• Edinburgh’s Christmas welcomes LNER to present the LNER Big Wheel as part of a new three-year partnership.
• Located in East Princes Street Gardens, the LNER Big Wheel will tower above the Edinburgh skyline at 46m tall, providing passengers with a unique perspective of the city, lighting up the City Centre from Friday 15 Nov 2024 to Saturday 4 Jan 2025
• A specially recorded soundtrack will also provide passengers in the wheel’s 36 weather-proof pods with information on the key landmarks and attractions visible across the City Centre
• EH postcode residents can enjoy a 20% discount on the LNER Big Wheel

Edinburgh’s Christmas is delighted to announce that the LNER Big Wheel will be coming to East Princes Street Gardens this festive season as part of a new, three-year partnership with the train operator.

The LNER Big Wheel will tower above the Edinburgh skyline at 46m tall, providing passengers with a unique perspective of the spectacular city with incredible views of its historic Old Town, Edinburgh Castle and Arthur’s Seat, as well as sparkling evening views of Edinburgh’s Christmas attractions. Open from 10am – 10pm, the LNER Big Wheel will light up the City Centre from Friday 15 Nov 2024 – Saturday 4 Jan 2025.

With 36 enclosed weather-proof pods, families can enjoy a ride on the attraction whatever the weather. A specially recorded soundtrack will also provide passengers with information on the key landmarks and attractions visible across the City Centre.

LNER, which connects millions of customers to the Scottish capital with ease every year, will sponsor the Big Wheel at Edinburgh’s Christmas for the next three years.

Today, construction work to raise the LNER Big Wheel has begun. The wheel is set to be a focal point of Edinburgh’s Christmas celebrations and a welcome sight to visitors arriving by train into Waverley Station.

The Big Wheel welcomed more than 210,000 visitors last year to enjoy stunning winter views of the capital and the sparkling evening illuminations.

EH postcode residents can also enjoy a 20% discount on the LNER Big Wheel with details available via edinburgh-christmas.com

David Flesher, LNER’s Commercial Director, said: “We are thrilled that LNER will play such a key part in celebrating Christmas in Edinburgh this year. As the main train operator on the East Coast Main Line, we connect millions of customers each year with this historic city, and we can’t wait to provide thousands of people with the opportunity to see the sights of Edinburgh in this unique way.”

“Our Christmas tickets are on sale now giving customers the opportunity to plan the perfect trip away and to get into the festive spirit in Scotland.”

Unique Assembly, producers of Edinburgh’s Christmas said: “We are delighted to be working with LNER to light up Edinburgh’s Christmas this year. The Big Wheel is a major focal point of Edinburgh’s Christmas festivities and will give thousands of people the chance to enjoy a unique view of the city’s many iconic and historic landmarks and attractions, all lit up for the festive season. We look forward to welcoming people from near and far to take a spin very soon.”