Christmas Markets in Scotland 2026
Edinburgh's market in East Princes Street Gardens runs into the New Year, longer than any in England. Glasgow, Aberdeen and several castles and towns hold their own, most of them finishing before Christmas.
None open this weekend (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: Winter Wonderland at St Enoch, on Friday 6 November 2026.
By county and area: Aberdeenshire (3) · Edinburgh (2) · Fife (2) · Glasgow (2) · Perth and Kinross (3)
Near a city: Edinburgh (10) · Glasgow (5)
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The Most Popular in Scotland
Ranked by how many people in the UK search for each market in a year (Google search data, October 2026).
- Edinburgh Christmas Market 14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
- Winter Wonderland at St Enoch 6 Nov to 27 Dec 2026
- Aberdeen Christmas Village 12 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
- Christmas in City Square 27 Nov to 31 Dec 2026
- Exclusively Highlands Christmas Fairs at Eden Court 20 to 29 Nov 2026
2026 Dates, in the Order They Open
| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Wonderland at St Enoch Glasgow | 6 Nov to 27 Dec 2026 | Closed on Fri 25 Dec | Free |
| Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle Ballater | 6 to 8 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| East Neuk Open Studios Christmas Art and Craft Fair St Monans | 7 to 8 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair Methlick | 7 to 8 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Aberdeen Christmas Village Aberdeen | 12 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 | Closed on Fri 25 Dec, Sat 26 Dec, Fri 1 Jan | Free |
| Crathes Christmas Fair Banchory | 13 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Edinburgh Christmas Market Edinburgh | 14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 | Closed on Fri 25 Dec | Free |
| Oban Winter Festival Craft and Food Markets Oban | 14 to 28 Nov 2026 | Open Saturdays only | |
| Exclusively Highlands Christmas Fairs at Eden Court Inverness | 20 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open 20 to 22 Nov and 27 to 29 Nov only | Free |
| Perth Christmas Lights Switch-On Weekend Festive Market Perth | 20 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Blair Castle Christmas Market Blair Atholl | 20 to 22 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Winter Wonderland at Glasgow Green Glasgow | 20 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 | Closed on Fri 25 Dec | Free |
| Christmas in City Square Dundee | 27 Nov to 31 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Hopetoun House Christmas Shopping Fair South Queensferry | 27 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | |
| Traquair Christmas Opening Weekend Innerleithen | 28 to 29 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Crossbasket Christmas Market High Blantyre | 1 to 3 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Dunglass Christmas Market Cockburnspath | 4 to 6 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Bowhouse December Market Weekend St Monans | 11 to 13 Dec 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Pitlochry Christmas Market Pitlochry | 12 Dec 2026 | One day only |
Dates Not Yet Announced, and Places Without a Market
- St Andrews Christmas Market (no separate market)
- Stirling Christmas Market
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