Edinburgh’s Christmas market is back for another year, marking the official start of the festive period for many in the Capital.
Within minutes of the popular attraction opening today, visitors had piled in and were enjoying mulled wines, queuing for the big wheel and sampling the hot dogs, pizzas and other snacks on offer.
The market opened today shortly before 3pm and will remain open until early January. It marks the start of a calendar of activities and events in Edinburgh, including a special carol concert on Sunday and the return of the George Street ice rink, which opens on Saturday.
Take a look around the market on its first day to see what’s on offer this year.
The market opened today shortly before 3pm and will remain open until early January. It marks the start of a calendar of activities and events in Edinburgh, including a special carol concert on Sunday and the return of the George Street ice rink, which opens on Saturday.
5. Starry night
Anna and Christabel from Just Stars are happy to be up and running at Edinburgh's market this year. Photo: Rhoda Morrison
6. Gifts galore
There are various stalls selling all different kinds of gifts, from model houses to personalised Christmas decorations. Photo: Ginny Sanderson
7. Creative cocktails
Themed cocktail sets are another great gift idea on offer at one of the market stalls. Photo: Ginny Sanderson
8. Five o'clock somewhere
The mulled wine, beer and hot ginger gins were already flowing when we paid a visit to the market at opening time. Photo: Ginny Sanderson