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View of Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh's Christmas from the Scott Monument What's on this Christmas? Edinburgh’s Christmas will see a whole host of events, festivities, markets and shows in 2024, bringing the city to life for the most wonderful time of the year.
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Oct 21, 2023 · 1. Winterfest at Edinburgh Christmas Market. If you want to get away from everything then why not try out the famous Edinburgh Christmas Market. Here are just a glimpse of things to do in Edinburgh at Christmas and what will happen from Friday 17 November 2023 to Saturday 6 January 2024.
- Have A Mulled Wine!
- Check Out The Winter Light Trail Evenings at The Botanics
- Have A Glass of Fizz at The Dome
- Have A Dram at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society on Queen Street
- Go to A Panto!
- Catch A Festive Show
- Candlelight: Festive Christmas Films Concert
- Spooky Ghost Walk
- Go Ice-Skating
- Go on The Rides at The Christmas Market
There’s an incredible Christmas market in Edinburgh! It runs from Friday 17 November 2023 to Saturday 6 January 2024. It’s made up of a Scottish market section as well as a German Christmas market that sprawls across the whole of East Princes Street Gardens. You’ll find all kinds of crafts, gifts, food and drink. Stop off for a warming mulled wine ...
This.is.amazing! We went on Christmas Eve a few years ago and and what a magical experience it was ! The Edinburgh Botanical Gardens have launched a wonderfully festive event during the Christmas period – the Winter Light Trail. You’ll be mesmerised by the decorations, lights and magical atmosphere. Highlights include the Cathedral of Light, the Sc...
Nothing says Christmas quite like the Dome in Edinburgh! A hot chocolate, a glass of bubbles… the Dome is the place to go to and is most definitely something of an institution in Edinburgh. You will be blown away by the lights and Christmas decorations. It’s our go-to place to mark the beginning of the festive period in Edinburgh. It definitely nee...
This is definitely an experience to add to your list of things to do in Edinburgh in December! Before having kids, we held a Scotch Malt Whisky Society membership, however, we swapped it for an Edinburgh zoo membership when our wee ones came along. While entry to the whisky society is exclusive to members, we were delighted to discover a few years ...
Christmas isn’t complete without a trip to the Panto! The Pantomime is a quintessentially British stage-show that everyone should experience once in their life – whether you have kids or not! There are goodies and there are villains and before you know it, you’ll find yourself booing the baddies and shouting ‘he’s behind you!’. We have been known t...
If a panto isn’t your thing, there’s lots of other options! You’ll find plenty of other shows on offer that often have a festive twist. This year [2023], the Lyceum Theatre is putting on “The Snow Queen” from 23 Nov 2023 – 31 Dec 2023 (check here for tickets).
Now for something unusual and oh so festive… a Christmas Films Candlelight Concert! This unique event takes place in Nicolson Square, a city centre venue, which will be illuminated by thousands of candles. The audience will be treated to a nostalgic themed musical programme of movie soundtracks performed by a string quartet and which will include L...
If you’re in Edinburgh during December, a ghost walk tour can add an unexpected and memorable element to your festive itinerary. Ghost tours take place in the evening, allowing you to experience Edinburgh under the cover of darkness. The city takes on a whole new ambiance at night, and with the Christmas lights adding to the magic, the setting beco...
Get your skates on and enjoy a trip down memory lane. Located on West George St, between Castle Street and Charlotte Square, you’ll find a fabulous undercover ice rink ! If you’re tired from the exertion of skating, you can finish off the event with a mulled wine or check out the artisan fair. The price of skate hire is included in the entry fee an...
Find your inner child and take a ride on the thrilling star flyer, helter skelter, the chair-o-planes, the big wheel or a carousel. Edinburgh’s Christmas Market will run from 17 November 2023 til 6 January 2024. Click here for price information.
- Edinburgh Christmas Market. Start at the top of the world-famous (East) Princes Street Gardens and prepare for sensory overload – sounds, smells, and tastes from around Europe.
- Cocktails at Twenty Twenty. A wee hidden gem across from the Waverley Train Station, Twenty Twenty’s windows span the city! Watch the Star Flyer while you sip on a Strawberries and Steam or classic cocktail.
- The Dome Cocktails (George Street) When The Dome winds its lights around its Graeco-Roman façade pillars, you know the festive period has started in Edinburgh.
- Christmas Lights Switch On. Kick off the festivities at Light Night as choir songs fill the air. Previous locations include George Street and the Royal Mile.
- Browse the Edinburgh Christmas Markets. The main Christmas Market is held each year in the Princes Street Gardens. It seems to get bigger each year with several lanes filled with little shops and kiosks selling crafts, art, gifts, food, and more.
- Seek out Holiday Lights. Seeking out festive twinkling light displays is a great way to get into the Christmas spirit in Edinburgh! I am a bit spoiled as I’ve been to some amazing over-the-top light displays in the United States, and have found the ones here in Scotland to be a bit more subdued and fewer people decorate their homes.
- Go Ice Skating. For over 20 years, there has been an outdoor ice skating rink in central Edinburgh as part of the Christmas celebration. Originally at Princes Street Garden and then in St. Andrews Square.
- Enjoy a Festive Afternoon Tea. A holiday afternoon tea is a great way to sit down, warm up, and enjoy a break from all the other festivities. There are a number of places in Edinburgh that offer special Christmas time afternoon teas with the best known being The Dome.
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1. See the illuminations. Edinburgh’s Christmas season officially kicks off on Saturday, December 18, with an opening concert at the Ross Bandstand in the West Princes Street Gardens...
Christmas in Edinburgh is magical and the perfect place to visit during the festive season. Whether you are planning a trip to the city centre or would like to do something on the outskirts, there are some fabulous options to choose from, and we can’t wait to share the best places and seasonal activities to do at Christmas time.
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