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Activities: Craigmillar Castle

Published on : February 2, 2016 Published by : Laura Crichton

Craigmillar castle is a favourite of ours for a number of reasons. In my mind it looks like a proper ‘castle’ type castle, complete with big walls and winding staircases. From the castle ramparts there are amazing views over the city and the surrounding area. All with the added bonus […]

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Activities: Edinburgh Castle

Published on : November 9, 2015 Published by : Laura Crichton

Sometime we forget about how lucky we are to have such a beautiful city all around us. Over the half term break, I spent a couple of days in Sussex and was sorry it wasn’t longer. I had been keen to spend a bit of time in Brighton wandering through […]

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I took a break for a few days, not because I plann I took a break for a few days, not because I planned to, or because I even wanted to... but I wanted to finish revisiting the locations from my top 9 of 2020 and just well... home school, online teaching, lock down etc!! . We started back at school for a couple of days this week (online) - queue tears, tech disasters, and impending exhaustion! Thomas is happy to be home but utterly unimpressed by any requests to pick up a pencil, whereas Katie misses her friends and was utterly frustrated by slow tech and the inability to interact easily. I should add that both of their teachers are WONDERFUL and did everything in their power to produce a good experience for them - but both needed a lot of cuddles!! . Needless to say - didn’t have the ability to visit anywhere beyond my house and occasionally escaping for a run! . How’s it going for you? . . . . . . . #myslowcity #noticepausetreasure #thisisedinburgh #storytellingphotography #storytellingmama #adventuresofchildren #allkindsofmagic #edinburghgrammer #unlimitededinburgh #thetravellingvilla #aseasonalshift #bitsofbuildings #postcardplaces #loveletterto #suitcasetravels #ig_edinburgh #storiesfromscotland #edinburgh #hiddenscotland #thisisedinburgh #scotlandsbeauty #instabritain #hiddengems #scotland #visitbritain #photosofbritain #scenicbritain #folkandstory #culturetrip #kings_villages #itsprimupnorth
Took a break for a couple of days but continuing m Took a break for a couple of days but continuing my review of my top nine locations will be getting a bit trickier with the new lockdown. . So here’s my current plan: drink all the coffee, learn how to make my own baked goods, and focus on as many of the positives I can fine... like coffee... and baked goods. . My originally photo of @hideoutcafe_oldtown became my most liked photo of all time - not just 2020. I hope that when they can open again you can all go sample their hot chocolate, or chocolate brownies - seriously good!! . . . . #baristadaily ##coffeeformum #onthetable #finditliveit #spoonfeed #momneedscoffee #coffeegeek #coffeeculture #coffeecrawl #coffeeshopcorners #vibesandcoffee #coffeeshopsoftheworld #beautifuldestinations #independentcoffeeshop #coffeeaddict #coffeetime #caffeine #onthetable #coffeeculture #coffeebeans #igerscoffee #coffeegram #edinburghcoffeeshop #edinburgholdtown #royalmile #edinburghblogger #igers_edinburgh #hiddenedinburgh #edinburghgrammer
If you had asked me which of my photos would’ve If you had asked me which of my photos would’ve been the most liked in 2020 - this location would not have been it! . I walked past this little car on an almost daily basis in lockdown, so it was one of those photos I snapped and just shared as I felt like I hadn’t posted in so long. Do you ever feel the pressure you just some SOMETHING?! . I just didn’t feel like I had much to share when we weren’t really doing anything! I know I could’ve technically walked into the city centre or jumped on my bike - but I just remember feeling so worried about being out of the house! . I now run past this spot more often that not, and this little green car always make me smile. So I’m kind of glad that it did make my top 9 even if that kind of puzzles me!! . . . . #pocketsofpretty #aseasonalshift #bitsofbuildings #postcardplaces #loveletterto #suitcasetravels #ig_edinburgh #edinburghclicks #edinphoto #embracingtheseasons #worldinbloom #aseasonalyear #thisisedinburgh #cornersofmyworld #thisisscotland #storiesfromscotland #edinburgh #hiddenscotland #thisisedinburgh #scotlandsbeauty #instabritain #hiddengems #scotland #visitbritain #photosofbritain #scenicbritain #folkandstory #culturetrip #kings_villages #itsprimupnorth #visitedinburgh
