Important – we have received confirmation from the organizers of Hogmanay that the 2024 Loony Dook which would have taken place in South Queensferry on the 1st of January 2024 will not be taking place as part of the 2023/24 Hogmanay schedule. Scroll down for alternative Loony Dook options to see in the New Year […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Edinburgh in August: A Guide to the August 2023 Edinburgh Festivals
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 festival, with hundreds of venues popping up all over the city and serving up some of the world’s best comedy and drama, ranging from […]
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 2023 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 […]