Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’s Christmas’
Edinburgh’s Christmas revealed in numbers
ORGANISERS have highlighted the popularity of Edinburgh’s Christmas by unveiling the numbers behind the celebrations. More than 2.4 million visits were made to Princes Street Gardens and George Street during the five and a half weeks of festivities. The capital’s big wheel lifted more than 140,000 people up into the skies above Princes Street, while…
Read MoreFrom rock star to soap star at The Edinburgh Natural Skincare Company
From rock n’ roll to skincare isn’t perhaps the most obvious of career progressions, but talking to Tommy Crooks it feels like it’s been the most natural thing in the world. Tommy played guitar for Manchester post-punk band The Fall for a year after bumping into their notorious frontman Mark E Smith on Leith walk.…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s Christmas unveils plans
IT MAY only be August, but Edinburgh’s Christmas is today sharing plans for its festivities. Markets will return to the Mound precinct, East Princes Street Gardens, and West Princes Street Gardens. New sites are also proposed, with a “Scottish market” on Castle Street and an “artisan market” across High Street and West Parliament Square, both…
Read MoreEdinburgh unveils its plans for Christmas joy
Edinburgh’s Christmas is back and set to bring festive cheer to the heart of the city. This year sees the return of the city’s much-loved Christmas ice rink, sponsored by Lidl GB and partnered by Essential Edinburgh, in its new home on George Street. The firm favourite will include a first for Edinburgh’s Christmas, skate…
Read MoreGoing the extra (Royal) Mile for Christmas
Edinburgh’s Royal Mile venue, The Hub has reopened its café after a refurbishment. With a new set menu, refreshed layout and bright, stunning décor, the café is open for business from 9.30 am every morning (except Sunday) through December. The team at The Hub has been busy removing walls, repainting and reorganising the café to…
Read MoreTake a look into the archives this weekend
The Historic Environment Scotland Archives will be offering a warm festive welcome this coming Saturday (15 December) with a special day of talks, exhibits and events for 24 Doors of Advent, part of Edinburgh’s Christmas programme. This year’s event will tie in with the Visible Girls and Invisible Spaces photographic exhibitions currently on display at…
Read More10 hotels for Christmas in Scotland
Between the history, the beautiful surroundings and the superb hospitality, nowhere feels as festive as Scotland at Christmas time. Providing all the style and traditions without any of the washing up, here, the Good Hotel Guide shares some of the best hotels for Christmas in Scotland. Keep your fingers crossed for a dusting of snow…
Read MoreMalt whisky society ready to brighten up office parties
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society will bring the festive spirit to Edinburgh Christmas parties. This year, businesses in the capital can scrap the humdrum office party traditions this Christmas by having an expert from society hand-deliver exceptional drams right to your desk. Alongside the standard secret Santa and flashing festive jumpers, you can explore a…
Read MoreSt Andrew’s Day to be a celebration of fairness
A collective celebration of arts, culture and social causes is coming to Scotland to mark St Andrew’s Day. The first nationwide Fair Saturday will take place on Saturday, 1 December, extending St Andrew’s Day with a festival of cultural events that promote fairness and sharing while raising funds for good causes. Originating in Spain in…
Read MorePerformances will put some fire in the belly
La Clique Noël returns home to Edinburgh for Christmas with a new seasonal spectacular, La Clique Noël – Part Deux. Born at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2004, the multi-award winning La Clique has since toured the globe to international acclaim and after wowing audiences in Edinburgh last Christmas the show returns with an all new…
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