Adios 2020... it’s been erm... memorable?! . Ove Adios 2020... it’s been erm... memorable?! . Overall, it’s obviously had lots that’s far from wonderful but tonight as we sat down for dinner, we asked the kids what they thought had made this year different. . They came up with a wonderful list - starting school, starting upper junior school, holidays to Gairloch, swimming outside, learning to ride a bike, making new friends, spending time with older ones... their list went on and on. . So I don’t have a massive list of resolutions, but I do want to look for the positives. Might be hard to find them at times - but they are there to be found. . This is another location from my top nine of 2020 - which has changed since I started revisiting the locations (you all seemed to like Circus Place in the snow!) But this one has inspired me to watch Outlander... again 🥳 . Happy New Year to you all! . . . . . #outlander #edinburgh #oldtownedinburgh #royalmile #outlanderobsessed #outlanderfans #edinburghbloggers #ig_scotland #ig_edinburgh #hiddenedinburgh #bbcscotlandpics #edinburghlife #edinburghgranmer #edinburghspotlight #edinburghsnapshots #chasingfacades #bitsofbuildings #historicalfiction #momswithcameras #littlemomentsofcalm #slowandsimpledays #edinburghroyalmile #edinburghcity #edinburghmumlife #edinburghstory #scozia #edimburgo
I’m delighted that @thecafemilk feature in my to I’m delighted that @thecafemilk feature in my top nine of 2020 for a couple of reasons: a) I love to eat here/grab a take out - it’s 2.5km from my front door to the Sculpture Workshop so a great place for a pick me up before the final dash home. b) During the first lockdown their home deliveries were the highlight of my week - bringing chocolate brownie goodness along with sensible things like flour/yeast! c) Yesterday I lost my keys in the park - house and car - so needless to say I was in a panic because you know... KEYS! But I messaged Cafe Milk and they checked to see if anyone had handed them in AND THEY HAD!! So I had an excuse to visit for the third day running 😁 . As to my analysis on why my May photo made it into the top nine - it came after another Insta break but also - this is such a locals favourite it’s hard not to like?!! . . . . . #edinburgh #iloveleith #visitedinburgh #pursueprettythings #seemycity #scotspirit #edinburghkids #edinburghcoffee #storiesfromscotland #scottishkids #edinburghlife #edinburghbloggers #ig_edinburgh #chasing_facades #cornersofmyworld #igerscoffee #coffeeaddiction #coffeetime #independentcoffeeshop #coffeeformum #coffeeshopcorners #vibesandcoffee #coffeeshopsoftheworld #newhaven #leith #sculptureworkshop
Circus Lane is a regular feature on my grid a) bec Circus Lane is a regular feature on my grid a) because it’s pretty and b) because it’s near where I live! . It made my top nine of 2020 for two reasons I suspect - it’s a familiar view that (as I said above) is pretty and because I had big gaps between posting during lock down - Instagram always seems to give me hope after time away and then punishes my optimism shortly after 😆 . Today I had blood tests (my doctors is across the street) so was there shortly after 8 - most of the snow had already disappeared in the myriad of footprints! . Did you get snow today? . . . . . . . #aseasonalshift #bitsofbuildings #postcardplaces #loveletterto #suitcasetravels #ig_edinburgh #edinburghclicks #hiddenscotland #edinburghsnow #embracingtheseasons #stockbridge #circuslane #thisisedinburgh #cornersofmyworld #thisisedinburgh #scenicbritain #folkandstory #itsprimupnorth #littleseasonalwhimsey #daysofsimpleandslow #iphoneonly #bbcscotlandpics #edinburghscotland #ig_scotland #unlimitedscotland #unlimitededinburgh
Next location from my ‘top nine of 2020’ is We Next location from my ‘top nine of 2020’ is Wells Court in Dean Village. . My post from back in February surprised me as I didn’t love it as a shot. But I had spent the week as a gallery attendant for my husband’s art exhibition @mikecrichtonart - so hadn’t really gone anywhere beyond the gallery and a chain coffee shop 🙈 . I thought the exhibition was going to be the start of us getting things up and running with Mike’s art, we sold over half of the pieces and we had two more exhibitions planned, applied (and were accepted) for the Porty Art Walk, and it was great to see Mike with focus! . All of those things were obviously cancelled, and the freedom to spend hours creating art vanished with the advent of ‘home school’ but who knows what the future with now hold?! . Mike’s talent hasn’t gone anywhere and in time I’m sure people will want to buy art for their houses 🤷🏻‍♀️ . . . . #visitscotland #hiddenedinburgh #scotlandexplore #mybestcityshots #edinburghstory #instascotland #topedinburghphoto #itsprimupnorth #slowlivingforlife #storiesfromscotland #edinburghwithkids #scotspirit #cityview #wheretofindme #postcardplaces #architecturelover #postcardsfromtheworld #scottishblogger #igersedinburgh #wheretofindme #gritandvirtue #edinburghgrammer
