EDINBURGH'S FESTIVITIES - THE DEFINITIVE LIST

Edinburgh's a veritable cornucopia of festivities at this time of year.  There's ice-skating in Princes Street Gardens, the German Christmas Market, food, rides, shopping, lights, fireworks......you name it.  Read on for the definitive list.......

EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS

In the winter, Edinburgh sparkles... and never more so than during the sensational Christmas festivities, which run from Thursday 27 November 2008 to Sunday 4 January 2009. Click here for the full list of every Edinburgh Christmas event.....
http://www.edinburghschristmas.com/events/list


WINTER WONDERLAND ICE RINK

Date: 28th November to 4th January 2009, 10:00 - 20:00
Venue:East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, EH2
Cost: Range between £5.50-£9
http://www.edinburghschristmas.com/events/winter-wonderland


EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON

The winter festival in Edinburgh kicks off with the Light Night when all of the Christmas decorations and lights in the City Centre get switched on by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh. The free event takes place in East Princes Street Gardens on Thursday, November 27th at 5.15pm and also features carol singing, fireworks and lots of fun.  Gather at 5pm in East Princes Street Gardens.

There are other Christmas Lights events in Edinburgh taking place all around Edinburgh, celebrating the start of the Capital's Winter Festival:

Corstorphine Christmas Tree Lights Tuesday 6th December, 6.30pm - Local high school wind band and choir create a festive atmosphere as the Christmas Tree is lit.

Gorgie/Dalry Christmas Lights Switch On Sunday 4th December, 6pm - The event includes carol singing from the Tynecastle High School Brass Band and St Martins Church Choir and award presentation to the winner of the 'Best Christmas Window Display' competition.

Grassmarket Christmas Tree Lights Thursday 1st December, 6pm - More than just the switching on of the Christmas Lights, the Grassmarket event means that many shops will stay open till late and give free mince pies to customers. There's also mulled wine to enjoy at Mama's Pizza.

Leith Christmas Lights Thursday 1st December, 4.45pm - The festivities kick off in Leith at the New Kirkgate Shopping Precinct where the Lord Provost of Edinburgh will turn on the Christmas decorations.

Morningside Christmas Lights Monday 5th December, 6.30pm - The event takes place beside Pillar Clock on Morningside Road and sees the area's Christmas decorations switched on.

Newhaven Christmas Lights Monday 5th December, 6pm - Is the second event in the Leith area to kick start the winter celebrations

Silverknowes Christmas Event Friday 2nd December, 4pm - Piper-lead procession down to Davidson Mains Park where the Christmas Illuminations will be switched on. The procession starts from Davidson Mains Primary School and is joined by the school choir.

South Queensferry Christmas Pageant Thursday 1st December, 5.30pm - Although not in Edinburgh itself, the Christmas Pageant in South Queensferry is well worth going to. The family event includes live street entertainment, a Santa-led torchlight procession along the High Street and finishes off with the Christmas Light Switch On and release of 'Send a message to Santa' balloons.
 

EDINBURGH HOGMANAY

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