After spending the morning on a leisurely walk along the Water of Leith and visiting the fairytale-like Dean Village, we did a half-hour drive over to the seaside — to Portobello Beach, Edinburgh’s most famous and beloved beach. Apparently it’s also an award-winning one, known for its excellent litter management, high water quality and exceptional […]

The one thing I was looking forward to most on my recent Edinburgh trip was visiting Dean Village. It’s that pretty, historic pocket of the city that keeps popping up on every Edinburgh travel feed. Calling it a “hidden gem” isn’t quite right anymore (the tourists have found it), but it still feels refreshingly different […]

Stumbled upon Loudons Edinburgh on our very first day in the city, while lugging bags from the carpark to our aparthotel. The cafe sits right behind Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile, and since breakfast wasn’t included in our stay, I made a mental note. A few mornings later, we rocked up here for brekkie before […]

After the service fiasco at Bertie’s Proper Fish & Chips (read all about that disaster in my last post), we wandered down Victoria Street feeling a bit miffed and still peckish. That’s when Oink Hog Roast caught our eye, with staff pulling meat straight from a pig’s head in the shop window. A proper Edinburgh […]

So, is Edinburgh Castle worth it? Hubby suggested we add it to our itinerary — and honestly, I didn’t need much convincing. Castles aren’t exactly part of our everyday scenery back home, so when the opportunity came up, how could we say no? We went in with zero research and came out genuinely impressed. Here’s […]

After checking out from Novotel York Centre, we hit the road for a four-hour drive up to Edinburgh. Well, slightly longer if you count the lunch stop at a service station along the way. Our home base for the next four nights? Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile, and let me tell you, the location alone […]