With the world being the way it is right now, it has become so important to explore your local area and appreciate the perhaps ‘hidden’ treasures that are right on your doorstep. For us, Saughton Park and Gardens is exactly that! Situated in Balgreen, in the south-west of the city, […]
If you’re anything like us, this time of year is all about a wander up town to eat a Nutella crepe and a scorching hot chocolate smothered in marshmallows. While the usual markets that supply this aren’t an option this year (2020 strikes again!), it has given us the opportunity […]
One of the more positive things to have come out of 2020 is that I’ve noticed that more people are looking for a way to give back. Over on Instagram, we’ve been trying to highlight local business – going with the theory ‘use it or lose it’. But we’re also […]
Firstly, the support on our Christmas tree trail 2020 blog post and over on Instagram (@wrenyc) has been so lovely, and we enjoyed making it so much that we are back with part two!! It would appear we are all in need of a festive and fun day out these […]
With the majority of the big Christmas light night time offerings being within the City of Edinburgh, Dalkeith Country Park have come to the rescue with this wonderful event – ideal for those living in the Midlothian area. If your little ones are of the adventurous variety or perhaps just […]
Hands up who else is missing the Edinburgh Christmas markets already?! To tell you the truth, we’ve always found them to be a little stressful and too busy, especially with a buggy in tow. They did create such a lovely buzz in the city though, and I think every local […]
As with so many venues in 2020, Edinburgh Zoo had to adapt their Christmas plans – so in a change to their usual Chinese Lantern display – they’ve re-created the North Pole instead! There is absolute no doubt on this years theme – Christmas was crammed into every moment. From […]
It’s fair to say that 2020 has been one of the oddest years in modern day times – if not ever! Who would have thought we would all be gathered around the television, watching a Scottish Government broadcast, to find out what ‘tier’ we lived in. Yet, sadly it is […]
With Americans celebrating Thanksgiving this week and Christmas just a few weeks away, making the time to ruminate on what we are grateful for could not be more profound this year. Acknowledging we have all had a challenging year is a good place to start. Many have suffered the loss […]
When did your child last go to the dentist? Given this year’s restrictions, the answer is probably quite a while ago now! So my next question would be – are you confident you’re looking after your children’s teeth well? I have to admit that I’m not. I rely on my […]