Usually at this time of year, I see those ‘top n Usually at this time of year, I see those ‘top nine’ photo grids appear and always wonder whether to share! . Sometimes popular photos seem so random - I’m never quite sure if a well ‘liked’ photo is down to a better quality photo, whether the caption is more useful... or just entirely down to luck of timing and a random algorithm! . Anyway, I thought it would be fun to visit the location of my top nine photos and take a new one! . In ninth place, is my April photo of Fettes - the trees were filled with white blossom and now they await for snow! . Are you going to visit your ‘top nine’ or would you rather leave this year behind?! . . . . #edinburgh #visitedinburgh #pursuepretty #forpretysake #daelingweekend #passionpassport #edinphoto #edinburghlife #edinburghstory #seemycity #scotspirit #visualsofscotland #facades #chasing_facades #prettylittletrips #prettylittlecities #suitcasetravels #wanderlust #storiesfromscotland #postcardplaces #mytinyatlas #living_europe #lovegreatbritain #historicscotland #gloomandglow #meetthemoment #seasonspoetry #livemoremagic #edinburghgrammer
Hope you’re all having a wonderful Christmas! . Hope you’re all having a wonderful Christmas! . One year on... I almost didn’t share this one to my feed - I’ve been working on a new idea/project that I thought I’d share but decided that could wait! . I know people generally prefer to see pictures of Edinburgh, places to eat, coffee to drink etc. But I love being able to look back at posts like these and see what’s changed... which isn’t far off the project I’ll share with you tomorrow 😉 . . . . . . . #childrenseemagic #scottishkids #edinburghkids #edinburghfamilies #parenthood_moments #theeverydayportrait #childhoodunplugged #thisisedinburgh #edinburghlifestyle #underthetree #edinburghlife #enchantedchildhood #lovingtheordinarymoments #merryandbright #edinburghmamas #momswithcameras #favouritetimeofyear #thingsiwantoremeber #christmasspirit #loveandhope #theinstaretreat
No one does Christmas quite like Edinburgh - so I No one does Christmas quite like Edinburgh - so I thought I’d share this one to say Merry Christmas Eve! . Things may be looking different but I hope that you can all find a moment of peace and calm in the midst of everything! . . . . . . . #explorescotland #itsprimupnorth #littlepiecesofchildhood#postcardplaces #edinburghmum #scottishmumlife #hiddenedinburgh #edinburghgrammer #unlimitededinburgh #motherhoodthroughinstagram #suitcasetravels #ig_edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #thisisscotland #storiesofscotland #ourkidslivehere #searchwandercollect #gloomandglow #igersscotland #thatmagicmood #moodmagic #letsexplore #exploretheoutdoorswithus #dreamylittleplaces #wheremywelliestakeme #ourreallifemoments #edinburghedinburgh
Edinburgh folk not yet done with shopping - wanted Edinburgh folk not yet done with shopping - wanted to give a shout out to the wonderful @roseveartea . I’ve been trying to drink less coffee and cut my caffeine intake a bit. Rosevear introduced me Evening Chai (to me a bit chocolately/spicy - Christmas in a cup) and actually for more festive joy the Christmas Tea is also amazing (although does have caffeine)... so I’ve just spread the jollity throughout the day! . They have three locations in Edinburgh - would recommend any of them! . . . . . . . #edinburghbusiness #edinburghchristmas #edinburgh #bruntsfield #meadows #leith #tealoversofinstagram #tealoversunite #merryandbright #capturequiet #calm_collected #quietchaos #simpleandstill #thiscosycorner #afternoonteatime #shopsmall usiness #hiddenscotland #teaaddict #caffeinecouture #teafortwo #hiddengems #darlingmovement
