With Edinburgh's Christmas Market now fully opened as we all gear up for the big day, the Ferris wheel is illuminating the city centre and thousands are flocking to the festive fun. Loved by many, the markets have a more divided opinion with locals who have grumbled about rising costs.

Katherine McPhillips, who grew up in Edinburgh, made her way to the markets to see what was happening this year. Writing for The Mirror , she stumbled upon a £6.80 hot chocolate - and you can find out what she thought below.

I was raised in Edinburgh, and some of my most treasured childhood recollections are of bitterly cold yet joyful strolls through the Christmas lights or going on the fairground rides, and this year, I was keen to return and discover if it was still worth visiting. One of the main

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