City Breaks Archives

Waverley Station – Edinburgh City Breaks

Sandy McNaughton Short Breaks 25 January 202228 March 2024Accommodation, City Breaks, Edinburgh Castle, RailOffer, royal mile, Short Breaks, trains, Waverley Station 0 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

Inchcolm Island – Cruising the River Forth on the Forth Belle

Sandy McNaughton Edinburgh, Short Breaks 1 April 202028 March 2024Activities, Bus Trips, City Breaks, Cruise 0 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

Genealogical Research, Warriston Cemetery and "Mr Kite"

Sandy McNaughton Edinburgh, Festivals, History 16 February 20202 April 2024ancestors, City Breaks, Events, Festivals, History, November 0 Comment

Genealogical research can lead one in so many different directions, and is a hobby which has been growing over the years with programmes such as “Who do you Think You Are” demonstrating the incredible stories which make a family history.