Festive Ice-Skating in Edinburgh: Top Rinks for the Season
- Lothians with Littles
- Nov 6
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 10
Get ready to lace up your skates and enjoy the festive season — Edinburgh is offering a range of charming ice rinks this Christmas. Whether you’re after a large indoor arena, an outdoor rink with twinkling lights, a shopping-centre experience, or one right in the heart of the city, there’s something for every skater. Below are four great options.
Murrayfield Ice Arena
Location: 13 Riversdale Crescent, Edinburgh EH12 5XN. s
Dates & Session Info: Regular public skating sessions across the week
Price: Admission £12, skate hire £4.
Why go: A spacious indoor rink, great for families and groups regardless of weather. they also run disco sessions on a Friday and Saturday evening.
WinterFest at Dalkeith Country Park
Location: Dalkeith Country Park, via King’s Gate, Dalkeith EH22 2NA.
Dates & Session Info: Runs from 28 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026, 45-minute sessions on the hour.
Price: Adult £11, Student £10, Child (5-12) £9.
Why go: Magical outdoor rink with festive lights — ideal for a winter outing. Please not that the rink is made from fake ice and younger children might struggle.
The Gyle Shopping Centre – Winter Wonderland Ice Rink
Location: South Gyle Broadway, Edinburgh EH12 9JY.
Dates & Session Info: 28 November to 4 January
Price: Adults £14, children £10
Why go: Convenient for combining a festive shopping trip with an ice-skate
Edinburgh Christmas Ice Rink on George Street
Location: Between Castle Street and Charlotte Square on George Street, Edinburgh
Dates & Session Info: From 20 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, with 40-minute sessions between 10 am and 10 pm.
Price: From £15 for adult; child from £11. Local residents with EH postcode get 20% discount.
Why go: Right in the city centre, perfect for combining with other festive activities like the Christmas markets. they also run toddler and quite sessions through out the month.
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