From the narrow wynds radiating from the Royal Mile, over to the spacious Georgian New Town, the mews properties tucked away in an unexpected corner, to the glass expanse of the Quartermile nestling alongside the Meadows… Edinburgh has something for everyone.
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- Style Meets Practicality: How to Choose VW Transporter T5 Alloy Wheels That Look Great and Fit Family Life
Car Matters: we know a lot of our readers are more curious about van life, adventure travel and beyond. VW Transporters are a popular choice for this and so we hope you find the analysis below useful and relevant. Balancing Style and Everyday Use While choosing alloy wheels for your family van, it’s not just about looks. However,… Read More »Style Meets Practicality: How to Choose VW Transporter T5 Alloy Wheels That Look Great and Fit Family Life - Edinburgh’s Hidden Autumn Walks: Secret Trails for Families
Our favourite spots for an Autumn Walk As the nights draw in and the leaves turn from green to gold, there’s no better way to shake off those early November blues than with an autumn walk in Edinburgh. Everyone knows Arthur’s Seat and the city centre parks, but the real magic lies in the secret corners and wooded… Read More »Edinburgh’s Hidden Autumn Walks: Secret Trails for Families - Review: Sunshine on Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith
Books Set in Edinburgh: A Year in Reading the City Sunshine on Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith This month’s pick continues my year-long journey of exploring Edinburgh through fiction. The rules are simple: twelve months, twelve books, all set in the city. I don’t mind genre or audience; the only requirement is that Edinburgh is more than… Read More »Review: Sunshine on Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith - A Hebridean chance to see trilingual production, Taigh Tŷ Teach
Taigh Tŷ Teach (meaning ‘house’ in Gaelic, Irish, and Welsh) is a powerful tri-lingual theatre work created by three acclaimed writers—Màiri Morrison (Gaelic), Eva O’Connor (Irish), and Mared Llywelyn Williams (Welsh). Through four riveting stories, it explores the deep impact of the housing crisis on families, communities, and language across Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. This co-production between Theatre… Read More »A Hebridean chance to see trilingual production, Taigh Tŷ Teach - A Neighbourhood Guide to Stockbridge, Edinburgh
Slow walks, independent shops, and cosy cafés in one of Edinburgh’s most charming districts Stockbridge is the kind of neighbourhood that makes you want to slow down. Just a 20-minute wander from the city centre, it’s a patch of Edinburgh that feels quietly removed from the bustle of Princes Street, yet very much part of the city’s character.… Read More »A Neighbourhood Guide to Stockbridge, Edinburgh - Celebrating St Andrew’s Day: Edinburgh’s Scottish Traditions
Where to eat, dance, and enjoy Scottish heritage in Edinburgh November 30th feels like a pause in the city’s calendar — a day that reminds you that Edinburgh is Scottish, through and through. The streets hum a little differently, the tartan pops out from scarves and hats, and the smell of haggis and whisky drifts from cafés and… Read More »Celebrating St Andrew’s Day: Edinburgh’s Scottish Traditions - A View From… November in Edinburgh
Seasonal thoughts to help you enjoy this month in Edinburgh November arrives with a hush. Mist drifts in over the cobbles, and the city’s trees, now mostly bare, throw long silhouettes in the streetlight glow. It’s a month of transition: the harvest is done, the earth grows quiet, and we turn inward — but not without small sparks… Read More »A View From… November in Edinburgh - Edinburgh School Application Deadlines and Assessment Days: Your Complete Guide for 2025/2026
I often receive questions about Edinburgh catchment areas, questions about ‘good’ schools, and even home schooling. Even as a teacher who has worked in both state and independent schools it all still is a bit of a mine field. But I’m hoping that this post will help as school application season approaches for both state and independent schools.… Read More »Edinburgh School Application Deadlines and Assessment Days: Your Complete Guide for 2025/2026 - Bonfire Night 2025: Edinburgh’s Best Family-Friendly Fireworks Displays
Warming up with events this November Let’s be honest – there’s something utterly magical about wrapping up in your warmest coat, clutching a hot chocolate, and watching the sky explode into colour on a crisp November evening. Bonfire Night in Edinburgh might mean dodging the drizzle and wrestling small people into waterproofs, but it’s also one of those… Read More »Bonfire Night 2025: Edinburgh’s Best Family-Friendly Fireworks Displays - Review: No. 10 Luckenbooth Close by Jenni Fagan
Books Set in Edinburgh: A Year in Reading the City This year, I’m setting out on a literary tour of Edinburgh — twelve months, twelve books, all set in Edinburgh. I’m not being strict about genre or audience: children’s stories, literary fiction, crime, fantasy — anything goes, as long as it’s rooted here. I want to see how… Read More »Review: No. 10 Luckenbooth Close by Jenni Fagan - A view from… October in Edinburgh
October in Edinburgh feels like the city taking a deep breath. The air sharpens, the light softens, and the leaves along the Meadows turn to gold. There’s something about this month — a mix of nostalgia and possibility — that makes it worth noticing properly. Things to Note and Notice Nature Spot The last of the dahlias are… Read More »A view from… October in Edinburgh - Autumn Adventures: Family Fun in Edinburgh This Half Term
With autumn colours painting the city and half term arriving, it’s the perfect time to explore Edinburgh’s seasonal delights! Whether you’re staying local or venturing beyond the city limits, there’s magic waiting to be discovered. Remember our favourite Scottish motto – there’s no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong jacket! Step Back in Time The People’s… Read More »Autumn Adventures: Family Fun in Edinburgh This Half Term - Samhuinn aka Halloween Edinburgh Style
As autumn deepens and the veil between seasons grows thin, Edinburgh awakens to one of its most mystical traditions – Samhuinn (pronounced “SOW-in”). This ancient Celtic festival marks the transition from the light half of the year to the dark, from harvest time to the depths of winter. In Edinburgh, this primal celebration has evolved into something truly… Read More »Samhuinn aka Halloween Edinburgh Style - Conifox Park: “Edinburgh’s Ultimate Halloween Festival”
Conifox Adventure Park has announced the return of Edinburgh’s Ultimate Halloween Festival, running on selected dates from 11th–31th October 2025. With daytime delights for families and breathtaking night-time spectacles, this year’s event promises to be the biggest and most dazzling yet – headlined by the UK’s first-ever laser show over a pumpkin patch. During Halloween Days (11–12, 18–19… Read More »Conifox Park: “Edinburgh’s Ultimate Halloween Festival”
