Pumpkin Patches in Scotland (updated for 2023)
Map last updated Monday 11 September 2023 It's that time of year again. You may not want to be thinking about pumpkins in August, but the first Scottish pumpkin patches have started opening their bookings for October! Some people feel that
{Scotland} A Day Out at Callendar House & Park
Happy Museum Monday! Today's review actually features more than just a museum - we have a historic house museum, a playground, and a park with an activity trail for you, all in one single destination day trip! Callendar House and
{Edinburgh} Visiting the Scottish Parliament with Kids
The Scottish Parliament is maybe not somewhere you had considered taking kids for a day out, but we recently had a very enjoyable trip there. Ever since my eldest did a project about the Parliament at school, we have wanted
Spicy Turkey Mince with Fried Egg
If you have kids who don't mind a bit of spice in their food, this quick and easy dish is perfect for a midweek meal. It's quickly become one of my boys' favourites - though they do like to have
{Scotland} The Wardlaw Museum with Kids
Happy Museum Monday! We have another museum from St Andrews to share with you today. After we recently travelled to Andrews to visit the World of Golf Museum, we had some time before catching the train back home, so we
Planning for September
September! My favourite month of the year is here. I’m updating all my monthly planning posts that I created last year, to help you get more organised. I’m sharing our monthly list of things to do, plan, remember and
Raspberry & Coconut Cake
After all the recent soup recipes, how about some baking for a change before the last of the raspberries disappear from the shops. This yummy cake takes its sweetness from coconut and honey, and is both gluten and diary free.
{Scotland} R&A World Golf Museum
Happy Museum Monday! This week, we're taking you up north to St Andrews in Fife. St Andrews is of course famous as the home of golf, so it will come as no surprise that it also boasts a golf museum.
Turmeric Cauliflower & Red Lentil Soup
Although it looks like we may be getting a second summer (probably jinxed it now by saying that), I feel ready for Autumn, and it's showing because I've been ramping up my soup making. Today, I've got a creamy cauliflower
{Scotland} Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum with Kids
Happy Museum Monday! Last week, we shared our visit to the Riverside Museum in Glasgow with you. This week, we have another Glasgow museum to share - the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, which is within walking distance of Riverside
Cheesy Broccoli & Ham Pasta
This quick and easy midweek meal is a family crowd pleaser. You can have it on the table in half an hour. Ingredients 400g pasta (gluten free if required). We like to use fusilli pasta for this.1 head of broccoli*2 Tbsp
{Scotland} Riverside Museum & the Tall Ship Glenlee
Happy Museum Monday! This week, we're taking you to one of our favourite museums in Glasgow. Located at the junction of the Rivers Kelvin and Clyde, the Riverside Museum is Glasgow's museum of transport, travel and technology. Set over two