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Edinburgh, Scotland · Craigwell Cottage: holiday home in Edinburgh, Scotland. Sleeps 4, with parking, in centre of city. Owned by @SusanMcNaughton of Sandcastle Holidays.

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Edinburgh Architecture

Edinburgh Architecture / Architecture of Old and New Edinburgh, Scotland. A World Heritage Site.

Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin, Near Edinburgh

Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin, Near Edinburgh / Visitors to Edinburgh often take a trip to Rosslyn Chapel, some 8 miles from the city centre and easily accessible by public transport.

CanonGREAT, Royal Mile, Edinburgh

CanonGREAT, Royal Mile, Edinburgh / The section of the Royal Mile between St Mary's Street and the Palace of Holyroodhouse is known as the Canongate. It was a Royal Burgh, founded by King David I, and remained so for 800 years until joined with Edinburgh in 1856. This board contains a selection of the businesses, attractions and things to do while in the area, which we're gathering together under the tag #CanonGREAT

Edinburgh - Walks and Outdoor Activities

Edinburgh - Walks and Outdoor Activities / For April 2014 #ScotlandHour will be a Twitter chat about walks and outdoor activities. Here are some suggestions for guests at Craigwell Cottage for walks in and near to Edinburgh (http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk)

Edinburgh Pubs and Breweries

Edinburgh Pubs and Breweries / Pubs of Edinburgh: one of the themes for #ScotlandHour in 2014. We've pulled together links for some of our favourite Edinburgh pubs for you - tell us which ones you visit when you stay at Craigwell Cottage (http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk). As our cottage is in a former brewery, we're also interested in brewing history.

Edinburgh - Romantic City Breaks

Edinburgh - Romantic City Breaks / Ideas for things to do on a Romantic City Break in Edinburgh - created for visitors to Craigwell Cottage (http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk)

Blogmanay in Edinburgh

Blogmanay in Edinburgh / Collecting ideas for things to do and how to participate in #Blogmanay in Edinburgh. Ideas for guests at Craigwell Cottage http;//www.2edinburgh.co.uk Blogging for your business. How to enjoy the Winter Festivals for Christmas and New Year in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh - The Great Indoors

Edinburgh - The Great Indoors / #ScotlandHour for October 30th, 2013 was about "The Great Indoors" - celebrating the museums, galleries and other visitor attractions to be found around Scotland. There were some questions about Hallowe'en, so we included some spooky ideas too. All great ideas for guests at Craigwell Cottage visiting Edinburgh (http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk)

Edinburgh - Winter Warmers

Edinburgh - Winter Warmers / The #EdinHour theme for November is Winter Warmers. Ideas for things to do in Edinburgh in November - find out about the next Edinburgh Hour at: http://www.edinburghhour.com/nextedinhour.html

Dark Edinburgh / Ideas for things to do during the Autumn and Winter months or after dark in Edinburgh while staying at Craigwell Cottage (http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk). Collected for #EdinHour October 2013

Festival City Edinburgh, Scotland

Festival City Edinburgh, Scotland / Edinburgh is known for its August Festivals which comprise the largest arts event in the world. There are festivals going on in Edinburgh all year round too! Here are some ideas for our visitors to Craigwell Cottage (http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk)

Edinburgh Places To Visit

Edinburgh Places To Visit

East Lothian Beauty

East Lothian Beauty

Thistles around Scotland

Thistles around Scotland / The Thistle. National flower of Scotland. Celebrated on this board in all its forms. We used the thistle as inspiration for some of the decor at Craigwell Cottage http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk

Getting Things Done

Getting Things Done

To See Ourselves As Others See Us

To See Ourselves As Others See Us / Pictures of Scottish people and people wearing tartan

Literary Edinburgh

Literary Edinburgh / A collection of literary connections with the city of Edinburgh. Some people like to read about the city they're visiting before they travel. Others look for inspiration for their own literary endeavours. Edinburgh is rich in inspiration and reference material.

Edinburgh at Christmas

Edinburgh at Christmas / Scenes from around the city as we prepare for Christmas.
Welcoming visitors to: http:/www.2edinburgh.co.uk

Poetry of Scotland

Poetry of Scotland

Outlander Scotland and More

Outlander Scotland and More / Diana Gabaldon's Outlander Series of books spin tales of time travel and romance, with Scotland being the back-drop and inspiration. A collection of Outlander ephemera and links.

Edinburgh Old Town - Around the Royal Mile

Edinburgh Old Town - Around the Royal Mile

Literary Edinburgh - Robert Louis Stevenson

Literary Edinburgh - Robert Louis Stevenson / A selection of images about Robert Louis Stevenson. #RLSDay celebrated on 13 November.

