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Craigwell Cottage

Visiting the Garden at Craigwell Cottage

17 October 2008

Our first morning at Craigwell Cottage looked a bit drizzly, so the idea of walking over to The Manna House for croissants turned into a quick trip in the car. But the croissants, petit pains au chocolat and Mediterranean cheese swirls which we brought back were soon polished off, and we were ready for a [...]

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An autumn weekend at Craigwell Cottage, Edinburgh

16 October 2008

Just beginning to experiment with my new iphone and mobile blogging – so forgive this photo! It was meant to show that the minute we arrived at Craigwell Cottage for the weekend, we kicked back, and relaxed in front of the TV while the kids got ready for bed. No, we’re not crazy! But as [...]

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Edinburgh Castle today

3 October 2008

We went shopping for a little while this afternoon, and when we were in Princes Street we snapped this photographs of Edinburgh Castle in the late afternoon sunshine. Went shopping in Princes Street today.

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Walk around Arthur’s Seat

3 October 2008

While you’re staying at Craigwell Cottage, it’s only a short walk to Holyrood Park. In a little over an hour this morning a friend and I walked round Arthur’s Seat on footpaths, enjoying the early autumn sunshine. There is a useful guide to walks in Holyrood Park available at: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/holyrood-park-suggested-walks.pdf

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First mobile post

3 October 2008

This could be the start of something good.

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We’ve moved….to Craigwell Cottage

3 July 2008
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Last Minute Short Breaks Edinburgh 3 to 8 June 2008

1 June 2008

Craigwell Cottage Edinburgh has last minute availability for a short break in Edinburgh’s historic city centre starting from 3 June. Only £300 for a 3-night break (minimum booking). Unique cottage with private parking and shared garden in historic Old Town near Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Holyrood Park and Scottish Parliament. On direct bus link [...]

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The Girl in the Cafe Visits Edinburgh!

30 December 2007

One day when I was searching the internet for photographs of Clarinda’s Tea Rooms in the Royal Mile, Edinburgh to prepare a recommendation of a good place to eat while staying at Craigwell Cottage I found a website called ‘The Girl in the Cafe‘. On the site I was offered the opportunity to participate in [...]

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Edinburgh’s Torchlight Procession 29 Dec 07

30 December 2007

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations kicked off with a torchlight procession from the Royal Mile to Calton Hill on Saturday 29 December 2007. I went along for the first time, and enjoyed it immensely. Even managed to capture some lovely night-time shots of Edinburgh.

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Researching Calton Road

12 October 2007

Interesting Website ‘Old and New Edinburgh‘ with many sketches of Old Edinburgh – worth a further look when I get the time – link saved to ‘Calton Road’ Search

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