Earlier this year, Katie and Thomas were both gift Earlier this year, Katie and Thomas were both gifted Journals from @myhappy_journal - so with Christmas Eve almost upon us, I thought I’d mention just how much Katie particularly has enjoyed hers. . She’s enjoyed dipping into the activities and just recording some things that have made her happy that day. There’s some lovely happiness prompts alongside colouring pages that help to occupy in those restless moments! . I’ve spotted them in a few local shops so if you do need something for a Christmas Eve box - try @treehousechildrenswear 🙌🏻 . . . . . . . #snaphappybritmums #seasonspoetry #livemoremagic #thepoetryofsimplethings #motherhoodrising #asecondofwhimsey #darlingmovement #gowildlyandslow #treasuringlittlememories #themagicofchildhood #RunWildMyChild #childhoodwonders #momtogcommunity #mom_hub #thiswildlingsoul #talesofthemoment #wildandbravelittles #letthemexplore #my_magical_moments #theartofchildhood #childhoodofnostalgia #clickinmoms #livinginscotland #discoverunder5k #mumblogsuk#edinburghwithkids #daysoutwithkidsedinburgh #exploreedinburgh #motherhoodthroughinstagram
🎶 Your boughs so green in summertime, Stay brav 🎶 Your boughs so green in summertime, Stay bravely green in wintertime. O tannenbaum, O Christmas tree, How lovely are thy branches!’ 🎶 . Whilst new of new measures may not be surprising, I feel so sorry for the many local businesses and hospitality venues that will be so badly effected. I know many will many will march bravely on, pivoting once again. But feel so sad that they have to... again. . Feel now more than ever we need to do our best to support our local businesses as best we can. I’ve shared a few to follow in my stories, but would love more suggestions of what we as individuals could do to help? . Obviously strongly advocating mask wearing, hand washing, distancing, and doing our best to follow (what feel like) ever changing rules!! . Hope you’re all feeling ok ❤️ . . . . . . . #themoundedinburgh #oldtownedinburgh #royalmile #edinburghgrammer #edinburghsnapshots #hiddenedinburgh #visitedinburgh #visitingscotland #kingsvillages #postcardplaces #ochristmastree #merryandbright #buysocialscotland #lovelocal #supportsmallbusiness #edinburghkids #scottishkids #newcollegeedinburgh #edinburghlife #edinburghbloggers #scottishcollective #edinburghchristmas #ecosse #scozia #travelgram #edinburghclicks #moodygrams #gloomandglow #scotlandscenery #daysofsimpleandslow
It’s always worth a visit up Victoria Street to It’s always worth a visit up Victoria Street to see the @walkerslater window displays. They’re always so creative and it’s a treat to see what they’ve come up with. . I’d love to have the confidence to wear that style to work but tend to be more conservative. . However, it’s finally the holidays for me and I fully intend to stay in my PJs for the next few days and just sleep! . Also my post for my #edventcalendar - promoting local businesses I adore! . . . . . . #victoriastreet #oldtown #royalmile #grassmarket #edinburghbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #lovelocal #merryandbright #edinburghscotland #hiddenscotland #shopwindow #shopwindows #edinburghblogger #edinburgh_igers #igers_edinburgh #scottishbusiness #tweedlove #postcardplaces #diagonalley #thatmagicmood #gloomandglow #reflection #bitsofbuildings #discoverunder5k
Light is swiftly becoming the theme of this month Light is swiftly becoming the theme of this month for me... at home we’ve been lighting advent candles and talking about how to be the light for others... at school I’ve been talking about Hanukkah and how light stands in defiance to the darkness... and some of my lovely pupils have also bought me candles, with one adding that he hoped I could find light in a dark year. . So with the end of term finally within grasp - I’m focusing on that symbolism of Hanukkah, where each day one candle is added to another, and what started as one single light turns into many that brighten the night. . . . . . . #chesselscourt #royalmile #oldtownedinburgh #oldtown #postcardplaces #edinburghbloggers #scottishkids #wildandbravelittles #edinburghkids #edinburghlife #edinburghmumlife #edinburghgrammer #myslowcity #noticepausetreasure #unlimitededinburgh #thetravellingvilla #edinburghclicks #edinphoto #hiddenscotland #folkandstory #itsprimupnorth #visitedinburgh #wanderlustkids #littleseaaonalwhimsey #daysofsimpleandslow #folklife #mystoryoflight #mytinyatlas #thatsdarling #edinburghstory
Ad- Edinburgh folk might recognise places like @t Ad- Edinburgh folk might recognise places like @thebikestation.edinburgh or @oneworldshopft, but did you know that as Social Enterprises they commit to reinvesting their profits to address key social and/or environmental issues in our communities? . Buy Social Scotland have pulled together some of the amazing social enterprises here in Scotland by building a gift directory - but it's not just products on there - there's some great zero waste and sustainable options, as well as experiences and vouchers. In short, there's something for everyone - just take a look at BuySocialScotland.com . But seriously... will someone buy me a place on the pottery course with @thepotterofleith?! #BuySocialScotland @social_enterprise_scotland #aseasonalshift #edinburghchristmas #thatchristmasfeeling #merryandbright #gloomandglow #seasonspoetry #newtown #royalmile #hiddenscotland #edinburghgrammer #edinburgh_snapshops #agentlehugforthesoul #hiddengems #visitscotland #lovelocal #shoplocal #caputrequiet #thisisscotland #cornersofmyworld #bitsofbuildings #supportsmallbusiness #edinburghlife #edinburghblodder
