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Circular Walk to Duddingston Village

Sandy McNaughton Edinburgh, Walking, Walking Edinburgh, Walking Tours 28 February 202228 February 2022 0 Comment
Circular Walk to Duddingston Village

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.

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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
Edinburgh Castle

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
Playfair Architect Edinburgh

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.

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Edinburgh New Town Walk – Easy Walking Tour

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

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.

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Edinburgh Old Town and Arthur’s Seat

Sandy McNaughton Edinburgh, Walking Edinburgh, Walking Tours 9 January 20214 March 2021 0 Comment
Edinburgh Castle from Arthur's Seat

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.

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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
Walking over the Forth Road Bridge

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

Inchcolm Island – Cruising the River Forth on the Forth Belle

Sandy McNaughton Edinburgh, Short Breaks 1 April 202016 February 2020Activities, Bus Trips, City Breaks, Cruise 1 Comment
Forth Belle Cruise from South Queensferry

A fine day for a cruise on the Forth Belle

A trip to Inchcolm Island on the Forth Belle was a return journey we’d been meaning to take for a while, and with our Historic Scotland Membership we added a landing on Inchcolm Island to explore and enjoy the views. Read more

Easter Holidays in Edinburgh Places to Visit

Sandy McNaughton Edinburgh, Short Breaks 15 March 20206 February 2020Easter, family fun 0 Comment
Weekend Break Edinburgh

If you’re planning a trip to Edinburgh this Easter, we’ve put together a short list of ideas to help you get the most out of your trip. If you are a family, couple or a group of friends Edinburgh has a lot to offer the visitor. You will never be stuck for something to see and do. The problem is there is so much to choose from. Read more

Camera Obscura World of Illusions – A great day out

Sandy McNaughton Edinburgh 6 March 20206 February 2020Edinburgh Tourist Attractions, For Children 4 Comments
Camera Obscura logo on the top of the tower

When our son is asked to recommend his top things to do on a day out in Edinburgh, a visit to the Camera Obscura on the Castlehill section of the Royal Mile is always near the top of his list. He made his first trip at the age of five and shows no sign of getting tired of making repeated visits there. Read more

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Sandy and Susan McNaughton of Sandcastle Holidays (Scotland) Ltd are the owners of this website
We have been offering self-catering holidays in Scotland since 1992 when we bought Sandcastle Cottage in Crail, Fife where we love to holiday and hope you will too.

Ideas for Enjoying Edinburgh

  • St Andrews a Walking Tour for First Time Visitors
  • Abbotsford House
  • Canongate Kirk an Ancient Place of Worship
  • A Taste of Scotland at the Scotch Whisky Experience
  • A Day Trip to Culross

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