Pumpkin Patches in Scotland (updated for 2025)
Map last updated Sunday 7 September 2025 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
October Half Term 2025 – Free & Low Cost Family Activities
It seems like only yesterday that the kids went back to school, but lo and behold it's October already and the half term holidays are about to kick off. I’ve pulled together my usual round-up of holidays activities in Edinburgh
Planning for October
Time to get spooky, it's October! And in case you haven't guessed already, I'm a huge fan of Hallowe'en. I’m updating all my monthly planning posts again for this year. In case it helps anyone else be more organised
Review: The Busiest Beaver
This post contains gifted items. I have a bit of a soft spot for Beavers, so I was delighted to be invited to take part in the Blog Tour for The Busiest Beaver, the brand new picture book by dream team
Planning for September
September! My favourite month of the year is here (admittedly might be a bit biased, as it's my birthday month
Chipotle Chickpeas & Broccoli on Rice with Tahini Lime Yoghurt
Just a tasty recipe I created for our family that they loved. It's fairly straight forward to make, great for a mid-week meal. That's it. No big intro to read through before you get to the actual recipe. Enjoy! Ingredients For the
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 all my monthly planning posts again for this year. In case it helps anyone else be
Monkeys: Our Primate Family
Yesterday, my 10 yr old and I attended a special family preview of Monkeys: Our Primate Family, the new exhibition opening up at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh this weekend. The exhibition explores the remarkable lives of our primate
Planning for July
School's out for Summer, and June is almost out too. We're officially half way through the year, and it's time to plan for July. I’m updating all my monthly planning posts again for this year. In case it helps anyone
Summer Holidays 2025 – 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
In honour of Independent Bookshop Week (14 - 21 June 2025), I thought I'd update my post from five years ago about our favourite indie bookshops to visit in Edinburgh with kids. We are spoilt for choice here in Edinburgh,
Edinburgh Book Festival 2025 Children’s Programme
Last night, the Edinburgh International Book Festival launched their 2025 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