Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from among the sparkling lights of Edinburgh. This tree always looks so beautiful in its dramatic setting on The Mound, overlooking Princes Street. It’s a gift to our city from the people of Norway each year, and what a beautiful gift.
In a nod to environmental concerns the towering tree is no longer shipped across the North Sea to us, but instead now makes a shorter journey to The Mound from the Scottish Borders.
Still bought by our Norwegian friends, however instead of making the 780-mile trip from southern Norway via Newcastle, Edinburgh’s Christmas tree comes from the Duke of Buccleuch’s estate in the Scottish Borders.
Here is a final shot of the Christmas Market, overlooking Princes Street Gardens. Thanks to everyone one who visits, and especially to those who take time to leave me comments. It’s been another wonderful year of making friends and sharing images and thoughts via WordPress. Merry Christmas to each and everyone of you Xx
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Oh! I totally forgot, I wanted to mention how much I live your website name too!! Great one 🙂
Lovely photos! I live in Munich, but a couple of my friends moved to Edinburgh two years ago, and I’ve enjoyed seeing posts of what, I’ve learned, is a very festive holiday season!! Edinburgh really seems to know how to do it right. Hope you had a great time! Happy 2015 🙂
A little late but Merry Christmas Mackenzie. Have a wonderful New Year!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Seonaid. I love the last shot–public, yet so intimate. Peace and best, John
beautiful!! Merry Christmas and every good gift of life be yours in 2015!
Happy Holiday to you too Seonaid. The thanks that you have extended my way, westward, I send back eastward to you. Here’s to another year of good health, happiness, and (of course) good blogging. D
there’s a wistful light to your lovely festive images Seonaid and from the South, I send you all the very best wishes for Christmas and many thanks for your virtual visits
A warm and cosy feeling coming here, Seonaid (though I admit, I’m well wrapped up! 🙂 )
Very best wishes for 2015!
How sparkly and festive! Hope you had a magical Christmas.
Your photos always capture the spirit of the occasion I have enjoyed following your blog. Best wishes Seonaid for 2015
Feliz Navidad / Merry Christmas 🙂
Lovely photos for the holidays. Warm Christmas greetings Seonaid and wishing you a very Happy New Year 🙂
A festive city in Christmas spirit – enjoy your holidays, Seonaid. Looking forward to a new year of exquisite pics and words…
A merry Christmas to you. x
Merry Christmas Rachael Xx And thank you for your always delightful comments over the year. Its been lovely getting to know you this year, and Im loving your blog too!
Have a wonderful day Seonaid ! The sun has just peeped up and over the cloud and the sky is glowing I think Christmas has arrived 🙂
Enjoy .
Merry Christmas Poppy Xx
The sky was blushing a beautiful pink here as the sun rose into Christmas. I think its going to be another good one!
Merry Christmas, Seonaid — the simplicity of the singular lit tree is lovely. I always enjoy your posts and look forward to more in 2015!
Merry Christmas Kat Xx. I love this huge tree …….when it arrives each year I know Christmas is here 🙂 thanks for your generous comments across the year, its what makes blogging so worthwhile 🙂
So lovely! One day I shall be blessed to visit your fair Isle 🙂 Peace and blessings on this holiday!
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas Xx….and when you do visit our fair isle we must meet up. Thanks for your wonderful comments across the year 🙂
It is my pleasure 🙂
Seonaid, hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas! Thanks for all of the wonderful posts.
A Very Merry Christmas to you and your family John Xx
Thanks for following along, and sharing your thoughts over the year.
Merry Christmas! There is no city like Edinburgh at Christmas. Beautiful! Happy New Year 🙂
And Merry Christmas to you Tahira, I thought you might like a few more Edinburgh shots!! Thanks for your comments across the year, its what makes blogging worthwhile 🙂
What beautiful sights you have shared with us. All the best to you for a wonderful Christmas.
Thanks for all your wonderful comments across the year Colline, and wishing you and your family a joyfilled Christmas Xx
Beautiful, just beautiful. Merry Christmas to you and yours. 🙂
Thanks Judy, its a beautiful tree, very iconic of Edinburgh at Christmas! Have a Very Merry Christmas Xx
Merry Christmas Seonaid, I hope you have a wonderful day with people you love, all the best for 2015.
Thanks Leanne, lovely to hear from you as always. Wishing you a Very Merry Australian Christmas Xx
Merry Christmas and thank you for the beautiful words and images.
Merry Christmas, and thank you for another year of following and commenting. Xx
Your Christmas pictures are splendid. Thank for your gifts of photography and heart. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Also, have a SPLENDID and very Happy New Year. Hugs! Gwynn
Merry Christmas Gwynn, and thanks for all your wonderful comments over the year. I always look forward to seeing what you think of each post. Wishing you a splendid holiday with your family Xx