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 primarily involves waking up early after your New Year’s Eve festivities and throwing yourself into […]
The Best Photography Locations in Edinburgh
We lived in the Edinburgh region for a couple of years, and even now it’s one of our favourite cities to come back to in the UK. We’ve written a fair bit about Edinburgh too, from the August festivals through to getting off the beaten path, plus loads more (see the further reading section at […]
Visiting the Scottish Seabird Centre & Seeing Puffins in North Berwick
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. That first trip turned into two – we’ve now done both […]
2 Days in Edinburgh: A Perfect 2-Day Itinerary From People Who Lived There
Edinburgh was our home for four happy years, and it is still one of our favourite cities anywhere in the world. We lived a short walk from the Royal Mile, saw in five Hogmanays, and worked our way through more festival seasons, whisky bars and cold-but-glorious Calton Hill sunsets than I can count. This guide […]
Edinburgh in August 2026: A Local’s Guide to All Five Festivals
We lived in Edinburgh for four years, and in that time we made it to all five of the festivals the city throws every August. We even managed to catch an event from each of the five in a single day. If I asked you to name the festival Edinburgh is best known for, I […]
14 Unusual Things To Do In Edinburgh!
Edinburgh is definitely one of our favourite cities in the UK, and it’s one where we lived for a number of years. There is a lot to do here, so much so that we’ve already penned a detailed post on how to spend two days in Edinburgh, as well as some of our favourite things […]
Visiting the Edinburgh Science Festival
Edinburgh, you might not be aware, is a bit nuts about festivals. I was aware already of the yearly Edinburgh Fringe, and the Military Tattoo, and of course, the incredible New Years Eve celebration that is Hogmanay. But I had no idea that this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to […]
What to Pack and Wear for Hogmanay in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is a fantastic three days of fun in Scotland’s capital city, celebrating the end of one year and the start of the New Year. We’ve taken part three times, and loved it every time. It’s also a largely outdoor event, which means that if you are attending, you need to be prepared! In […]