Christmas

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Get into the festive spirit with a Christmas market this winter

Four great Christmas market city breaks you can book today

We dive into Liberty beauty advent calendar 2024 to review one of this year's most luxurious offerings. It makes a great Christmas present to gift others, or as a very special personal treat.

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Jet2 has announced a new programme flying passengers from Edinburgh to Prague and Vienna, which are famed for their Christmas markets.

New flights to Christmas market destinations

Tartan-clad Australians brought in the Millennium in Edinburgh.

14 photos of Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations in the 90s

Baby boy Jami and baby girl Rumi were delivered at 23:44 and 00:27 last night and this morning, meaning the twins have different birthdays.

Christmas twins born on different days after arriving four weeks early

Baby Lexi, pictured here with her mother Marissa McLean, 31, was the first baby born on Christmas Day at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Lexi is first baby born in Edinburgh on Christmas Day 2023

Carol singers in Waverley Station, Edinburgh ahead of Christmas in 1997.

Christmas carol singing over the years - in pictures

Murray Raeburn's home on Restalrig Avenue has become known for its incredible Christmas decorations

We visited the most festive house in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Evening News readers share their favourite Christmas memories. Photo credits: TSPL, Jon Savage, Graeme Hunter

Memories of Edinburgh Christmases from years gone by

Santa and his reindeer delivering toys on Pennywell Road in Muirhouse.

19 photos of the Capital celebrating Christmas in the 1950s

This Edinburgh home really knows how to celebrate Christmas

Watch as we visit the most Christmassy house in the city

Fire crews rushed to The Riccarton Inn in Edinburgh after a blaze out in the outdoor smoking area. Photos: The Riccarton Inn

Firefighters rush to extinguish fire at city pub

Stock photo of the Christmas parade and Christmas light switch on at Edinburgh's Gyle shopping centre in 2013. Pic Ian Rutherford

Shopping centre opening times for the Christmas period

Airbnb is using artificial intelligence (AI) to stop Hogmanay revellers from booking accommodation for potentially disruptive or unauthorised New Year’s Eve parties.

Airbnb using AI to block potentially disruptive Hogmanay party bookings

Bookies think there is a good chance of snow in Edinburgh this Christmas. Stock photo by Lisa Ferguson.

Bookies' latest odds for a white Christmas in Edinburgh this year revealed

Edinburgh the second most likely city in the UK to have a white Christmas according to bookies

Kevin Quinn

Stagecoach has announced its festive timetable for Christmas and New Year.

Stagecoach East Scotland festive timetable changes

The Big Noise Wester Hailes winter concert at Canal View Primary School in Wester Hailes.

Young musicians perform at special Christmas concert - in pictures

Homeowner Katie Morris said: “We’re very proud to have the colourful winning trophy centre stage in our living room on our book shelf – it looks very much at home!”

Edinburgh house wins Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year 2023

There are several Edinburgh shops and supermarkets closed on Boxing Day 2023. Pictures by Getty Images, John Devlin and Peter Dazeley

Here is a list of Edinburgh shops which will be closed on Boxing Day 2023

There's a range of places you can pick out a beautiful Christmas tree in Edinburgh. Photo: AJ_Watt / Gety Images / Canva Pro.

8 places to get a real Christmas tree this year

Families can attend the free Santa's Grotto at Utilita's Energy Hub at 41 Newkirkgate, Leith, between 11.30am and 3pm on December 21

Free Santa's Grotto arrives in Leith next week

Sam Ryder performed a range of Christmas songs and his signature hit Spaceman outside the Dome In Edinburgh's George Street

Sam Ryder performs festive set outside The Dome

Looking for inspiration for your Christmas quiz?

25 brilliant Christmas Quiz questions for 2023

Here the children of the Thistle class at Mary Erskines and Stewart’s Melville Junior School are getting ready for their nativity performance. Picture: 8 December 2000.

9 adorable pictures of Christmas nativity plays

Evening News lifestyle editor Gary Flockhart loves to go skating in Edinburgh over the Christmas period. He said: "I love ice-skating and used to go to Murrayfield Ice Rink a couple times a week when I was younger. I don't skate much now, but I do still enjoy an annual visit to the Edinburgh Christmas ice rink in the city centre. I've not been yet this year, so I better get my skates on."

Our 10 favourite things to do at Christmas - in pictures

Donations made to the Corstorphine Christmas Support Project last year.

Food donations collected for local families in need this Christmas

105 local families to benefit from Edinburgh support project

Kevin Quinn

Who invented Christmas Crackers and where did the tradition begin?

Boom Battle Bar, at the Omni Centre in Edinburgh, will transform into Pinktopia on December 31, with Barbie cocktails, games, and live DJs and entertainers throughout the night. Photo: Boom Battle Bar.

Edinburgh bar set to host Barbie-themed NYE party

Edinburgh's Christmas Market, situated in and around East Princes Street Gardens has been named the most beautiful in the UK. Picture: Lloyd Smith

Most beautiful Christmas market in the UK

The Schwarzwald Kick is a blend of hot chocolate and cherry brandy with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and a Maraschino cherry on top

We tried the £10 Christmas market hot chocolate so you don't have to

Edinburgh has been named the most festive city in the UK. Stock Getty photo overlooking the city's Christmas Market.

Most festive city in the UK

Children can listen to a story read by Santa from November 18 until December 24 at the new Edinburgh's Christmas grotto at St Andrew Square. Sessions last 20 minutes and host up to 22 little ones. Each child will have the chance to meet Santa and get a gift. Tickets from £3.50 are time allocated and available at https://edinburgh-christmas.com/whats-on/santa-stories.

