I once heard someone say “You can’t turn down a street in Edinburgh without seeing a patch of greenery” and I think that’s so special to find in a city. Even Robert Louis Stevenson agrees by saying “Half a capital and half a country town, the whole city leads a…
Hello again! In case you haven’t seen my previous posts, the idea behind the series is to document my Edinburgh food explorations – both as a way to document my memories and as a (hopefully) useful resource for those looking for somewhere new to eat. I really enjoyed sharing this…
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…
[I was invited on a Press Trip to #SeeSouthScotland by VisitScotland but all thoughts and love of the region are my own] Until recently, my knowledge of the South of Scotland was pretty limited. Having said that, it’s an area of Scotland I’ve been eager to explore for quite some time after…
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…