Christmas

Last year's Christmas attractions welcomed almost 3 million visitors and generated around £170m for the local economy.

11 photos of Christmas Market as world-famous attraction opens

Prices have been revealed for Edinburgh's Christmas Market 2026.

Edinburgh Christmas Market prices revealed as festive attraction opens

With the Christmas Markets and other festive events beginning in Edinburgh, Police Scotland has launched its annual 'Operation Winter City' to ensure a "visible presence" in the city centre this festive period.

Police to have ‘visible presence’ in city centre this Christmas

TK Maxx has beauty gift sets which could all make lovely Christmas presents. Stock image.

Forget candles as TK Maxx has beauty gifts worth giving instead

Fashion and homeware feature in TK Maxx’s Christmas campaign. We set out to find three gifts for £50, including delivery.

Three TK Maxx Christmas gifts for £50 with 4p to spare

Coleen Rooney teams up with her mum for new Primark collection packed with party-season outfits

Coleen Rooney’s new Primark collection is made for party season

Stacey Solomon has praised the 'bouncy blow dry' look the ghd Chronos Curve Hair Curler Tong gives her.

Stacey Solomon reveals the ghd curler she’s buying for Christmas

Mariah Carey launches official Amazon store

Mariah Carey launches official Christmas store on Amazon

TK Maxx has a huge range of gift ideas, from beauty and fashion to homeware, toys and technology, and that's why it's my go-to retailer when I start my Christmas shopping.

This shop has Christmas gifts for everyone without the big spend

The Strictly judge made a surprise appearance to kick-start festivities in Manchester

Craig Revel Horwood reveals the exact moment Christmas begins

Boots Black Friday deals include big savings on luxury beauty gifts, designer fragrances and electrical grooming products from Lancôme, Vera Wang and Braun.

Boots Black Friday beauty deals with up to £440 off

Lookfantastic's £40 Black Friday beauty box is worth over £195, with an £80 Rodial skincare treat inside

Lookfantastic's £40 Black Friday beauty box has an £80 Rodial treat

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Rochelle Humes reveals her top Abbott Lyon jewellery gifts for Christmas after landing new role

Rochelle Humes shares her Christmas jewellery picks

I found the best pet advent calendars for Christmas 2026, including dog treats and 24 days of cat toys

The best dog and cat advent calendars to buy for Christmas 2026

Lovehoney’s couples advent calendar is aimed at adults looking for a more playful countdown to Christmas.

Reviewers opened Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar
Reviewers have opened every door of Lovehoney's £119 couples advent calendar - and their verdicts reveal whether its claimed £487.75 contents are worth the money.
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Boots Black Friday deals include big savings on luxury beauty gifts, designer fragrances and electrical grooming products from Lancôme, Vera Wang and Braun.

Boots Black Friday beauty deals with up to £440 off

Jo Malone London's Pine & Eucalyptus Scented Candle captures the magic of Christmas with its fresh, uplifting fragrance and elegant festive presentation.

Five gorgeous Jo Malone London candles for Christmas

Tempting Christmas gift collections from Cartwright & Butler and Prestige Hampers, packed with festive treats, sweet indulgences and savoury favourites.

Luxury Christmas hampers packed with festive surprises

CCTV captured a giant furry figure at a local bus stop

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Lovehoney’s £119 couples advent calendar contains 24 grown-up surprises and comes with free standard delivery.

Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar has 24 surprises

Forget chocolate, this Topps Match Attax advent calendar is the Christmas countdown football fans will love

The Match Attax advent calendar football fans will love

Families have the chance to see Santa in Lapland

‘Bucket-list trip’ to see Santa Claus and Northern Lights in Lapland

The OPI x M&M'S Holiday Advent Calendar features 12 mini nail polishes in a range of fun chocolate-inspired limited edition shades and it's currently £7.50 cheaper.

