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Edinburgh Live
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Claire Galloway

Christmas events Edinburgh: kids can meet Santa at East Lothian estate's autism-friendly sessions

An East Lothian estate is hosting a special sensory and autism-friendly Santa meet and greet this Christmas.

Newhailes House, in Musselburgh, is hoping to make this festive season magical for every youngster.

Their dedicated sessions will allow children, aged 12 and under, with autism to meet Father Christmas in an environment they will find comfortable.

Little ones will be able to sit with him in the grand dining room and tell him their Christmas wishes, before leaving with a special gift picked just for you.

Autism-friendly events are modified to make them suitable, this can include dimming the lights and reducing sound, to staff trained in autism awareness.

Social distancing will also be in place at the event, with a maximum of four adults and six children from two households.

The event will take place on the 11 December and 18 December between 1pm-4pm, with various sessions available - but tickets are selling fast.

Tickets can be bought here and cost £10 per child and £1 per adult.

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