Christmas

The Dome at George Street is not only perhaps the best looking Christmas venue but it also smells like Christmas thanks to cinnamon and other festive smells throughout the Georgian building. The venue's famous festive décor sparkles once again from October 30, 2023 until January 7, 2024. Due to unprecedented demand this festive season the maximum table size is 8 in the Grill Room, 5 in the Club Room and 10 in the Georgian Tea Room. Sorry, you cannot book multiple tables.

COVID19, CORONA VIRUS - General Manager Steve Hall of The Dome, Edinburgh shows us theis years Christmas decorations. They hoping restrictions are eased soon and can re-open hopefully soon and before CHristmas

11 of the best Christmas party venues - in pictures

There will be plenty of great opportunities to take selfies inside John Lewis' stunning Christmas shops.

In pictures: John Lewis opens Christmas shops

A view overlooking the Christmas Market in Edinburgh. Photo by Stephen Bridger/ Getty.

Christmas market named best in Scotland and one of best in UK

For the first time this Christmas The Polar Express Train Ride is arriving at Edinburgh’s Waverley station. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Tickets go on sale for the Polar Express Train Ride Edinburgh

Exclusive Edinburgh's Hogmanay: Torchlight parade returns under plans to expand festival

Five Sisters Zoo in West Lothian is set to host Christmas illuminations again this winter.

Festive illuminations to return to zoo with tickets on sale

Light a Wish by OGE Group, courtesy Light Art Collection, will be on display at the Botanics this Christmas in Edinburgh. Photo by Rikard Osterlund.

Tickets for Christmas at the Botanics on sale now

Fireworks exploded over Edinburgh Castle as the city's Hogmanay festival returned. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Hogmanay chiefs warn alcohol curbs will inflict “substantial damage" on culture

More than 2.4 million attendees are said to have attended Edinburgh's most recent Christmas festival. Picture: Robin Mair

Risk fears raised over calls for council takeover of Christmas festival

Organisers say Edinburgh's revived Christmas festival attracted 2.4 million visitors. Picture: Robin Mair

Edinburgh’s Christmas festival attracts 2.4m visitors after eleventh-hour rescue

Edinburgh's traditional torchlight procession was dropped from this year's Hogmanay programme due to a lack of funding and the economic climate. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Council chief calls for return of torchlight procession and Loony Dook

The Pet Shop Boys headlined Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival as the event returned for the first time since 2019.

Police say Hogmanay event was successfully staged ‘without serious incident’

Fireworks exploded over Edinburgh Castle as the city's Hogmanay festival returned. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Thousands flood into Edinburgh as Pet Shop Boys light up Hogmanay festival

Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations in 2002.

10 photos of Hogmanay celebrations in 2002

Sophie Ellis-Bextor opened Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival with a headline gig in Princes Street Gardens.

Hogmanay organisers vow to expand event for 30th anniversary

Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival is returning for the first time since 2019.

Hogmanay organisers urge ticketless revellers to make alternative plans
Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival has urged ticketless visitors to the city to make alternative plans for the bells after declaring the city's revived new year celebration a total sell-out.

Staff at Radhuni in Loanhead, who have been collecting donations from customers for the Christmas appeal.

Curry restaurants thank customers for Christmas appeal donations

Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party and Concert in the Gardens.

Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2022: All you need to know

Here are the best seven winter walks in around Edinburgh and the Lothians.

7 of the best winter walks in the Capital

We’ve put together 10 top tips to use up your leftovers in other ways you may not have considered.

10 top tips for using up your Christmas leftovers

Taking a look back at how Edinburgh celebrated Christmas in the 1990s.

Christmas in the Capital in the 1990s - in pictures

Before the emergence of online sales, Christmas shoppers would get up early to could queue outside shops to get their hands on the most sought after gift of the year. From Tickle Me Elmo, Gameboys and Furbys, here is a look back at some of the most popular Christmas presents from yesteryear.

Looking back on the 10 most popular Christmas presents from the past

Dulse interior

The best Scottish restaurant reviews of 2022 - this is our top 10

Edinburgh Michelin chef Tom Kithin shares an exclusive Christmas recipe with us.

Tom Kitchin shares an exclusive Christmas recipe

The Christmas cracker was inspired by the French 'bon bon' sweet

Here is where the tradition of pulling Christmas crackers began

Edinburgh chef Fraser Smith has teamed up with Aldi to create the ultimate inexpensive Christmas dinner

Capital chef and Aldi create low-budget Christmas dinner

Christmas supermarket opening times in Edinburgh 2022 - Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi, Co-op, M&S, Lidl, Sainsbury’s

Christmas supermarket opening times in Edinburgh
Many supermarkets across Edinburgh will be operating on different hours over the festive period.

