Remy and I headed along to Edinburgh’s Ultimate Halloween Pumpkin Festival at Conifox Adventure Park for some Halloween fun, and we had such a brilliant time! If you’re looking for something to do with the kids this autumn, this is definitely one to add to your list.
Radar: The Leith Imaginarium, October 25th
Leith is shortlisted for UK Town of Culture 2028. Have your say at the free Leith Imaginarium drop-in at Ocean Terminal on Sunday 25 October.
Review: Fika, a Nordic bakery retreat on Dundas Street
Tucked down Dundas Street, Fika is a light-filled New Town sanctuary serving standout cinnamon rolls and rotating bakes. Safe, calm, and blissfully detached from city centre noise, it provides the ideal independent stop for quiet coffee and pastry.
Review: Guido’s Proper Fish & Chips, a chippy in Leith
Guido’s brings proper sit-down dining to a traditional Great Junction Street chippy in Leith. Expect fresh haddock, crisp jumbo sausages, and punchy burgers served in an unpretentious room packed with authentic local character and friendly staff.
Review: Red Squirrel, a gastropub on Lothian Road
Looking for a quick pre-show meal near Edinburgh’s West End theatres? The Red Squirrel pairs hearty Campervan steak pie with swift, friendly service. It delivers a solid, comforting plate right when you need honest food served on the clock.
Review: It Walks Around the House at Night @ Studio Theatre, Potterow
Birdy hightailed it along to Studio Theatre, Potterow to delight in some theatre horror that chilled her to the bone – and it’s not often that happens!
Review: Can the Krafted Connex solve Edinburgh’s Festival power drain?
Mobile signals in central Edinburgh destroy handset batteries during August. We test whether Krafted’s Connex multi-connector block offers a workable fix.
Sofa Club opens Fort Kinnaird showroom with in-house bar and next-day delivery
Sofa Club has opened its second Scottish showroom at Fort Kinnaird, combining an in-house bar, next-day delivery, and community pop-ups to disrupt traditional furniture buying.