Until now the ice on George Street was restricted to the pavements or the bars. Now that all the Edinburgh’s Christmas attractions have opened ahead of Light Night tomorrow, you will be able to enjoy ice sculptures telling some of the story of Scotland. It is 10 degrees below in this tent and we were freezing.
But over there is Greyfriars Bobby and across that side there’s Robert the Bruce. It is quite charming though very cold and you may need a dram at the end to warm you up. Luckily for you there is a bar. Yes an ice bar!
GEORGE STREET
• The Ice Adventure – a journey through frozen Scotland
Brand new for 2017, this arctic installation at the west end of George Street is an immersive walk-through experience filled with spectacular ice and snow sculptures to take your breath away. The event is produced by Underbelly and Hamilton Ice, producers of the Ice Kingdom at London’s Winter Wonderland – that event’s most popular and pre-booked attraction. Supported by Shackleton Whisky, this attraction will also feature an ice bar.
Take a tour of Scotland with life-like ice sculptures of Vikings, fairies and Kelpies, Highland cows, eagles and Dolly the Sheep, Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots and Greyfriars Bobby, and of course the Loch Ness Monster!
George Street. Tickets £10 (£7)
Friday 17 November to Sunday 24 December
Photos John Preece
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