Castle of Light
It feels like festive light shows and illuminations are popping up everywhere at the moment. Christmas at the Botanics and Edinburgh Zoo’s Chinese lanterns are… Read More »Castle of Light
Culture
Five free things to do in Edinburgh this October
1. National Museum of Scotland: October half term event The NMS October half term programme is themed around animals, gods, myths and legends this year… Read More »Five free things to do in Edinburgh this October
Edinburgh’s history and mysteries: the one o’clock gun
Despite living in Edinburgh for 18 years, I still jump out of my skin when the one o’clock gun goes off. It’s an Edinburgh institution,… Read More »Edinburgh’s history and mysteries: the one o’clock gun
Review: Annie, Edinburgh Playhouse
As Optimistic October kicks off, Annie seemed like the perfect way to kick off the week. And, of course, it’s been impossible not to walk… Read More »Review: Annie, Edinburgh Playhouse
Blogtober 2019
It’s been two years since I last took part in ‘Blogtober’ – in which I attempted to post every day in October. Whilst life is… Read More »Blogtober 2019
A Kid’s Guide to Wakeboarding at Foxlake Dunbar
Cable wakeboarding is the world’s fastest growing watersport, and with Foxlake Dunbar just down the road from us here in Edinburgh, we’ve had the perfect… Read More »A Kid’s Guide to Wakeboarding at Foxlake Dunbar
Review: Ockham’s Razor
I always check the dance, physical theatre and circus section of the Fringe Festival guide first when I get my hands on a copy. Maybe… Read More »Review: Ockham’s Razor
Julia Donaldson & Catherine Rayner: Performing Picture Books
The Edinburgh International Book Festival 2019 launched on Saturday and we were very lucky to be there for the first show of this year’s children’s… Read More »Julia Donaldson & Catherine Rayner: Performing Picture Books
Quirky Animals with Ross Collins
This afternoon we had the pleasure to attend Ross Collins’ event at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Rainy Day options for kids in Edinburgh is… Read More »Quirky Animals with Ross Collins
Review: I’ll Take You To Mrs Cole
My three boys 7, 9 and 10 have been lucky enough to have been attending the Edinburgh festivals since they were born. I’ve even got… Read More »Review: I’ll Take You To Mrs Cole