Who from history is coming for Christmas Dinner?
You've decked the halls, the mulled wine is flowing, and now you need to invite your guests! But who from Scottish history is your perfect Christmas dinner guest? Only one way to find out...
Which Christmas film are you watching while you get ready?
Where are you having the party?
What Christmas song are you playing as people come through the door?
Choose a tree decoration.
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What’s on the menu?
What’s the dress code?
What will you be doing after dinner?
What would you like from your Secret Santa?
Lady Dervorguilla
A medieval noblewoman with a heart as grand as Sweetheart Abbey. Expect tapestries, roaring fires, and acts of charity between courses. She loves love stories and classic elegance.
Mary, Queen of Scots
Scotland's most famous queen is coming to your party! Embrace the festive season with feasting, dancing, and devotion, inspired by lavish celebrations of old at Stirling Castle and Holyrood Palace. Find out more about what Christmas was like for Mary, Queen of Scots on our blog.
Earl Haakon Paulsson of Orkney
This Norse earl will bring the Yule spirit to your party with roaring fires, mead rivers, and (mostly good-natured) wrestling. Expect boar on the spit and tales of gods of old.
Cailleach
The ancient Gaelic goddess of winter herself, the Cailleach shapes Scotland’s mountains and ushers in storms. Her name means “old woman” or “veiled one” in Gaelic, and she’s linked to the cycle of seasons. She washes her great plaid in the roaring whirlpool of Corryvreckan, turning the land white with snow. Expect icy elegance, venison feasts, and snow globe magic. You can meet the Snow Queen, inspired by the myth of the Cailleach, at Edinburgh Castle during this year's Castle of Light!
Robert Burns
Scotland’s bard is bringing poetry and cheer to your Christmas party! Expect tartan décor, hearty fare, and a dram of whisky while he recites verses by the fire. Auld acquaintances will not be forgot.
John Knox
This religious reformer will bring the holy spirit rather than the party spirit. His idea of festivity is psalms and a sermon on idolatry. Your party guests will leave feeling enlightened rather than festive.
Maggie McIver
The Barras queen is coming to your party! Maggie knows how to throw a proper Glasgow party. Expect eclectic décor, raffles, and a jive on the ballroom floor. Bring your best patter and dancing shoes.
