With Christmas fast approaching and St Nicholas working as hard as ever to ensure he meets his deadlines, the big man is still able to spare a bit of time to come and visit the children of East Lothian.

Every year, children visit Santa's grotto to tell him what they want for Christmas and this year is no exception with several locations hosting Mr Clause.

From Dunbar to Carberry Tower, you'll have plenty of opportunities this December to visit Father Christmas.

With all this in mind, here is where you can take the kids to meet Santa this year.

5 places to meet Santa this Christmas in and around East Lothian

Here are the places you can meet Santa this holiday season:

Santa's Grotto in Dunbar Garden Centre

Santa Clause will be taking a break from his busy schedule to visit Dunbar Garden Centre where he will gift presents to all the children.

The event will allow kids to take photos with Santa and even see the inclusion of a nearby virtual reality sleigh ride that will take you on an amazing winter dash.

Address: Spott Rd, Dunbar EH42 1BF.

When: The Grotto will run every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between December 2 and 18.

Cost: £5 per child.

To find out more and book your tickets, please visit the Dunbar Garden Centre website.

Santa's Grotto, Carberry Tower

For his sixth year in a row, Santa is returning to Carberry Tower to bring the joy of Christmas.

The location will also see the availability of hot chocolate for purchase as well as muffins and food from the nearby bistro.

But move quickly as there is limited availability!

Address: Carberry Tower Mansion House Carberry Tower Estate Near, Musselburgh EH21 8PY.

When: The Grotto will take place between December 16 and 24.

Cost: £15.76 for children.

To find out more and make a booking, please visit the Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate website.

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Enchanted Balgone, North Berwick

Balgone Estate is hosting a magical Christmas-themed wonderland with illuminated walkways, a Christmas maze, street food, a fairground, adorable animals as well as a Santa's Grotto.

Address: Balgone Estate, North Berwick, EH39 5NY.

When: The grotto will run from December 2 to 23.

Cost: £15 per child but prices may vary for other events taking place.

To find out more about the prices and to book your place, please visit the Enchanted Balgone website.

Strawberry Corner, Musselburgh

Strawberry Corner Garden Centre is hosting a Santa's Grotto in an effort to raise money for Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS).

The event requires no booking and is open to all children.

Where: Musselburgh, Midlothian, EH21 8JT, Edinburgh.

When: Every weekend throughout December.

Cost: The event is free but donations are welcomed with all proceeds going to CHAS.

To find out more, please visit the Strawberry Corner Facebook page.

East Links Family Park, Dunbar

Popular leisure destination, East Links Family Park in Dunbar is bringing Christmas to East Lothian.

Santa will show up daily from 11:30 am on his sleigh train direct from the North Pole, children will receive small gifts from his elves with much more available to get you in the festive spirit.

Where: East Links Family Park, Dunbar, EH42 1XF.

When: December 2 to 24.

Cost: £15 per person.

To find out more and book your place, please visit Eventbrite.