Live It!
Fireworks, traditional markets, miles of festive lights, open-air skating, candlelit carols: Edinburgh really looks forward to Christmas in style! The countdown to Christmas starts towards the end of November on Light Night with the switch-on of the city’s Christmas lights. The main focus is the Mound’s Christmas tree, a gift from Norway.
Meanwhile in Princes Street Gardens, it’s all the fun of the fair. Skaters can also take to the open-air rink with the floodlit Edinburgh Castle and Old Town as their scenic backdrop. The Big Wheel next to the Scott Monument on Princes Street offers a lofty, if chilly, view of the city’s Christmas scene. Thankfully the traditional festive market has mulled wine and hot seasonal food and drinks to warm you back up again.
Edinburgh’s stores put on a good festive show as well. Shop windows attract as much attention as the shops themselves. Don’t miss the floor-to-ceiling Christmas tree in the main hall at Jenners. How do they get it in there?
Get into the Edinburgh Christmas spirit yourself by following the links to the left. Or plan a getaway break after the festive dust has settled to recharge your batteries.