Edinburgh’s Christmas: Around the World Starflyer
Try it if you dare! The Starflyer is back at Edinburgh's Christmas giving the finest, and most thrilling, views of the stunning city centre skyline!
About Edinburgh’s Christmas: Around the World Starflyer
| 15th Nov 2025 to 4th Jan 2026 | |
| Various times - see event website for details | |
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Princes Street Gardens Princes Street Gardens Princes Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2HG |
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| Prices from: £13.50 | |
| Event organiser/part of Edinburghs Christmas | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Facebook information can be found here | |
| Follow edinburghschristmas on Instagram |
Try it if you dare! Edinburgh’s Christmas hosts the world's largest transportable Star Flyer!
At a whopping 80m tall, the Starflyer towers over the East Princes Street Garden Christmas Market and provides the finest (and most thrilling!) views of the stunning city centre skyline.
Hold on tight and enjoy the views as you fly high above the rooftops!
Restrictions:
Riders must be a minimum 1.2m in height
Riders under 1.4m must be accompanied by a responsible paying adult
No babes in arms
Rules:
No leaning over the safety bar at any time
No swinging on the chairs
Remove all loose footwear
No sharp objects, food, drink or bags on the ride
Small children can only ride when accompanied by a responsible paying adult
Each seat must be occupied by one individual, no doubling up.
2 persons in 1 car
Please secure all valuables as management will not be responsible for any loss or damage
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