CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAILS
Christmas at the Botanics 2026
19 Nov to 30 Dec 2026, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
An illuminated evening trail through the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, with the Christmas Cathedral and Fire Garden returning and a new Light Sphere for 2026. Music and seasonal food and drink add to the atmosphere.
| Dates | 19 Nov to 30 Dec 2026 |
|---|---|
| Where | Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh EH3 5LP Open in Maps |
| Tickets and Price | Prices are on the Ticketek booking page; the garden's page mentions off-peak pricing on selected evenings and reduced family tickets |
| Food and Drink | Seasonal food and drink along the trail, from hot chocolate to festive snacks, at extra cost. |
| Organiser | Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Official page |
| At or Near Here | Edinburgh Christmas Market, 14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027; Fringe Society Christmas Makers Market, 12 to 13 Dec 2026 |
| Hotels | Hotels near Edinburgh affiliate |
Checked against Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 21 October 2026. Times and prices can change: check the official page before you set off. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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Christmas Markets Nearby
Make a day of it: the closest Christmas markets with confirmed 2026 dates.
Edinburgh Christmas Market
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
Closed on Fri 25 Dec
Under a mile away
Fringe Society Christmas Makers Market
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
12 to 13 Dec 2026
1 mile away
Hopetoun House Christmas Shopping Fair
South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh
27 to 29 Nov 2026
10 miles away
Bowhouse December Market Weekend
St Monans, Fife
11 to 13 Dec 2026
23 miles away