It might not feel like the usual run up to Christmas but here at the Dunstane Houses, we\u2019re determined to do everything we can to help you get into the Christmas spirit.<\/p>\n
Our Christmas decorations are up, we have mulled wine in the bar and we\u2019ve been busy over the last week or so catching up with our favourite festive attractions here in the city to share our up-to-date pick of how to celebrate given the \u2018new norm\u2019 we find ourselves in.<\/p>\n
As ever, advance booking to the majority of our suggestions is highly recommended given ongoing restrictions.<\/p>\n
1. AFTER-DARK FESTIVE FUN FOR THE FAMILY AT EDINBURGH\u2019S BOTANIC GARDENS<\/strong> 2. THE PALACE OF HOLYROOD HOUSE<\/strong> 3. CASTLE STREET CHRISTMAS MARKET <\/strong> 4. AN EDINBURGH ESCAPE HUNT<\/strong> 5. A WINTER\u2019S WALK ALONG THE WATER OF LEITH<\/strong> 6. FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA OR CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH HERE AT THE DUNSTANE HOUSES?<\/strong> 7. EDINBURGH ZOO\u2019S CHRISTMAS NIGHTS<\/strong> 8. DRIVE THROUGH CINEMA WITH THE PARKING LOT SOCIAL<\/strong> 9. OCEAN TERMINAL CHRISTMAS MARKET<\/strong> 10. GUIDED TOURS OF PICKERING\u2019S GIN DISTILLERY <\/strong> It might not feel like the usual run up to Christmas but here at the Dunstane Houses, we\u2019re determined to do everything we can to help you get into the Christmas spirit. Our Christmas decorations are up, we have mulled wine in the bar and we\u2019ve been busy over the last week or so catching […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":346,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-345","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hotel","category-travels"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.roseatehotels.com\/edinburgh\/theroseate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/345","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.roseatehotels.com\/edinburgh\/theroseate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.roseatehotels.com\/edinburgh\/theroseate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.roseatehotels.com\/edinburgh\/theroseate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.roseatehotels.com\/edinburgh\/theroseate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=345"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.roseatehotels.com\/edinburgh\/theroseate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/345\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.roseatehotels.com\/edinburgh\/theroseate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/346"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.roseatehotels.com\/edinburgh\/theroseate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.roseatehotels.com\/edinburgh\/theroseate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=345"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.roseatehotels.com\/edinburgh\/theroseate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nNow in its fourth year, the Botanics\u2019 after-dark Christmas trail provides families with a moment of festive escapism this Christmas season. From the 2 December \u2013 3 January, wander beneath unique tree canopies illuminated in Christmas colour and immerse yourself in a world of giant baubles, dancing snowflakes and trees wrapped in ever-changing ribbons of colour. Afterwards, warm up with a glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate. Book your tickets here.<\/p>\n
\nMesmerized by the latest series of The Crown? Take a trip to The Queen\u2019s official residence in Scotland\u2019s capital, The Palace of Holyrood House, located at the end of the Royal Mile. Home to a number of festive activities this December, visitors can live Christmas-like-a-Royal thanks to a dedicated Christmas Trail through the Palace\u2019s state apartments.<\/p>\n
\nOverlooking Edinburgh Castle, Castle Street Market returns once again this year from the 26 November \u2013 23 December. Showcasing local Scottish produce and hand-crafted Christmas gifts, the alfresco festive market is the perfect spot for socially distanced Christmas shopping within walking distance from the hotel.<\/p>\n
\nWith Christmas parties on hold and festive frolics on the backburner, Edinburgh\u2019s Escape Hunt provides families and social bubbles with an afternoon of excitement and ground-breaking missions. Work together as a team to find clues, solve puzzles and beat the clock \u2013 a welcome break from Netflix reruns and moth-eaten board games. <\/p>\n
\nMoments from the hotel, the water of Leith walkway will take you right along to Edinburgh\u2019s New Town and down to the docks of Leith. Perfect on a crisp winter\u2019s day, why not stop by the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art for a warming hot chocolate en route. Bliss!<\/p>\n
\nFeaturing a selection of festive sandwiches (that\u2019s right, we\u2019ve got turkey and cranberry on the menu especially), savoury bites and sweet treats (cue the mini mince pies, carrot & walnut cake and a festive Dunstane doughnut \u2013 yum!) plus our vast selection of St. Andrew\u2019s teas, join us by the fire for a Festive afternoon tea like no other this festive season. Fancy a change of scene on Christmas Day, too? We\u2019re also now pleased to be open for Christmas Day lunch (that\u2019s right, no washing up!). Find out more about our afternoon tea here and our Christmas lunch, here.<\/p>\n
\nFrom 20 November \u2013 3 January, Edinburgh Zoo will be illuminated by a spectacular light trail taking you on a magical journey to the North Pole and back. Meander your way through Penguins Rock by moonlight and explore an enchanted ice forest on your way to Santa\u2019s workshop. Oh, and for something extra special, be sure to book story time with Mrs. Claus! <\/p>\n
\nArriving at Edinburgh\u2019s Dalkeith Country Park from the 16 \u2013 24 December, the newly launched Parking Lot Social experience features a drive-in cinema (screening a number of Christmas classics including Elf, Home Alone, The Santa Claus and the Nightmare before Christmas), pre-show live DJs and a Christmas food market with local foodie favourites. <\/p>\n
\nTaking place on the ground floor of the Ocean Terminal shopping centre, this year\u2019s Christmas Market will take place from the 26 November \u2013 23 December. Full to the brim with all things Scottish (we\u2019re talking cakes, fudge, honey, jams, chutneys, calligraphy, woodwork, soaps and candles) the shopping centre is a short drive from the hotel and a must-visit this festive season.<\/p>\n
\nEager to see how handcrafted gin is made? One of our favourite Edinburgh-based gins, Pickering\u2019s, is offering a special, socially-distanced hour-and-a-half long tour this festive season. You\u2019ll be shown Pickering\u2019s unique distilling process and learn more about how best to determine your gin preference of choice with three tasting samples of take-away. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"