EAST Lothian's very first Winter Wonderland is set to bring festive joy at Gosford House next month.

Gosford House, near Longniddry, will play host to Scotland’s newest Winter Wonderland between December 17 and 23.

Event designers Rogue Village and Rogue City will create a vintage-inspired Christmas experience befitting of its historic backdrop featuring a Victorian carousel and chair swings, Christmas land train trips around the grounds, carnival stalls, marketplace, donkeys and a Christmas tree post-box maze.

Jennifer Maniam, Rogue Village co-director, said: “We’re creating something that captures the magic of Christmas – something that makes everyone feel like a six-year-old on Christmas Eve.

“This year more than most we want people to be able to be socialise with loved ones in a safe environment.”

Those wishing to explore inside the incredible Gosford House can book a house tour or take part in workshops and festive activities.

These include Christmas table styling by Style Your Spaces, whisky tasting from Glenkinchie, wreath making from Feathergrass Florals and ballet classes from Art East, former Royal Ballet principal dancers.

Alison Bombail, Gosford venue manager, added: “We want to bring an authentic Christmas experience to our locality, while celebrating the local talent we are so lucky to be surrounded with.

“We also hope to see lots of families joining in the festive cheer.”

Some of Scotland's leading independent food and drink producers, artists and designers will be available at the market stalls.

Traders will include Bon Tot, The Portobello Bookshop and Dook.

Peter Maniam, co-director, said: "We’re steering away from the strangely traditional German market and creating a marketplace that is representative of the incredible independent brands here in Scotland.

"We want to encourage spending and supporting local."

The food and drink area sponsored by Wemyss Malts will include cosy tipi tents complete with open fire.

Food and drink will be provided by Steampunk Coffee, Herringbone, Fox Hat, Wild at Heart and The Wee Green Van.

To book tickets or for more information visit www.roguevillage.com/gosford-house-winterwonderland