Keeping the Magic Alive: How Nick Became Edinburgh’s Santa

Meet Nick, the Edinburgh resident who keeps Santa alive in the capital.

Throughout December, Nick wrote 189 Santa letters to fundraise in aid of ME Research UK. Thank you so much, Nick – it truly means the world to us.

“I’ve been writing these letters from Santa for 6 years now, so they’ve become as part of the Christmas tradition to me as mince pies, paper chains and leaving carrots out for the reindeer!

“I’m a firm believer in the idea of Christmas spirit though. People are kind across the year, but are extra kind at Christmas, and the donations they have made shows this.

“I always make it clear that any donations are entirely voluntary. The fact so many have done so is testimony to people’s kindness and generosity, especially at a time of year when life tends to be more expensive.

“Thank you to everyone who supported the letters in 2025: I will see you next Christmas to do this all again in 2026!”