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Planning for August
We’re looking ahead to the end of the summer holidays. Two weeks from today, the kids will be back at school already! I’m updating…
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Maison de Moggy – Edinburgh’s Cat Cafe
My kids have been pestering me for a while to visit the cat cafe here in Edinburgh. We don’t have any pets, so I…
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Scottish Book of the Week: Adam-2
Continuing with my wee personal project, to read my way around Scotland through children’s books, this week we’re venturing into the genre of science…
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Honeydew Melon Salad
Suitable for vegetarian, gluten free, nut free; can be made lactose free If you’re looking for a quick, refreshing summer picnic or side dish…
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Craft Corner: Puffin Windsock
A couple of weeks ago I shared the news that I have been shortlisted for the Kelpies Prize for Writing 2026. The story I submitted…
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Scottish Book of the Week: The Weather Weaver
About 18 months ago, I started a new project: reading my way around Scotland through children’s books. All of them set in Scotland, many…
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{Edinburgh} Free Family Fun at Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course
Scotland is widely accepted as the birthplace of golf, but you don’t need a membership – or even a budget – to give it…
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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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