Walk the path of light on the longest night

Sorry you are too late, this event has been and gone!

For the fifth year in a row, the University of St Andrews is offering a free, family-friendly outdoor festive event on eve of the Winter Solstice!

About Walk the path of light on the longest night

Listed Under Christmas Events / Community Events / Family and Kids Events / Outdoor Events

Winter Solstice eve, on Friday 20 December, is the longest night of the year. Walking a path of light, thinking about whatever you like in silence provides a welcome pause from all the noise and activity of the festive season.

A solar lit labyrinth brings light into the darkness and a reminder that the days now begin to get longer and the amount of daylight will increase again.

The path will be lit by solar fairy lights, so that the sunlight from the shortest day, lights a path for the longest night.

The event takes place in the Spanish Gardens on The Scores, St Andrews, from 4.30pm to 8.30pm. All are welcome to visit and experience a silent, solar lit walk under the sky.

Location: Spanish Gardens, next to School of Economics & Finance, The Scores, St Andrews

Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.

All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.

GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Fife, click here to find out more!

Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Fife? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!

Other Events at Various Venues or University of St Andrews

Theatre

Peter and the Wolf on Tour

18th May 2025

University of St Andrews, St Andrews

Peter and the Wolf on Tour is an action-packed, interactive concert with some of the best and silliest(!) musicians in Scotland. Don't miss it at Laidlaw Music Centre on Sunday 18 May!

Similar events you might like...

Dunfermline City Artisan Market

Selected dates between 9th February 2025 - 7th December 2025

Dunfermline

Pick up some wonderful local produce in the heart of Dunfermline City at the monthly Dunfermline City Artisan Market on St Catherine's Wynd!

AIA Seasonal Coffee Mornings

Selected dates between 15th February 2025 - 15th November 2025

Dreel Halls, Anstruther

Join the Anstruther Improvements Association for a cup of tea or coffee, some home-baking, book swap and stories, craft table and a good blether at our community café for all generations!

Fife Afro-Caribbean Summer Festival

5th July 2025

Pittencreiff Park, Dunfermline

AYT Foods is thrilled to announce the first-ever Afro-Caribbean Summer Festival, taking place at Pittencrieff Park (The Glen), Dunfermline on Saturday, 5th July!