Edinburgh’s Christmas Market has started construction – despite councillors being encouraged by officers to deny part of it planning permission at a meeting next week.

Works got underway earlier this week, with the Ferris wheel appearing to be substantially complete as of Wednesday evening.

But, councillors at a development sub-committee meeting next week will be recommended to deny part of the market in Princes Street Gardens planning permission.

Much of the site is covered by a three-year agreement with the council that grants festival operators Unique Assembly planning permission.

However, this year, the firm wants to add several elements to their showing at East Princes Street Gardens, including a Dutch-inspired tent and 20 new market stalls.

It is not known if the parts of the ma

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