Review: Two New Scottish Picture Books
This post contains gifted items. The Scottish chapter books of the week are taking a break this week, as I have two fantastic new Scottish picture books to share with you that are published today. We were sent copies of these
Scottish Book of the Week: The Highland Falcon Thief
Since it's World Book Day today, I thought I'd write this week's Scottish Book of the Week review a day early (also I missed last week's review, so there is that
Pancake Round-up for Pancake Day
Last updated on 3 March 2025. It's Pancake Day tomorrow! Are you prepared? If you are still on the look out for the perfect recipe, check out our pancake favourites below
Planning for March
Last updated: 1 March 2025 Pinch, punch, first of the month! 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 monthly list of things to
Scottish Book of the Week: A Pattern of Secrets
We're going back in time again for our next Scottish Book of the Week, this time to 19th century Paisley. A Pattern of Secrets by Lindsay Littleson is a gripping Victorian adventure story that expertly blends facts with fiction. I
Scottish Book of the Week: Artie Conan Doyle and the Gravediggers’ Club
In this week's edition of Scottish Book of the Week, we are going back in time again, to 19th century Edinburgh. The adventure story features a young Arthur Conan Doyle, before he became the great writer known for his Sherlock
Scottish Book of the Week: Away With Words
After two weeks in a row of historical novels, my next pick for Scottish Book of the Week takes us to present times, with a little bit of fantasy thrown in. Away With Words by Sophie Cameron is unlike any
Tatty Scones
Hope everyone had a good Burns Night. We celebrated last night with a Burns Supper - classic haggis, neeps (mashed turnips) and tatties (mashed potatoes). As always, we made way too much of the mashed potatoes, so my husband has
Scottish Book of the Week: The God of All Small Boys
Round two of my Scottish Book of the Week picks, and for the second week in a row it's another historical novel. The story is fictional, but the setting is real. It's beautifully written, and full of joy and sadness
Scottish Book of the Week: Rivet Boy
I'm excited to introduce you to the project I've set myself for this year. As you may know, we love books, and we love Scotland, so this year, I'm going to try and read as many different children's books set
Haggis Pakora
With only ten days to go until Burns Night - the day Scotland celebrates its national bard - I thought it would be perfect time to share my husband's haggis pakora recipe with you. These little nuggets are really more-ish,
{Edinburgh} Dalry Community Park
We're always excited to visit a new playground, so when I saw that the new playground at Dalry Community Park was finally ready, during a trip to Lidl earlier this week, it didn't take much convincing to persuade my younger