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Edinburgh’s Christmas adds themed skating sessions
Glide along the ice beneath sparkling lights, surrounded by Edinburgh’s stunning Georgian architecture, on the city’s largest outdoor ice rink. From confident skaters to first timers, everyone is welcome to join the fun!
New special themed sessions have been introduced and run throughout the season, including Toddler Sessions for wee ones finding their feet, Relaxed Sessions for those who prefer a calmer atmosphere, and Late Skates with guest DJs on Fridays for adults looking to glide into the weekend.
Themed sessions:
• Fri 19 Dec, 3-4pm: K-Pop Demon Hunters
• Mon 22 Dec, 6-7pm: Swifties on Ice
• Tue 23 Dec, 6-7pm: Pop Princesses
• Mon 29 Dec, 4-8pm: Hottest Hits of 2025
• Tue 30 Dec, 4-8pm: Birl on Ice - The Best of Scottish Trad
• Wed 31 Dec, 1-3pm: Tots Tunes
• Wed 31 Dec, 3-5pm: Hogmanay Through the Years
• Fri 2 Jan, 6-8pm: 90s Boybands vs Girlbands
• Sat 3 Jan, 6-8pm: 90s Trance
For more information on the sessions and to book, please visit edwinterfest.com.
Photography credit: Andy Catlin