Almost 500,000 visit Edinburgh Christmas market in first two weeks

Organisers say the market will generate £150m for the local economy.

Almost half a million people have visited Edinburgh’s Christmas market since it opened two weeks ago.

Boasting a selection of food stalls, markets and bars, the attraction has been dubbed the most stunning in the UK.

It’s also now one of the most Googled festive markets in Europe.

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