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
Planning for January
Last updated: 29 December 2025 Just a few days to go until 2026 - time to get organised for the new year! And time to update my planning posts from last year. Each month, I will once again be sharing our
Christmas Holiday Activities in Edinburgh 2025/26
Last updated Tuesday 30 December 2025 Edinburgh schools break up for the Christmas today. After the first few days of activities, I can guarantee that cabin fever will start to set in fairly quickly, especially once the 'big day' is over.
Planning for December
We've reached the end of the year, and the busiest time. So many things to keep on top of. I’m updating all my monthly planning posts again for this year. In case it helps anyone else be more
Christmas Time in Edinburgh 2025
Last updated 18 December 2025 There’s just one week to go until the first of Advent, and the official start to the pre-Christmas season. What’s meant to be a joyful time can quickly turn stressful for families, with parents feeling the
Planning for November
Remember, remember, the fifth of November. But there's lots of other things to remember too. I’m updating all my monthly planning posts again for this year. In case it helps anyone else be more organised too, I’ll be sharing our
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
Planning for September
September! My favourite month of the year is here (admittedly might be a bit biased, as it's my birthday month
Pumpkin Patches in Scotland (updated for 2025)
Map last updated Sunday 26 October 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
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