Category: Scotland
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My Favourite Bookshops in Edinburgh
For book lovers, I can’t imagine better places to be other than Edinburgh. In 2004, Edinburgh became an official UNESCO city of literature, the first of its kind. Home to its own international book festival, various publishing companies and a writers museum, Edinburgh has become widely associated with the written…
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Climbing the Seven Hills of Edinburgh
You’ll find when walking around Edinburgh that it’s not a particularly flat city. No matter where you’re going, you’ll find yourself panting from the sloped streets and many, many staircases. Edinburgh is located within seven distinct hills that play into the city’s landscape. It is in homage to Rome which…
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Plant Shopping in Edinburgh: An Extensive Guide
Edinburgh is such a wonderful place to shop for plants as there are so many independent shops across the city that sell hundreds of plants, pots and accessories. As a self-declared plant mama whose bedroom is turning into a jungle, my spending habits are somewhat encouraged by the abundance of…
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Edinburgh’s Prettiest Mews: The Most Instagrammable Spots
Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever visited and I consider myself to be so lucky that I live here. I constantly take photos whenever I’m out and about whether it’s a planned photo walk with my camera or a quick snap on my phone when…
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Exploring Holyrood Park: Hidden Secrets Amongst Edinburgh’s Greenery
So many windows in Edinburgh boast a view of Arthur’s Seat. The hilltop is located in Holyrood Park and at 650 acres, it’s the largest green space within Edinburgh’s city limits. The park is home to many treasures, many of which do not share the fame of Arthur’s Seat. Not…
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Oor Wullie’s Big Bucket Trail: A Nationwide Hunt Across Scotland
Scotland recently had its first nationwide art trail going by the name, ‘Oor Wullie’s Big Bucket Trail,’ counting decorated statues that are based off the classic cartoon character. They say to write about your passions in life and over the past couple of months, I have become very passionate about…
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A Guide to the Avengers in Edinburgh
Sunshine on Leith and Trainspotting are some famous examples of films that were shot in Edinburgh. The Scottish capital obviously plays a huge role in those movies, as most locations do, so when the huge Marvel franchise strayed away from New York and Wakanda to film Infinity War here, it…
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Edinburgh During Christmas
Happy December! If you’re not in the festive spirit yet then what are you waiting for? Get those Christmas tunes blasting and turn on your fairy lights and may as well snack on a mince pie or two whilst you’re at it. Edinburgh at Christmas is wonderful as the whole…
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The Edinburgh Grand
Opened in June 2018 in a former bank on St Andrew’s Square, the Edinburgh Grand is one of the Scottish capital’s most luxurious hotels consisting of 50 apartments. It boasts interiors oozing with opulence and views that are unmatched, especially in the penthouse which offers a 360-degree lookout over Edinburgh.…
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The Long Dog Café and Boutique
Few cafes have completely captured my heart in the same way that The Long Dog Café has. Whilst Edinburgh may have a vast collection of coffee shops with aesthetics I adore, when I am home in Aberdeen, I make my way to the west end and treat myself to a…
Becca Marriner 