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Fabric decoration of The Royal Yacht Britannia hanging on Christmas tree.
Christmas Weekend on Britannia
7th December - 8th December
Celebrate the festive season in style with a visit to The Royal Yacht Britannia during their Christmas Weekend.
Group of adults and children dressed in Santa outfits running around park.
Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk
8th December
Run, jog or walk around West Princes Street Gardens, whilst raising vital funds for children’s charity, When You Wish Upon a Star.
Nativity character statues crowded around baby jesus
Children’s Christmas Come and Sing!
14th December
Bring your kids aged P3-7 for a fun-filled afternoon of Christmas carols and musical games.
Rosslyn Chapel
Christmas Candlelit Visit
10th December - 19th December
Enjoy the magical atmosphere of a Christmas candlelit visit to 15th century Rosslyn Chapel.
Snow-covered trees, against a pale blue sky.
The Lost Cinema
14th December - 22nd December
From golden oldies to modern favourites, get into the festive spirit with a special indoor woodland cinema experience.
Train conductor clipping a golden train ticket
The Polar Express™ Train Ride Edinburgh
29th November - 23rd December
A theatrical experience based on the popular festive film awaits families this Christmas.
Group of people standing on a stage, dressed in colourful costumes.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
3rd December - 29th December
Staring Donny Osmond as the Pharaoh, the multi award-winning Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat arrives at Edinburgh this Christmas.
Christmas at the Botanics
21st November - 30th December
See Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden burst into festive colours as the enchanting illuminated trail returns to brighten up the winter nights.
Poster image of man holding a snowflake in his hand, against a background of a city skyline.
Edinburgh International Magic Festival
17th December - 30th December
Commonly known as MagicFest, Edinburgh International Magic Festival is back for 2024 with its 15th anniversary and a bumper programme of spellbinding fun.
Grant Stott, Jordan Young and Allan Stewart in their Cinderella costumes
Panto 2024: Cinderella
23rd November - 31st December
With spectacular sets, stunning costumes and barrel-loads of laughs, get your festive season off to a jolly start with a visit to Panto 2024: Cinderella.
a girl looking at light projections on Edinburgh Castle during the Castle of Light display.
Castle of Light
22nd November 2024 - 4th January 2025
Discover spectacular projections and dazzling displays as the iconic Edinburgh Castle is illuminated after-dark.
3 young girls, dressed in winter jackets and each holding a wrapped present, standing in front of a shed, with it's windows open and wrapped parcels displayed inside.
WinterFest at Dalkeith Country Park
29th November 2024 - 5th January 2025
With ice skating, Santa storytelling sessions, Christmas workshops and more, experience the Magic of WinterFest at Dalkeith Country Park.
Girl with brown hair and an orange hat drawing with an image of a seabird with white pen onto a clear window pane.
Winter Wonders
15th November 2024 - 16th February 2025
From art exhibitions to wildlife workshops, discover more about the natural world with Winter Wonders at the Scottish Seabird Centre.

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