Lettings of DistinctionEmbrace Christmas 2024 on your holiday in East Lothian and North Berwick Lettings of Distinction’s holiday homes are the perfect base for your Christmas adventures. Our luxury accommodation offers you the flexibility to stay in to create your own Christmas experience or provides a warm welcome after enjoying the local Christmas activities. Close your eyes and let the magic of Christmas transport you... Hear the sound of children’s laughter as they run through the twinkling fairy lights nestled in the mystical winter forests. Experience the roars of laughter as the panto's beloved dame performs her comical set, filling the air with holiday cheer. Feel the cosy embrace of mulled wine warming your heart as you stroll through the festive Christmas markets, and enjoy the spectacle of the skaters on ice in the capital. Would you like to know more? Read on… Christmas light trails in and around East Lothian and North Berwick 2024 Christmas at the Botanics Royal Botanic Garden West Gate, Edinburgh EH3 5NZ 21 November – 30 December 2024 The Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh returns with a new pathway through its iconic land, for after-dark festive fun. There are food stalls and coffee stops to keep you satiated and warmed with delicious hot chocolates and toasted marshmallows. With Instagrammable lights and a glimpse of Santa along the way, this is an experience for children and adults alike. Castle of Light, Magic and Mystery Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh 22-23 November 2024 29-30 November 2024 6-7, 13-15, 20-23 & 27-30 December 2024 2-4 January 2025 Step into a world where history meets magic, with the castle walls serving as a majestic canvas for a captivating light show. Explore the enigmatic corridors and witness a truly one-of-a-kind illumination experience. Xmas pantos in Edinburgh and Musselburgh 2024 A Christmas Carol school Performance The Brunton is collaborating with Wonder Fools theatre company, for this new performance. Loretto School Theatre, Millhill, Musselburgh, EH21 7RG 17-20 December 2024 With hearty laughs and sing-along songs for all the family. Portobello - TBC Portobello Town Hall, 147-149 Portobello High Street, Portobello EH15 1AF Each year, Stage Door Entertainment, in partnership with Portobello Town Hall, brings live performances of the enchanting fairytale for Portobello locals and visitors. Cinderella Festival Theatre, Edinburgh 23 November - 31 December 2024 Adults and children alike will be mesmerised by Cinderella's adventure to the ball with pantomime favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young. --------------- North Berwick holiday homes for Christmas 2024 With good transport connections to Edinburgh and other areas of East Lothian, North Berwick is a seaside town that provides a great setting for festive fun. In the Lettings of Distinction portfolio, you will find Pointgarry and St Aidans, both boasting stunning views across the Firth of Forth and a home-from-home for the family this Christmas. --------------- Festive events around Edinburgh, East Lothian and North Berwick 2024 Edinburgh Christmas Markets Various locations around Edinburgh city centre 18 November 2024 - 5 January 2025 Get ready for a fantastic family outing this year as the beloved markets return to Edinburgh. Explore the atmosphere amongst the stalls, take in the view of the city from the big wheel, and share the joy of Santa's grotto in Princes Street Gardens. And for even more family fun, head over to George Street, where you'll find additional stalls and a sparkling ice rink. It's a magical experience for the whole family to cherish! Christmas Lunch at the Castle Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Dates to be confirmed Savour a delightful 3-course holiday lunch within the opulent Queen Anne Room at Edinburgh Castle. An unforgettable experience. Legion Scotland Christmas Carol Service Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh, 8 December 2024, 4 pm Lift your spirits as the Legion Scotland Christmas Carol Service brings together a service of thanks with 9 lessons and 9 carols, supported by the band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and Opera East Lothian Choir. Bublé by Candlelight, with Josh Hindle Mansfield Traquair, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB Dates to be confirmed Bublé by Candlelight tours across the UK featuring the UK’s best Michael Bublé tribute, Josh Hindle, and his 10-piece band. Fairytale of New York - Coming Home For Christmas Usher Hall, Edinburgh 24 November 2024 After three sell out tours, the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert is back! With Irish culture permeating through the music and dancing, in this first class concert featuring all the festive favourites including ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, ‘Step Into Christmas’, ‘Oh Holy Night’ and, of course, ‘The Fairytale of New York’. There are many more events taking place over the festive period, from theatre to art to dancing. Edinburgh is THE place to spend Christmas! --------------- Romantic breaks for Christmas 2024 If you are planning a festive break with your loved one this year, consider No 70 in Haddington. This 1-bedroom holiday apartment is ideally located for enjoying the best of Edinburgh and East Lothian's Christmas events. Seaview Loft in Dunbar is another excellent option, offering wonderful sea views. ---------------

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The Dome at Christmas, Edinburgh - The exterior of The Dome in Edinburgh, with pillars lit up in a festive design. (© Visit Scotland)
The exterior of The Dome in Edinburgh, with pillars lit up in a festive design.
© Visit Scotland

Join in the fun with Christmas family activities in and around East Lothian and North Berwick, where the magic of Christmas light trails, laughter-filled Xmas pantos, and a flurry of festive events await you in 2024!