12 places you can see Santa

Several Edinburgh landmarks can be seen in Irn Bru's Christmas advert. Photo: AG Barr

IRN-BRU Christmas advert featuring iconic Edinburgh locations is back

Edinburgh's Christmas market has been named the third best Christmas market in Europe in research carried out by Saga Cruises. Photo by SWNS.

City has 'third best Christmas Market in Europe'

Research suggests Edinburgh Christmas market sells the best hot chocolate in Europe and is the most 'Instagrammable' Christmas event in Scotland

Christmas market has the best hot chocolate in Europe TripAdvisor data reveals

Castle of Light will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, until January 3, 2024, excluding November 26 and December 24 and 31.

Castle of Light opening weekend success: in pictures

Evening News lifestyle editor Gary Flockhart chose this George Street institution as a great place to grab a Christmas drink in Edinburgh. He said: "The Noddy Holder of Edinburgh bars, no place in the city shouts out 'It's Christmas!' quite like The Dome. The festive decor inside and out is second to none, and, given it's only a short stroll from the Christmas Market, it's the perfect place to warm up with a cocktail or mulled wine. Or both."

The best places for a Christmas drink - in pictures

Where: 34 Bread Street, EH3 9AF. SquareMeal says: If you want somewhere to watch the fireworks without having to brave the elements, SKYbar Edinburgh offers the perfect place to enjoy a few glasses of something nice in cosy surroundings.

15 Edinburgh restaurants with a view to celebrate New Year

Coca-Cola has announced the first two stops of its magical tour, in Glasgow and Edinburgh this weekend.

Holidays are coming as Coca-Cola Christmas Truck set to come to city

The Christmas events programme at Dalkeith Country Park runs from Saturday, November 25 until Sunday, December 24. The Midlothian park's Santa's workshop will host cookie decorating, Christmas crafting, elf storytelling and gingerbread house making workshops. Some of The Park’s festive workshops have already sold out with a few places open for booking. Adults can enjoy Christmas wreath making workshops at the park's Restoration Yard - using foliage foraged from the Dalkeith Country Park estate. Scott’s Apothecary is set to host a range of apothecary workshops on December 2 and 3, where attendees will get to make their own natural candles, perfumes and bath bombs, to enjoy themselves or to give as thoughtful gifts. And for families with excitable little ones, the 1k Elf Dash on December 17 is the perfect way to run off some of that extra Christmas energy. Ramping up the fun factor on this family outing – prizes will be given for the best festively dressed elf and most jolly dressed-up dog. For more information and tickets, go to www.dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk/event/christmas_2023/.

10 great things to see and do this Christmas

The South Queensferry Christmas lights switch-on event takes place on Thursday, November 24, at 5.30pm. The Santa parade starts from Scotmid on The Loan at 5.45pm, then on to the High Steet for the light switch-on show featuring school choirs, a brass band, Forth Dimension, solo performers and more. Sponsored by BuzzWorks, organisers will have 200 light wands to give out free, courtesy of Diamond Financial. The 2016 event is pictured above.

Christmas lights switch-on events across Capital

If you are wondering how much a visit to Edinburgh’s Christmas Market will cost, we've got you covered with a breakdown of the food and drink prices.

Here are Edinburgh Christmas Market food & drinks prices

Edinburgh's Christmas Market was a busy place to be on Friday night.

25 stunning photos as Edinburgh Christmas Market opens

Did you know that residents with EH postcodes get 20% off ticketed attractions at Edinburgh’s Christmas, including the ice rink, Forth 1 Big Wheel and Santa Stories. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Guide to making the most of Edinburgh’s Christmas markets and events

As Edinburgh’s Christmas Ice Rink opens in the city centre, here's everything you need to know  – including ticket prices, how long it’s here for and the opening times.

Edinburgh Christmas Ice Rink: tickets, prices and opening times

Here is our guide to the perfect Christmas weekend in Edinburgh (Photo Ian Georgeson)

72 hours in Edinburgh: Our guide to the perfect festive weekend in the Capital

Jet.com and Jet2holidays is offering a 10% discount to fly from Edinburgh Airport to a variety of spots popular with skiers and snowboarders.

Budget airline launches winter sale on ski flights

Finnair is increasing the number of flights from Edinburgh to Helsinki, the stunning Finnish city famed for its Christmas markets. Photo: Julia Kivel / Visit Finland.

Major airline increases Edinburgh flights to Helsinki

Aganeza Scrooge is being staged at the Tron Theatre in Glasgow this Christmas. Picture: Jamhot/Boxdog

Passions: Firing up the festive spirit with a Christmas stage show

Autumn and winter are magical times to visit. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Autumn and winter season unveiled at Rosslyn Chapel

UniqueAssembly has announced that applications are now open for local groups and charities who work with disadvantaged people in the community to claim tickets for rides and attractions at this year’s Christmas events in Edinburgh.

Christmas tickets given to local groups and charities

Born of the energy and spirit of the three distinct cultures of Japan, Brazil and Peru, Sushisamba will be bringing its imaginative cuisine to W Edinburgh. From Japanese tempura and exquisite sushi, to Brazilian churrasco and moqueca, to Peruvian anticuchos and seviches, the culinary creativity is limitless with something for every palate.

First look at W Hotel's new bars and restaurants

Royal Mail is looking to hire more than 290 temporary workers to help sort the Christmas post at its Edinburgh Mail Centre.

290 Royal Mail Christmas jobs available in Edinburgh

This year's John Lewis Christmas advert will be soundtracked by Lewis Capaldi – if artificial intelligence is to be believed, that is.

AI predicts Lewis Capaldi will sing John Lewis Christmas ad song