City Retreat @ West End Village
Edinburgh
Bedrooms 2 Sleeps 4
Written by Daisy Curtis
Visit Edinburgh in November 2025 to enjoy city before the holiday rush and walk around the Christmas Market.
Special advice from The Edinburgh Address: pack your down jacket to stay snug whilst enjoying the best of Edinburgh.
Watch the colour and delight in the atmosphere at Hopetoun House, a gorgeous home in the iconic town of South Queensferry just outside the city.
This is what makes Edinburgh magical at the end of the year: lights, decorations, attractions, shows, food and mulled wine.
There’s no need to go anywhere else to find the perfect Christmas spirit.
Put your ice skates on, giggle on the funfair rides, order a hot dog and walk around the great gift shops to find the perfect Christmas gift.
The festival is a fantastic celebration and great fun for the whole family.
What? Food, drink, shopping and entertainment
When? 18th November 2025 - 5th January 2026
Where? Princes Street
With Ceilidh's, concerts, recitals and clubs, there is something for everyone in the fiddle festival. Events take place throughout the day, with prices ranging for each show.
The Scots Fiddle Festival launched in 1996 to promote and sustain traditional Scots fiddle music. With an international collaboration of performers this will inspire you, entertain you, and thrill you.
What? Food, drink, shopping and entertainment
When? 14th - 16th November 2025
Where? The Pleasance
'Now in its twenty-third year, the Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show has become a fixture in the Edinburgh cultural calendar. At least fifty percent of the sale from any artwork goes directly to Macmillan Cancer Support, with the rest going to the artists themselves. Through this, the show has gained a reputation for helping local artists to gain exposure both at home and abroad.'
What? Art, Culture
When? 22nd - 23rd November 2025
Where? St John’s Church, EH2 4BJ
"West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, comes to Edinburgh Playhouse as part of its first ever UK & Ireland tour."
What? Musical
When? 11th - 22nd November 2025
Where? Edinburgh Playhouse
"This glittering production is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale – which was also the basis for Frozen.
From the bustle of a winter’s market to the shivers of a fairytale forest, take a journey to the Snow Queen’s palace, where you’ll find her surrounded by the icy fragments of an enchanted mirror. Along the way, you’ll meet a sparkling cast of characters, from young lovers parted by a spell to a circus ringmaster with a few tricks up his sleeve."
What? Theatre
When? 27th November - 7th December 2025
Where? Festival Theatre
Perfect for ? Everyone, Music Lovers, Dance Lovers
"Roll up, roll up! Or use a more conventional form of transport to get to the show. It’s entirely your choice. Unless you accidentally become trapped in a barrel."
What? Comedy
When? 2nd November 2025
Where? The Usher Hall
Perfect for? Comedy lovers
Bonfire Night is a UK event held annually around the 5th November and is traditionally celebrated by setting off fireworks and burning a straw man named after Guy Fawkes. Bonfire Night is usually referred to as 'Guy' Fawkes Night.
Watch the colour and delight in the atmosphere at Hopetoun House, a gorgeous home in the iconic town of South Queensferry just outside the city.
What? Presentation
When? TBC
Where? Hopetoun House, Queensferry, South Queensferry
We're sure that you'll love Edinburgh during November.
What better way to start your trip to Edinburgh, than in one of our luxury holiday homes across the city?
Contact us directly to discuss your holiday plans.
Bedrooms 4 Sleeps 6 (+2) Free parking
