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Summer Activity Pack
We’re half way through Week 2 of the Summer holidays here in Edinburgh. The weather had been predictably mixed, which is the perfect moment…
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Driftwood Boats
For anyone who missed it, a couple of weeks ago I shared the news that I have been shortlisted for the Kelpies Prize for…
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Planning for July
Last updated: 01 July 2026 School’s out for Summer, and June is almost out too. We’re officially half way through the year, and it’s…
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Crunchy Slaw
Suitable for: vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, lactose free, gluten free We have a relatively high coleslaw consumption in our family, but with the hot…
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Blueberry & Lemon Loaf Cake
Suitable for: vegetarian, gluten free, nut free; can be made lactose free My husband loves blueberries, so when it was his birthday earlier in…
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Summer Holidays 2026 – Free Family Activities in Edinburgh
Last updated: 07 July 2026 It’s back! My big, bumper issue of what’s on for families for FREE (or at very low cost) in…
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{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…
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 – Free Family Friendly Events
I picked up a printed programme today for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026. It’s always fun to sit down with a cuppa and browse…
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