As the sun sets earlier and the days become colder, it is worth anyone’s time to understand just how to get through a typical Scottish winter. We here in Edinburgh are lucky due to the city’s setting: it’s southerly location and… Read moreHow to survive Scottish weather
Hello from your new undergrad Philosophy blogger! As a second year philosophy student approaching mid-term essays, I’ve been hiding in my fluffy blanket at home, surrounded by far too many papers on consciousness. But there are many other places you’ll… Read moreA philosopher’s guide to Edinburgh
In just a few days exams are over! Before you rush home for summer enjoy some of the fun things Edinburgh has to offer you to celebrate! 1) Treat yourself with Brunch Or dinner, or whatever meal you prefer, but… Read more5 things to do in Edinburgh now that exams are (nearly) done
“Tips From The Other Side” is my blog series where I talk about the boring-but-necessary specifics of writing long essays – turns out, there’s a lot of stuff besides just writing to think about. I last talked about citation and… Read moreTips From The Other Side: Word Processors
When you live in a city, it is often all too easy to turn a blind eye to the big tourist attractions, taking them for granted. So, sometimes it can be nice to take some time to appreciate what the… Read morePretending to be a tourist in Edinburgh for a week!
Listen – I LOVE to eat. Eating food is one of my absolute favourite parts of being alive. I love to cook, but I also love to eat out, and there’s hundreds of great restaurants in Edinburgh. Unfortunately, eating out… Read moreEating Out in Edinburgh – My Top 5 Restaurants
One of my favourite places in Edinburgh is the Castle Terrace Farmer’s Market. It’s a really cute little market held every Saturday from 9-2 (if that’s a bit early for you on a Saturday, there’s also a Sunday market in… Read moreLazy Saturdays at the Castle Terrace Farmer’s Market
I’ve often found New Year’s parties to be a bit of a letdown. Bars overcharge you, clubs are packed to the brim, and house parties can get a bit too messy. So this time around, instead of waiting on someone else… Read moreHogmanay: NYE the Edinburgh way
