However you're spending your 25th December, may it be a happy one.
#Christmas #Edinburgh #Winter
St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile,
Head on down and stay a while.
Join their evening service tonight,
And may all your Christmases be Merry & Bright.
The Watchnight Service from 11.30pm this evening to take you into Christmas Day.
#watchnightservice #StGiles #christmaseve
Behind our door number twenty three,
A Hogmanay do that's filled with glee.
Take to the Streets on New Years Eve,
The Street Party's back now, would you believe.
The world famous street party once again takes over the city centre on 31st December for it’s 30th anniversary! If you don’t have a plan for Hogmanay already, you do now.
#hogmanay #streetparty #edinburghnewyear
Just around the corner, welcome 2024.
And this New Year’s Day has so much more.
A free music trail around the town,
First Footin' is back so come on down.
From 2pm - 8pm on 1st January there is free music from an incredible mix of artists across the city to welcome you into 2024 and blue away the NYE cobwebs!
#freemusic #newyearsday #firstfootin
Sit back and gaze at the stars,
Acorss the planets all the way to Mars.
Head down to Planetarium Lates,
If yorue feeling kind, then bring your mates.
Dynamic Earth has the incredible Planetarium and for Christmas they have a selection of festive films as well!
#planetarium #dynamicearth #edinburghchristmas
Kick off next weekend with side-splitting cheer,
It's time for some laughs as we see in New Year.
Your comedy favourites will help make your day,
So sit back and relax for Ho Ho Hogmanay.
Some of the finest comics in the circuit; head to Assembly Rooms for a night of stand up on 29th December!
#comedy #standup #hogmanay
Door nineteen for Edinburgh Zoo,
And a skating trip made just for you.
Head down to Rockhopper Rink,
A great idea, don't you think?
Rockhopper Rink is open at the Zoo through until 7th January! So you can skate your way through to 2024.
#edinburghzoo #iceskating #Christmas
The Snow Queen has come to town,
And on her head, her icy crown.
The Lyceum is where she'll be,
So make a plan to go and see!
The Snow Queen - adapted from Hans Christian Andersen - is a beautiful, festive and musical adventure! Here until 31st December.
#lyceum #snowqueen #edinburghchristmas
Now for sugar, spice and all things nice,
Not one for the naughty, so take our advice.
Roll up your sleeves and try your hand at a bake,
Whip up something worthy of a Hollywood Handshake.
There are a number of Christmas Baking classes for adults and children at the Edinburgh New Town Cookery School! Impress your friends & family this Christmas with some new skills.
#christmasbaking #cookeryclass #Edinburgh
Hidden behind door number sixteen,
You'll find many an illuminated scene.
The Botanic Gardens are the place to be,
If it's festive lights you'd like to see.
Christmas at The Botanic Gardens is running until 30th December - light up the dark winter evenings with some festive magic
#christmaslights #botanicgarden #edinburghchristmas
Open up door fifteen,
For a festive experience that must been seen.
If you've a family you want to impress,
Then all aboard the Polar Express.
The Polar Express Train Ride Edinburgh is a theatrical experience awaiting families of all ages at Waverley station this Christmas.
#polarexpress #edinburghfamily #whatsonedinburgh
Set sail for adventure with Wendy and Peter,
And Fairy Tink too, you'll be glad to meet her.
Fun for all the family as they boo Captain Hook,
This heartwarming Panto is sure worth a look.
A true Christmas tradition - The Pantomime. Peter Pan is flying into town until 31st December.
#pantomime #panto #peterpan
Already on door number thirteen,
A Christmas spot just waiting to be seen.
Edinburgh history shining bright,
With this Festive attraction - Castle of Light.
Prepare to see Edinburgh Castle transformed again this Festive season as Castle of Light has returned for a fourth fantastic year.
#edinburghcastle #christmaslights #whatsonedinburgh
For Door Number 12, we'll give you a clue.
Optical illusions and a rooftop view.
Up the Mile, if you're out and about,
Camera Obscura is a great day out!
Festive fun with Christmas at Camera Obscura - 5 floors and over 100 interactive exhibits!
#edinburghchristmas #whatsonedinburgh #interactive
An adult puppet Cabaret,
To warm you up for Christmas day.
Head down to Assembly Roxy,
For a show that's full of moxie.
Boris & Sergey's Christmas Cabaret 12th - 20th December at Assembly Roxy. Carols, Chaos, and a tenuous link to a well-known Christmas story.
#cabaret #puppetry #edinburgh
Number ten is something new,
And could be just the thing for you.
A tasty pint and festive class,
Make a wreath, how could you pass?
Festive wreath making at Bellfield Brewery: what a combination! 11th & 12th December.
#christmaswreath #brewery #christmasclass
Take our tip from door number nine,
As a festive Christmas sign,
To visit the Tartan Weaving Mill,
On Edinburgh's historic Castlehill.
The Scottish Photo Experience at the Tartan Weaving Mill is a great opportunity to get unforgettable photos taken in Scottish costume!
#photoexperience #scotland #castlehill
Back again to light the way,
As the start of Hogmanay.
Every street will shine so bright,
As crowds each carry their own Torchlight.
The Torchlight Procession is back to open the official Hogmanay celebrations. This year from The Meadows, through Old Town this spectacle is one not to be missed. @edhogmanay
#torchlightprocession #hogmanay #edinburghlife
Have you seen our Brochures around town?
Find a copy at any of the Christmas sites in Edinburgh centre, as well as in Glasgow and across the Central Belt. So keep your eyes peeled!
With all the info for @edinburghschristmas, @edhogmanay and everything else going on in the city, check our handy guides or edwinterfest.com for everything festive in Edinburgh this season.
#edinburghchristmas #festivities #planyourday
Open up door number four,
For magic, joy and wonder galore.
Edinburgh Magic Festival is here
With shows, workshops and festive cheer.
Edinburgh Magic Festival is back from 20 - 31 December! Taking place across the city, bring the extra Christmas Magic.
#magicfest #magic #edinburghchristmas
