Skiing in Edinburgh.

As the Skiing season fast approaches it maybe time to head to the slopes to brush up on your Skiing or Snowboarding technique.  While there is no shortage of snowing hills to do this on further North, finding  a place to do this in a city is a lot harder. Unless that city is Edinburgh [...]

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Where to Watch Edinburgh Fireworks

Fireworks night is without a doubt my most favourite night of the year. I love fireworks! They have always held a fascination for me and as a small child watching the night sky explode with colours and noise was so exciting! At school we learnt the story of Guy Fawkes and his failed plot to [...]

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Edinburgh’s High Ponds

One of the best things about Edinburgh is that only 5 miles or so out of the city centre lies the Pentland Hills (Pentland Regional Park). Home to several High Ponds, two of which are called Threipmuir and Harlaw. The Pentlands Hills are great for just about anybody, Mountain Bikers, walkers, dog walkers, families and [...]

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The Pentland Hills, On Edinburgh’s Doorstep

Last year, I walked nearly 9 miles in a big loop through the Pentland Hills. It was as painful as it was enjoyable. My old carcass really wasn’t up to walking that far on such a sunny day carrying well over a stone of camera gear. But I managed it and, despite being very sore [...]

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