Exciting News: I’ve been shortlisted for the Kelpies Prize for Writing 2026
I’ve been keeping an exciting secret for the past couple of weeks — I’ve been shortlisted as one of just five finalists for the 2026 Kelpies Prize for Writing, and I’m still a little in shock as I write this.
{Edinburgh} Our Top Indie Bookshops to Visit With Kids
Last updated 20 June 2026. To round off Independent Bookshop Week (13 - 20 June 2026), I have once again updated my original post from six years ago about our favourite indie bookshops to visit in Edinburgh with kids. We are
Edinburgh Book Festival 2026 Children’s Programme
Yesterday, the Edinburgh International Book Festival launched their 2026 programme. I couldn’t wait to have a browse and see what they have in store for us this year. I was of course particularly interested in the Children’s Programme, which as
{Edinburgh} The Cookbook Shop
It’s Independent Bookshop Week (13-20 June 2026), what better time to share a review of a new indie bookshop in Edinburgh. The Cookbook Shop is Scotland’s only dedicated culinary bookshop, and opened on Haddington Place (Leith Walk) at the end of
Dandelion & Lemon Cake
Edinburgh's parks are ablaze with patches of sunshine yellow dandelions. Before they start to turn into dandelion clocks, I wanted to post my recipe for dandelion and lemon cake (which I first baked a few years ago, but always miss
Easter Holidays in Edinburgh Without Breaking the Bank – 2026
The Easter holidays are about to start here in Edinburgh, so I’m back with my annual round up of free and low-cost activities to do with kids that won’t break the bank. Plus some of our other favourite indoor and
February Half Term in Edinburgh Without Breaking the Bank – 2026
The February half-term school holidays are coming up here in Edinburgh, so I'm back with my annual round up of free and low-cost activities to do with kids that won’t break the bank. Plus some of our other favourite indoor
Planning for February
Last updated: 01 February 2026 It’s February already, how did that happen? The new year seems to be well under way. I'm updating all my monthly planning posts again for this year. In case it helps anyone else be more organised
{Edinburgh} Climbing Blackford Hill with Kids
On the southern edge of Edinburgh lies Blackford Hill. At 164 metres, its summit offers sweeping views across the city, the Firth of Forth and the Pentland Hills. It forms part of the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Nature
Free Burns Night Printable Activity Pack for Kids (updated)
January is often described as the worst month. Too dark, too long, nothing to look forward to. But in Scotland, that’s not entirely true - we have Burns Night to look forward to! every year on 25th January, Scotland celebrates
Planning for January
Last updated: 29 December 2025 Just a few days to go until 2026 - time to get organised for the new year! And time to update my planning posts from last year. Each month, I will once again be sharing our
Christmas Holiday Activities in Edinburgh 2025/26
Last updated Tuesday 30 December 2025 Edinburgh schools break up for the Christmas today. After the first few days of activities, I can guarantee that cabin fever will start to set in fairly quickly, especially once the 'big day' is over.