7Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburg’s Christmas Market is a grand festival extravaganza that fills the Princess Street stretch covering St. Andrews Square, Charlotte Square Gardens and the famous Scots Monument. The local market at the bottom of Mound features a large assortment of gastronomical treats such as waffles and gluhwein. There’s also a nice selection of handmade crafts. Catch stunning vistas of the Edinburg’s old town by riding the carousel, sliding down North Pole and enjoying a round of ice skating in the rink. The city literally transforms into a sparkling wonderland that buzzes with an enthusiastic Christmas spirit. Few cities get it as right as Edinburgh when it comes to celebrating the holidays.