Fire and Light, A Candlelight Christmas at 7 Charlotte Square
Step back in time and experience the magic of Christmas in 18th century Edinburgh at The Georgian House!
About Fire and Light, A Candlelight Christmas at 7 Charlotte Square
| 20th December 2025 | |
| 1pm - 7pm | |
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The Georgian House 7 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh New Town EH2 4DR |
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| £18 Adult / £10 Child / £14 National Trust/NTS Member. | |
| Visit the event website here | |
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Step back into the glow of an 18th-century Edinburgh winter as 7 Charlotte Square comes alive with flickering candlelight, greenery, and the warmth of Georgian hospitality. Discover how New Town residents brightened the darkest days of the year with elegant gatherings, Yule customs, and Hogmanay traditions long before Christmas regained its place in the Scottish calendar.
Wander through histroic rooms lit by fire and flame, enjoy seasonal stories, and experience the scents, sights, and sounds that inspired the festive revival of the 19th century and Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol.
Saturday 20th December – 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm (last admisison 6pm)
Entry by pre-booked time slot
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