Edinburgh’s Greatest Minds
(Last Updated On: 27th July 2021)
If I were to write about Scotland’s greatest minds, this would be a very, very long post. So to save...
Greyfriar’s Bobby – the ultimate loyal companion
(Last Updated On: 6th January 2018)
If you hadn’t heard of Greyfriar’s Bobby before you visited Edinburgh, odds are pretty high that by the time you left...
The Witches of Edinburgh
(Last Updated On: 10th January 2019)
In much of Edinburgh’s centre, it’s impossible to walk more than a few steps without falling over a statue...
Edinburgh Police Boxes
(Last Updated On: 21st January 2019)
If I say ‘Tardis’ what’s the first thing that pops into your head? A certain iconic doctor and his...
The Scott Monument – the history bit
(Last Updated On: 19th July 2019)
I know it’s supposed to be referred to as The Scott Monument, but its nickname – The Gothic Rocket...
Patrick Geddes – Edinburgh’s First Greenie?
(Last Updated On: 24th July 2021)
Look up Patrick Geddes and you’ll no doubt see a distinguished list of accreditations; town planner, biologist, sociologist, philanthropist,...
Union Canal – the history bit
(Last Updated On: 9th April 2019)
One of the things I love about Edinburgh is that the outdoors is right at your fingertips. Jump in...
Burke and Hare – the history bit
(Last Updated On: 10th February 2018)
Get yourself along to any historical tour of Edinburgh and you’re bound to hear fantastic tales of some of...
Burns Night in Edinburgh
(Last Updated On: 16th January 2020)
Before I moved to Edinburgh I had never heard of Burns Night, but I soon learnt it’s a tradition...