Skip to content
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
 Primary Menu
  • Activities
  • Culture
  • Wellbeing
  • Parenting
  • Style
  • Food
  • Interiors

Welcome to Edinburgh with Kids

Edinburgh with Kids is a magazine style lifestyle blog. Primarily for parents who are looking for fresh ideas – although we welcome everyone else too! The blog offers simple, honest, inspiring and down to earth advice.

About/Contact

Categories

  • Activities
  • Culture
  • Food
  • Interiors
  • Parenting
  • Style
  • Wellbeing

historic scotland

  • Home
  • historic scotland

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 […]

Tagged in : castle craigmillar day out edinburgh historic scotland kids
Categorized in : Activities

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 […]

Tagged in : day out Edinburgh castle family grassmarket historic scotland membership royal mile worthwhile
Categorized in : Activities

About/Contact

Categories

  • Activities
  • Culture
  • Food
  • Interiors
  • Parenting
  • Style
  • Wellbeing

Find us on social media

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram

edinburghwithkids
‘Edina! Scotia’s darling seat! All hail they p ‘Edina! Scotia’s darling seat! All hail they palaces and tow’rs, Where once beneath a Monarch’s feet, Sat Legislation’s sov’reign pkw’rs! From marking wildly-scatt’red flow’rs, As on the banks of Ayr I stray’d, And singing, lone, the ling’ring hours, I shelter in thy honour’d shade.’ . Anyone else had haggis for dinner? Would very much recommend the Burns Night Supper in the January edition of @simplethingsmag - the Haggis pie was incredible. . . . . #burnsnight #royalmile #oldtownedinburgh #edinburgh #scotia #ecosia #hiddenedinburgh #edinburghgrammer #thissimplescene #kindleandglow #beautyundermynose #calmchronicles #livemoremagic #simpleeverydaylife #images_with_stories #feelfreefeed #mybeautifulstories #fromwhereistand #wanderingtales #thistwinklinglife #dreaminginpictures #thewonderinglight #quietshadesofbrown #styleonstillness #calmcollected #poetryofsimplethings #daintygrams #aseasonalyear #doortomywonderland
It turns out craft isn’t just for Christmas. We’ve been trying to have less screen time as part of the the quest to get the kids to sleep more - so bought these paper dolls from @mer_mag . It comes with templates for clothes that you can either trace onto fabric and cut out or colour in and design your own. Really quite hassle free and reusable... my kind of craft! . . . . #mumlife #mumsofinstagram #mumhack #mumhacks #craftcraftandmorecraft #simplelivingmama #papercrafting #bordomstrikes #letthembelittle #edinburghbloggers #playcreatively #playmatters
I feel like I often get trapped in a cycle during I feel like I often get trapped in a cycle during term time - I intend to do something (like post this photo), but then I get distracted and miss my ‘window’, and then think I’ll get it done the next day, and then time passes I worry about Instagram jail ie Insta decides no one likes my photos anymore so when I do post it’ll just pop it on my Mum’s feed (because she HAS to like me). . It’s not just Instagram though... I end up procrastinating so many things - like reading, exercise, phoning a friend, and before I know it I’m burnt out and miserable. . Do you have any wonderful solutions? . And given the above moan I may as well tag @grandmatoday 😉 . . . . #kingsvillages #edinburghvennel #edinburgh #edinburghgrammer #edinburghcastle #ecosse #hiddenscotland
What is enough? Do you ever feel like you’re try What is enough? Do you ever feel like you’re trying to catch hold of something or pursue your next goal? @jessicarosewilliams new book - Enough - landed on my doormat earlier this week and it’s been the perfect antidote for this time of year. Whilst the book explores a whole array on topics there is something hugely refreshing in message that you’re already enough... just as you are. I’d definitely recommend. . And incidentally given that it’s a book with a one word title it also fits perfectly in #22booksin2022 reading challenge @tippytupps and I have created ✨ . . . . . . #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #booksbooksandmorebooks #booksandplants #mydarlingminimal #thatvelvetfeelibg #theartofslowliving #slowlivingforlife #thesimpleeveryday #simpleandstill #houseplants #plantsplantsplants #plantsplantsplantsandmoreplants
