Edinburgh

A little autumn rain never takes away from Edinburgh's beauty. From golden leaves to quiet walks, there's something special about the city at this time of year, whatever the weather. 🍂☂️

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Tonight sees the return of the much-loved Christmas Light Switch-on and Parade at Westfield St James Quarter! ✨

Hosted by Forth 1's Boogie and Arlene, the event kicks off at 5pm, bringing together live music, dazzling performances and plenty of Christmas cheer. 🎅

📸 Westfield St James Quarter

Right in the heart of Stockbridge, lies Deanhaugh Street. Lined with cosy cafes and a whole host of independent businesses, the street sits above the Water of Leith, offering beautiful scenery all around.

In the heart of the New Town, Sip Antics Distillery School offer hands-on distilling experiences for guests. Whatever your spirit of choice, be it gin, rum, or agave, you'll taste and distil your very own bottle. From picking ingredients from the school's botanical library, all the way to hand waxing your bottle, the whole experience is immersive and truly unique.

Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard are a local charity dedicated to the better understanding, appreciation and preservation of this ancient burial ground. Situated in the heart of Old Town, Greyfriars Kirk was founded in 1620 and was the first church to be built in post-Reformation Edinburgh.

Through our Resident Rewards programme, the charity are offering local community groups, history societies, work colleagues or students in Edinburgh who wish to learn more about this valuable place of local history.

Find out more here 👇 edinburgh.org/residentreward…