Edinburgh Relocation Blog

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– My Edinburgh Relocation Blog is to give you a flavour of life in Edinburgh, including eating out and family days out.

What does the Housing (Scotland) Bill mean for Landlords?

The Housing (Scotland) Bill was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 30 September 2025, marking one of the most substantial reforms to Scotland’s rental housing system in years. The Bill now awaits Royal Assent before becoming law, at which point it will be known as...

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West Coast day trips, weekend hotels or island hopping.

West Coast - Argyll I live on the East coast, but I crave time on the West. All my childhood holidays were spent in Crinan. As a teenager, I was distraught we were not on the Costa Del Sol, I did not get a tan, and did not practice my GCSE Spanish in the local bars....

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May Festivals

Edinburgh Tradfest - 2nd - 12th May 2025 The very best traditional music from Scotland and around the world, brought to you by Soundhouse. At various venues across Edinburgh, experience music, film, ceilidh, story telling, lectures and talks. Porty Festival - 10th -...

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EAT OUT – EDINBURGH

Eat Out Edinburgh https://www.edinburghcitycentre.co.uk/eat-out-edinburgh is back for March 2025, with some amazing dining deals across Edinburgh City. With an impressive lineup of over 50 top restaurants, it's time to browse and book your table now. Sign up now for...

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6 Nations Rugby fever

It's that time of year, and whichever team you support, heading to Murrayfield is such a fantastic experience. The walk West towards the stadium from Haymarket, and indeed the walk back into town (after a riotous Scottish win) is an iconic feature of the fabulous...

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The Scottish Colourists – Dovecot Studios

In partnership with the Fleming Collection, this exhibition at Dovecot Studios showcases the Scottish Colourists in the context of their European contemporaries. The exhibition highlights the influence of French colour and Scottish light on this distinct group in the...

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And we’re back….

It seems a lifetime - but only 3 house moves since we left Edinburgh in 2021. Tally now....17? I think. It takes 5 minutes to remember these days. Luckily for me, the network military wives have created allows me to hit the ground running - information a...

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What does the Housing (Scotland) Bill mean for Landlords?

The Housing (Scotland) Bill was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 30 September 2025, marking one of the most substantial reforms to Scotland’s rental housing system in years. The Bill now awaits Royal Assent before becoming law, at which point it will be known as...

West Coast day trips, weekend hotels or island hopping.

West Coast - Argyll I live on the East coast, but I crave time on the West. All my childhood holidays were spent in Crinan. As a teenager, I was distraught we were not on the Costa Del Sol, I did not get a tan, and did not practice my GCSE Spanish in the local bars....

May Festivals

Edinburgh Tradfest - 2nd - 12th May 2025 The very best traditional music from Scotland and around the world, brought to you by Soundhouse. At various venues across Edinburgh, experience music, film, ceilidh, story telling, lectures and talks. Porty Festival - 10th -...

Best Beach near Edinburgh? First off, try Seacliff in East Lothian.

I don't want to say, well that was a lovely summer, but being Scottish, we are always rather pessimistic about the weather. If last week was Summer, it was a fantastic 10 days. And, as a true Brit, when the sun shines, we all headed to the beach. Heading to the beach...

EAT OUT – EDINBURGH

Eat Out Edinburgh https://www.edinburghcitycentre.co.uk/eat-out-edinburgh is back for March 2025, with some amazing dining deals across Edinburgh City. With an impressive lineup of over 50 top restaurants, it's time to browse and book your table now. Sign up now for...

6 Nations Rugby fever

It's that time of year, and whichever team you support, heading to Murrayfield is such a fantastic experience. The walk West towards the stadium from Haymarket, and indeed the walk back into town (after a riotous Scottish win) is an iconic feature of the fabulous...

The Scottish Colourists – Dovecot Studios

In partnership with the Fleming Collection, this exhibition at Dovecot Studios showcases the Scottish Colourists in the context of their European contemporaries. The exhibition highlights the influence of French colour and Scottish light on this distinct group in the...

Happy New Year 2025

Hogmanay walk in the Pentland hill above Edinburgh. What better way to start the New Year.

And we’re back….

It seems a lifetime - but only 3 house moves since we left Edinburgh in 2021. Tally now....17? I think. It takes 5 minutes to remember these days. Luckily for me, the network military wives have created allows me to hit the ground running - information a...

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