Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A photo taken at Edinburgh's annual Christmas market went viral recently, but probably not for the reason you expect.
Yes, oversaturated Instagram shots of the market - usually taken from above with Edinburgh Castle in the background - often do big numbers on the platform, with comments about how visiting Edinburgh during the festive season is on the poster's "bucket list". However, the real thing can sometimes be a bit disappointing in comparison, to say the least. Even Daily Record reporters have felt the sting of that disappointment.
Scotland Now reporter Alexander Smail popped down last weekend, and said the experience left him cold , writing: "While I expected things to be expensive, I was surprised by how little interested me — with so many selling what I can only describe as tat." However, its the food and drink prices, rather than the overall ambience and "tat" on offer, which has generated a recent viral post on Reddit . Taking to the r/Edinburgh forum, a flabbergasted local shared a picture of the menu at a bratwurst sausage stand with the caption: " Christmas market prices are hilarious.
" The image showed the price for bratwurst and fries was £13.50. Fries on their own would set you back a fiver.
Also if you want fried onions on your hot dog in a bun you'll be charged an extra £1.50, making the final price £15. To the l.
