Brighten up the nights with the magical Winter Windows

Winter Windows are back at Edinburgh’s Christmas! An arts competition for Edinburgh schoolchildren of all ages, it is an annual showcase of their creativity and skills.

Article Source: Edinburgh’s Christmas
Last Updated: 30 November 2025 14:47

With the 2025 brief to design a window that captures their vision of winter or the festive season, using any medium and style they wish, Edinburgh children’s 24 winning designs will be on display in West Princes Street Gardens along the top path from Thursday 27th November, each turned into a magical lightbox.

Edinburgh's Christmas Winter Windows competition is in partnership with Arts & Creative Learning, Lifelong Learning, City of Edinburgh Council.

The judging panel consisted of Unique Assembly directors and City of Edinburgh Council representatives. Each of the 24 winners receives free tickets for a fun day out with their friends and family at Edinburgh's Christmas - along with having their artwork on display throughout the festive season in one of the capital’s busiest locations!

Image (cropped): Gracemount High School_Ariella_S2

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