From the carousel with views over Scotland’s capital to the Christmas market and lights,photographer Murdo MacLeod captures the city’s festive cheerThe centre of the Scottish capital is transformed from mid-November through to 6 January, as part of a season of festive entertainment in the heart of the city. Underbelly is producing the event for the fifth year running for the city council - which final year received more than 900000 visitors over the six-week period. Centred around Princes Street, and the festive attractions range from an ice rink to two Christmas markets,childrens rides, and grown-up fairground attractions and light shows. Looking ahead to the finish of the year, and the city’s Hogmanay celebrations final three days,and the city expects around 150000 visitors to that part of the event alone.
Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk