In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Edinburgh’s different neighbourhoods have their Christmas tree light up events. These are well worth a visit and are often accompanied by carols, hot drinks, local shops and craft stalls. Some even feature Santa’s Grotto, children’s arts and crafts and musical entertainment.
Neighbourhood switch on events
| Location | Date | Time |
| South Queensferry High Street, South Queensferry | 27 November 2025 | 5.45pm – 7pm |
| Corstorphine Christmas Old Parish Church, Corstorphine High Street | 28 November 2025 | 6.30pm |
| Davidson Mains Holy Cross Church, 36 Quality Street | 29 November 2025 | 12pm – 6pm (lights on at 5.30pm) |
| Stenhouse Grove Stenhouse Grove, near Tesco | 2 December 2025 | 6.15pm |
| Morningside and Bruntsfield The Eric Liddell Community, 15 Morningside Road | 3 December 2025 | 5pm – 7.30pm |
| St Patrick Square Gardens (Southside) | 3 December 2025 | 6pm |
| Murrayfield The Old Colt Bridge, Roseburn Terrace | 4 December 2025 | 4.30pm |
| Marchmont and Sciennes Warrender Park Road | 6 December 2025 | 4pm |
| Portobello High Street | 7 December 2025 | 4.15pm |
Family events in Edinburgh this Christmas
From ice skating to festive shows, there’s no shortage of family activities to enjoy in Edinburgh this Christmas.
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