.
Horse and Carriage Rides: Enjoy Horse and Carriage rides through the village, sponsored by the Fife Arms.
Carol Singing: Carol Singing with the Braemar Village Choir.
Festival Closing Event – Fife Arms, 3pm: Celebrate the end of the festival with a glass of mulled wine at the Fife Arms from 3pm.
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Sundays 8th, 15th and 22nd – Candlelit Classical Strings, 6.30pm – 8pm: Delight in our Classical String recitals in the Drawing Room, in the glow of candlelight.
12th December – Foil Embossing workshop (adults) @ 2pm – 4pm: Join local artist and illustrator Tracey Johnston as she guides you through the art of metal foil embossing to make Victorian-styled festive themed decorations for your own home and the Flying Stag Community Christmas Tree.
16th & 17th – Lantern Making Workshop @ Braemar Primary: A community-focused project working with local school children to create lanterns to accompany the Fife Arms Community Reindeer Parade on Christmas Eve.
21st December – Winter Solstice – Yuletide traditions: Celebrate the winter solstice with the ancient Scottish custom of decorating our ceremonial Yule Log as we mark the shortest day of the year.
23rd December – Foil Embossing workshop (children age 7+) – 10am – 12pm: Join local artist and illustrator Tracey Johnston as she guides you through the art of metal foil embossing to make festive themed decorations for your own home and the Flying Stag Community Christmas Tree.
24th December – Reindeer Parade – 4.30pm – 5.30pm: Enjoy the sight of Cairngorm Reindeer and lanterns as they parade through the village on Christmas Eve.