Social Media Infographics

Social Media Infographics

Places to visit in Scotland

Places to visit in Scotland

Edinburgh Places to Eat

Edinburgh Places to Eat

Edinburgh New Town

Edinburgh New Town

Edinburgh's 7 Hills

Edinburgh's 7 Hills / Edinburgh is sometimes referred to as "The Athens of the North" due to the similarity drawn between the cities each being built on 7 hills.
Edinburgh's 7 hills are:
Arthur's Seat
Calton Hill
Castlehill
Corstorphine Hill
Craiglockhart Hill
Braid Hill
Blackford Hill

Year of Natural Scotland

Year of Natural Scotland

Edinburgh - Visit the Scottish Parliament

Edinburgh - Visit the Scottish Parliament / The Scottish Parliament is just a short walk from Craigwell Cottage, and is a fascinating place to visit. Marvel at the modern architecture, listen to a debate, find out what MSPs do, and take a tour of the building. There's a cafe and gift shop with a good range of quality items for sale.

Victoria Street, Edinburgh

Victoria Street, Edinburgh / Victoria Street, Edinburgh - a picturesque street of shops, restaurants and cafes where you can find plenty to keep you browsing for a couple of hours. Visit when staying at nearby Craigwell Cottage: http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk

Holiday Cottage with Parking Edinburgh

Holiday Cottage with Parking Edinburgh / Pins about Craigwell Cottage, a 4-star holiday home for vacation or holiday rentals in central Edinburgh. Parking space for one car included. Near Royal Mile, in City Centre, Old Town. Close to Waverley Station and good transport links to Edinburgh Airport.

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh / 2013 is the year of #NaturalScotland where Scottish tourism businesses feature the joy of the natural landscapes around Scotland. Our capital city, Edinburgh, has many green and open spaces, and the Water of Leith winds through the city providing a natural habitat for many to enjoy. Including the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the Dean Gallery in a walk through Edinburgh combines art with nature in a delightful way.
Craigwell Cottage (http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk)

Scottish Engineering - Places to Visit

Scottish Engineering - Places to Visit / Celebrate the amazing feats of engineers around Scotland who have made it possible for us to travel around our small country despite its sometimes tricky geography.

Edinburgh Street Safari

Edinburgh Street Safari / A collection of images of sculptures of animals to be found around the streets of Edinburgh, Scotland. Inspiration for a "Street Safari" project.

Wish list / From the quirky to the cute. This we like.

Transport Around Edinburgh

Transport Around Edinburgh / We like to walk around Edinburgh - but what to do if your wee tootsies get a bit tired from all the pavement pounding? Some options for travel in, around, to and from Edinburgh.

Owls and owl designs

Owls and owl designs / When you visit Craigwell Cottage, you'll see (if you're observant) that we have our very own owl guarding our building). Visit us and see for yourself http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk.

Princes Street, Edinburgh

Princes Street, Edinburgh / Quite simply the best views from a shopping street in a city centre, anywhere.
Stay nearby at Craigwell Cottage - a self-catering property in the heart of Edinburgh. Within easy walking distance of Princes Street. More at: http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk

Edinburgh - Kyoto Friendship Garden

Edinburgh - Kyoto Friendship Garden / A visit to Lauriston Castle in Edinburgh provides wonderful views over the River Forth towards Cramond Island and to Fife.
Within the grounds is the Edinburgh - Kyoto Friendship Garden, opened in 2002 to mark the friendship between Edinburgh City and Kyoto Prefecture.
You can visit the gardens while staying at Craigwell Cottage in Edinburgh (http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk) - a bus journey from the city centre to Davidson's Mains via the 41 bus from Lothian Buses will take you there.

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle / Edinburgh Castle is one of the places our visitors to Craigwell Cottage have on their "must see" list on a first visit to the city. Not only is it a fascinating place to visit for the stories and history; but there are spectacular views from the castle too. Stay with us at http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk and walk there! (uphill...)

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh / Ideas for things to do and see on a visit to the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. Events are held throughout the year, and there are cafes and restaurants to ensure that you can make the most of your stay. You can walk here from Craigwell Cottage (http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk), or catch the 36 bus from outside the Scottish Parliament and alight at Canonmills (Lothian Buses 8, 23 and 27 stop at the East Gate)

Edinburgh Street Signs

Edinburgh Street Signs

Holiday home owners holidays

Holiday home owners holidays / Where do holiday home owners go on holiday? Other holiday homes of course!

Things to do on a short break in Edinburgh

Things to do on a short break in Edinburgh / Things to do on a short break in Edinburgh

Lovely souvenirs of Scotland

Lovely souvenirs of Scotland

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Edinburgh All Year Round

Edinburgh All Year Round / Ideas for visiting Edinburgh during every season - there's always something happening. Created for #EdinHour Twitter chat.

Edinburgh Zoo / Visiting Edinburgh Zoo (http://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/) is one of the favourite things to do for our visitors at Craigwell Cottage. Stay at a family-friendly self-catering cottage in central Edinburgh - more at http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk.

Natural Scotland

Natural Scotland / 2013 has been designated the Year of Natural Scotland - collecting images and information about how to discover the natural beauty of Scotland - flora, fauna, scenery, wildlife

Edinburgh Doors Open Days

Edinburgh Doors Open Days

Ideas for 2013 travel locations

Ideas for 2013 travel locations / I'm looking for lots of exciting ideas for travel in 2013....share yours with me?

