The beauty of Scotland is a year-round attraction, but during the winter months – and especially around Christmas – it comes into its own. Crisp mornings in charming cities illuminated with festive lights, cool mist over the Highlands landscapes, and slopes coloured white waiting to be carved by skis or snowboard. All of this, and more, can be found in Scotland.
This year, swap mornings spent de-icing the windscreen for strolls through the delightful streets of Edinburgh, or change the monotony of your usual morning walk with a hike up some of the UK’s highest peaks in the Cairngorms. Cities such Glasgow and Aberdeen offer more than enough to keep every day filled over a long weekend, while the country’s natural sights are great for outdoor activities, skiing and even spotting the Northern Lights.
If you’re planning a Christmas holiday in Scotland, look no further. We’ve rounded up some of the best places to go, as well as what to do and how to do it, for a memorable winter break.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh celebrates Hogmanay in style right after Christmas
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The sophisticated Scottish capital is a grear choice for a city break at any time of year, but in winter it is even more captivating than usual. As darkness falls, the impressive skyline lights up from early in the evening, with the imposing castle and a series of Christmas markets – the main one at East Princes Street Gardens – providing a nighttime sparkle.
Though it’ll be cold, a hike up Arthur’s Seat or Calton Hill is worth it for the views, while the rest of the day can be spent exploring areas like the Royal Mile or Grassmarket, where the ever-charming streets are made even more so with festive lights and decorations.
How to do it
Book easyJet Holidays’ package to the Eden Locke for a stay in a Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh’s lovely New Town. Accommodation options consist of either studios or mini apartments, meaning your room will be both spacious and comfortable as well as stylish. At just 15 minutes away from the Royal Mile, it’s also an ideal base for exploring the capital.
From £421pp including three nights’ accommodation, return flights from London Stansted and one piece of checked luggage each. Departing 1 December.
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