Edinburgh Christmas Markets and Winter Festivals

Edinburgh at Christmas time is truly magical! Each year Edinburgh's Christmas and Edinburgh's Hogmanay come up with an exciting array of events to get everyone in the mood for the holiday season.

A couple browse the stalls at Edinburgh's Christmas markets

© VisitScotland / Peter Dibdin

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Princes Street Gardens at Christmas

© VisitScotland / Kenny Lam

What's on this Christmas?

The Edinburgh Winter Festivals will take place between November and January.

Edinburgh's Hogmanay takes places from December – January with plenty of festivities and events to get involved in.

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