Visiting Edinburgh in December is a truly magical experience! ✨

Our self-catering apartments offer the perfect base to explore it all, providing stylish, comfortable, and centrally located accommodation just steps away from the city’s top sights and seasonal festivities.

We have listed some of our favourite things to do in Edinburgh over the festive period below! 🎄

Edinburgh’s Christmas 

Edinburgh's Christmas Market Sign

Edinburgh’s Christmas brings festive cheer to the beautiful city centre, offering something for the whole family to enjoy.

From traditional Christmas markets and exciting funfair rides to outdoor events and mouth-watering food and drink.

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The Castle of Light

Edinburgh Castle lit up at Christmas

A spectacular after-dark experience at Edinburgh Castle, where the iconic landmark is transformed with vibrant light projections, immersive storytelling, and atmospheric music.

This enchanting event brings the castle’s rich history to life for it’s 6th year.

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Christmas at the Botanics

A Couple in a tunnel of lights at Christmas

Create unforgettable memories with friends and loved ones as the Royal Botanical Garden comes alive with breath taking light installations and sparkling displays to bring festive cheer to everyone.

This year’s trail will feature new, spectacular installations from international artists, designed to complement the Botanics’ landscape. And, don’t miss Santa along the way!

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Edinburgh’s Hogmany

Children and adults enjoying the street party on new year's eve in Edinburgh.

There no better place to bring in the New Year than at Edinburgh’s world famous street party!

For over 30 years, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay has welcomed revellers from around the world to celebrate the New Year in the heart of the historic city. The festival is filled with a spectacular programme of events honouring Hogmanay traditions, old and new featuring the traditional Torchlight Procession, creating a river of fire through the historic Old Town and a  headline ‘Concert in the Gardens’ beneath Edinburgh Castle.

Stay in style and book your apartment today – hurry though as we have limited availability!

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