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Official Guide to Edinburgh
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What's happening this ChristmasChristmas in Edinburgh will be a little different this year, but fear not, as there are still plenty of activities to keep all the family amused.
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Book nowFestive Afternoon Tea in Edinburgh
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Shop Here This YearEdinburgh has a huge selection of beautiful boutiques, incredible independents and quirky craft and gift shops. Edinburgh Loves Local.
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Enter now!Win a luxury Christmas hamper worth £400 with #ShopHereThisYear.
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Discover What's On in Edinburgh this month>Exhibitions, Drive In Movies, Light shows... enjoy your time in Edinburgh this month!
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Plan your visitEdinburgh’s beauty is both staggering and stunning - but the city is far more than just a pretty face. Take a closer look and there’s much more to discover. Forever Edinburgh (image credit: Edinburgh Light)
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Edinburgh Restaurant TakeawaysNot in the mood for slaving over a hot stove at home? Give yourself and the cooker a night off...
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Find your perfect Edinburgh hotelFrom sumptuous luxury to affordable comfort, there's accommodation for everyone in Edinburgh.
Forever Edinburgh
Enjoy here this year! Discover our city in ways you've never done before. Create new memories that will last a lifetime - for 2020 is a year that no one will forget! Embrace everything on your doorstep and realise you don't have to travel far to enjoy world-class experiences.
FOR divine meals & shopping deals
FOR memorable days & overnight stays
FOR family fun, a cycle or a run
FOR interesting history & intriguing mystery
FOR a hot brew or just something to do
FOR families, yourself and friends too, discover Edinburgh - there's plenty to do!
FOREVER Edinburgh
Things to Do
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Brochures
Download our free information pack.
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Edinburgh's Christmas
Make sure your Christmas is a real cracker - celebrate it in Edinburgh.
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Top Attractions
View our top attractions in Edinburgh for great days out.
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Hidden Gems
Insider top tips for food and drink and things to do and see in Edinburgh.
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Accessible Edinburgh
Edinburgh can be enjoyed by all - take a look at our guide.
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Neighbourhoods
Our guide to Edinburgh's neighbourhoods. Explore further and discover new gems.
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Know Before You Go
Keep yourself and others safe. Know before you go!
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Food and Drink
Our guide to our favourite eating out venues in Edinburgh.
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Outdoors
Visit Edinburgh and make the most of the great outdoors.
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What's On
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Drive In Movies Edinburgh
- 17 December 2020 - 23 December 2020
Edinburgh’s premier drive-in experience presents a packed weekend of classic films each month from Edinburgh International Film Festival, all viewed from the safety and comfort of your own car.
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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
- 03 December 2020 - 06 December 2020
Edinburgh Jazz & Blue Festival present an online weekend celebration of Scottish jazz and blues. Featuring some of the best musicians on the Scottish jazz and blues scene, EJBF bring four exclusive gigs online over the weekend of Thursday 3 – Sunday 6 December 2020.
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Portobello Makers Christmas Market
- 05 December 2020 - 06 December 2020
Lots of festive excitement with a wonderful selection of beautiful handmade products from small independent handmade business at this years online Christmas Market. Time to start Christmas shopping!
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MagicFest 2020
- 16 December 2020 - 20 December 2020
Edinburgh International Magic Festival present a programme of events delivered entirely virtually.
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Santa at Ocean Terminal
- 03 December 2020 - 24 December 2020
While Christmas 2020 will be a little different, the elves at Ocean Terminal aren’t letting coronavirus ruin the Christmas spirt. Santa and his helpers will now return to the centre on 3 December and will stay there every day through to Christmas Eve (excluding 7 – 9 December), celebrating the festivities in a safe and socially distant way.
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Tour of Chocolate Festive Edition
- 01 December 2020 - 31 December 2020
A chocolate tour experience taking you from chocolate tree to chocolate bar with lots of chocolate tasting on the way! The perfect way to enjoy chocolatey festive cheer with your loved ones!
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Small Business Saturday
- 05 December 2020 - 05 December 2020
Now in its eighth year in the UK, Small Business Saturday aims to bring shoppers and business owners together to support small businesses this holiday season – and to help their communities thrive all year long.
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Bright Shadows: Scottish Art in the 1920s
- 01 December 2020 - 06 June 2021
This new exhibition will explore the work of Scottish artists during the 1920s – an evocative period of social, political and economic change.
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Christmas at the Botanics
- 02 December 2020 - 03 January 2021
Christmas at the Botanics – the magical and botanical illuminated trail – is returning in 2020 for its longest run ever. Now in its fourth consecutive year, the event will be held over a record 32-nights from 26 November to 3 January within the stunning setting of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Zoo's Christmas Nights
- 01 December 2020 - 03 January 2021
A spectacular light trail around the zoo will take you on an incredible voyage, passing through Penguins Rock by moonlight and exploring an enchanted ice forest on your way to visit Santa’s workshop.
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Scotland's Precious Seas (2)
- 01 January 2021 - 10 January 2021
A captivating exhibition exploring Scotland’s diverse sea life and the many threats facing our marine life
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NOW | Katie Paterson, Darren Almond, Shona Macnaughton, Lucy Raven
- 01 January 2021 - 10 January 2021
As part of the National Galleries Scotland's NOW series, this Edinburgh exhibition focuses on the theme of time and highlights the work of Scottish artist Katie Paterson.
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Christmas at the Botanics
- 01 January 2021 - 03 January 2021
Christmas at the Botanics – the magical and botanical illuminated trail – is returning in 2020 for its longest run ever. Now in its fourth consecutive year, the event will be held over a record 32-nights from 26 November to 3 January within the stunning setting of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Zoo's Christmas Nights
- 01 January 2021 - 03 January 2021
A spectacular light trail around the zoo will take you on an incredible voyage, passing through Penguins Rock by moonlight and exploring an enchanted ice forest on your way to visit Santa’s workshop.