Lara Dunston 
Our stay in Edinburgh coincided with the birthday of Scotland’s beloved poet Robert Burns on 25 January. On Robert Burns Day – also known as Robbie Burns Day and Burns Night – Burns Suppers are held everywhere in Scotland. That we had to experience a Burns Supper was without question. Which supper we went to … Read more
To get the lowdown on the foodie scene in Edinburgh, we consult Donald Reid, the eating and drinking editor of The List, the city’s homegrown version of Time Out magazine, over whisky at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Here’s his guide to eating and drinking in Edinburgh. A Local Guide to Eating and Drinking in Edinburgh … Read more
We’ve resisted using mainstream guidebooks on our grand tour this year, choosing instead to rely on local people for advice. However, wherever possible we’ve sought out local guidebooks written by residents of the places we’ve visited, like Owen from Edinburgh. In Venice, we used the illustrated My Local Guide to Venice, and in New York City … Read more
When we arrived at our ‘home away from home’ in Edinburgh, we soon found there were enough supplies in the fridge and in the cupboards to delay our usual initial shopping trip until our second day in Stockbridge. The next day we made our Edinburgh shopping list. As we wandered around the handsome village, we … Read more
Our home away from home in Edinburgh, Scotland, is an elegant Georgian apartment located on a historic crescent lined with imposing Georgian residences, just a stone’s throw from the centre of Stockbridge. The light-filled ground-floor apartment is cosy, comfortable and cleverly-designed, with a secret kitchen for keen cooks. It may be just a short saunter … Read more