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Edinburghs Christmas

Edinburgh's Christmas transforms the beautiful city centre with festive fun for all the family, including traditional Christmas Markets, funfair rides, spectacular live outdoor events and much more!

Edinburghs Christmas

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Edinburgh’s Christmas transforms the beautiful city centre with festive fun for all the family, including traditional Christmas Markets, funfair rides, spectacular live outdoor events, delicious food and drink, plus so much more. With a whole host of free and ticketed events, it’s the perfect day out for the whole family!

Opening on Friday 15 November 2024 and running until 4 January 2025, the celebrations spread throughout East and West Princes Street Gardens, George Street, and St Andrew Square; bringing the capital to life with festive cheer.

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