Edinburgh's Christmas ice rink cancelled after nearly 30 years
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 26 Oct, 18:02 · Archive
Edinburgh's Christmas ice rink, a city centre fixture for three decades, has been cancelled this year due to access concerns and costs.
Edinburgh's Christmas ice rink, a winter attraction that has been a city centre fixture for nearly three decades, has been cancelled for this year's festive programme running from 14 November to 27 January. The rink, which once stood in Princes Street Gardens before moving to St Andrew Square and then George Street, will not operate during the celebrations.
Organisers Unique Assembly Ltd, the arts company that produces Edinburgh's Christmas and Edinburgh's Hogmanay on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council, said the decision was made over summer. A spokesperson explained that the ice rink requires extensive advance planning months ahead, with commitments needed for suppliers, structures and site arrangements. The timing coincided with uncertainty caused by the Princes Street fire that had torn through the former Debenham's department store, leaving key parts of the city centre closed.
The company also cited significant costs with no opportunity for funding support as contributing factors to the cancellation. The spokesperson added: 'We know how much people have enjoyed skating as part of Edinburgh's Christmas celebrations, and we hope the rink will return as we start the planning process for future years.'
How it is being reported
- Edinburgh's Christmas ice rink axed after almost 30 yearsThe winter attraction will not be in the city this year after concerns over city centre access and funding.BBC Edinburgh East And Fife · 26 Oct, 17:28
- Edinburgh’s Christmas ice rink axed over Princes Street fire fallout and rising costsIce rink has been festive Edinburgh city centre fixture for nearly three decadesEdinburgh Evening News · 26 Oct, 16:03
- Edinburgh’s Christmas ice rink axed over Princes Street fire fallout and costs fearsIce rink has been festive Edinburgh city centre fixture for nearly three decadesEdinburgh Evening News · 26 Oct, 16:03
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