Edinburgh flights for Christmas

There are several Christmas markets scattered across Edinburgh: arts & crafts, ethical, farmers', organic and music. But the daddy of them all is, of course, the German market in Princes St Gardens.

Giant wheel, ice skating and mulled wine with the backdrop of the formidable Edinburgh Castle - unbeatable!

If you’ve any energy left after all that shopping then you’ll be heading for the little known Café Piccante till the wee small hours.

When you have been turned away from all the clubs along George Street ("No track shoes tonight, mate"), or it's 3am and you're not quite ready to take off your dancing shoes, the only place that's going to make you feel better on the walk home is the disco chippy, officially known as Cafe Piccante.

Not only can you get a Bacardi Breezer with your fried pizza and chips, but a DJ is in situe to help you carry on the party.

If you're man enough, try the 'Man's Special': burger, chips and a pint.