Ice skating · Christmas 2026
Ice skating near Edinburgh
The 2026 ice skating season has finished. These were this year’s listings; we’ll update them for 2027.
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We’ve checked 2 ice rinks within 6 miles of Edinburgh for Christmas 2026. 1 has confirmed 2026 dates, 1 is still to announce. The first opens on Friday 27 November (WinterFest Skating Rink at Dalkeith Country Park).
Where prices are published, entry is £9 per skater. 1 has skate aids for beginners. The closest to the city centre is WinterFest Skating Rink at Dalkeith Country Park, about 6 miles from Edinburgh.
On this weekend
Based on each listing’s first and last dates. Some run on selected days only, so check times before you set off.
- ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
WinterFest Skating Rink at Dalkeith Country Park
Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith · 6 miles from Edinburgh
- When
- Fri 27 Nov – Sun 3 Jan
- Price
- From £9
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Rink
- Christmas rink
- Ice
- Synthetic
- Session length
- 45 minutes
Dates: Fri 27 Nov 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027
Times: Sessions start on the hour and last 45 minutes. Opening night 27 Nov 5–9pm; 28–29 Nov and 4–23 Dec 10am–6pm; 24 Dec 10am–3pm; 27–30 Dec 10am–5pm; 31 Dec 10am–4pm; 2–3 Jan 10am–5pm
Prices: Adult (13+) £12, student and Young Scot £11, child (5–12) £10; £1 off per ticket booked 2 days ahead; 2–3 Jan adult £11, student £10, child £9. Skate & Shake sessions: adult £13, student £12, child £11.
Artificial Glice rink beside the Orangerie, suitable for ages 5 and over; gloves are required on the rink. Skate & Shake themed music sessions run 4–5pm and 5–6pm on Fridays and Saturdays from 28 Nov. Quieter ASN sessions run at 10am on Saturdays 28 Nov, 5, 12 and 19 Dec, and 2 Jan, with fewer skaters and quieter music.
Parking: £4 parking charge on arrivalAccess: Free carer ticket available at the quieter ASN sessions; the park asks you to get in touch before visiting with any access needs.Under-5s: Not suitableChecked Mon 2 Nov · source: dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk Book a session - Awaiting 2026 dates
Public Skating at Murrayfield Ice Rink
Murrayfield Ice Rink, Edinburgh · run by Murrayfield Ice Rink Ltd
- When
- Awaiting 2026 dates
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Rink
- Year-round rink
- Skate aids
- Yes
Dates: Public skating sessions through the winter; session times are on the rink's booking page
Prices: Blue Light Card holders half price on Tuesdays 11am–1pm; other prices not read
Penguin skating aids can be hired from the box office during public sessions. There is a free one-hour skate after every Edinburgh Capitals Saturday home match, most of which start at 6.30pm. Carrying children or babies on the ice is not allowed. Santa's Magical Forest of Dreams is also coming to the arena this Christmas.
Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: edinburghicerink.co.uk Rink details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WinterFest Skating Rink at Dalkeith Country Park | Dalkeith (6 mi) | Fri 27 Nov – Sun 3 Jan | £9 | Book ahead |
| Public Skating at Murrayfield Ice Rink | Edinburgh | Awaiting 2026 | — | Either |
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Common questions
When do ice rinks near Edinburgh open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: WinterFest Skating Rink at Dalkeith Country Park (Fri 27 Nov). Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Which ice rinks near Edinburgh have skate aids?
Public Skating at Murrayfield Ice Rink has skate aids. Numbers can be limited, so check when you book.
Are any ice rinks near Edinburgh free?
None of the ones we checked is free. The cheapest is WinterFest Skating Rink at Dalkeith Country Park at £9.
Do you need to book ice rinks near Edinburgh?
Book ahead for WinterFest Skating Rink at Dalkeith Country Park. You can turn up at Public Skating at Murrayfield Ice Rink. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
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