It was our second Christmas in Scotland however this year was quite different then the last. For a starters we have had a lot more snow. Infact, we are told it has been the most snow is many years that Edinburgh in particular has had.

We put together a little video that, in short, sums up our Christmas. Or at least some of it anyway:

This is a view from our flat window in one of the many snow storms we had:

The German Christmas markets were awesome as per usual.

However, unlike last year, both Theresa and I took quite a liking to mulled wine. Where as last year, we did not like much at all -- we found ourselves getting a cup or two when ever we were near by -- sometimes even going out of our way to get some! Maybe we’ve gone slightly alcoholic … Either way, it was pretty darn good this year. So much so that Theresa even started making some at home!

I must say, Christmas in Edinburgh has proven to be always a good time all round. There is so much to do. There are the German Christmas Markets which have food, wines, beers and sweeties, as well as trinkets and alike. There’s a massive ferris wheel and a fun ice-skating rink and all around town everyone is in the festive spirit!

Below is a picture of us ice-skating in the heart of Edinburgh town and then the bar we went to afterwards, The Dome, where we went to warm up with a few pints:

Because there was soooo much snow about, we decided to head to Hillend where the Edinburgh Ski slopes are. They are not particularly renowned as the best slopes but you could have fooled us! It was super thick out there. So thick that it was an adventure just to get out there!

Theresa took a wee tumble just walking up the entrance. It was easy enough to as there was a tonne of snow. Everywhere you looked was a winter wonderland. We felt like we were in the Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe!

I did slip up though … I was so caught up in all the winter wonderness that I got caught kissing … a snow woman …

All round a great time! And to top it off we had a brilliant Christmas dinner with some good friends. A delicious roasted turkey, crispy potatos, marinated beans in cherry tomatos and white wine, mulled wine, egg nog and I’m pretty sure there was more I just can’t remember off the top of my head.