Which? has named the UK's top nine Christmas markets for 2025, with Edinburgh being the only Scottish city to make the prestigious list.
The article highlights Edinburgh's East Princes Street market as a winter wonderland, featuring Scottish crafts, international cuisine, and attractions set against the backdrop of the Scott Monument and Edinburgh Castle. While Northern Ireland's Belfast market also secured a spot on the list, Wales was completely overlooked.
Scotland, with its substantial population, received only one market recognition despite numerous other festive markets across the country, including those in Glasgow. The article details other highly-rated markets, including those in Bath, Chester, Durham, Winchester, Wells, Liverpool, York, and Belfast, noting their unique offerings and settings.
For instance, Bath is praised for its over 200 chalets, Chester for its Victorian Gothic architecture and medieval cathedral setting, and York for its St Nicholas Fair and accessibility initiatives. Liverpool's market is described as less traditional, focusing more on modern entertainment, while Belfast offers a wide array of global and local culinary delights.
