Sarah Scotland

Sarah Scotland Exploring Scotland’s lesser-known spots, local stories, and places worth visiting.

If you’re into travel, history, or just seeing a different side of Scotland, my videos can help as a guide to finding new things to do and see.

I recently went along to Greenwoods Edinburgh as Lee Hislop plus one - they do a huge vegan breakfast! Located right in ...
23/08/2026

I recently went along to Greenwoods Edinburgh as Lee Hislop plus one - they do a huge vegan breakfast!

Located right in the centre of the New Town on Frederick Street, Greenwoods is a popular, top spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and teas/coffees.

We had:

🥖 Ginger Tofu Bánh Mì (vg) [gf available]

Crispy ginger and soy marinated fried tofu with pickled carrot and mooli, cucumber, coriander, mint, basil and a siracha lime mayonnaise. Served with a side of fries.

🍅 The Vegan Breakfast [vg]

Scrambled curried coconut tofu with a homemade vegan link sausage, homemade vegan bacon, crispy roast potatoes tossed in a Vietnamese herb sauce, roasted thyme and garlic mushrooms, herb tomato, baked beans and our choice of toast.

21/08/2026

As they came out for their main slot, the audience was thrilled to see them start it off by performing the haka.

The New Zealand Army Band was one of the highlights of the 2026 for me - from the moment they came out, they brought a brilliant energy and demonstrated how the (once very formal) musical performance has moved with the times.

21/08/2026

New addition to Edinburgh's - [Invite]

When I was asked along to PURESEOUL's Press Launch, the first thing I did was do a bit more research around South Korea's cosmetic animal testing laws, and how they apply to the brand.

PURESEOUL is a K-Beauty specialist retailer that offers over 2,000 K-beauty products, spanning skincare, makeup, haircare, and body care.

While I was happy to learn about their make-up testing laws, I still find the global beauty world's interpretation of 'vegan' labelling misleading for the public (not PURESEOUL'S decision, of course, but something to be aware of for everyone trying new products - regardless of where you're shopping)

19/08/2026

Dad and I have been going to the for years (I put one of their gift vouchers in his Christmas stocking every December)

This month they invited us along to try their Taste of Scotland menu ... a 3-course Scottish dining experience that's rounded off with a whisky dram, dessert, and tea or coffee.

On our plant-based adaptation menu:

🧆 Veggie Haggis Bon Bon
🫜 Beetroot & Vegan Feta
🍡 Roast Veg Skewer

🍽️ Butternut squash Wellington
🍴Veggie Haggis Balmoral
🌰 Red lentil & Nut Roast

🍌 Caramelised Banana Tarte Tatin

Scottish tasting menus across Edinburgh can sometimes feel quite limited when it comes to offering vegan, gluten-free (and even vegetarian) adaptations, so it was great to feel like this was carefully considered, rather than thrown together as an afterthought.

17/08/2026

One of my favourite sounds in Edinburgh across August! The drums of the tattoo are just wonderful, and it's brilliant getting to watch them up close.

16/08/2026

Last night the Edinburgh Tattoo had its first flypast.
Here are the dates for the rest of them:

✈️ Tuesday 18th August - 9.30pm: 1x Airbus A400M

✈️ Friday 21st August - 9.30pm: Airbus A400M

✈️ Tuesday 25th August - 9.30pm: 1x P-8A Poseidon

✈️ Friday 28th August- 9.30pm: 1x Typhoon or 1x A400M (TBC)

15/08/2026

Fortunate enough to have had tickets for this evening's 6.15pm Royal Military Tattoo show tonight, with a special flypast from a C-17 Globemaster and two Typhoon jets - these replaced the Red Arrows who were forced to pull out of the event.

Future Flyovers:
Tuesday 18th August
Friday 21st August
Tuesday 25th August
Friday 28th August (the 21:30 performance)

There are still tickets to some of this year's shows, which run Monday to Saturday until 29th August.

A Mean Girls-inspired drag and cocktail party. Dates: Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd August for £49PP.Or Cocktails Only: Su...
14/08/2026

A Mean Girls-inspired drag and cocktail party. Dates: Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd August for £49PP.
Or Cocktails Only: Sun 23rd August for only £35pp (No Drag Included)

I headed along as Sophia | Vegan food and travel | Edinburgh 🌱 's plus one [Invite] to Somewhere by Nico Edi for the preview of their 'That's So Fetch!' August Fringe experience. All available as non-alcoholic drinks too!

I particularly loved the detail in 'The Queen Bee' perfume bottle cocktails, which came with lip gloss tubes filled with honey syrup (or sugar syrup for vegans), so that you could tailor the sweetness of your drink.

All teamed with iconic movie moments and live performances from the legendary CJ Banks (as Regina's mom)

14/08/2026

Things to see on Edinburgh's Royal Mile: Part 2.

In part 1, we started at the bottom of the Mile and started heading uphill to our second set of stops:
1) The Chessel's Court Heart Wall
2) John Knox House
3) Paisley Close Heave Away House

13/08/2026

The city Spa that's hidden below the streets of Edinburgh's Royal Mile - [Invite]

Located just next to where North Bridge crosses over High Street, you'll find this underground spa downstairs in the Radisson Blu Hotel.

As part of our girls spa day, we had a 60-Minute Deep Tissue Full Body Massage and a Signature Renew Sleeping Beauty Facial - there are 3 treatment rooms including a double room (which we opted for.)

Fringe Special: Until 31st August 2026 - 70-minute ritual which includes all of this:
Orange & Coconut Body Scrub
Hydrating Coconut Body Wrap
Pressure Point Scalp Massage
Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage

£69 | £59 Members

Alongside their large range of treatments and therapies, they also have a heated pool, steam room, sauna, and gym.

A big thank you to for arranging our day!

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