--- title: The Illumin8 Christmas Trail 2026 | Illumin8 Creative description: "Discover the Illumin8 Christmas Trail: festive installations, beautifully dressed venues and seasonal magic across Scotland. Explore the 2026 trail." image: https://illumin8events.com/hubfs/Logo%20illumin8-1.jpg --- [![illumin8](https://24943692.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/24943692/illumin8-events/illumin8-events-logo__white.png)](https://illumin8events.com/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://illumin8events.com) - [About](https://illumin8events.com/en-gb/about) - [Weddings](https://illumin8events.com/weddings) - [Commercial](https://illumin8events.com/commercial) - [Contact Us](https://illumin8events.com/contact-us) - [Gallery](https://illumin8events.com/our-work-wedding-commercial-styling-gallery-illumin8) - [Blog](https://illumin8events.com/blog) [contact us](https://illumin8events.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) ![DRP\_7104](https://24943692.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/24943692/DRP_7104.jpg) ILLUMIN8 CREATIVE · CHRISTMAS 2026 # The Illumin8 Christmas Trail. A little wonder. Around every corner. Discover the places we’re transforming for Christmas. Follow the sparkle, find a new favourite and make a festive day of it. [Explore the trail ↓](https://illumin8events.com/the-illumin8-christmas-trail-2026-illumin8-creative#explore-trail) DESIGNED BY US. DISCOVERED BY YOU. ## Christmas, the Illumin8 way. Statement entrances, twinkling trees and beautifully dressed spaces. Our Christmas Trail brings together the venues we style, so you can experience the magic for yourself. 34 DISPLAYS. ONE FESTIVE STORY. ## Follow the sparkle. From Aberdeen to Edinburgh, Speyside to St Andrews. Explore our festive displays and check the access details for each location. Find a venueExplore an area All of Scotland Aberdeen Bieldside Blairgowrie Bo’ness Bridge of Allan Carnoustie Edinburgh Forres Glasgow Inverurie Oldmeldrum Speyside St Andrews Westhill Show full trail ↗ Loading your festive journey… Gold pins show installation areas. Select a display for dates and access details. YOUR NEXT FESTIVE STOP ### A little wonder awaits. Select a display below or a gold pin on the map. 34 venues across Scotland 01**The Macallan**Speyside · From 3 Nov 2026↗ 02**The Bieldside Inn**Bieldside · From 4 Nov 2026↗ 03**Ferryhill**Aberdeen · From 5 Nov 2026↗ 04**The Meadowpark**Bridge of Allan · From 5 Nov 2026↗ 05**The Saint**St Andrews · From 6 Nov 2026↗ 06**Meldrum House**Oldmeldrum · From 6 Nov 2026↗ 07**Rendezvous**Aberdeen · From 7 Nov 2026↗ 08**The Black Bull**Edinburgh · From 7 Nov 2026↗ 09**The Fountain**Edinburgh · From 7 Nov 2026↗ 10**Finnies**Aberdeen · From 9 Nov 2026↗ 11**The Albyn**Aberdeen · From 10 Nov 2026↗ 12**The Spiritualist**Aberdeen · From 10 Nov 2026↗ 13**Paramount**Aberdeen · From 10 Nov 2026↗ 14**McArthur Manor**Blairgowrie · From 11 Nov 2026↗ 15**Life’s a Beach**Bo’ness · From 11 Nov 2026↗ 16**The Atrium**Aberdeen · From 12 Nov 2026↗ 17**The Smokin’ Fox**Glasgow · From 13 Nov 2026↗ 18**Church on the Hill**Glasgow · From 13 Nov 2026↗ 19**Hammerman’s**Aberdeen · From 14 Nov 2026↗ 20**The Skin Bothy**Aberdeen · From 14 Nov 2026↗ 21**The Broadstraik Inn**Westhill · From 17 Nov 2026↗ 22**ASPC**Aberdeen · From 17 Nov 2026↗ 23**Elan Hair**Inverurie · From 17 Nov 2026↗ 24**The Silver Darling**Aberdeen · From 18 Nov 2026↗ 25**Ramnee Hotel**Forres · From 18 Nov 2026↗ 26**No. 10**Aberdeen · From 19 Nov 2026↗ 27**Carnoustie Hotel**Carnoustie · From 20 Nov 2026↗ 28**Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital**Aberdeen · From 21 Nov 2026↗ 29**Rusacks**St Andrews · From 22 Nov 2026↗ 30**Acteon**Westhill · From 25 Nov 2026↗ 31**Amuse**Aberdeen · From 26 Nov 2026↗ 32**Hall Morrice**Aberdeen · From 26 Nov 2026↗ 33**Boskalis**Westhill · From 29 Nov 2026↗ 34**The Chester Hotel**Aberdeen · From 1 Dec 2026↗ Displays arrive throughout November. Dates shown start the day after installation and may change. Map pins indicate the local area. Please check venue opening times and access before travelling. Private workplace and hospital displays are showcases only. MAKE A DAY OF IT ## Find it. Feel it. Share it. ### 01 / Choose your stops Explore the trail and pick the displays you’d love to see. ### 02 / Plan your visit Check each venue’s opening times, access and any booking requirements before travelling. ### 03 / Share the sparkle Capture your favourite details and tag @illumin8.creative so we can see your festive finds. [Follow the story on Instagram ↗](https://www.instagram.com/illumin8.creative/) BEHIND THE MAGIC ## Your space. Our imagination. Bring the Illumin8 touch to your next seasonal transformation. [Let’s create something memorable](https://illumin8events.