Not satisfied with an epic fireworks display, a massive street party and a torchlight procession to celebrate the new year (which they call Hogmanay), the folks of Scotland have also instituted an annual tradition known as the Loony Dook. This involves getting yourself dressed up in the wackiest outfit you can find, marching through the streets of South Queensferry and then … [Read more...]
The Best Photography Locations in Edinburgh
We’ve been based in the Edinburgh region for a couple of years now, and it is definitely one of our favourite cities in the UK. We’ve written a lot about the city – everything from the awesome festivals through to getting off the beaten path in Edinburgh, plus loads more (see the further reading section at the end of the post for more). One thing I’ve somehow not written so … [Read more...]
The Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick: Seeing Puffins and More!
Jess has wanted to see puffins for a very long time, so when the Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick, Scotland, offered us a trip on one of their bird watching tours at the start of puffin season, naturally we leapt at the opportunity. Since then we've actually visited twice, and done two trips with the Scottish seabird centre - one sea safari, and one landing on the … [Read more...]
2 Days In Edinburgh: The Perfect Edinburgh Itinerary
Edinburgh is one of our favourite cities in the UK, and was where we called home for almost four years. Based on our experiences living in the city, I wanted to share our tips and ideas for what to get up to with 2 days in Edinburgh. We think two days is a great amount of time to spend in Edinburgh – perhaps as a weekend break in Scotland. It's also a great addition to a … [Read more...]
Edinburgh in August: A Guide To The August 2020 Edinburgh Festivals
UPDATE: All five of Edinburgh's August Festivals have been cancelled in 2020. I leave the information below for those of you planning a trip to the city for the August Festivals in future years. If I asked you to name the festivals that Edinburgh is known for, I suspect you’d probably tell me all about the comedy-focused Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Which is a pretty great … [Read more...]