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Edinburgh in Winter: What to Pack & How to Stay Warm Without Losing Style 🧤

In Edinburgh, Europe, Scotland, Travel Tips & Advice, UK   •   Leave a Comment

Last Updated on January 11, 2026 by Hazel M

Person walking on Calton Hill, Edinburgh, with the National Monument in the background under a clear blue sky. Planning a trip to Edinburgh this winter? You’re going to need layers, boots, and a bit of tactical outfit planning. Because while this city is absolutely magical in December (think fairy lights, castle backdrops, and cosy cafés), it also brings the kind of cold that...
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London vs Edinburgh at Christmas: Which Is Better? 🎄

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Last Updated on January 9, 2026 by Hazel M

Christmas tree with gold baubles outside a mulled wine stall in Covent Garden, London, surrounded by snowy artificial trees and festive lights. If you’re trying to decide between London vs Edinburgh at Christmas, you’re not alone. Both cities go all in on festive season magic, but they deliver it in very different ways. One is grand, glittering, and sprawling. The other is cosy, atmospheric, and quietly enchanting.
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Where to Find The Best Photo Spots in Edinburgh 📸

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Last Updated on January 5, 2026 by Hazel M

Woman standing on Victoria Street in Edinburgh during winter, wearing a grey coat with colourful shopfronts and cobbled street behind her If you are looking for the best photo spots in Edinburgh, you are in exactly the right place. Edinburgh is one of those cities that seems to understand angles. Stone streets curve just enough, hills rise exactly where you want them, and the light has...
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Where to Find the Best Christmas Lights in Edinburgh ✨

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Last Updated on December 30, 2025 by Hazel M

Victoria Street in Edinburgh decorated with hanging snowflake Christmas lights, colourful shopfronts and historic stone buildings If you're hunting for the sparkliest, most magical Christmas lights in Edinburgh this winter, you've landed in the right sleigh. When the festive season hits, Edinburgh doesn’t just deck the halls – it goes full glitter bomb. From twinkling historic streets to glowing gardens, the...
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5 Magical Festive Walks Around Edinburgh🧣

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Last Updated on January 5, 2026 by Hazel M

Woman touching a festive Christmas garland with red baubles and greenery on a stone wall in Edinburgh Looking for festive walks in Edinburgh that deliver on twinkly lights, cosy vibes, and stunning views? Edinburgh in winter is the dream backdrop. The city’s cobbled lanes, historic rooftops, and frosted park paths make it feel like you’ve wandered into a snow globe, especially around...
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A Solo Traveller’s Guide to Christmas in Edinburgh 🌟

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Last Updated on January 5, 2026 by Hazel M

Historic stone buildings in Edinburgh’s Old Town with Christmas lights strung between the streets Thinking of spending Christmas in Edinburgh solo? You're in excellent company. Edinburgh might just be one of the best cities in Europe for solo travellers during the festive season. It’s beautiful, friendly, walkable, and packed with sparkly distractions from mid-November through early January.
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What to Eat and Drink at Edinburgh Christmas Market (An Honest Guide)🌭

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Last Updated on December 29, 2025 by Hazel M

Collage of food and drink from the Edinburgh Christmas Market, including bratwurst, mulled wine, festive fries, mac and cheese, spaetzle, raclette and sweet treats Planning a visit to the Edinburgh Christmas Market this year? Expect sizzling grills, steaming cardboard cups, and that familiar December hum under the fairy lights. It’s one of the most joyful things to do in the city in winter - but when it comes to...
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Things to do in Edinburgh on New Year’s Eve 🎉

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Last Updated on January 5, 2026 by Hazel M

Red fireworks lighting up the sky above Edinburgh Castle during Hogmanay celebrations, with historic buildings and the Balmoral Clock Tower in the foreground If you're spending the holidays in Scotland, you'll find no shortage of epic things to do in Edinburgh on New Year’s Eve. From fireworks and fiery traditions to ceilidh dancing and cosy pubs, Hogmanay in the capital is unlike anywhere else.
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The Dome at Christmas: Is It Worth the Hype? 🎁

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Last Updated on December 30, 2025 by Hazel M

Four festive photos of The Dome in Edinburgh at Christmas, featuring a towering Christmas tree beneath the grand dome, a glittering archway lined with fairy lights, illuminated pillars wrapped in blue and white lights, and golden columns decorated with silver baubles and trees. If you've ever scrolled Instagram in December, chances are you've already seen it – that giant tree, that glowing wreath-covered colonnade, that ceiling dripping in fairy lights. Yep, I'm talking about The Dome Edinburgh at Christmas. It's possibly the most photographed festive spot in the city...
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Top 8 Cosy Places for the Best Hot Chocolate in Edinburgh ☕

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Last Updated on January 5, 2026 by Hazel M

Turquoise mug filled with hot chocolate, topped with white whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and golden biscuit crumbs, held in front of a festive green and silver Christmas display. If you're looking for the best hot chocolate in Edinburgh this festive season, you're in for a treat. Whether you’re fresh from the Christmas market or just thawing out after a windswept walk through Princes Street Gardens, this city knows how to do cosy, chocolatey...
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