Daytime Favourites Market – Saturday 1st, 11am-5pm
Old Schoolhouse, Morningside; £1.50 entry on the door
A favourite event of mine last year, Daytime Favourite Market, run by artist Martha Duncan, houses a wonderful selection of local artists, designers and bakers.
Edinburgh Zine Fair – Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd, 12-5:30pm (4:30pm on Sunday)
St Mag’s 151 London Road; free entry
The second largest zine fair in Scotland, Edinburgh Zine Fair encompasses 40 tablers as well as multiple workshops and creation stations.
Edinburgh Diwali – Sunday 2nd, 1:15pm onwards
West Princes Street Gardens; free entry
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a parade from St Andrew Square; dance and live music; as well as fireworks in the evening. For more details, visit edinburghdiwali.co.uk
Makers Market – Sunday 2nd, 11am-4pm
Portobello Town Hall; free entry
This monthly market is once again back for a day packed full of amazing locally made goods, alongside plants and cake – what more could you want?
Edinburgh’s Christmas Market – Saturday 15th to Sunday 4th January, 10am-10pm
Princes Street Gardens; free entry
Once again, the iconic Edinburgh Christmas market returns to Princes Street Gardens for a festive market full of gifts, food and drinks.
Tea Green Winter Market – Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd, 10am-5pm
National Galleries Scotland: Portrait; free entry
Celebrating Scotland’s independent creative businesses, the market will bring a variety of artisan goods to the National Portrait Gallery.
Makers Market – Wednesday 26th to Thursday 27th, 10am-5:30pm
St Giles Cathedral; free entry
Bringing together a wonderful collection of local creatives and makers in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral, the Makers Market is certainly worthy of a trip.
Out of the Blue Flea Market – Friday 28th, 10am-3pm
Out of the Blue Drill Hall; free entry
A personal firm favourite, with over 45 stalls of second-hand goodies, Out of the Blue’s flea market never disappoints!
Christmas Markets – Friday 28th to Sunday 30th, 11am-6pm (4-11pm on Friday)
The Pitt; free entry
Start the festive spirit and sort your Christmas presents early with The Pitt’s Christmas Night Market as over 40 local makers and artists come together. With street food, mulled wine, DJs and Santa himself, it’s certain to be a fun weekend for all!
The Night Market – Friday 28th, 6-11pm
Biscuit Factory; £4.50 online or £5 on the door
Returning for another year, The Night Market is taking over Biscuit Factory with 70 stalls of indie designers, vintage and street food. With a DJ and bar, it’s sure to be a fun night and perfect place to get started on your Christmas shopping.
Image provided by Alice Locker
