We review the Edinburgh People’s Theatre 2025 pantomime. Find out why Sinbad the Sailor is a comfortable and fun family night out in Morningside.
Review: The Dome’s Christmas spectacle
Is The Dome’s Christmas dinner worth the hype? Girdy & Birdy braved the crowds to find out. With a tree boasting a million lights and a turkey roulade that actually fills you up, it’s a visual stunner.
Edinburgh named UK’s worst city for Christmas clean-up gender gap
New data reveals Edinburgh has the UK’s worst gender gap for Christmas cleaning, with women doing 79% of the work. Read the full report on festive waste habits here.
Radar: Marc Burrows to Unravel the Christmas No. 1 Mystery at Blackwell’s
Join author Marc Burrows at Blackwell’s Edinburgh on 26 Nov 2025 for his new book, The Story of the Christmas No. 1. Get event details and ticket info.
Review: Guy Masterson’s A Christmas Carol
Guy Masterson’s solo performance of “A Christmas Carol” at the Assembly Roxy is a powerful rendition of the classic, perfect for getting into the festive spirit, but may not hold the attention of young teens and comes with pricey bar costs.
Review: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s Christmas lights 2024
I’ve mixed feelings about the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (aka The Botanics) Christmas lights.
Coffee Christmas 2024: Costa versus Caffe Nero’s crackers
I drink a lot of coffee and try to drink locally at places like Coffee Tepuy, but I have a Costa Coffee and a Caffe Nero loyalty app on my phone.
Radar: Makers n’ Bakers’ (Christmas) Craft Market
The Times published a list of the 17 Best Things to Do for Christmas in Edinburgh, and this new market ranked second!