Edinburgh and Harry Potter: a guide to magical locations, shops and details
It’s no secret that the author of Harry Potter, wrote a lot of the books in the beautiful city of Edinburgh in Scotland. And there are quite a few traces of this magical worlds inspiration to be found across the…
View PostEdinburgh in Winter: A Local’s Guide to an underrated season in Scotland
Edinburgh always gets so much hype for visitors in summer and autumn, but I rarely hear anyone talk about Edinburgh in winter – which I think is a real shame. The city takes on a completely different kind of magic…
View PostIslander Edinburgh Workshop Experience: Make your own Harris tweed handbag
Tucked away in the heart of Scotland’s capital, the Islander workshop in Edinburgh offers travellers a chance to go beyond sightseeing and dive hands-on into local craft through a truly memorable experience. At the Islander Handbag Workshop in Edinburgh, creativity…
View PostA by Adina Glasgow Review: The Wellington Hotel in the City Centre
There’s something unexpectedly warm about walking into A by Adina Glasgow – The Wellington. Perhaps it’s the Australian design sensibility that runs through the space, with its earthy forest tones and carefully considered pops of colour. Or maybe it’s the…
View PostThe Edinburgh Fringe Festival: the world’s largest arts festival
Living in Edinburgh, August is the one month of the year when my quiet shortcuts disappear, my local café suddenly has a queue down the street, and the city I know so well turns into something completely electric. The Edinburgh…
View PostEdinburgh in Summer: A Local’s Guide to Magic and Madness
There’s something magical about Edinburgh in summer – the city awakens with long, golden mornings and a lively energy that’s impossible to resist. On a beautiful early morning in Edinburgh in June, I found myself wandering the quiet streets, camera…
View PostWhere to go for a whisky tasting in Edinburgh: Scotch whisky tours & distilleries
Edinburgh is the city where my life in whisky took shape. It’s where I spent years hosting many whisky tastings at the Scotch Whisky Experience, which is one of the top whisky bars and tourist attractions in Edinburgh. Where long…
View PostEdinburgh in Spring: A Local’s Guide to Blossoms, Light and Longer Days
Spring is a beautiful time to experience Edinburgh in spring. The city slowly shakes off winter and bursts into colour. From the quieter days of Edinburgh in March, when crisp walks to places like Lauriston Castle feel especially atmospheric, to…
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