IT’S HERE: CHRISTMAS IN EDINBURGH – YOUR GUIDE TO A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS
Finally! Looking out the window to see the first snow of the year, tying your laces to go ice skating, hiding under your blanket warming yourself up with a mug of hot chocolate. What do all these mean? You guessed it: Christmas is coming!
I believe, it is safe to say that we all love this time leading up to Christmas. Whether your favourite activity is to see the Christmas Market or to aimlessly wander around the city soaking up the Christmas lights, Edinburgh is the perfect place for you to visit. With the countless stalls, mulled wine, rides, and ice rink, the city proves to be the perfect Christmas bubble for you and your family.
The Christmas Market
No winter visit to Edinburgh can be complete without a few hours at the magical Christmas Market. Opening in November, the market awaits you and your family or friends with great memories and excitement.
This year, the Christmas Market hosts arts and crafts stalls, festive drinks and food, a doughnut-shaped ice rink on George Street, numerous rides, and the Big Wheel so you can see the city from a completely new point of view.
Whether you just want to enjoy the atmosphere by walking around or you want to try all rides and see all stalls, the market should not be missed.
Discovering The Old Town
While you are in Edinburgh, the discovery of the Old Town cannot go uncompleted. Your options, to make the sightseeing memorable, are limitless. You can visit the famous Edinburgh Castle, walk the Royal Mile, see the St. Giles Cathedral, enter the all-year-round Nutcracker Christmas shop, or, even go underground into the Underground Vaults.
However, if you find the possibilities overwhelming, why don’t you see the city with the Christmas Walking Tour that not only provides you with a knowledgeable guide, but with a traditional gingerbread treat at the end of your tour.
Whatever you do, your experience will be surrounded with festive lights, music, and above all, a cheerful atmosphere.
Chocolatarium Tour
While the festivity of the town is difficult to outshine, it is nice to go warm up while still pursuing Christmas activities, especially if that is accompanied with some chocolate-tasting.
The Chocolatarium Tour gives you a fully-guided experience, where you can learn about the origin of chocolate and see how magic is made. But that’s not all! This tour allows you to taste up to 40 different flavours of chocolate and even create your own chocolate bar, which is, of course, yours to take away!
Finally: The Magic of a Meal
Unless, you filled up on chocolate (which is completely understandable), it is time to eat! Near The Bruntsfield Hotel, only a short walking distance away, there are numerous restaurants that can put a great close to an amazing day.
However, if you are too tired from a day of festive activities, our restaurant, The Neighbourhood, has all the homemade, Scottish food and local drinks that you could ever need!
BOOK ONE OF OUR ROOMS TODAY SO YOU CAN SPEND CHRISTMAS THE RIGHT WAY!
