The Association laid on a sparkling Christmas celebration next to its offices brimming with seasonal cheer which families flocked to.

It was the perfect way to start the Christmas festivities and get everyone into the holiday spirit. 

Muirhouse chief executive Susan Bell said the occasion was a tremendous success and thanked the community for their support by coming along.

The highlight was definitely the Christmas tree lights switch-on, generously sponsored for the second consecutive year by Kerax Land Ltd, the landscaping and estates contractor for the housing association.

The event featured a variety of family-friendly activities, including seasonal arts and crafts like making “angel templates” and writing letters to Santa.

To banish the Edinburgh winter chill, attendees enjoyed free hot food with a delicious Lebanese twist from Lazeez Street Food and Catering Services, adding an international flair to the event.

A guitarist from the community singing group “Ama-zing Harmonies” led everyone in carol singing.

Susan expressed her gratitude, saying: “We are incredibly thankful to everyone who attended. It was the perfect event to launch the festive season.

“It was wonderful to see the community come together again, and the excitement from the children who came along was truly heartwarming. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves and wish everyone a wonderful Christmas.”

She also extended her thanks to the staff team for their hard work in organising and making it such a success.

Deborah Brown, Muirhouse’s community engagement officer, said it was the perfect seasonal occasion to engage with tenants and the wider Muirhouse community.