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Location:
At Christmas, Edinburgh Sparkles….
2012 dates to be confirmed - below gives a taste of what has happened last year
Traditional German Christmas Market
26 Nov –05 Jan 2012 (prov)
Mound precinct
Christmas markets have been a tradition since medieval times and Edinburgh’s German Christmas Market is provided by stallholders based in Frankfurt. The popular market is back as always, selling a mix of classic and contemporary gifts as well as a range of German food and drink ideal for warming up the chilly bits. Tasty delights include hearty sausages, fried potato cakes, crepes and German beer, as well as the now famous Glühwein.
Timings,
Sun – Wed: 10am – 8pm
Thu – Sat: 10am – 10pm
Christmas Eve: 10am – 6pm
Traditional Highland Village
East Princes Street Gardens
From Scottish foodie treats to woolly hats and Scottish teddy bears, this market is eclectic, vibrant and fun. Scottish produce is on sale from a range of food producers and retailers including venison burgers from Well Hung and Tender, as well as candles gifts, jewellery and quirky clothes. Beneath the Edinburgh Wheel and above the ice rink, the lovely location of this market makes Christmas shopping a real pleasure.
Timings,
Sun – Wed: 10am – 8pm
Thu – Sat: 10am – 10pm
Christmas Eve: 10am – 6pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: 11am – 8pm
Hogmanay: 10am – 6pm
New Year’s Day: 12noon – 10pm
The Real Scottish Christmas Fair
3 Dec – 8 Dec 2011
Castle Street
Scottish traditional and contemporary music, samples, tastings, information, innovation and inspiration! Hot food and drinks available throughout and plenty of tempting Christmas shopping. For more information go to
www.handupmedia.co.uk
Timings,
10am – 6pm
The Ethical Christmas Fair:
Sat 10 - Sun 18 Dec 2011
Castle Street/Princes Street
In it's 5th year, The Ethical Christmas Fair is well established as the place to be this Christmas for fair trade, ethical, environmental businesses. Last year this event had more than 30,000 visitors and exhibitors from across the globe returning each year to trade to sell and promote their beautiful products. Jewellery, crafts, home wares, foods and drinks, scarves and hats, music and much much more....
www.edinburghschristmas.com |
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How to say "Merry Christmas" in Scots Gaelic
Nollaig chridheil huibh
www.edinburghschristmas.com |
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Inspiring Winter Festival Skyline, image Courtesy of Edinburgh Inspiring Capital |
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