{Scotland} Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Happy Museum Monday! We've got a gem of a museum to share with you today. Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life has been on my radar for a while. Situated in North Lanarkshire, I'd always thought it was out of
Eis Kaffee & Eis Schokolade – German Ice Cream Drinks
We have another German summer treat to share with you today. You'll find Eis Kaffee (Ice Cream Coffee) and/or Eis Schokolade (Ice Cream Chocolate Milk) in many cafes in Germany throughout the warmer months. They're so simple, they don't really
The Great Tapestry of Scotland with Kids
Happy Museum Monday! This past Saturday, we made the best of a rainy weekend and jumped on a train to Galashiels, for a day trip to see The Great Tapestry of Scotland. When I first heard about this, I wasn't
Edinburgh Playgrounds Update
It's been 18 months, since my 8 year embarked on his quest to visit as many different playgrounds in Edinburgh as he can. The project is still going strong, and to date we have visited, photographed and reviewed 30 playgrounds
{Edinburgh} Summer of Fun – Free Events for Families in July & August 2023
With seven weeks of summer holidays stretching ahead of us, and everyone feeling the pinch of the cost of living crisis, I sat down at the beginning of summer to research all the best FREE family events Edinburgh has to
{Edinburgh} Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage
A new museum opened in Edinburgh last week. Of course, we had to go and check it out right away! The Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage tells the story of Scottish firefighting from its inception to the present day. The galleries
‘Love Wins’ Pride Bracelets
I'm taking my eldest to the Edinburgh Pride parade this year, and we made some quick and easy bracelets to wear on the day. They're so easy, they don't really warrant a tutorial, but I thought I'd share them here
Frittierte Holunderblüten – Elderflower Fritters
My favourite thing about June is the elderflowers in bloom. If you have any growing in your garden, or in a nearby foraging location, the sweet scented blossoms make a refreshing summer cordial, but the edible flowers are also delicious
{Scotland} The V&A Dundee with Kids
Happy Museum Monday! A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about our visit to Dundee Science Centre. While we were in Dundee, we also took the opportunity to check out the new V&A. Well, it's not really that new any
{Scotland} Inspire, Explore, Discover at Dundee Science Centre
Last month, my husband and elder boy headed to Dunfermline for their latest karate grading. As our youngest was recovering from a head injury, having fallen off his top bunk, he had to sit out the grading so I took
{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