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A quiet place near the Royal Mile and a Coffee

Sandy McNaughton Walking 3 April 202210 January 2022Edinburgh, Edinburgh Gardens, Garden, royal mile, Walking 0 Comment

Wandering around Edinburgh this morning looking for a quiet shady spot reminded me of city walking in Florence – the sort where you move from place to place with frequent stops for coffees and ices. Read more

Circular Walk to Duddingston Village

Sandy McNaughton Edinburgh, Walking, Walking Edinburgh, Walking Tours 28 February 202228 February 2022 0 Comment

This circular walk to Duddingston Village will take you approximately three hours. Easy walking along established footpaths with a few hidden gems along the way. This route is highly recommended.

Top 5 Things to do on a Trip to Edinburgh

Sandy McNaughton Edinburgh, Short Breaks 27 February 202223 June 2023Arthur's Seat, Camera Obscura, Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia 0 Comment

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 break to Edinburgh. Read more

William Henry Playfair Edinburgh Architecture

Sandy McNaughton Edinburgh, History, Travel 10 February 202210 January 2022Architecture, Calton Hill, Edinburgh Architecture 0 Comment

On a tour of Edinburgh’s Festival City the other evening I noticed a statue outside the National Museum of Scotland Read more

Edinburgh to South Queensferry Walk

Sandy McNaughton Days Out, Edinburgh, Walking 30 January 2022 0 Comment

Edinburgh to South QueensferryForth Rail Bridge

Edinburgh to South Queensferry is a 7 mile walk along the cycle paths of North Edinburgh. The route will take you through Barnton, over the River Almond via the Cramond Brig, through Dalmeny Estate and along the foreshore to South Queensferry.

Waverley Station – Edinburgh City Breaks

Sandy McNaughton Short Breaks 25 January 202210 January 2022Accommodation, City Breaks, Edinburgh Castle, RailOffer, royal mile, Short Breaks, trains, Waverley Station 1 Comment

view from Edinburgh Castle Waverley Station

Arrive at Edinburgh’s Waverley Station via LNER East Coast for a city break from Aberdeen, Inverness, London, York, Leeds, Newcastle or Durham (or more stations within easy reach of the (LNER East Coast rail links). Read more

Edinburgh New Town Walk – Easy Walking Tour

Sandy McNaughton Edinburgh, Walking, Walking Edinburgh, Walking Tours 23 February 202121 April 2022 0 Comment

This Edinburgh New Town Walk is an easy historical walking tour to the Dean Village, the Water of Leith, Stockbridge and through the streets of Edinburgh’s historic New Town.

Edinburgh Old Town and Arthur’s Seat

Sandy McNaughton Edinburgh, Walking Edinburgh, Walking Tours 9 January 20214 March 2021 0 Comment

If you are looking for a walk through the historic Edinburgh Old Town including a panoramic view of the city then read on. This walk will take you to a lot of Edinburgh’s favourite historical sites. I will give you a guided tour along the way with lots of photos of things to look out for.

Dunkeld – Big Tree Country Autumn Day Trip from Edinburgh

Sandy McNaughton Autumn 23 October 20204 February 2021Big Tree Country, Dunkeld 0 Comment

An Autumn Drive to Dunkeld from Edinburgh

With a base in the city centre, some visitors who come to Edinburgh by car like to take day trips around Scotland, so this autumn we decided to head out to Perthshire to do some exploring. Read more

Walking the Forth Road Bridge to North Queensferry

Sandy McNaughton Short Breaks, Walking 10 April 202016 February 2020Forth Bridge, Forth Road Bridge, North Queensferry, Queensferry Crossing, South Queensferry 0 Comment

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. Read more