#ad Hope everyone has a good start to term! It's b #ad Hope everyone has a good start to term! It's been a bit chaotic getting back into routine and I've had a few people get in touch about the stress of finding good after-school childcare - so I'm delighted to be collaborating with @korukidsofficial New to Edinburgh, Koru Kids specialises in providing part-time, after-school care for children between three and ten. It's totally free to sign up to find a local nanny who is both fully vetted and trained by Koru Kids. All factors like taxes, payroll, pension, and activity plans etc, are sorted for you - the aim is really just to provide flexible and affordable quality care! My kids are often exhausted by the end of the school day - and I could seriously do with some help to get all their homework done - so with Koru Kids, they get to be at home in their own space and the pressure is off. . #korukids #afterschoolcare #edinburghwithkids #edinburghfamily #edinburghblogger #ig_edinburgh
I love seeing how set places change through the se I love seeing how set places change through the seasons... @soderbergbakery has less chairs outside than in Autumn but I’m pretty sure their cinnamon buns would fill those tables in a snow storm 😆 . I’ve been trying to make time to fit in lunch dates with Katie - or even a coffee/hot chocolate visit. This remains her chosen destination ❤️ . . . . #coffeeshopsofedinburgh #lightacademia #gloomandglow #hiddenscotland #make_more_magic #visitbritain #lovegreatbritain #instabritain #hiddenscotland #photosofbritain #iamatraveller #edinburghwithkids #bitsofbuildings #guaridancities #coffeegram #coffeegeeks
I had an unusual start to my working day as it sta I had an unusual start to my working day as it started off with a run along the water of leith and into Stockbridge with a big group of colleagues. It was nice to chat to a few different people as well as spend time with friends. Although parts of the routes were slippy and I wish the hills had felt easier - it was definitely the type of CPD I can get on board with! I’d love to say I was ending the day in this bar... but I’m officially old and exhausted 😆 . . . . . . . #pocketsofpretty #aseasonalshift #bitsofbuildings #postcardplaces #stockbridge #ig_edinburgh #edinburghclicks #edinphoto #embracingtheseasons #thisisedinburgh #aseasonalyear #cornersofmyworld #thisisedinburgh #thisisscotland #instabritain #darkacademia #darkacademiaaesthetic #asundaycarpic #vintagesoul #searchwandercollect
So I often say to myself that I really don’t nee So I often say to myself that I really don’t need another plant... but then I seem to find myself with other plant. I would say I’m entirely to blame but the various plant shops of Edinburgh really don’t make it easy! I’ve written a blog post sharing a few of my favourites... are there any I’ve missed? I suppose I could go visit 😏 #plantshop #plantshopsofinstagram #plantshopping #edinburghbloggers #storefrontcollective #urbanjungle #kinfolk #thestorefrontcollective #edinburghnewtown #edinburghstockbridge #stockbridge #edinburgh #visitscotland #shopsmall #shoplocal #plantsplantsplants #slowliving #slowandsimpledays #loveedinburgh #visitedinburgh #scotlandplantshops #plantlife #plantlove #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantsagram #plantsofinstagram #plantstyling #lovelocal @growurban
So I have a confession... this photo is not in kee So I have a confession... this photo is not in keeping with my username (very much not in Edinburgh) and I have no idea if it’s something you’ll be interested but I thought I’d take a chance... my friend Vic aka @tippytupps and I both love reading - but largely for escapism and a way to relax. To give you an idea of the extent of how much we love books - I’ve read 53.5 this year and Vic has read a whopping 74. But both of us felt we could use a bit of direction with reading in 2022, however when we started looking at existing challenges they didn’t really feel like the right fit for us. So naturally - we decided to make our own. And maybe this challenge is a better fit for you too? . We’ll be sharing recommendations for the various categories as we go along and chatting about our reading through the year. Obviously - it’s very likely that we’ll read more than 22 books but we’re aiming to do something a bit different with those 22. We want to connect and enjoy that escapism together too. What to join? #22booksin2022 . . . #bookstagram #bookshopsofinstagram #bookstagramuk #villages #britishvillages #cottagestyle #photosofbritain #littlepiecesofbritain #hiddenukgems #scottishbloggers #ukroam #kinfolklofe #everydaymagic #bookmagic #booksbooksbooks #booksbooksandmorebooks #mumswhoread #gloomandglow #ofquietmoments
