Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Edinburgh has one of the most splendid settings in the world during the Christmas season. The beautiful Edinburgh Castle can be seen from all over the city and the lighted buildings, decorated homes and bustling streets give an amazing feeling to the people during the Holidays.
Festive Entertainments in the city are all around. Theatres such as the King?s theatre and the Lyceum Theatre prepare various shows that will surely fit the holidays. Wine tasting events and other adult events happen on the castle hill at the top of the Royal Mile. Here, all sorts of wines can be tasted and seen which will surely entice wine lovers and connoisseurs. One some evenings during December, adults can also take part in the Mercat Tour Dicksenian evening which involves a dramatic night time walk around the underground vaults as well as the streets of the city. Then, a mulled wine... Continue reading
Ideal New Year's Eve in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and it is the second largest city after Glasgow. It is a popular tourist spot especially during New Year’s Eve because of the arts festivals as well as the Hogmanay Celebration that attracts thousands of people. The Hogmanay Celebration is a festival that offers live music, street parties, dance and theatre. It officially begins on December 31st and ends at January 2nd.
Some carnivals such as the Night Afore International also open before the New Year. It is a free carnival and festival that showcases the best in street theatre, comedy and traditional Scotish music and dancing. If you love to party, you will surely enjoy the party and concerts in the Princes Street where the top bands of the city and bands elsewhere perform various types of music for the audience.
Always make sure that your loved ones are close during the... Continue reading
Scotland's Fantastic Feast
Christmas and New Years in Scotland are wonderful times for having bonding time with the family. The scenery in the country is beautiful especially with snow often seen on mountain tops that give the atmosphere a peaceful, tranquil feel.
Hotel and accommodations in Scotland are open during the Holidays for tourists or those people who want to have a break away from home. Some advantages of having a hotel during the Holidays is that you wouldn?t need to cook or make you bed. You will surely feel pampered over the Christmas and New Year season. Great hotels for the holidays are often found in Edinburgh, Badenoch and St. Andrews. These places in Scotland offer Christmas markets skiing areas and cosy restaurants.
To have a different Christmas, some tourists try the Royal Highland Christmas which is one of the best Festive Trips to those who are not so fond of noise and fireworks... Continue reading