Yoga with Kids in Edinburgh
Parents often say to me that they really want their child to do yoga. My classes in Edinburgh concentrate on children with anxiety and insomnia… Read More »Yoga with Kids in Edinburgh
Things to Do
Maid of the Forth ferry to Inchcolm Island
Yesterday we set off on a new adventure and got the Maid of the Forth ferry to Inchcolm Island. Having never done this before I… Read More »Maid of the Forth ferry to Inchcolm Island
How to Make Salt-Dough Picture Frames
With Mother’s Day rapidly approach, it struck me that I’ve not actually managed to get something for my own Mum yet! I recognise that I’m… Read More »How to Make Salt-Dough Picture Frames
Activities: Visiting Santa at The Centre
Last weekend, the family and I headed to The Centre in Livingston to progress our Christmas shopping a little. I take the attitude that less… Read More »Activities: Visiting Santa at The Centre
5 Top Tips for Enjoying Edinburgh Zoo
I’ll be perfectly honest, I often end up doing the same activities in Edinburgh on repeat. We basically rotate between the Botanics, Soft Play and the… Read More »5 Top Tips for Enjoying Edinburgh Zoo
Review: Puddle Ducks for toddlers in Edinburgh
So last weekend, we headed off to Thomas’ first swimming lesson with Puddle Ducks and it was an absolute blast… Although I’ve taken… Read More »Review: Puddle Ducks for toddlers in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Festival Review: Robin Hood
The Edinburgh Fringe is generally renowned for the weird and wonderful. I’m prepared to expect the unexpected and brace myself for the good, the bad,… Read More »Edinburgh Festival Review: Robin Hood
A Trip to the Kelpies
After the first week of the ‘summer’ holidays here, it became apparent that the sun was not shining. I had an epic list of things we really wanted to do but the grey skies were just off putting. Giving in to this really just meant a lot of staying home and this really was not working. So rain or shine – we’ve been off on adventures. Edinburgh has some great family days out – so thankfully, we have some brilliant options on our doorstep.
I’ve driven past the Kelpies so many times over the years to various work events in Stirling, and we had always said we’d visit but somehow we had never made it there. Even though the skies were decidedly filled with rain clouds and drops were falling here and there – I’m very glad we managed to tick it off our list.Read More »A Trip to the Kelpies
Does Your Girl Play Football?
We’ve recently been watching Scotland’s progress in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2017 tournament. As with all sporting events, the Scottish team has not exactly provided us with delight. Losing 6-0 in their opening game wasn’t great and it was gutting to watch them go out last night – but we’ve still enjoyed cheering them on as a family!
Usually when the football is on, Katie will don her football kit and cheer for whatever colour she likes best. But it’s been brilliant watching her get excited about Women’s football. As positive role models go – these women are it!
When asked to describe herself, Katie would use the word ‘fierce’. Even when losing, the Scottish team have seemed exactly like this. It’s great to see strong women representing the country in sport in this way.
Not wanting to teach Katie any partisan attitudes, we’ve equally been cheering the England team on as a fellow home nation. Although they were in the same group as Scotland we’ll be rooting for them in the quarter-finals. I don’t think they really needed to score all six goals against us in the opening game; but at least it was fun for the kids who love to bounce around when there’s a goal. They’re at the delightful age where they don’t really care who wins!Read More »Does Your Girl Play Football?
8 Edinburgh Summer Days Out
It’s hard to believe that it’s already the third week of the summer holidays. The time just seems to be flying by. We’re trying to make the most of the time we have together as a family before school starts again. Thankfully, Edinburgh has some amazing top family attractions: I thought I’d share a few of our favourite days out…Read More »8 Edinburgh Summer Days Out