To the 15% who voted in my stories to say they wer To the 15% who voted in my stories to say they were over twinkly lights... maybe look away?! The 85% who are still here for it - what do you think of the Edinburgh Law School tree? . . . . . . #merryandbright #edinburghchristmas #thatmagicmood #aseasonalyear #thisisedinburgh #liverealmagic #ofquietmoments #wintermood #embracingtheseasons #tistheseason #daysofsimpleandslow #edinburghbloggers #oldtownedinburgh #outlander #harrypotteredinburgh #hiddenscotland #hiddenedinburgh #edinburghgrammer #edinburghbloggers #discoverunder5K #gloomandglow
Is it possible to feel energised on Boxing Day?! U Is it possible to feel energised on Boxing Day?! Utterly shattered so quite content to drink endless cups of coffee/tea whilst eating homemade biscuits thanks to @grandmatoday . . . . #thatmagicmood #aseasonalyear #thisisedinburgh #visitedinburgh #livemlremagic #ofquietmoments #wintermood #slowwinter #winterstories #embracingtheseasons #merryandbright #stockbridge #edinburgh #daysofsimpleandslow #seasonspoetry #edinburghbloggers #visitscotland
No matter how grey and bleak the weather may be, n No matter how grey and bleak the weather may be, nothing can stop the glow amongst the gloom! Nothing like twinkly lights and the warmth of a welcoming coffee shop! @themilkmancoffee . . . . . #thatmagicmood #aseasonalyear #thisisedinburgh #visitedinburgh #livemoremagic #ofquietmoments #wintermood #slowwinter #winterstories #embracingtheseasons #merryandbright #coffeeshopsoftheworld #royalmile #oldtownedinburgh #coffeeshopvibes #myodetowinter #edinburghblogger
🎶 In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan 🎶 In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, Water like a stone... 🎶 . This lyric has been wiring round my head today, partly because I’ve felt so cold... I’m not sure if there’s been a dip or whether I just was a bit tired. Reminding myself to take it slowly, one day at a time, and say that an early bedtime is absolutely allowed! . Although right now - I’m happy to settle down with a mug of tea and check in with some of my favourite Instagram accounts. Have you got any that you’re loving right now? . . . . . #mama2creator #daysofsimpleandslow #ourchildhoodwinter #seasonspoetry #seasonsinsquares #aseasonalshift #honestlymothering #heaventhroughmylens #mumbloggeruk #ukmumsquad #alliseeispretty #thebeautifulnow #winterwonderlens #seasonaltales #thedreaminglens #thisiswinter #littlewinterstories #edinburghbloggers #edinburghgrammer #hiddenedinburgh #igers_edinburgh #visitscotland #deanvillage #discoverunder5k #edinburghfamily
The kids seem utterly exhausted by school right no The kids seem utterly exhausted by school right now and even though we’ve still got a week left - none of us could summon the energy for homework tonight. . I bought these angel templates from @mer_mag a few weeks ago, and they’ve been a perfect hassle free craft for a sleepy midweek moment. . . . . . #thissimplescene #kindleandglow #beautyundermynose #calmchronicles #livemoremagic #simpleeverydaylife #images_with_stories #feelfreefeed #mybeautifulstories #fromwhereistand #wanderingtales #thistwinklinglife #dreaminginpictures #thewonderinglight #quietshadesofbrown #styleonstillness #calmcollected #poetryofsimplethings #quietinthewild #cottagecorecommunity #naturecore #cottagestyle #daintygrams #aseasonalyear #alliseeispretty #underthefloralspell #pursuepretty #doortomywonderland #mylittledaydreams #embracingtheseasons
After a grumpy start to the day, I had a lovely af After a grumpy start to the day, I had a lovely afternoon learning a new skill. Sometimes doing something completely out of the norm feels as good as a rest and it was sorely needed! . All too swiftly back home to prepare for another week of school - locating bits of uniform, ensuring pencil cases are ready, and somehow summoning that last bit of energy. . Hoping I can continue to find novelty in the week ahead too. . . . #wreathsofinstagram #wreathwatch #edinburghchristmas #newtownedinburgh #doorsofinstagram #doorwreath #bitsofbuildings #edinburgh #ecosia #hiddenscotland #hiddenedinburgh #slowsundays #merryandbright #thebeautyinwinter #clickcommunity #thatmagicmood #thatmamaclubig #gloomandglow #aseasonalshift #seasonspoetry #igedinburgh #igersscotland #folkandstory #everydaymagic #discoverunder5k #daysofsimpleandslow #christmasiscoming #smallmomentsofcalm
For anyone in teaching, I’m pretty sure this is For anyone in teaching, I’m pretty sure this is the term that seemingly never ends. I think that’s because we’re looking forward to Christmas and right now feels so gray and flat. Today I felt unbelievably grumpy so tried to remember to stop and look at the good things now. To find the everyday - not that’s seasonal or something yet to come. So here’s a picture of one of my favourite closes off the Royal Mile... nice no matter what the time of year! . . . #everydaymagic #magiceverydamnday #royalmile #hiddenscotland #hiddenedinburgh #edinburghgrammer #aseasonalshift #bitsofbuildings #postcardplaces #loveletterto #suitcasetravels #ig_edinburgh #edinburghclicks #edinphoto #embracingtheseasons #worldinbloom #aseasonalyear #thisisedinburgh #cornersofmyworld #thisisscotland #storiesfromscotland #edinburgh #hiddenscotland #thisisedinburgh #scotlandsbeauty #instabritain #hiddengems #scotland #gloomandglow
