I grew up in the Southern Hemisphere - New Zealand to be exact - where Christmas is strictly a summer affair. There's no winter warmer drinks or roasted chestnuts - but having moved to London, I'm getting ready for my first ever winter Christmas.

As a Kiwi, I've never been to a European Christmas market before. But after a few hours wandering around the one in Edinburgh, I'm not sure I'll be in a hurry to try another.

Perhaps it's because winter doesn't feel like Christmas to me - but I didn't enjoy the festive offerings at the market.

Edinburgh named 2024's Ultimate Christmas Market Destination, featuring festive attractions, food, and a giant Ferris wheel for kids.

"If you didn't know, what city would you guess you were in?" I asked my mum as we enjoyed the festive buzz of a bar at the Christmas Market, surprisingly bustling for a relatively small city. She took a moment to soak up the vibrant scene at The Cathedral Tavern and replied: "Honestly,