Scotland enjoys festivals almost as much as any other country, but when it comes to Christmas they celebrate it like no one else! December has just begun, and street of Scotland already getting into the Christmas mood!
If you are planning a vacation trip abroad, See how we grow costumer spend Christmas in Scotland in the article below.
Christmas Focused Markets
Christmas markets have become an important element of the festive season in Scotland.
At Princes Street Gardens, the Christmas markets are located in the center of the capital. There are kiosks offering everything from local vegetables to one-of-a-kind personalized presents, as well as 60-meter-high attractions like the Star Flyer, which is not for the faint of heart.
But, Even though there are other Christmas markets open throughout Scotland during the holiday season, A Visit to Edinburgh’s markets outshine them all.
Whisky on Christmas Eve
Scotland’s pride and delight is whisky, which is consumed all year, but especially during the holidays. Whisky is meant to be shared; a glass or two is the ideal way to embrace the chilly, dark cold nights usually spent all around the fire with family members.
Scotland don’t just drink it; they use it in our cooking as well, substituting sauce for the champagne sauce in the Mince pies.
Drive-in Movie Theatres
What else can you do if Christmas movies don’t make you feel festive? Drive-in movie theatres have grown in popularity in Scotland in recent years, particularly during the holiday season. The drive-in movie theatre in Loch Lomond Shores is extremely popular.
It attracted a remarkable 20,000 visitors last year! Cars are parked under the stars, against the backdrop of Ben Lomond, to watch holiday classics such as Elf, Home Alone, and It’s a Wonderful Life, to mention a few.
But it wouldn’t be complete without the hot chocolates, toast able marshmallows, and a variety of other sweet delicacies to enjoy while snuggled up in the car.
Shortbread
Without the gift of shortbread, what is Christmas in Scotland? Shortbread has long been connected with Christmas, and we’re delighted to say that it’s a popular Scottish delicacy.
The buttery biscuit is a traditional Christmas present that can be savored with a scotch by the fire or put out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
In Scotland, there are several well-known shortbread brands, such as Deans Shortbread, but we also enjoy preparing our own sweets because it is inexpensive and simple. Shortbread has a distinct Christmas flavor.
Boxing Day sales
Some individuals in Scotland, believe it or not, take it easy on Christmas Day in order to get up bright and early for the Boxing Day deals.
Scottish shoppers look forward to the Boxing Day Sales every year, whether they’re storing up for next year’s Christmas or simply treating themselves to gift certificates.
More than 500 consumers waited in line for the opening of retailers in Edinburgh one year, starting at 4:00 a.m.!
Carnivals
When we talk about carnivals of scotland, we’re only talking about one: the Irn Bru Carnival, Scotland’s most popular carnival. It’s connected with the holiday season because it opens only a few days before Christmas and closes after the New Year. It’s become something of a ritual.
The carnival is so popular that it is celebrating its 100th year this year! The Irn Bru Carnival is Europe’s largest indoor carnival, featuring over 65 attractions such as thrill rides, family rides, children’s rides, and gaming stalls.
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