Every year, I hope the Christmas Markets in Edinburgh will improve, but if I’m honest, it always seems like the stalls are selling the same overpriced items. It’s crowded, the food is sometimes overhyped, and it can feel a bit overwhelming. But what I do love is… the ice bar. I may be easily pleased, and obviously it isn’t like the grand European ice bars, but it’s a fantastic addition to the festive scene. Walking into the pop-up ice bar is like stepping into another world

Running a 5K for my birthday? Absolutely not. Bouncing a 5K on inflatables? Now that is more my vibe. To mark another year around the sun, I took on the Inflatable 5K , a course packed with giant slides, bouncy obstacles, and more wobble than actual running. Honestly? It was one of the most fun ways I’ve ever celebrated. From the starting line, it was clear this wasn’t about speed, fitness, or personal bests. It was about laughing until your sides hurt, helping each other ov

If you're a fan of local legends, eerie tales, and stepping back in time, let me tell you about a free walking tour I recently did at Kirk of Calder, and it was absolutely fascinating...not just because I am not born and bred here either. Nestled in Mid Calder, this historic church is more than just a beautiful building, it’s the backdrop to some dark chapters in Scottish history, including the witch hunts of the 16th and 17th centuries. During the tour, we wandered through

If you saw a group of slightly unhinged grannies roaming the streets of Linlithgow on a random Saturday in August 2025… no you didn’t. That was just us on The Linlithgow Trail , fully committed to the theme and living our very best pensioner lives. Cardigans on, rollers in, handbags stuffed with essentials (mainly Werther’s Originals), we took to the town for a day that was equal parts hilarious and surprisingly wholesome. The crawl itself is a brilliant way to explore Linlit

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