An Edinburgh August: 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
Short Breaks
Outlander Trail for Fans based in Edinburgh
On the Outlander Trail around Central Scotland
The biggest fans of Outlander from Wales (their description) spent a weekend following their own “Outlander Trail” from Edinburgh. They have been reading Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series Read more
Sketching the Outlander Trail with Edinburgh Sketcher
A Sketching trip to Culross with the National Trust for Scotland
When you’re on holiday it’s a great time to slow down a little and try your hand at a hobby you don’t usually have much time for, such as sketching. Read more
Robert Burns – The Edinburgh Connection
Robert Burns, poet, 1759 – 1796
The birthday of Robert Burns is most often celebrated with a Burns Supper on the 25 January each year. Although he was born in Alloway, Ayrshire, in Edinburgh we have our share of memorials and tributes Read more
Things to do on a rainy day in Edinburgh
When you’re travelling with young children, it’s always good to go
armed with some ideas of what to do of the weather is foul and you’re
on need of some indoor activity. During our October break we spent
some time at the Ceramic Experience just near Ocean Terminal, making a
lovely surprise for Grandma’s birthday.