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Edinburgh christmas: What to expect as John Lewis opens Christmas shops in stores including St James Quarter

There will be plenty of great opportunities to take selfies inside John Lewis' stunning Christmas shops. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)
There will be plenty of great opportunities to take selfies inside John Lewis' stunning Christmas shops. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)

Lisa Cherry, Christmas Buyer at John Lewis, says: “Our Christmas shops will transport customers to a magical place of festive wonder, bursting full of decorating inspiration and gifting ideas.

“The buying and design teams have collaborated to develop six unique and distinct Christmas themes, and we’re introducing Christmas tree workshops in store to help guide and inspire.

“We’ve noticed that customers are definitely starting to shop earlier this year, planning for their traditions with Christmas sales already up 25%.

A pick and mix bauble station will be available for the first time, with 32 different baubles to choose from. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)
A pick and mix bauble station will be available for the first time, with 32 different baubles to choose from. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)

“This year we’re offering more in store experiences, personalisation and products than ever before from much-loved brands such as Quality Street and Disney.

“We’re also excited to launch our Christmas Markets in seven stores showcasing artisan, handmade products from local businesses.”

The full range of Christmas products can be found online at www.johnlewis.com

Take a look through our photo gallery for a taste what to expect this Christmas at John Lewis.

Customers are eagerly preparing for the festive season and getting ahead buying decorations for the home, both inside and out. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)
Customers are eagerly preparing for the festive season and getting ahead buying decorations for the home, both inside and out. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)
The finishing touches are added to the John Lewis Christmas Shop decorations. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)
The finishing touches are added to the John Lewis Christmas Shop decorations. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)
A pick and mix bauble station will also be available for the first time, with 32 different baubles to choose from. Customers can mix and match six baubles for £16, including the personalised alphabet options. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)
A pick and mix bauble station will also be available for the first time, with 32 different baubles to choose from. Customers can mix and match six baubles for £16, including the personalised alphabet options. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)
Restocking the garlands in the John Lewis Christmas Shop display. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)
Restocking the garlands in the John Lewis Christmas Shop display. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)
Early customers visit a John Lewis Christmas shop. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)
Early customers visit a John Lewis Christmas shop. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)
There are great deals to be found, with Christmas trees starting at £45, lights from £6 and a set of 100 boxed baubles working out at 25p per bauble. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)
There are great deals to be found, with Christmas trees starting at £45, lights from £6 and a set of 100 boxed baubles working out at 25p per bauble. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)
Christmas has arrived in John Lewis shops nationwide as customers get into the festive spirit early and go big on outdoor decorations. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)
Christmas has arrived in John Lewis shops nationwide as customers get into the festive spirit early and go big on outdoor decorations. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)
John Lewis buyers predict that enough lines of fairy lights will be sold over the festive period to stretch from their Exeter to Edinburgh shops and back. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)
John Lewis buyers predict that enough lines of fairy lights will be sold over the festive period to stretch from their Exeter to Edinburgh shops and back. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)
Rachael & Sevgi add the finishing touches to the John Lewis Beyond Christmas trend tree. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)
Rachael & Sevgi add the finishing touches to the John Lewis Beyond Christmas trend tree. (Photo: John Nguyen/JNVisuals)