Tamsin Grainger

Edinburgh

Spotter since 2022

About me

About me
I am a writer, bodyworker, walking artist and psychogeographer living in Edinburgh. I have an extensive travel blog and my writing/walkshops have been featured in the Wee Review, The List, Caught By the River, Walking Artists Network, Social Art Library, the Urban Tree Festival, 4WCoP and Walking Encounters. Death and Loss in Shiatsu Practice was published in 2020.

Why Edinburgh?
The best parts of Edinburgh are the green spaces. Then again there is the proximity to the sea. There are also seven hills actually inside the city boundaries and easy access to the Borders and the Highlands. Plus, the culture and cafes are amazing. What’s not to love!

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My spots (19)

Newhaven Harbour

Fish and chips by the sea

Cute, quaint "Newhaven Harbour" is a hidden gem in Edinburg. Try walking around the area - it will take you about an hour...

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Coffee & tea
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Relaxing
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Restaurants

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Tamsin

Grainger

Apr 29, 2025

Lochend Park

Birdwatching bounty

"Lochend Park" in Edinburgh is for you if you want a peaceful stroll around a loch (small lake), a gander at a doocot, a dander under mature trees...

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Relaxing

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Tamsin

Grainger

Apr 29, 2025

Starbank Park

Gardens with a view

"Starbank Park" in Edinburgh offers cracking views over the Firth of Forth - it's such a peaceful, beautiful place to sit and sun yourself in the sea air!

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Relaxing

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Tamsin

Grainger

Apr 29, 2025

Water of Leith

River through the city

The "Water of Leith" is a river that runs from one side of Edinburgh to the other, and it runs through some of the city's most scenic & interesting sites...

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Relaxing

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Tamsin

Grainger

Apr 29, 2025

Wardie Bay

Wild swimming in the city

"Wardie Bay" in Edinburgh is a bijou beach on the Firth of Forth and my favourite spot for wild swimming in the city...

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Relaxing

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Tamsin

Grainger

Apr 29, 2025

Dance Base

Dance your heart out

"Dance Base" is an award-winning building in Edinburgh established to provide classes, workshops & performances. Please do join me in dancing!

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Art & culture

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Tamsin

Grainger

Apr 29, 2025

Dovecot Studios

Watch the weavers at work

The "Dovecot Studios" in Edinburgh were once public swimming baths where I'd swim every morning - now I can have a bird's eye view of weavers & looms...

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Art & culture

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Tamsin

Grainger

Apr 29, 2025

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop

Art and good coffee

The "Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop" is a bit of an institution. Going regularly means I can keep up with the artist’s work and enjoy a scone & jasmine tea.

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Art & culture
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Coffee & tea

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Tamsin

Grainger

Apr 29, 2025
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