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.
Summer Holidays 2026 – Free Family Activities in Edinburgh
It’s back! My big, bumper issue of what’s on for families for FREE (or at very low cost) in Edinburgh over the school summer holidays. We’ve got festivals, museums, libraries, outdoor events and activities, and more! As always, it has
{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 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 through it, but with over 3,000 shows to choose from it can get a bit overwhelming
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