So today I was reminded of some important things.. So today I was reminded of some important things... I sat down with someone earlier who is struggling with time management and overwhelm - so I took a little bit of time to explain how I manage my time and juggle lots and lots of different things. But something I do at the end of every week is assess how I’m feeling and whether I’ve got that balance right... what balance? . Well... partly the balance between different roles at work but more importantly - I assess whether I’ve made enough time for my friends and family... the people who make it possible to keep going every day. . So today I’m sharing a wee snap of my friend @kushimind who shares my coffee addiction (often enabling it), and makes Monday’s infinitely more fun. Definitely helping me to get the balance right. . . . . #edinburghcoffeeshops #royalmile #cockburnstreet #edinburghchristmas #edinburgh #oldtownedinburgh #hiddenedinburgh #edinburghblogger #hiddenscotland @themilkmancoffee #ecosia #coffeeshop #coffeeshopvibes #coffeeaddict #coffeecoffeecoffee #coffeetime #coffeelover #gloomandglow #merryandbright #liveslowly #myodetowinter #wintertale
For the last few weeks I’ve been chatting on sto For the last few weeks I’ve been chatting on stories about my collaboration with @20photos_curated - I’ve popped them all in my highlights - but key headlines? . A) They’re an amazing Edinburgh based company, run by three amazing ladies - Jo, Alexa, and Cath. . B) They take hundreds of photos and work with you to distill them down to a final 20 - all edited and printed beautifully. . C) It would be the perfect gift for anyone with hundreds of photos sitting on their phone. . What story would you tell? . . . #onmytable #onmytabletoday #lovelocal #supportsmallbusiness #smallbusinesssaturday #edinburghfamily #edinburgh #edinburghwithkids #edinburghchristmas #giftideas #giftideasforher #giftideasforhim #giftoflove #photosofinstagram #ig_edinburgh #flatlay #christmasflatlay #merryandbright #gloomandglow #instaretreat
Whilst there’s lots of wonderful outdoor activit Whilst there’s lots of wonderful outdoor activities in Edinburgh, there’s no denying that some days just feel brutally cold and you do need somewhere to warm up! I love the National Museum of Scotland when it’s lit up on a dull afternoon - and am quite happy to pause by the radiators at the base of each pillar! Have you visited before? What was your favourite part? . . #edinburghgrammer #unlimitededinburgh #thetravellingvilla #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
Gutted to wake up and find the snow mostly gone an Gutted to wake up and find the snow mostly gone and replaced with sludgy wet rain! Obvious solution in my book... can anyone guess?! begins with c and ends in offee @hideoutcafe_oldtown 😜 #baristadaily #coffeeformum #onthetable #finditliveit #spoonfed #mumneedscoffee #coffeegeek #coffeeculture #coffeecrawl #vibesandcoffee #coffeeshopsoftheworld #igerscoffee#indepdentcoffeeshop #coffeeaddict #edinburgholdtown #edinburghblogger #coffeegram #edinburghcoffeeshop #igers_edinburgh #edinburghgrammer #coffeetime #hiddenedinburgh #discoverunder5k #edinphoto
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Disclosure

In order to grow our small business, Edinburgh with Kids earns revenue in a few different ways. We are proud to have worked with a wide variety of business, whether that’s through sponsored posts or by being invited to review products or experiences. We always indicate these posts with Ad or Review. These are the ways we support Edinburgh with Kids, and allow us to run the site and champion our local area as much as possible. Thank you for reading!

About Us

Edinburgh with Kids is a magazine style lifestyle blog. Primarily for parents who are looking for fresh ideas – although we welcome everyone else too! The blog offers simple, honest, inspiring and down to earth advice.

Find out more about the team and contact us here.

Find us on Social Media

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram

Policies

  • Cookies Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Affiliates
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
Powered and maintained by Acquire Commerce Copyright Edinburgh life with Kids 2019