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Edinburgh

Things to do in Edinburgh – August Bank Holiday weekend

14 August 2011

Taking a city break in Edinburgh for the August Bank Holiday weekend means that you’ll have plenty of activities to choose from, with our top attractions like Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Zoo, Royal Yacht Britannia and the Royal Mile. But if you’d like to try a host of different activities, we’ve put together a little list [...]

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe – Family Review Team

9 August 2011

We’re getting into the swing of being a family review team once again for our friends at Edinburgh Spotlight. Last year, we were stepping into the great unknown, wondering how we would get on reviewing shows, and perhaps keeping to relatively safe choices as it was our first year as reviewers. This year, our review [...]

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Preparing for the Edinburgh Fringe

13 July 2011

We’re going to be having lots of fun going to events at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe again this year, in our role as family reviewers for Edinburgh Spotlight, but what to choose?

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Flat for Festival Let

13 July 2011

A friend has just emailed to say that his Daughter’s flat will be available for let for 4 weeks (weekly minimum) during August. If anyone’s still looking for accommodation, email me and I’ll pass on your details. Let will be £450 per week, flat near Ocean Terminal (Leith). Good transport links to city centre. Email [...]

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New Video from VisitScotland – Edith Bowman encourages visitors to Visit Edinburgh

30 June 2011
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Preparations for next big Wedding for Royal Family

11 May 2011

We’re getting excited about the next big wedding in the Royal Family, when Zara Phillips, daughter of Princess Anne and grand-daughter of Queen Elizabeth, marries England Rugby Captain, Mike Tindall in Edinburgh. The Mail is reporting today on the big security operation which will be in place for the wedding which is to take place [...]

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My Edinburgh Apps – iPhone apps for visitors to Edinburgh

25 January 2011

If you’re staying at Craigwell Cottage, you’ll have access to free wi-fi and many of our guests find it helpful for keeping up to date with their emails or booking tickets for events while they’re here. If you’re an iPhone user, then there are some Edinburgh Apps which you might like to download ready for [...]

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Granturismo Project visiting Edinburgh in January 2011

17 December 2010

I’m excited to see that the Granturismo Project being undertaken by Lara Dunston and Terry Carter will culminate in the two globe-trotting travel writers spending two weeks in Edinburgh in January 2011. They’ve chosen a great property in Edinburgh’s historic New Town to base their stay. Over the course of the last year, it’s been [...]

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Edinburgh – UNESCO World Heritage Site

2 December 2010

When you stay at Craigwell Cottage you are staying in a building which is sited in the World Heritage Site – the former Craigwell Brewery at Nether Craigwell. While you are on holiday here, I wonder how you will tell your friends about your travels and adventures? Times are certainly changing in the way that [...]

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St Andrew’s Day 2010 – a winter wish

1 December 2010

It’s still snowing outside as I write this post, but it’s been a lovely day with the schools closed because of the severe weather. However buses were running, so we got out and about and made a little video for you to wish you a Happy St Andrews Day and to say hello from Scotland [...]

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