{Scotland} An Uplifting Day Out at the Falkirk Wheel
Falkirk had been on my radar for a while as a day trip, with both the Falkirk Wheel and the famous Kelpies as a choice of destination. Having looked at the travel options, the Falkirk Wheel seemed easier to get
{Edinburgh} A Family Tour of Lauriston Castle
Did you know Edinburgh has more than one castle you can visit? There's the famous Edinburgh Castle in the city centre, the ruins of Craigmillar Castle in the south-east of the city, and then there's the picturesque Lauriston Castle in
Ground Elder Soup
If you can't beat it, eat it! Ground elder is the bane of many a gardener's life as it's incredibly invasive and notoriously difficult to remove. But it used to be cultivated as a vegetable, and was introduced to Britain
Planning for May
May day, May day! Can you believe we're already a third through the year? 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
{Edinburgh} Fairmilehead Park Playground
We did a lot of day trips during the Easter holidays. I had promised by boys a ‘down day’ in between day trips, except I find it hard to just sit around and relax doing nothing, so my idea of
Our Top 10 Spots to view Cherry Blossoms in Edinburgh
Cherry blossom season is one of my favourite times of year here in Edinburgh. From the middle/ end of April in to early May, cherry blossom trees across the city burst in too bloom, and fluffy clouds of pink and
{Scotland} The National Mining Museum with Kids
Two weeks ago, we visited the National Mining Museum at the restored Lady Victoria Colliery in Newtongrange. I remember coming here on a day trip as a kid, about 35 years ago! Now it was time to take my own
Deep Sea World – Scotland’s National Aquarium
Although it's often listed as something to do in Edinburgh, Deep Sea World - Scotland's National Aquarium - is actually located in the village of North Queensferry, in Fife. We’ve been meaning to go for ages, and they were doing
{Scotland} Abbotsford House & Witch Corner with Kids
We love going on day trips, and don’t let the fact we don’t have a care hold us back. We quite often venture out to East Lothian or Fife, but our latest day trip took us ‘down’ to the Scottish
{Edinburgh} Water of Leith Visitor Centre
Today I have an Edinburgh hidden gem to share with you. I almost don't want to share it, in case it becomes too popular and busy, but it's just to good to keep to yourselves. The Water of Leith is the
{Scotland} Weehailes Adventure Playpark
Weehailes Adventure Playpark, at Newhailes House and Gardens in East Lothian, had been on my radar for a while, but I always thought it was out of reach as we don't have a car. Until I realised how easy it
{Edinburgh} Victoria Park Playground
Today we have another brilliant playground review to share with you, which I already alluded to last week. Victoria Park was top of our list of playgrounds to try next, after having been recommended multiple times, and it did not