Events in Edinburgh in December 2025

Hop on a City Sightseeing Edinburgh bus tour and discover sights such as Edinburgh Castle and the Grassmarket as you travel on an open-top, double-decker bus with panoramic views of the city.

Slip into a world of history and folklore on a day trip to the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh. Visit the glens and lochs of this vast region and taste Scottish whisky at Dewar's Whisky Distillery.

Discover the lochs and castles of Scotland’s Western Highlands on a scenic day tour from Edinburgh. See Doune Castle, Callander, and Loch Lomond as you learn about Scotland’s folklore and history.

Visit Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Rannoch Moor on a full-day tour from Edinburgh and discover the area's history. Take a boat ride on Loch Ness and look for the legendary monster.

Explore some of Scotland's fascinating history and culture on a day tour from Edinburgh. Learn about the myths of the Holy Grail and Rosslyn Chapel and travel to Melrose to see its 12th-century abbey.

Enjoy a day in the medieval kingdom of Fife on this day trip from Edinburgh. Visit its fishing villages, the town of St. Andrews, and the picturesque Falkland and its formal royal palace.

Discover the Scottish Highlands on a day tour and see forests, lochs, and stunning mountains. Learn about Scotland's history with visits to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and Kelpies.

Explore Roman Britain and Hadrian’s Wall on an Edinburgh tour. Venture through Scottish Borders, unravelling 2,000 years of history to reach the final frontier of the Roman Empire.

Experience the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands on a full-day coach tour to Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Pitlochry. Stop for lunch in Fort Augustus and an optional boat trip.

Embark on a guided 2-day trip from Edinburgh to explore the mystery of Loch Ness, the wilderness of the Highlands, and the stunning scenery of the Cairngorms National Park.