A Local's Perfect Day in Edinburgh, Scotland (LOONY DOOK)

Happy New Year from Scotland! Come and explore Edinburgh with us as we take you along to some of our favourite spots on New Year's Eve. We give you the insider's knowledge of what's worth the hype, what might be worth a pass, and offer helpful tips along the way. Zach was born and raised in the Edinburgh area, even attending Uni there before relocating to the United States. Now, with Annie and the 3 kids in tow, he's back in his old stomping grounds and is experiencing UK life with a new perspective. You also can't miss out as we dive into one of Scotland's most famous New Year's Day traditions - the LOONY DOOK!

Annie’s coat: SOHO WOMEN'S HEATED DOWN PARKA JACKET - GREEN
Zach’s coat: MEN'S DUAL CONTROL HEATED JACKET WITH 5 HEATING ZONES (POCKET HEATING)

Chapters / Timestamps:
0:01 Meet Zach & Annie
0:20 **MUST SEE** LOONY DOOK and Ororo
4:08 What are the plans today & travel by train
6:51 Halfway House
7:14 The Milkman
8:25 Royal Mile
9:52 Makers Mart
12:05 Holyrood Palace
13:04 Arthur's Seat
16:46 Duddingston
19:53 Sheep Heid Inn
21:56 St Margaret's Loch
23:05 Armchair Books
24:24 Jolly Judge
25:34 St Giles' Cathedral
27:00 The Scotch Whisky Experience
28:59 This is real life

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[SimpleScottishLiving]

Please like and subscribe if you learned something new or enjoyed today’s video! Thank you! ❤

Good to mention 1 man owns 25 Tat (sorry souvenir) shops. Support local independent shops ❤️

[Welchy]

I am absolutely addicted to your videos 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤩

[rawlyroo]

Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities I have visited. The history, the architecture, the hills, the green spaces, the castle and the Leap I took when I went as a child and gun went off when I was walking down the street ❤❤❤❤❤

[carolineskipper]

You are both completely MAD! What with the New Year's Dip, and climbing Arthur's Seat in all that wind and rain!
I'm watching this with similar weather outside my house, and really enjoying my warm cosy home.
But I guess if you are sufficiently wrapped up and waterproof, you can cope with anything.
What a lovely day out with lots of different types of experience included - and much less crowded than a sunny day in August!
I'd love to revisit Edinburgh at some time- haven't been since I was a teenager (and I am well old these days).
Thanks for sharing!

[rawlyroo]

There is also something very beautiful about grey clouds and rain and the streets and buildings seem to glow ❤

[bazwax]

14:12 me and my friends used to take a piece of cardboard to that exact path and do “summer sledging” as kids (in the early 90’s) ………great days.

[lynneserman]

Oh my word, you both did well going up Arthur's seat in that weather with such treacherous terrain!

[gillianmeehan]

'California Dreamin On Such A Winter's Day'

[patriciaanne]

Fantastic👏👏👏 1st class video ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐You did Scotland proud. Looks like you both enjoyed a fabulous day out, kids free! Thank you so much for sharing your journey. 🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄😘😘🥰🥰

[clairevagonis]

You two are so lucky to live in such an idyllic and beautiful historic country. So much to see so much to do so much walking so much hiking your kids are gonna grow up with such an appreciation and so much knowledge.😊

[elspethlaity]

Continuing your walk for your lunch appointment in those weather conditions shows real commitment!Thank you for a wonderful day out in beautiful Edinburgh.

[susiehill]

Loved this. I'm from the Central Belt and a wheelchair user. it's fantastic to see from the heat of the house what you can see and experience by foot. Great! You're a lovely family. Thank you x

[waveydavie]

I enjoyed reminiscing about my days in Edinburgh, I think it's been over ten years since I went down there. Thanks, great video!
When I got my first mountain bike in '86 and lived on the Meadows I started cycling up Arthur's Seat, well most of it. Happy days!
The Sheep Heid was a friday lunchtime local near to the architects I worked for, we played in the 9 pin skittle alley. More happy days!
I also worked for another architectural practice and worked on St. Giles. Even more happy days!

[rawlyroo]

Edinburgh is such a beautiful city Thank you for sharing your adventures!
The fresh air and green spaces and bracing wind certainly chases away any cobwebs. Alfie is cute !
Hills are a sign of a city built for winning battles as hills were used as defence strategies!.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[marieratcliffe]

a happy new year to the whole family. thank you for allowing us to share in your journey in 2024. i look forward to continuing your adventure in 2025. xxx

[pjk]

Happy New Year from 🇨🇦 and thanks for the tour. That was a treat and appeared to be a workout for Zach.

[LindaPagel]

I love your tour of Edinburgh! My daughter and I visited Scotland in autumn 2023. I saw many of the places we experienced and got ideas for the next trip! Happy New Year, Zach and Annie!

[keithbuckley]

Excellent, fun video! Thanks for taking us along on your day out, plus the Loony Dook event!

[lorrainenolan]

That was a great "wee" walk round Edinburgh up my beloved Arthur seat i have had a view of it all my life ..the Sheep Heid lovely wee pub thought it was a tad expensive for your meal though ..the loonie dook 😱.. all done in the rain yes we scots are hardy people and Annie has been adopted 😊