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THE BEST WARM & FUZZY EVENTS
* Eilidh’s Daily Ukulele Ceilidh Day 347 of Eilidh McAskill‘s ongoing quest to play a ceilidh, on her ukulele. for every day of 2007. Catch her while you still can: time's running out. Tchai Ovna. Glasgow. Thu 13 Dec.
it Wobbling on the Shoulders of Giants 1980s kids‘ telly favourite Johnny Ball — the walking definition of warm and fuzzy — delivers the annual Royal Society lecture. George Square Theatre, Edinburgh. Mon 77 Dec.
it Torchlight Procession The nicest possible beginning to Edinburgh's massive Hogmanay Clambake. everyone marching together in the company of Up Helly Aa's Vikings (pictured). Pillaging optional. Meet at Parliament Square. Edinburgh, Sat 29 Dec. It Night More Monster Ceilidh See it you can strip the willow down the entire length of George Street. Good for anyone who overindulged a bit too festively. as you'll probably be two stone lighter by the time you make it to the end. George Street, Edinburgh, Sun 30 Dec.
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Gagging on the gliihwein? Unable to stomach another twee carol concert? Kirstin Innes rounds up some more unusual things to do over the festive season
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