I just love going to the Christmas Markets in Scotland every year- it’s one of the highlights when the temperature and daylight hours plummet over winter. Winter wasn’t always filled with Christmas cheer, however. Did you know that Christmas was banned in Scotland for over 400 years? It was outlawed in 1640 by the Parliament …
Edinburgh & The Lothians
The Haggis and I were looking for new places to explore close to where we live in West Lothian, and we stumbled across this amazing hidden gem: the grounds at the House of The Binns. The House of the Binns is a 17th-century mansion set within 200 acres of sprawling parkland. There is much to …
I love an autumn break in Scotland. Every year the Haggis and I book a long weekend away to enjoy a little downtime- it’s one of our favourite times to travel around Scotland. Autumn in Scotland is utterly fantastic. The cooler temperatures scare away the dreaded Highland midge, making hiking pleasurable again. The crisp air …
The Edinburgh Beltane Fire Festival is like stepping back in time to Celtic Scotland- and the hottest way to celebrate the arrival of summer in the capital. I went to my first Beltane event in 2018. Here’s my quick guide to the festival.
If you’re looking for cheap pubs in Edinburgh- they do exist! Here are some of my favourite watering holes I discovered when I was a backpacker living in Edinburgh.
Are you visiting Edinburgh in winter? Edinburgh is one of the liveliest cities in Europe, attracting almost 150,000 people to its Hogmanay celebrations every year. There are plenty more things to do in Edinburgh in winter however- read on for my favourites!