Where to stay in Edinburgh? This is a blog post that’s been on my to-write list for quite some time as it’s one of the most popular topics I get asked about. As I live in Edinburgh, I don’t have extensive experience with the subject but I hope this can…
Exploring Scotland’s Castles: Drum Castle I’ve caught the castle exploring bug. I think I’ve always had it but after a recent press trip to Aberdeenshire it’s ignited a fascination with these wonderful old buildings which have so many tales to tell and secrets to share. On the way home from…
Well, it’s been awhile! The month of June has flown past in a blur, but I wanted to take a breif moment to share with you (and document for myself) a lovely evening! Instagram definitely has it’s pros and cons but personally one of the huge pros for me is…
Well before the days of my Instagram account Exploring Edinburgh when I was still at high school, I would occasionally visit Stockbridge with my mum or friends. I loved spending a good few hours popping in and out of their charity shops, stopping by Patisserie Madeleine (sadly, now closed) for…
I have been meaning to write this blog since spring and since we’re already in autumn, I figured I better get a move on before it’s too late! In my opinion, going on a day trip has to be one of the loveliest things to do. It’s wonderful to have…
I love animals! It’s actually the main reason I became a vegetarian. So, after hearing through the grapevine (aka Instagram) that Gorgie City Farm had lambs, I was very keen to visit as soon as possible. On the next sunny day, my friend James and I decided we would meet up and…
“The significance of the cherry blossom tree in Japanese culture goes back hundreds of years. In their country, the cherry blossom represents the fragility and the beauty of life. It’s a reminder that life is almost overwhelmingly beautiful but that it is also tragically short.” – Homaro Cantu Cherry Blossom season…
It’s been on my mind for some time to put together an independent gift guide to Edinburgh and since we’re on the run-up to Christmas, I figured what better time to finally get around to it. I don’t know about you but I come across so many lovely brands on…
Hello, friends! Welcome to my updated Edinburgh bucket list. To call it a bucket list is a bit dramatic as a bucket list is technically “a number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime” but mine is just a fun list of…