Edinburgh's Christmas markets (© Visit Scotland)
Edinburgh's Christmas markets
© Visit Scotland

Close your eyes and let the magic of Christmas transport you...

Embrace Christmas 2024 on your holiday in East Lothian and North Berwick

Lettings of Distinction’s holiday homes are the perfect base for your Christmas adventures.

Our luxury accommodation offers you the flexibility to stay in to create your own Christmas experience or provides a warm welcome after enjoying the local Christmas activities. 

Close your eyes and let the magic of Christmas transport you...

Hear the sound of children’s laughter as they run through the twinkling fairy lights nestled in the mystical winter forests.

Experience the roars of laughter as the panto's beloved dame performs her comical set, filling the air with holiday cheer. 

Feel the cosy embrace of mulled wine warming your heart as you stroll through the festive Christmas markets, and enjoy the spectacle of the skaters on ice in the capital.

Would you like to know more? Read on…

Christmas light trails in and around East Lothian and North Berwick 2024

Christmas at the Botanics

Royal Botanic Garden West Gate, Edinburgh EH3 5NZ
21 November – 30 December 2024

The Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh returns with a new pathway through its iconic land, for after-dark festive fun.

There are food stalls and coffee stops to keep you satiated and warmed with delicious hot chocolates and toasted marshmallows.

With Instagrammable lights and a glimpse of Santa along the way, this is an experience for children and adults alike. 

Castle of Light, Magic and Mystery

Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

  • 22-23 November 2024
  • 29-30 November 2024
  • 6-7, 13-15, 20-23 & 27-30 December 2024
  • 2-4 January 2025

Step into a world where history meets magic, with the castle walls serving as a majestic canvas for a captivating light show.

Explore the enigmatic corridors and witness a truly one-of-a-kind illumination experience.

Xmas pantos in Edinburgh and Musselburgh 2024

A Christmas Carol school Performance

The Brunton is collaborating with Wonder Fools theatre company, for this new performance.

Loretto School Theatre, Millhill, Musselburgh, EH21 7RG
17-20 December 2024

With hearty laughs and sing-along songs for all the family.

Portobello - TBC

Portobello Town Hall, 147-149 Portobello High Street, Portobello EH15 1AF

Each year, Stage Door Entertainment, in partnership with Portobello Town Hall, brings live performances of the enchanting fairytale for Portobello locals and visitors. 

Cinderella

Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
23 November - 31 December 2024

Adults and children alike will be mesmerised by Cinderella's adventure to the ball with pantomime favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young. 

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North Berwick holiday homes for Christmas 2024

With good transport connections to Edinburgh and other areas of East Lothian, North Berwick is a seaside town that provides a great setting for festive fun.

In the Lettings of Distinction portfolio, you will find Pointgarry and St Aidans, both boasting stunning views across the Firth of Forth and a home-from-home for the family this Christmas.

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Festive events around Edinburgh, East Lothian and North Berwick 2024

Edinburgh Christmas Markets    

Various locations around Edinburgh city centre
18 November 2024 - 5 January 2025  

Get ready for a fantastic family outing this year as the beloved markets return to Edinburgh.

Explore the atmosphere amongst the stalls, take in the view of the city from the big wheel, and share the joy of Santa's grotto in Princes Street Gardens.

And for even more family fun, head over to George Street, where you'll find additional stalls and a sparkling ice rink.

It's a magical experience for the whole family to cherish!

Christmas Lunch at the Castle

Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh    
Dates to be confirmed  

Savour a delightful 3-course holiday lunch within the opulent Queen Anne Room at Edinburgh Castle.

An unforgettable experience.

Legion Scotland Christmas Carol Service

Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh,
8 December 2024, 4 pm

Lift your spirits as the Legion Scotland Christmas Carol Service brings together a service of thanks with 9 lessons and 9 carols, supported by the band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and Opera East Lothian Choir.

Bublé by Candlelight, with Josh Hindle

Mansfield Traquair, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB
Dates to be confirmed

Bublé by Candlelight tours across the UK featuring the UK’s best Michael Bublé tribute, Josh Hindle, and his 10-piece band.

Fairytale of New York - Coming Home For Christmas

Usher Hall, Edinburgh
24 November 2024

After three sell out tours, the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert is back!

With Irish culture permeating through the music and dancing, in this first class concert featuring all the festive favourites including ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, ‘Step Into Christmas’, ‘Oh Holy Night’ and, of course, ‘The Fairytale of New York’.

There are many more events taking place over the festive period, from theatre to art to dancing. Edinburgh is THE place to spend Christmas!

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Romantic breaks for Christmas 2024

If you are planning a festive break with your loved one this year, consider No 70 in Haddington.

This 1-bedroom holiday apartment is ideally located for enjoying the best of Edinburgh and East Lothian's Christmas events.

Seaview Loft in Dunbar is another excellent option, offering wonderful sea views.

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Immerse yourself and your loved ones into the spirit of joy, love and cheer with festive events across Edinburgh and East Lothian. 

With holiday homes across East Lothian, you’ll find the perfect accommodation to kick back and relax with family and friends throughout the festive season, including at Hogmanay.

Be sure to explore our other blog posts too, showcasing the best of our region and Scotland’s capital city.

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