OPI collabs with popular chocolate brand to launch advent calendar

New Year's Day Loony Dook near Edinburgh cancelled over safety fears

Data shows interest in wooden toys has almost tripled since July

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New Google Trends data reveals a shift towards hands-on toys, with wooden toys, Little Live Pets, Spider-Man toys and doll sets leading the way, offering open-ended play that lasts for years.
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More than half of Brits take Christmas decorating inspiration from festive films and TV shows

Ad Feature Brits recreate Christmas magic

OPI is offering 15% off selected nail products in an early Black Friday offer.

My mum's favourite nail brand is now my go-to and it's on offer

I found three Vivienne Westwood watches on Wowcher for under £100 and cheaper than Amazon

Vivienne Westwood watches under £100 on Wowcher

The Champneys beauty advent calendar comes with a spa voucher for you to enjoy in the new year

Champneys advent calendar now £34.50 with a spa voucher included

These holidays have everything you need for a festive getaway

Family Christmas holidays from £179 with Santa visits and festive fun

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour has been described as ‘better than on TV’

Strictly Come Dancing Live tickets an ideal Christmas present for fans

Forget tablets and toys, Yoto is the Christmas present children can enjoy all year round

Yoto is the screen-free Christmas gift children can use every day

Sentier’s Scent Library lets you discover 10 luxury fragrances at home for just £25

Sentier Christmas gift ideas for her, including fragrance sets

These holidays have everything you need for a festive getaway

These Christmas family holidays with Santa and skating start at £129

Christmas gift ideas from Olaplex, Hourglass, Sweaty Betty, Hunter and Neal’s Yard Remedies, with beauty, fragrance and pampering treats for under the tree.

40 best Christmas gifts for 2026 from just £2.99

Teviot House all lit up for Christmas in 2022.

Christmas light switch-on returns following building’s renovation

Have a cracking Christmas! Boots has launched three giant beauty crackers – Joy, Magic and Cheer – each costing £25 and packed with six beauty treats worth over £70.

Boots unveils £25 beauty crackers worth over £70

Sentier’s Scent Library lets you discover 10 luxury fragrances at home for just £25

Sentier's Scent Library features 10 fragrances for just £25

The Aromatherapy Associates Atomiser Connect makes a luxurious Christmas gift, pictured with the Winter Wellbeing essential oil blend.

I tried the £190 diffuser that makes my home smell like a spa

The Scottish Christmas Songbook will return to Edinburgh

Scottish Christmas Songbook returns with star-studded line-up

The e.l.f. Christmas gift sets I'd pick for beauty lovers this year and prices start from just £15

e.l.f. has a range of Christmas gift sets for beauty lovers

Culture Creative boss Zoe Bottrell reveals Christmas At Botanics 2026 magical highlights

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Young Driver sessions are available on Wowcher

Discounts on driving experiences for teens ahead of Christmas

I've started my Christmas shopping and found these designer fragrances that are perfect for friends and family

I'm buying designer fragrances for friends and family this Christmas

The No7 Ultimate Skincare Collection

No7’s bumper Christmas gift set is worth over £149 now just £39

The George Street Ice Rink will not return for 2026

Edinburgh locals 'pathetic' axing of Christmas ice rink

The Cricut crafting machine that could turn a hobby into a business and it does more than just stickers

The Cricut machine is so much more than a crafting gadget

Extended festive trading hours get council go-ahead

Louise Walsh, founder of Plasma Pen, says anyone considering aesthetic treatments before Christmas should allow enough time for consultations, healing and results ahead of festive events

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The e.l.f.mergency Smooth & Soothe Skincare Set includes three skincare essentials, including Save Your e.l.f. Hypochlorous Mist (pictured), and is currently reduced to £25 from £31.

This e.l.f. skincare gift set would make ideal gift and is now on sale

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Yoto Mini 4th Gen vs 2024 Edition: my verdict on which is worth buying

This year's Christmas lights switch-on at Westfield St James Quarter will take place on November 7.

Date revealed for Westfield St James Quarter Christmas lights event

The spectacular Winter Cathedral s set to be a returning favourite at Christmas at the Botanics 2026.

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