In the last few days we’ve had frosty windows and rosy cheeks and the first real sprinkling of snow, winter is definitely here! Edinburgh is absolutely stunning during the festive period and we feel so lucky to be able to share the magic of our city with our guests!
Edinburgh is full of wonderful things to do to get you in the festive spirit. Princes Street Gardens is transformed into a spectacular Winter Wonder land!
Become a child again and ride the big wheel , it offers amazing views, shimmy down the helter skelter or soar through the air on the flying carousel .
Hundreds of little wooden chalets in the Traditional German Christmas Market pop up selling everything from handmade gifts to sweet treats like candied nuts or savoury bratwursts. Don't forget to check out the Highland Village Christmas Market either. Indulge in a glass of mulled wine and use the cup as a hand warmer as you puruse the stalls or after ice skating treat yourself to a rich hot chocolate while you get your breath back!
Fancy meeting Santa and his reindeer? He is pretty busy this time of year but he visits Edinburgh with his sleigh daily.
Winter in Edinburgh is also a great time to visit the theatre , everything from Dirty Dancing to Puss in Boots, The Snowman, Cinderella and more are on over the festive period.
If you’re feeling fit or want to make a pre-emptive strike on the mince pies The Great Edinburgh Santa Run is for you, dress up, have fun and raise money for charity in the process.
Although the Winter Wonderland in Princes Street Gardens is the biggest market there are still lots of other festive things to do around the city. Castle Street and Broughton Street hosts a festive farmer market and Summerhall has a market billed as ‘a fashion, food and cultural extravaganza’ Click here for a full list of Chirstmas Markets and Events.
Are you 'lucky' enough to be in Edinburgh for Hogmanay ? Why not get tickets to the world famous Edinburgh Street Party or Concert in the Gardens?
Feeling the Chill? Join 25,000 people in a spectacular Torchlight Procession led by Shetland’s Up Helly Aa’Vikings and massed pipes and drums culminating in a fireworks display on Calton Hill. It’s free to attend but if you want to buy a torch there is a charge and you’d better be quick, they sold out last year!
As always, The Edinburgh Address is the place to stay in the city and this year we are so pleased to be featuring two very special apartments, one over Christmas and one for New Year.
Spend a magical Christmas in our magnificent 5* Castle Terrace @ 9A apartment complete with bespoke designer interior and striking views of Edinburgh Castle. It’s the perfect place for an exquisite holiday.
Edinburgh is famous for our New Year's Eve party and there is nowhere better to spend it than in our fabulous South Charlotte Street @ Charlotte Square apartment. Right in the centre of the city you will be in for an unforgettable Hogmanay!
Book either of these apartments and we’ll happily provide a bottle of bubbly, chilled for your arrival and some mince pies to get you in a celebratory spirit.
This festive season Edinburgh Sparkles!
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