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Edinburgh's Christmas Market in East Princes Street Gardens.

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The Christmas Market at Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh

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The Edinburgh Christmas Market in 2022 will see over 70 vendors spread out over The Mound, Princes Street and Princes Street Gardens as well as a 'Scottish Market' on Castle Street.

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Edinburgh Christmas Market stretches across much of central Edinburgh, with its usual spot on East Princes Street Gardens but also new locations on West Princes Street Gardens and George Street. The expanded area has opened new opportunities for food and drink stalls for locals and tourists to enjoy.

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Normally the festive season will see thousands of people descend upon Christmas markets in cities across the UK.

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Damage to the grass in Princes Street Gardens seen in January after the Christmas markets (Picture: SWNS)

Fate of Edinburgh's Christmas market must be decided soon – Cliff Hague

Memorial benches from Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens are burned at a facility on the outskirts of the city

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West Princes Street Gardens is public-good land, owned by the people and held by the council in our name (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

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Profits from the Christmas Market will stay secret.

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Edinburgh Christmas market lights up the skyline. (Picture: Shutterstock)

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The Glasgow Christmas markets open this month. Picture: Shutterstock

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Don't miss the smoked salmon at Edinburgh's Christmas Market. Picture: Jon Savage

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Edinburgh's Christmas Market at Princes Street and the Mound, is hugely popular. Picture: TSPL

Christmas Market overcrowding is not the only problem '“ Kezia Dugdale
The overcrowding at the Princes Street Christmas Market has rightly caused people to raise security concerns.

Edinburgh's Christmas Market at Princes Street and the Mound, is hugely popular with tourists and local residents alike. Picture: TSPL

Massive overcrowding at Edinburgh Christmas Market causes concern

Many all-year-round traders question the wisdom of staging a Christmas market that hits their takings. Picture: Scott Louden

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A map has outlined the locations for Edinburgh's Christmas 2018.

MAP: Locations revealed for Edinburgh's Christmas 2018

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Edinburgh's Christmas is set over several main locations scattered on or around Princes Street. Picture: Edinburgh's Christmas

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Skaters will be taking to the rink at Glasgow's George Square. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

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