Join us for a light-hearted Victorian day as we stroll through the streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town, enjoy a Christmassy afternoon tea, take cheerful photographs, and a magical candlelight concert
We’ve chosen Saturday, 6th December, for a Victorian-Dickensian themed outing.
The theme is general Victorian, so feel free to take inspiration from any period between the 1840s and the late 1890s.
You are welcome to bring umbrellas, walking sticks, top hats, crinolines, or any other accessories that fit the theme.
This isn’t a historical re-enactment, so there’s no need to be too precise! Simply aim to reflect the period as much as possible with your attire.
Itinerary:
We’ll begin at 12:00 at Princes St (Christmas markets) for chatting and photographs — then we will move to The Willow Tea Rooms on Princes Street at 13:15.
We decided to extend the afternoon experience by 2h.
Afternoon tea is entirely optional. If you’d rather skip it, you’re welcome to join us at Princes Gardens at around 15:00. (next the Fountain)
(Please note: The booking at the tea room is individual—please make your own reservation for 13:15, just explain that it is for the Victorian event, and request the table with Mrs Elizabeth Stewart.)
link: https://www.willowtearooms.co.uk/bookings-at-the-willow-tearooms-edinburgh
From Princes Gardens, we’ll make our way towards the cemetery, then up The Mound, stopping at the inner courtyard of the School of Divinity. We’ll then visit the Writers' Museum before heading to the Royal Mile, George IV Bridge, Grassmarket, Candlemaker Row, Greyfriars Cemetery
Around 18:00, we're going to St Mary's Cathedral for the Candlelight Rings and Dragons concert (LOTR and GOT soundtracks, with piano and violins)
link: https://feverup.com/m/194447
If the concert is not to your taste, I recommend a more classical version, The Moonlight Sonata at St Giles' Cathedral.
Link: https://www.stgilescathedral.org.uk/whatson/evening-concert-series-moonlight-sonata-by-candlelight-luke-jones-pxwk4-5nmnc
The Candlelight concert is optional. If you’d rather skip it, feel free to avoid the ticket and enjoy the rest of the evening, under the magical lights of an Edinburgh in Christmas
(The concert offers a professional photoshoot before the music, pre-book it for £5!)
In case of bad weather, the Victorian walk will move inside the National Museum or the National Gallery of Edinburgh
We’re looking forward to a wonderful day!
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