Edinburgh's Christmas 2012 will run from Light Night on Thursday 29 November until Sunday 6 January 2013.
Edinburgh's Christmas Markets
It all starts on Light Night on Thursday 29 November 2012!
The Highland Market, Ice Rink and rides will be open for the during of Edinburgh's Christmas, from November 29 to January 6. The German Market will be in the city from November 29 until Christmas Eve.
Highland Village Christmas Market
29 November 2012 – 6 January 2013
East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
Visit The Highland Village Christmas Market for unique Christmas presents from a selection of locally produced food, jewellery and craft. Enjoy a hot mug of mulled wine or whisky toddy and stroll through the market.
Edinburgh bursts to life with parades, fireworks, Christmas lights and the iconic winter wonderland. Gluhwein flows and for the first time as well as the German Christmas markets, there will be a Highland Village-style market selling food, drink, clothing and jewellery from all over Scotland!
Edinburgh Ethical Christmas Fair
8 - 16 December 2012
Location: Castle Street
Christmas Fair
Fair rides include The Edinburgh Wheel, The Snow Globe and The Flying Carousel start from Thursday 29th November.
Edinburgh Ice Rink
Thursday 29 November 2012 – Sunday 6 January 2013
East Princes Street Gardens - by the Scott Monument.
Edinburgh’s Ice Rink is one of Europe’s largest outside Christmas Ice Rinks.
Santa’s Arrival: December 2012
The Great Edinburgh Santa Run
Sunday 9 December 2012
Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy contained in this guide, we cannot accept responsibility in respect of any error or ommission which may have occurred. Please check with the event organiser's website for latest information, times and dates.