My all time favorite travel pictures

My all time favorite travel pictures / Hi - Please pin your all time favorite travel picture - we will be picking a winner :)

Enter as many times as you wish - Have fun.

[Please feel free to invite as many of your own Pinterest friends to contribute to this board]

As Scottish as Shortbread ...

As Scottish as Shortbread ... / A collection of shortbread recipes and photographs. A fine Scottish tea-time treat.

Edinburgh - Findings - Looking Up

Edinburgh - Findings - Looking Up / Images selected to illustrate the short story "Skylines" in the book "Findings" by Kathleen Jamie - a really inspirational read if you're going to be taking a walk up Calton Hill on your visit to Edinburgh. A quick climb from Craigwell Cottage (http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk)

Edinburgh - Family Tree Research

Edinburgh - Family Tree Research / A collection of resources for people with ancestors from Edinburgh, Scotland.

Edinburgh in the Movies

Edinburgh in the Movies / Films and TV filmed on location in and around Edinburgh, Scotland. If you've enjoyed seeing Edinburgh on the big or small screen, we'd love to welcome you on a visit to the city - stay at http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk

Scotch Whisky / Enjoying Scotch Whisky - remember to drink responsibly. It's about quality, not quantity. Ideas for pairing Scotch Whisky with the finest Scottish food too.

St Andrews Day #ScotlandHour

St Andrews Day #ScotlandHour / Looking at ideas for ways to celebrate Scotland's national day - St Andrews Day - 30 November - both at home in Scotland and around the world

Edinburgh - Parks

Edinburgh - Parks / For March 2015 #EdinHour is about "Green Edinburgh" - we've been collecting pins about parks, environmental initiatives and St Patrick's Day (albeit that he's the Patron Saint of Ireland) - great ideas for things to do in Edinburgh in March. Plan your trip and stay at Craigwell Cottage (http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk)

Hallway Ideas / Ideas for decorating our hallway

Edinburgh January Things to Do

Edinburgh January Things to Do / Things to do in January in Edinburgh. A helpful guide for guests at Craigwell Cottage (http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk)

Tartans and Plaids

Tartans and Plaids / Scottish National Dress - kilts, tartans, sporrans and more

Unicorns - Scotland

Unicorns - Scotland / The Unicorn, national animal of Scotland

Abbotsford - Home of Sir Walter Scott

Abbotsford - Home of Sir Walter Scott / Abbotsford is the home of the novelist Sir Walter Scott and is located in the Scottish Borders near Melrose

Edinburgh Theatres and Cinemas

Edinburgh Theatres and Cinemas / Theatres and cinemas of Edinburgh - ideas for things to do on holiday in Edinburgh at Craigwell Cottage http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk

Edinburgh Art / Galleries and Art of Edinburgh

Scottish Souvenirs

Scottish Souvenirs / Ideas for things to take home from your trip to Scotland.

Friends of It's Good 2 Give - The Edinburgh Bakers

Friends of It's Good 2 Give - The Edinburgh Bakers / The Edinburgh Bakers have supported It's Good 2 Give right from the moment they were formed - indeed that happened at an It's Good 2 Give event!
A passion for baking these bakers host events throughout the year often raising funds for our charity and regularly donating amazing cakes as prizes! Find out more: http://edinburghbakers.wordpress.com/

Family Holidays in Edinburgh, Scotland

Family Holidays in Edinburgh, Scotland / Ideas for things to do on a family holiday in Edinburgh. Self-catering at Craigwell Cottage as a base is one option for your stay (http://www.2edinburgh.co.uk)

Garden and building ideas

Garden and building ideas / Ideas for our Sandcastle Cottage garden and building ideas for garden rooms

Easter in Edinburgh

Easter in Edinburgh / Fun things to do when visiting Edinburgh with the family at Easter from http://www.2edinburgh.com

Our Neighbourhood - Royal Mile, Canongate

Our Neighbourhood - Royal Mile, Canongate / We are located in the World Heritage Site known as Edinburgh's Old Town. There are amazing nooks and crannies, shops and schools, people and places that we'd like to share with you.

2edinburgh on Instagram

2edinburgh on Instagram / Sharing our Instagram pics to a Pinterest Board

travel journal ideas

travel journal ideas

knitting and crochet

knitting and crochet

Scottish Gins / Scotland is seeing a resurgence in the making of craft gins, with many new distilleries opening each year.

History, Heritage and Archaeology - 2017 VisitScotland

History, Heritage and Archaeology - 2017 VisitScotland

Tours of Scotland from Edinburgh

Tours of Scotland from Edinburgh / Visitors to Edinburgh often start a tour of Scotland either by bus or self-drive car, so we've put some ideas together for you for trips you can take around Scotland.

Edinburgh for Harry Potter Fans

Edinburgh for Harry Potter Fans / Fans of JK Rowling's series of Harry Potter books

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