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Edinburgh Farmers’ Market great for buying local produce every Saturday

Sandy McNaughton Edinburgh, Short Breaks 4 May 20254 May 2025Food & Drink, Saturdays, ScotlandHour, weekend breaks 0 Comment
Edinburgh Farmers Market

Edinburgh Farmers’ Market is on every Saturday in Castle Terrace (just off Lothian Road – West End of Princes Street) throughout the year. It’s a great place to sample the best of local food and drink, and meet some of the producers to find out more. Read more

Edinburgh Trip Planning 2025 – Some ideas for you

Sandy McNaughton Edinburgh, Short Breaks 27 January 202527 January 2025Activities, City Breaks, For Children, ScotlandHour, trip planning 0 Comment
A Walk to Calton hill

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 days to get the most out of your visit.

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Pubs in Edinburgh you might like to Visit

Sandy McNaughton Edinburgh, Short Breaks 27 January 202527 January 2025Food & Drink, Pubs, ScotlandHour 0 Comment
pubs in the royal mile, Edinburgh

Pubs in Edinburgh. When you’re on holiday, visiting our local pubs might be on the agenda, whether as a means of grabbing a quick refreshment on the way to do something else, or as a destination for an evening with friends or to listen to music.

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Top 5 Things to do on a Trip to Edinburgh

Sandy McNaughton Edinburgh, Short Breaks 27 January 202527 January 2025Arthur'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

Walking the Forth Road Bridge to North Queensferry

Sandy McNaughton Short Breaks, Walking 16 October 202416 October 2024Forth 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

Dunkeld – Big Tree Country Autumn Day Trip from Edinburgh

Sandy McNaughton Autumn 16 October 202416 October 2024Big Tree Country, Dunkeld 0 Comment
2edinburgh Dunkeld days out

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

Edinburgh Old Town and Arthur’s Seat

Sandy McNaughton Edinburgh, Short Breaks, Travel, Walking 23 September 202423 September 2024 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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Edinburgh Vacation – What You Need to Know

Sandy McNaughton Edinburgh, Short Breaks, Travel, Walking 17 September 20245 March 2025 0 Comment
August Edinburgh Festivals

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.

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A Weekend in Edinburgh

Susan and Sandy McNaughton Edinburgh, Short Breaks 10 September 202410 September 2024
view from Edinburgh Castle Waverley Station

Edinburgh is a city that has something to offer everyone. from its rich history and culture to its stunning scenery, there is no shortage of things to see and do on a weekend in Edinburgh.

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Edinburgh August Festival City

Sandy McNaughton Festivals, Short Breaks 8 August 20248 August 2024August, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 0 Comment
August Edinburgh Festivals

Edinburgh August Festival City: it’s a great month to experience the city, where there will be lots going on to keep everyone in the family entertained.   Read more

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  • Edinburgh Trip Planning 2025 – Some ideas for you
  • Pubs in Edinburgh you might like to Visit
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  • Top 5 Things to do on a Trip to Edinburgh

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