I kept thinking that today was Wednesday, then kep I kept thinking that today was Wednesday, then kept getting disappointed it was still Tuesday. . Then I realised I had reread the same page of notes three times, but still wasn’t quite sure what I had read. . So I came to the conclusion that more coffee (and the Christmas holidays) really are needed! So I’m setting my sights on Friday afternoon and being able to meander along the cycle path to @thecafemilk at the Sculpture Workshop. I’m hoping that they have a stock of chocolate brownies 😆 . . . . . . . . #baristadaily #coffeeformum #onthetable #finditliveit #momneedscoffee #coffeegeek #coffeeculture #coffeecrawl #coffeeshopcorners #vibesandcoffee #coffeeshopsoftheworld #beautifuldestinations #independentcoffeeshop #coffeeaddict #coffeetime #caffeine #onthetable #coffeeculture #coffeebeans #igerscoffee #coffeegram #edinburghcoffeeshop #edinburghleith #leith #newhavenedinburgh #hiddenedinburgh #edinburghgrammer #edinburghgrammer #edinburgh_snapshots
Books books books! I had been on a bit of a readin Books books books! I had been on a bit of a reading drought, but last year I read two books my (lovely and awesome) sister-in-law had sent me. . Both were for teen audiences (but I’d still recommend)- the first was The Other Side of Truth by Beverley Naidoo which told the story of a family fleeing a corrupt Government - found this utterly compelling and sadly, believable. The second was Slay by Brittney Morris which was epic - I was (and am) sorry that I finished it so quickly as I really wanted to keep reading more! . If you’re looking for books to suit teens or just for a shorter read - either is brilliant. . Location is of course the wonderful @tillsbookshop - another one of Edinburgh’s neighbourhood bookshops! . . . . . . #tillsbookshop #edinburghbookshop #edinburghgrammwr #edinburghclicks #lovesedinbrugh #discover_edinburgh #themeadows #edinburghsnapshots #edinburghstory #edinburghbloggers #oldtown #bookstagram #onlyinscotland #wheretofindme #bitsofbuildings #momswhoread
How are you getting on with your Christmas shoppin How are you getting on with your Christmas shopping? . Each Friday I’ve been sharing some of my favourite local businesses as an #edventcalendar - it’s been lovely to see a few people joining in but equally lovely that others have enjoyed finding new places on my feed. . So here’s one of my favourites on the South Side. @nordiclivingbybiehl has two elements I love - a beautiful selection of smaller home decor items (I bought some lovely decorations and a number of Christmas presents here) but they also have bigger furniture too. I love sneaking downstairs and imaging the various set ups in my own home. In short, Scandi heaven! . Another added bonus is their gift wrapping for Christmas and super friendly staff! Katie has asked if we can return purely to hang out with the ‘nice lady’!
Are you feeling Christmassy? . I feel like I’ve Are you feeling Christmassy? . I feel like I’ve got the right ingredients- egg nog lattes, Christmas tunes blasting, twinkling lights, pine tree smell, oranges have been dried, I’ve wondered Edinburgh looking at some lovely decor... . But end of term exhaustion is definitely setting in - I’ve had a head ache for a few days and today I just felt zapped. Definitely not helped by damning feedback for Thomas from his swimming teacher (not listening again 🙄). . Very much looking forward to the point of Christmas where laying on the sofa is a legitimate activity 😆 . . . . . #explorescotland #itsprimupnorth #littlepiecesofchildhood#postcardplaces #edinburghmum #scottishmumlife #hiddenedinburgh #edinburghgrammer #unlimitededinburgh #motherhoodthroughinstagram #suitcasetravels #ig_edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #thisisscotland #storiesofscotland #ourkidslivehere #searchwandercollect #gloomandglow #igersscotland #thatmagicmood #moodmagic #letsexplore #edinburghnewtown #newtownedinburgh #edinburghcity #edinburghchristmas #edinburghbloggers #mummyblogger #teacherslife
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