Two Days Later On Saturday, November.


18th november 2022 until the 3rd january 2023 bringing back the magic of christmas welcome to edinburgh’s all new christmas festival! The traditional christmas centrepiece is already illuminated following the switch on of the 2020 christmas rainbow on the mound to accompany the traditional norwegian tree. Christmas closure dates for 2022 and 2023 have been confirmed.

John Duncan, Christmas At The Botanics.


Back for a third spectacular year, 2022 sees castle of light transform edinburgh castle into a “kingdom of colours”. Expect wonder, enchantment and a spectacle of colour this. From botanical gardens and santa’s grotto to a superb light display, here are five magical events taking place over the christmas period in and around the city.

The Traditional European Christmas Market At East Princes Street Gardens And The Scottish Market.


Generally, university buildings close for this period and staff are required to take leave, unless the head. The first christmas decorations of the season have been spotted around edinburgh as public and private organisations alike gear up for december. The alnwick garden really go all out for the light trail, and what is normally filled with beautiful flowers during the year, becomes a magical christmas escape, full of lights and projections.

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The perfect way to lighten up the dark winter nights, book your tickets now for castle of light, christmas at the botanics and dalkeith country park’s spectacle of light for a truly. This year's festival opens in days 38 hours 20. Edinburgh has two main christmas markets:

Castle Of Light Will Run Every Friday, Saturday And Sunday From November 18 Until December 30, Excluding Christmas Eve, Christmas Day And Boxing Day.


Traditionally, edinburgh hosts a light night event that sees priotechniques, live music and santa making a flying visit. Pic greg macvean 21/11/2022 edinburgh council the lights on the christmas tree on the mound are switched on following a procession from the city chambers led by lord. You can get your tickets at just £21.50 per person all throughout december.