
A History of Christmas
What it is
Journey into the past to discover the Scottish traditions that surround Christmas. Bring to light what makes Christmas magical in Scotland, including food, games and decorations and how the population have adapted and enlarged Christmas throughout history. Tastings included!
Please let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements by emailing.
Questions
When does A History of Christmas start and end?
A History of Christmas runs Wednesday, 9 December 2026, 16:00 until 17:00.
Where is A History of Christmas?
A History of Christmas takes place at Gladstone's Land, 477B Lawnmarket, Royal Mile Edinburgh, Edinburgh.
How much are tickets for A History of Christmas?
Tickets for A History of Christmas cost from £7.50 on the official ticket shop.
Also at Gladstone's Land
- 15:00
Gladstone's Land Guided TourWed 11 Nov · Gladstone's Land - 16:00
Intimate Lives: The History of Sex and Desire in Edinburgh's Old Town (16+)Wed 11 Nov · Gladstone's Land - 16:00
Tables Through TimeTue 24 Nov · Gladstone's Land - 18:00
A Public Reading: Charles Dickens: A Christmas CarolFri 4 Dec · Gladstone's Land
The same day
The whole day →
Back to the Future The MusicalWed 9 Dec 14:30 · Edinburgh Playhouse
Winter Wonderland Edinburgh - Ice SkatingWed 9 Dec 15:00 · The Gyle Shopping Centre
ArrivalWed 9 Dec 17:15 · Cameo Picturehouse
A Yuletide Evening of Ghost StoriesWed 9 Dec 18:30 · Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Carols at the Signet LibraryWed 9 Dec 19:00 · The WS Society
Christmas at the Musicals St Mary's Episcopal CathedralWed 9 Dec 19:00 · St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral







