Christmas
This year celebrate the festive season in Edinburgh's most iconic setting.
Discover the traditions of a Victorian Christmas, from the origins of the Christmas cracker to who sent the first ever Christmas card and hear how Mary Queen of Scots would have celebrated Christmas. For that extra special treat why not indulge in our Christmas lunches or new for this year our sumptuous Christmas Afternoon Tea.
Christmas Lunch
Make your Christmas sparkle with a delicious lunch in our Queen Anne Room situated at the heart of the castle and enjoy a dining experience fit for royalty.
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Afternoon Tea Experience
During December our Afternoon Tea Experience will have a festive twist! Our Christmas themed afternoon tea is the perfect way to kick start your festive celebrations and it makes a great gift for friends and family.
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