Tag Archives: Guide to Edinburgh

My Edinburgh Guide: S – Z

Posted on December 2, 2011 by dorkymum

We made it! It’s the last installment! I’ve really enjoyed doing my A-Z of Edinburgh, and am hugely grateful to everyone who has read, commented and shared online. Someone asked me a couple of days ago if I was just … Continue reading →

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My Guide to Edinburgh: O – R

Posted on November 29, 2011 by dorkymum

So after a quick break for some Thanksgiving turkey and spot of armchair activism for Save the Children, I’m back to writing my Edinburgh Guide. Don’t get too excited! Today you get the entries from O-R (a mere 1200 words…), … Continue reading →

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My Edinburgh Guide: K – N

Posted on November 22, 2011 by dorkymum

We’re over halfway – hurrah! If you missed my previous ‘Best of Edinburgh’ posts, you can find A-C here, D-G here, and H-J here. Who knows, I might have this thing finished by next week…!

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My Edinburgh Guide: H – J

Posted on November 21, 2011 by dorkymum

So this thing is going to take longer than I thought. The Best of Edinburgh A-C was 473 words. The entry for D-G grew to 765 words. H-J has been on my mind all day and is, so far, over … Continue reading →

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My Edinburgh Guide: D – G

Posted on November 20, 2011 by dorkymum

So yesterday I posted the first installment of my guide to Edinburgh, covering A-C, along with an explanation of why I’m doing it. Today I’m posting Part 2, letters D-G. Again, if you want to post any thoughts and suggestions, … Continue reading →

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My Edinburgh Guide: A-C

Posted on November 19, 2011 by dorkymum

When I found out we were going to be leaving Edinburgh, I made a mental note that I should try and do some kind of personal guide to the place. An Edinburgh Alphabet. After ten years there, I’ve seen some … Continue reading →