Pumpkin Patches in Scotland (updated for 2023)
Map last updated Monday 16 October 2023 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
Turmeric Cauliflower & Red Lentil Soup
Although it looks like we may be getting a second summer (probably jinxed it now by saying that), I feel ready for Autumn, and it's showing because I've been ramping up my soup making. Today, I've got a creamy cauliflower
{Scotland} Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum with Kids
Happy Museum Monday! Last week, we shared our visit to the Riverside Museum in Glasgow with you. This week, we have another Glasgow museum to share - the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, which is within walking distance of Riverside
Cheesy Broccoli & Ham Pasta
This quick and easy midweek meal is a family crowd pleaser. You can have it on the table in half an hour. Ingredients 400g pasta (gluten free if required). We like to use fusilli pasta for this.1 head of broccoli*2 Tbsp
{Scotland} Riverside Museum & the Tall Ship Glenlee
Happy Museum Monday! This week, we're taking you to one of our favourite museums in Glasgow. Located at the junction of the Rivers Kelvin and Clyde, the Riverside Museum is Glasgow's museum of transport, travel and technology. Set over two
{Edinburgh} Central Children’s Library
We love libraries. I've taken both my boys to libraries since they were babies. Anytime we've moved somewhere, one of the first things we've always done is sign up for a city library card. Even better, in Edinburgh membership of
Speedy Pea & Spinach Soup
Today was miserable. I'm all for "there's no bad weather, just the wrong clothing", but it's been raining non stop for about a week now and today I arrived at work so soaked through, it took until after lunch to
Planning for August
We're looking ahead to the end of the summer holidays. Only a couple more weeks until school and the new term starts again here in Scotland. I’m updating all my monthly planning posts that I created last year, to help
{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