Edinburgh Christmas Market
Dates for season 2026/2027
- Opens
- 14 nov 2026
- Closes
- 3 jan 2027
- Stalls
- 80
- Entry
- Free
- Location
- 55.95°N, -3.20°E
- Airport
- EDI
Practical info
Where: Princes Street Gardens East, Edinburgh, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Nearest airport: Edinburgh (EDI)
Tip: Pair with Hogmanay if staying through New Year.
Highlights
- Castle views
- Big wheel
- Street food lane
What locals eat & buy
Mulled wine, Scotch pies and mince pies under the castle. Buy shortbread, knitwear and whisky miniatures.
Festive food
- Scotch pies
- Haggis bites
- Mince pies
- Roasted chestnuts
Festive drinks
- Mulled wine
- Hot chocolate
- Whisky toddies
Traditional gifts to buy
- Knitwear
- Shortbread tins
- Whisky miniatures
- Highland crafts
What you’ll find at this market
- Princes Street Gardens stalls
- Castle views
- Scottish craft chalets
On the map
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