Wednesday 08-11-2017 - 10:22

Edinburgh's Christmas will be starting soon! From the 17th of November the festive entertainment will begin. Here's a selection of things to do around the city.

More information here.

 

Ice Adventure: A Journey Through Frozen Scotland

17 November - 24 December 2017, tickets from £7

Travel through Scotland’s rich and magical history, all filled to the brim with ice and snow sculptures to take your breath away!

 

Ice Skating

17 November 2017 - 6 January 2018, tickets from £5

Get your skates on and glide all the way round the Melville Monument on this circular ice rink in St Andrew Square.

 

Christmas Market - George Street

17 November - 24 December 2017, FREE

The traditional Christmas market spreads to George Street offering a unique, festive shopping experience for every visitor with its array of crafters, artists, gifts and tasty delights. Get into the Christmas spirit! 

 

Christmas Market - East Princes Street Garden

18 November 2017 - 6 January 2018, FREE

The Christmas Market will once again return to East Princes St Gardens for a whole host of bespoke and traditional Christmas items!

 

The Forth 1 Big Wheel

18 November 2017- 6 January 2018, tickets from £6

Open from 10am each day in the heart of the city centre, the brand new Forth 1 Big Wheel has twenty-six enclosed, weather-proof pods, each seating six people and showing unrivalled views of Edinburgh.

 

Star Flyer

18 November 2017- 6 January 2018, tickets from £7.50

Take your seat and view Edinburgh like you've never seen it before, with 360-degree views over the rooftops — or maybe with your eyes firmly shut!

 

Christmas at the Botanics

24 November - 30 December 2017, tickets from £14

As night falls, explore the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for a magical, botanical outdoor trail of light celebrating Christmas.

 

24 Doors of Advent

1 - 24 December 2017, FREE

Thos free event allows you to peep behind usually closed doors throughout the city during advent! 24 Doors of Advent opens many new doors for you to explore what's behind this year including Trinity House, Mansfield Traquair and Lauriston Castle.