Edinburgh Christmas Eve opening hours 2022 - including St James Quarter

Opening hours for Capital shops on Christmas Eve

Skiddle, the events discovery platform, has taken one thing off your to-do list for 2022 – and found the best NYE events in Edinburgh

The 5 best NYE events according to Skiddle

A mystery EuroMillions winner from Edinburgh has scooped a whopping £112,168.30.

Edinburgh local wins Euromillions

How you can help the animals all year round

Ad Feature Edinburgh Zoo makes Christmas appeal

Challenge family and friends with our fiendish Christmas quiz.

25 Christmas pub quiz questions

These adorable babies are getting ready for their first Christmas.

11 adorable Capital babies all dressed up for Christmas

My Fair Lady: Michael D Xavier, Charlotte Kennedy and John Middleton (Pic: Marc Brenner)

My Fair Lady at Edinburgh Playhouse***** :the perfect show for Christmas

A pop-up Christmas choir will be singing carols and giving away free TRNSMT 2022 tickets in Edinburgh

Pop-up Christmas choir to surprise shoppers with TRNSMT tickets

Women’s gifts for Christmas 2022: best present ideas for mum, wife, sister or friends, from jewellery to books

Christmas gift ideas for mums, including jewellery, sportswear, books

Coca-Cola Christmas truck is coming to Edinburgh

Coca-Cola Christmas truck to visit Capital

Teisha the dog, from West Lothian, nearly died after eating salt dough Christmas decorations. She was saved by emergency vets at the Vets Now emergency clinic.

Dog rushed to vet after eating Christmas decorations

Bob Cratchit swans around with Tiny Tim, while Mrs Cratchit slaves away at home (Illustration, from about 1844, by Fred Barnard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Susan Morrison: Why is it women are always asked if we're 'ready for Christmas'?

Social Bite and itison are urging generous Scots to help homeless and vulnerable people this Christmas. For just £5 you can provide a Christmas dinner for someone in need this festive period. For £28 you can provide a meal, gift, essential items pack and a bed for the night.

Homeless charity needs help 'more than ever'

"From my house to your house, Merry Christmas everyone."

Karen Wright: tips for a stress-free Christmas dinner

Edinburgh’s tram network will be rolling out free, late-night services for New Year’s Eve revellers across the city.

Free tram travel for New Year’s Eve celebrations

Argos reveals top 15 toys for Christmas 2022, from Paw to Squishmallow

Argos reveals top 15 toys for Christmas 2022, from Paw to Squishmallow

One-year-old Dylan from Edinburgh, pictured left with his two sisters, has been crowned winner of the Macdonald Hotels & Resorts’ Top of the Pups campaign.

Edinburgh dog becomes face of hotel group

Edinburgh's Hogmanay street party will be returning for the first time since 2019. Picture: Chris Watt

Edinburgh's Hogmanay: Street party sells out weeks ahead of return of festival

Edinburgh Ice Rink: Location of Edinburgh's Christmas Ice Rink, how much tickets cost and opening times (Image credit: Edinburgh's Christmas/Getty Images via Canva Pro)

Everything you need to know about George Street ice skating rink

Taking a bow at Babes In The wood (Pic: Cath Ruane)

Poignant panto return for Edinburgh People’s Theatre

Christmas tree needles can get caught in pets' paws (Picture: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Take care your Christmas decorations aren't making your pets unwell

Best Christmas gifts for Dads

Men’s gifts for Christmas: great presents for Dads and father figures

Some Christmas puddings get more attention than some pets, before they are ceremoniously set on fire (Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Christmas pudding or clootie dumpling? Nae contest – Susan Morrison

Edinburgh in the snow.

11 stunning photos of the Capital in the snow

Find your inner racer at the Butlin's race track

Enjoy the Christmas season with Butlin’s festive day visits

The traditional image of Father Christmas gets treated to a sweet colourful makeover

Karen Wright: Mince pies and all things nice

Edinburgh's Christmas market in Princes Street gardens, next to Ross Fountain (Picture: Annabelle Gauntlett)

Christmas celebrations are bringing crowds of smiling faces to city centre

We take a look at how Edinburgh has celebrated the festive season in years gone by.

12 photos of Edinburgh’s Christmas over the years