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Ice Skating
West George St between Castle Street and Charlotte Square
Get your skates on and glide all the way up and down Edinburgh’s famous
George St on the magnificent alpine ice rink.
- Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+), no babes in arms. Children must be over 1.1m in height; we will have designated sessions for the wee ones.
- Please arrive 20 minutes in advance of your time slot to get your skates on ahead of your session start time!
- For safety reasons, you are not allowed to take photographs whilst on the ice. However, spectators can take photos from the viewing platforms around the rink.
- For safety reasons, bags are not permitted on the ice and must be checked into out cloakroom for a fee of £2. This must be paid by card only.
- The minimum skate size boot on the rink is a children's size 8, and the maximum is an adult size 15
- Skate hire is included in the price of your ticket, but you're also welcome to bring your own skates, subject to suitability checks. (Please note: speed skates are not allowed.)
- Skating aid penguins are available for younger children at an additional cost of £5. These can be pre-booked online or bought at the rink. Subject to availability.
- Wheelchair users are welcome on the rink in any session. For further information, please contact access@assemblyfestival.com
- The 20% EH postcode discount is applicable to Ice Skating at George Street.
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