Christmas Arrives in Edinburgh

Visit Edinburgh's Christmas for a Magical Family Outing

If you've found yourself in Edinburgh at any time during the last month, you can’t have failed to notice the ever-increasing array of Christmas decorations that have popped up around the city, especially those in Princes Street Gardens and St. Andrew’s Square. In fact, these are no ordinary Christmas decorations, these are the lights, rides and market stalls that make up Edinburgh's Christmas.

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From Carousels to Christmas Tree Mazes

Visit any major city across the UK and there’s probably a Christmas market or two, but you’ll be very hard pushed to find another celebration of the festive season that even comes close to the magical atmosphere you’ll find in the Scottish capital. First of all, there’s the amazing choice of rides, both for the younger generation and for those who are simply young at heart. The Big Wheel is back, along with the exhilarating Star Flyer. There’s also a ‘Double’ Carousel, which sounds amazing, along with two (yes, two) ice rinks.

There’s a selection of seasonal markets, selling everything from authentic Scottish food and drink, to a plethora of European produce, found at the aptly named European Christmas Market. There’s even a children’s version of the classic Christmas market, with face painting, arts and crafts, and plenty of games and toys to be found.

Finally, if all of this wasn't enough, there are exciting shows taking place across the festive calendar. The most famous landlord in Britain, Al Murray, will be making an appearance, along with the comedy musical styling of Frisky and Manish. If you simply want to let your hair down, be sure to check out the Hot Dub Time Machine, the world’s first and best time-travelling dance party.

Unforgettable Experiences for the Whole Family

As you can see, there is so much to do at Edinburgh's Christmas this year, whether you’re taking the whole family or enjoying a romantic evening with your significant other. To find out more about Edinburgh's Christmas, be sure to visit their website.

Edinburgh's Christmas is taking place between the 21st November 2014 and 4th January 2015. 

Stay at the Five-Star Scotsman Hotel during Your Winter Getaway

If you’re thinking of visiting the Scottish capital for a seasonal city break, make sure you do it in style by staying with us at The Scotsman Hotel. With amazing service, an award-winning restaurant and tranquil spa, it’s the perfect place to rest your head after a busy day enjoying the Edinburgh festivities. We've even got a number of excellent value offers and packages available this Christmas.

Hard at Work…and Feeling Festive

The Christmas countdown has begun, and brings with it an exciting…and busy time of the year for many businesses. Despite a non-stop schedule, it’s hard not to start feeling festive with twinkling lights, beautiful decorations and a full calendar of activities going on around us...our team have ensured they've been making the most of their free time at the St Andrew Square ice rink! To ensure you can embrace the season even when you're hard at work in one of our eight event rooms, we've added a festive twist to our December Meetings Offer; with a serving of delicious mulled wine and mince pies to help you celebrate the successes of the day!

For £45 per person, we will ensure everything is taken care of behind-the-scenes, leaving you to focus entirely on that all-important pitch. Whether you're organising a large conference, or back-to-back meetings for a select few, our team are very well experienced in ensuring a great impression is made. From the delicious dishes Executive Head Chef Paul Hart creates, to free Wi-Fi, stationery and use of an LCD projector… as well as much-needed coffee and tea servings, you can have complete confidence in your corporate event at The Scotsman.

And after a whirlwind December day, what could be better than relaxing back in triumph with our warming festive treats? Yum!

To find out more about our December corporate offer or to make a booking contact us on+44 (0)131 556 5565or email scotsman-events@thescotsmanhotel.co.uk.