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The Scottish Market in West George St is a winter showcase of some of the best crafts, food and drink that Scotland has to offer.
Edinburgh is a city that truly shines during the Christmas festivities combining shopping, tradition and a vibrant gay party scene; all the ingredients needed for a perfect pre-Christmas weekend escape.
- Stay close to the markets at Princess St Gardens. Enjoy a glamorous stay at the Rutland Hotel and Apartments featuring stylish designer rooms, castle views and excellent location.
The European Christmas Market
- Awaiting dates – The European Christmas Market in Edinburgh takes place in East Princes St Gardens for a whole host of bespoke and traditional Christmas items!
- The traditional and romantic Christmas Market in the heart of the City of Edinburgh offers a unique shopping experience for every visitor with its fair of crafters, artists, gift shops and gastronomic surprises. Get into the Christmas spirit!
- Markets are open from 10am – 10pm.
The Scottish Market
- Awaiting dates – The Scottish Market in St Andrew Square is a winter showcase of some of the best craft, food and drink that Scotland has to offer. The treats available will locally produced goods and artisanal delicacies.
- Stay close to the market at Le Monde Hotel, offering guests unique and chic rooms, rated “Fabulous” by guests.
LocalMotive
- Awaiting dates – Located on Castle Street, with 22 stalls selling quality made local, fair trade and ethical gifts; arts and crafts, food and drinks.
Light Night
- Sunday 17th November, 2024 – Light Night is an event free for all to enjoy, which encapsulates the true spirit of the festive season: family and the community.
- Choirs from across Scotland will perform in front of an expected audience of around 20,000 people.
- Sunday 17th November, 2024 – The Christmas Tree on the Mound, a gift to the City of Edinburgh Council from Hordaland County Council in Norway, will be lit as part of the Light Night switch-on.
Where to stay in Gay Edinburgh
Edinburgh has a vibrant gay scene “the Pink Triangle,” centered around the top of Leith walk, just off Princes Street:
Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to both the markets and the gay bars:
Hotel Indigo, The Glasshouse, Twelve Picardy Place, Courtyard by Marriott
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Virgin Hotel Edinburgh is our
preferred hotel close to the gay bars.
For further information and advice on
Edinburgh Christmas Markets Website
Edinburgh has a vibrant gay scene “the Pink Triangle,” centered around the top of Leith walk, just off Princes Street, Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare. All the bars and clubs are in easy walking distance. The city has more in common with European cities than other cities in the UK so around the city is a cafe culture. Here you will find a gay-friendly relaxed atmosphere.
2 Greenside Place, New Town, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA, United Kingdom
The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection is a modern 5-star boutique hotel set behind the historic facade of 172-year-old Lady Glenorchy Church. A short walk from both Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and York Place Tram Stop, it features an
2-acre with over .Each bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows, with views of the
or over Edinburgh city centre. Luxurious touches include a flat-screen TV, Nespresso coffee maker, an , a free newspaper and Highland Aromatics toiletries in the bathroom.27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AT, United Kingdom
With a stylish swimming pool and Scottish restaurant, the luxury 4-star Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers sumptuous rooms with free WiFi. The hotel is in Edinburgh’s Old Town, at the end of Princes Street.
The large bedrooms at Apex Waterloo Place each have a modern bathroom with a large walk-in shower and designer Elemis toiletries. Rooms also feature a 42-inch LCD TV and air conditioning.
1-3 Baxter's Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3AF, UK
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh offers accommodation in Edinburgh, in a prime
at the foothills of Calton Hill and just a five-minute walk from Princes Street. It offers complimentary WiFi, an on-site bar and free access to the gym.The spacious,
feature locally-inspired furnishings and quality amenities, such as a flat-screen TV, plush bedding, and a work desk. Each private bathroom comes with a shower and complimentary toiletries.51-59 York Place New Town, Edinburgh, EH1 3JD, United Kingdom
In Edinburgh’s vibrant city centre, 200 m from the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Hotel Indigo Edinburgh offers stylish rooms with work areas. Featuring a fitness centre and free WiFi, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Princes Street and St Andrew's Square.
The contemporary bedrooms each have a flat-screen satellite TV and an iPod dock. All rooms have a media hub, air conditioning, and a bathroom with a rainfall shower, integrated speakers and Aveda toiletries.
5 Union Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3NQ, UK
This three-bedroom apartment comes with a living area with a satellite flat-screen TV and a modern kitchen with an oven, a dishwasher and washing machine, 2 Bathrooms with showers. Free WiFi
41a Broughton St, Edinburgh EH1 3RH, UK
Located In the Edinburgh City Centre this Chic apartment offers a living room with flat screen TV a fully equipped kitchen with washing machine and a bathroom with shower. Free WiFi is available in all areas
Union St, Edinburgh EH1, UK
This stylish first floor apartment is a rare find offering a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave, a living room with a seating area A flat-screen TV & a dining area, 3 bedrooms, & 2 bathrooms with a shower & a bath.
Set in the very heart of Edinburgh New Town, one of the most preserved examples of urban planning, this apartment offers an unrivaled luxury finish complemented by an unmatched location.
41 Lothian Street Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Gay Bar and restaurant a popular and fun place
265 Leith Walk Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A cosy little gay pub fun for all ages
2b Picardy Place Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Street gay bar is set out over two floors, for eating, drinking & dancing with outdoor heated smoking areas on both levels. offering live entertainment and music
6 Baxters Place Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Planet Bar and Kitchen is Edinburgh's longest running gay bars. entertainment on 7 days a week from DJ's to Drag Queens
2 Montrose Terrace Edinburgh, United Kingdom
22 Greenside Place Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A nice fun gay bar with regular entertainment worth a stop to take a drink
24 Greenside Place Edinburgh, United Kingdom
CC Blooms is Edinburgh's oldest gay bar & club.
CC Blooms is a stylish bar by day and a classy club by night.
We have a superb cocktail menu and full wine and champagne list. We also have a full menu for diners which focuses more on traditional pub food and sharing plates. Club nights every night from 11pm.
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Edinburgh’s Christmas 2015