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13 Santa's grottos in the Highlands
13 Santa's grottos across 9 venues within reach of Inverness, Moray & the Highlands. The first opens on Saturday 28 November — the December weekend slots go first, so book rather than turning up.
6–20 Dec
Santa Sunday Lunch 2026
- Kingsmills Hotel - Top Inverness Hotel with Swimming Pool, Inverness
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
Booking quickly across Inverness, Moray & the HighlandsSanta's grottos sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
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Where can we meet Santa in the Highlands?
12 Santa's grottos are listed in the Highlands this season.
- Santa's Elf ExpressStrathspey Railway - Aviemore Station, Aviemore · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 1–12
- Santa's Grotto at ThreaplandsThreaplands, Elgin · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 3–10
- Breakfast with Santa - FochabersSimpsons at Fochabers, Fochabers · 5–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Breakfast with Santa - InvernessSimpsons, Inverness · 5–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas Fun in the PaddocksCairngorm Herd, Glenmore · 5–24 Dec · Ages 1–12
Which Santa's grottos in the Highlands are good for toddlers?
12 Santa's grottos in the Highlands suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- Santa's Elf ExpressStrathspey Railway - Aviemore Station, Aviemore · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 1–12
- Santa's Grotto at ThreaplandsThreaplands, Elgin · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 3–10
- Breakfast with Santa - FochabersSimpsons at Fochabers, Fochabers · 5–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Breakfast with Santa - InvernessSimpsons, Inverness · 5–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas Fun in the PaddocksCairngorm Herd, Glenmore · 5–24 Dec · Ages 1–12
Where can we have breakfast with Santa in the Highlands?
7 grottos offer breakfast, lunch or tea with Santa in the Highlands.
- Breakfast with Santa and His Reindeer at ThreaplandsThreaplands, Elgin · Sun 29 Nov · 9am · Ages 0–10
- Breakfast with Santa - FochabersSimpsons at Fochabers, Fochabers · 5–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Breakfast with Santa - InvernessSimpsons, Inverness · 5–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Breakfast with SantaNorth Kessock Village Hall, Inverness · Sun 6 Dec · 9:30am · Ages 0–10
- Afternoon Tea with SantaPinz Bowling, Elgin · Thu 24 Dec · 1pm · Ages 0–10
Which Santa's grottos in the Highlands welcome babies?
9 Santa's grottos in the Highlands welcome babies under one.
- Breakfast with Santa and His Reindeer at ThreaplandsThreaplands, Elgin · Sun 29 Nov · 9am · Ages 0–10
- Breakfast with Santa - FochabersSimpsons at Fochabers, Fochabers · 5–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Breakfast with Santa - InvernessSimpsons, Inverness · 5–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Breakfast with SantaNorth Kessock Village Hall, Inverness · Sun 6 Dec · 9:30am · Ages 0–10
- Santa Sunday Lunch 2026Kingsmills Hotel - Top Inverness Hotel with Swimming Pool, Inverness · 6–20 Dec · Ages 0–10
Where can we see Santa on Christmas Eve in the Highlands?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 8 Santa's grottos in the Highlands are open that day.
- Santa's Elf ExpressStrathspey Railway - Aviemore Station, Aviemore · Thu 24 Dec
- Santa's Grotto at ThreaplandsThreaplands, Elgin · Thu 24 Dec · 10am
- Breakfast with Santa - FochabersSimpsons at Fochabers, Fochabers · Thu 24 Dec · 8:30am
- Breakfast with Santa - InvernessSimpsons, Inverness · Thu 24 Dec · 8:30am
- Christmas Fun in the PaddocksCairngorm Herd, Glenmore · Thu 24 Dec · 10am