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) Founded in 2015 and proudly based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, **Illumin8** has quickly become one of the North East’s most recognised and trusted event styling companies.   ## About **Illumin8** What began as a specialist business creating illuminated letters has grown into one of Scotland's leading creative styling and installation companies. Today, Illumin8 delivers everything from luxury wedding styling and statement draping installations to large-scale floral displays, seasonal transformations and commercial environments through our dedicated Illumin8 Creative division. Led by founder and Creative Director Claire Nicoll, our team combines creativity, craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail to transform ordinary spaces into unforgettable experiences. Whether we're creating a breathtaking wedding setting, designing a striking hotel entrance, or delivering a festive installation for a commercial client, every project is approached with the same passion, professionalism and commitment to excellence. Claire is a three-time winner of the Top Tier Wedding Awards and winner of the Scottish Wedding Awards 2026, recognition that reflects the high standards, creativity and client experience at the heart of everything we do. At Illumin8, we believe great design has the power to transform how people feel in a space. That's why every installation is thoughtfully designed to reflect our clients' vision, engage their audience and leave a lasting impression. ![illumin8director](https://24943692.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/24943692/DR107839.jpg) ## Awards ![WINNER BADGE (1)](https://24943692.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/24943692/WINNER%20BADGE%20(1).jpg) ![TOPTIERS2025](https://24943692.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/24943692/TOPTIERS2025.png) ![toptier2024winner](https://24943692.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/24943692/Elegant%20Minimalist%20A4%20Stationery%20Paper%20Document.pdf.png) ![toptier2023finalist](https://24943692.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/24943692/Untitled%20(A4)%20(A4).pdf-1.png) ![TopTierwinner2022](https://24943692.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/24943692/Untitled%20(A4)%20(A4)-2.pdf-1.png) ![TopTierfinalist2021](https://24943692.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/24943692/Untitled%20(A4)%20(A4)-3.pdf-1.png) ![Copy of Untitled (A4) (A4)-2.pdf](https://24943692.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/24943692/Copy%20of%20Untitled%20(A4)%20(A4)-2.pdf.png) **Award-winning** event styling, trusted by leading venues, luxury brands and hundreds of couples across North East Scotland & Beyond [contact us](https://illumin8events.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) ![Untitled design-12](https://24943692.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/24943692/Untitled%20design-12.png) - [Home](https://illumin8events.com) - [About](https://illumin8events.com/en-gb/about) - [Weddings](https://illumin8events.com/weddings) - [Commercial](https://illumin8events.com/commercial) - [Contact Us](https://illumin8events.com/contact-us) - [Gallery](https://illumin8events.com/our-work-wedding-commercial-styling-gallery-illumin8) - [Blog](https://illumin8events.com/blog)  07794948735  [info@illumin8events.com](mailto:info@illumin8events.com) [Terms & Conditions](https://illumin8events.com/terms-conditions?hsLang=en) © copyright illumin8 - all rights reserved.