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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Last Minute availability – Edinburgh city centre with parking and wi-fi

1 April 2011
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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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Let the train take the strain – holiday at Craigwell Cottage

9 December 2010

If you live in London, York, Leeds, Newcastle or Durham (or within easy reach of the East Coast rail line) and would like a short break between 5 January and 17 February 2010, then East Coast Trains have just released a great special offer with hundreds of thousands of seats at only £8 one way. [...]

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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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Walking from Edinburgh to St Andrews

13 October 2010

Thanks to the folks at Informed Edinburgh, I’ve just been reading about of a walking route which follows the trail of ancient pilgrimages from Edinburgh to St Andrews. A book by Cameron Black called ‘The Saint Andrew’s Way – Restoration of a Medieval Pilgrimage’ is due to be released. You can obtain copies by emailing [...]

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It’s a personal thing…John Lennon 70th Birthday

8 October 2010

The music of John Lennon has often been part of the soundtrack to my life. So this is just a little tribute.

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Edinburgh Fringe 2010 Family Reviewers

8 August 2010

Our 2edinburgh blog is designed to give a flavour for things to do and places to go when visiting Craigwell Cottage, our little city centre cottage (with parking) right in the heart of the city of Edinburgh. We occasionally review special events and happenings in Edinburgh, but as a family we’re not able to cover [...]

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