15 Things to do in Edinburgh Scotland at Christmas

Take a ride on the Hop-on-Hop-off Bus to see the Christmas Decorations

Eat traditional British/Scottish pub grub

Visit the Edinburgh Christmas Festival

Take an walk around historic Edinburgh and find Mary King's Close

Listen to street musicians

Watch street performers

Enjoy the peace and beauty of St. Giles Cathedral

Buy Scottish souvenirs and explore Scottish Tartans

Have Holiday High Tea or Cheery Cocktails at The Dome

Drink mulled wine on High Street

Try Scottish craft beers at a festive historic pub

Take in the festive holiday atmosphere of Edinburgh at night

Do some winter shopping

Explore Edinburgh Castle
extra photo-montage A Salute from Edinburgh Castle

Visit Holyrood Abbey

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