Five Movie Themed Bars to Visit in Edinburgh

Having a cocktail in an interesting bar is probably one of my favourite things to do when Iโ€™m exploring a new city because itโ€™s a great way to break up a long day of being a tourist – whilst also doing something fun. With the pubs reopening and holiday planning commencing, I thought it might be the perfect time to share some of my favourite … Continue reading Five Movie Themed Bars to Visit in Edinburgh

The Magic Potions Tavern | Brewing Cocktails in Edinburghโ€™s Old Town

I like to think of myself as a some sort of magical travel genie when it comes to planning trips away because I somehow manage to find the craziest things, no matter where we go. And whilst I rarely leave a stone left unturned in the geeky activities department, a few things will occasionally slip under my radar โ€“ The Magic Potions Tavern being one of … Continue reading The Magic Potions Tavern | Brewing Cocktails in Edinburghโ€™s Old Town

A Guide to Avengers Filming Locations in Edinburgh

As promised, I’m working my way through a back log of posts from a few of my recent trips, and thought I’d start at the end, rather than the beggining, with Edinburgh. I visited the city over Hogmanay – Edinburgh’s version of New Year’s Eve – last year, and while the festivities didn’t end up being quite my cup of tea, the capital itself ceases … Continue reading A Guide to Avengers Filming Locations in Edinburgh

The Ultimate Harry Potter Tour of Edinburgh

Edinburgh has a rich literary history counting numerous influential writers among its alumni, but for fans of the Harry Potter franchise itโ€™s most excitingly home to J.K. Rowling. Whilst Rowling wasnโ€™t actually born in Edinburgh, she did move to the city in the early 90โ€™s โ€“ around the same time she started writing Harry Potter. Because of this, itโ€™s thought that Edinburgh provided Rowling with … Continue reading The Ultimate Harry Potter Tour of Edinburgh

The Elephant House | Birthplace of Harry Potter

When I visited Edinburgh last month, one statement put The Elephant House right to the top of my bucket list โ€“ โ€˜The Birthplace of Harry Potterโ€™. It’s quite a bold claim don’t you think, and one not entirely based on fact because J.K. Rowling has said she came up with the Boy Who Lived on a train journey. Nevertheless, it is true that she spent … Continue reading The Elephant House | Birthplace of Harry Potter

12 Beautiful Places in Edinburgh to Visit at Christmas

Last weekend, Jess and I headed up to Edinburgh โ€“ my very first trip to Scotland. It’s currently December, which means itโ€™s Christmas market season, and having already sampled our local festive stalls, I craved something a little more extravagant โ€“ something that would get me in the Christmas spirit. So we jumped in the car Friday morning, and after around 8 hours of driving … Continue reading 12 Beautiful Places in Edinburgh to Visit at Christmas