Sandy McNaughton, Author at 2edinburgh https://2edinburgh.com/author/sandy/ a blog about visiting Edinburgh - things to do around the city Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:37:25 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/2edinburgh.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/cropped-Edin365-23.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Sandy McNaughton, Author at 2edinburgh https://2edinburgh.com/author/sandy/ 32 32 89887462 A Day Trip to Portobello: Seaside Charm Just Minutes Away https://2edinburgh.com/a-day-trip-to-portobello-seaside-charm-just-minutes-away/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:22:35 +0000 https://2edinburgh.com/?p=4230 If you’re looking for an easy escape from Edinburgh’s cobbled chaos, look no further than Portobello, the city’s very own seaside haven. Only a few miles east of the city centre, Portobello makes for an effortless day trip filled with

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]]> 4230 Tattoo – Advice for First Time Visitors https://2edinburgh.com/edinburgh-tattoo-advice-first-time-visitors/ https://2edinburgh.com/edinburgh-tattoo-advice-first-time-visitors/#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:52:46 +0000 http://2edinburgh.com/?p=205 As a frequent visitor to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo over the years, our family has got into something of a routine in planning our trips to this amazing spectacle, so when asked for some advice about where to park if

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]]> https://2edinburgh.com/edinburgh-tattoo-advice-first-time-visitors/feed/ 29 205 Edinburgh Vacation – What You Need to Know https://2edinburgh.com/edinburgh-vacation-what-you-need-to-know/ https://2edinburgh.com/edinburgh-vacation-what-you-need-to-know/#respond Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:22:17 +0000 https://2edinburgh.com/?p=2984 Edinburgh Vacation. This post covers what the guidebooks don’t tell you. It offers practical information to enable you to plan your trip to Edinburgh. It may even save you money. Whether you travel to Edinburgh by car from another part

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]]> https://2edinburgh.com/edinburgh-vacation-what-you-need-to-know/feed/ 0 2984 Edinburgh Trip Planning 2026 – Some ideas for you https://2edinburgh.com/trip-planning-edinburgh-scotland/ https://2edinburgh.com/trip-planning-edinburgh-scotland/#respond Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:21:18 +0000 http://2edinburgh.com/?p=824 Edinburgh Trip Planning – planning a trip to Scotland? A visit to Edinburgh should be on everyone’s bucket list if you are planning a trip to Scotland. There is so much to see and do. I recommend at least three

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]]> https://2edinburgh.com/trip-planning-edinburgh-scotland/feed/ 0 824 Top 5 Things to do on a Trip to Edinburgh https://2edinburgh.com/top-5-things-to-do-edinburgh/ https://2edinburgh.com/top-5-things-to-do-edinburgh/#respond Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:20:08 +0000 http://2edinburgh.com/?p=276 If you want to know what the top 5 things to do on a trip to Edinburgh are, no need to look at Trip Advisor just ask the locals. Here are our top 5 things to do on a city

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]]> https://2edinburgh.com/top-5-things-to-do-edinburgh/feed/ 0 276 Walking the Forth Road Bridge to North Queensferry https://2edinburgh.com/walking-the-forth-road-bridge/ https://2edinburgh.com/walking-the-forth-road-bridge/#respond Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:18:43 +0000 http://2edinburgh.com/?p=1156 I’ve wondered if many visitors to Edinburgh would be interested in walking the Forth Road Bridge, and thought that maybe giving some idea of what to expect might entice you to attempt this walk.For 3 years, my son and I

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]]> https://2edinburgh.com/walking-the-forth-road-bridge/feed/ 0 1156 Edinburgh’s Christmas https://2edinburgh.com/edinburghs-christmas/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:08:43 +0000 https://2edinburgh.com/?p=4206 Edinburgh’s Christmas: A City Wrapped in Magic Every winter, as the temperatures drop and the daylight shortens, Edinburgh does something remarkable: it becomes even more enchanting than usual. While the Scottish capital is beautiful all year round—with its dramatic skyline,

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]]> 4206 Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay https://2edinburgh.com/edinburghs-christmas-and-hogmanay/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:19:34 +0000 https://2edinburgh.com/?p=4019 Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay: A Winter Wonderland and the Ultimate New Year Celebration Edinburgh, Scotland’s enchanting capital, is a city that transforms into a magical winter wonderland every year during the festive season. With twinkling lights, the scent of mulled

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]]> 4019 Haddington Railway Walk https://2edinburgh.com/haddington-railway-walk/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:51:28 +0000 https://2edinburgh.com/?p=4148 Haddington Railway Walk is an easy five and half mile walk through the East Lothian countryside along the track of the old Longniddry to Haddington Railway line. The Haddington Line The Haddington Railway Line was a branch line connecting Haddington

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]]> 4148 Penicuik to Eskbank Railway Walk https://2edinburgh.com/penicuik-to-eskbank-railway-walk/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:06:43 +0000 https://2edinburgh.com/?p=4107 Penicuik to Eskbank Railway Walk is an easy 7 mile walk along the track of the the former Hawthornden to Penicuik Branch Line. My walk begins in Penicuik and follows the River North Esk for part of the way. Along

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