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The Loony Dook 2020: Everything You Need To Know!

Published: 1st January 2018 by Laurence NorahLeave a Comment

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 … [Read more...]

The Best Photography Locations in Edinburgh

Published: 5th November 2017 by Laurence Norah8 Comments

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 … [Read more...]

The Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick: Seeing Puffins and More!

Published: 3rd September 2017 by Laurence Norah1 Comment

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 … [Read more...]

2 Days In Edinburgh: The Perfect Edinburgh Itinerary

Published: 1st March 2017 by Laurence Norah10 Comments

Edinburgh is one of my favourite cities in the UK, and was an obvious addition to my perfect two week itinerary of the UK. Until now though, I’ve not put together a detailed overview of my favourite … [Read more...]

Visiting the Edinburgh Festivals in August

Published: 16th September 2016 by Laurence NorahLeave a Comment

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 Fringe Festival. Which is a pretty great festival, with hundreds of … [Read more...]

12 Off the Beaten Path Things To Do In Edinburgh!

Published: 31st July 2016 by Laurence Norah1 Comment

Edinburgh is definitely one of our favourite cities in the UK. And 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 … [Read more...]

Visiting the Edinburgh Science Festival

Published: 4th April 2016 by Laurence NorahLeave a Comment

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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 … [Read more...]

What to Pack and Wear for Hogmanay 2020 in Edinburgh

Published: 14th January 2015 by Laurence Norah6 Comments

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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. … [Read more...]

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