Caroline is shocked by the dangers presented by dressing-up clothes… Parents are being urged to throw away their children’s dressing-up costumes by the man who saved the eight year old daughter of […]
Understanding the new rules on pensions for nannies
Caroline warns against failing to comply with the new rules governing pensions for nannies… The cost of childcare is always a concern for parents but anyone employing a nanny (even if they […]
Top five cheap eats in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a fantastic city for foodies. Packed full of restaurants, delis, local eateries, and good old fashioned fish and chip shops, you could spend a month exploring the food scene of […]
Britannia Spice in Edinburgh: smooth sailing for Indian restaurant or is it a sinking ship?
Caroline likes the parking at Britannia Spice but that was the high point of her evening… They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch and it seems that there’s no […]
Where to eat lunch in Edinburgh: Herbie hits high note in West End
Edinburgh is full of great food institutions and offers a wonderful array of options for grabbing a filling main meal or a cheeky takeaway at lunchtime. That said, unless you are prepared […]
Takeaway in Edinburgh: L’Alba D’oro fish and chips hits the spot
Fish and chips is as British a delicacy as they come. Some might even say it is more British than any other dish. For that reason alone, everyone has an opinion as […]
L’Alba d’Oro irons out fishy online gremlins
There is good news for fish and chip fans in Edinburgh. The L’Alba d’Oro in Henderson Row (voted best fish and chip shop by the Times last year) has long been our […]
Afternoon Tea in Edinburgh: Visit Palm Court at The Balmoral for an afternoon of pure escapism
Last weekend, we were in Edinburgh. With me being pregnant and more whale-like than is perhaps ideal for a city break, Kyle was keen to think of some activities we could do […]
Jamie’s Italian: A “pukka” chain worth shouting about!
Caroline gives the thumbs-up to the freebies and the spotless white shirts at Jamie’s… Like most people I do love a freebie and have always been impressed by the little treats on […]
Castle Terrace in Edinburgh: Spring menu introduces new delights for Scottish foodies
We’ve reviewed Castle Terrace, a fantastic Michelin Star restaurant in Edinburgh, before, but this weekend went back for our second visit. The menu has been updated since we last went but it […]