Sarah Mackenzie
Spotter since 2020
About me
About me
Hi! I’m Sarah. I’m a marketing professional and travel writer. Based in Edinburgh’s city centre, I’ve worked for some of Scotland’s most prestigious tourism boards, hotels and attractions. Teaching people about my beautiful city and country is one of my favourite pastimes.
I love storytelling. My own website focuses on vegan travel on a tight budget. My love of animals and environmental welfare means that I regularly document projects and interest stories covering these topics.
Why Edinburgh
I’ve visited 40 countries and countless cities, but Edinburgh will always be home. I may be biased, but Scotland is one of the friendliest places in the world. Despite its capital status, Edinburgh is statistically quite small in comparison to others, and I truly believe that its size contributes to bringing people together. This also makes it a wonderful location for tourists, as pretty much everything is within walking distance!
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My spots (21)
Pilrig Park
UK's only siege works site
This park holds a hidden treasure from the 16th century! These siege works are believed to be the only ones from the 16th century found in Britain.
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Mackenzie
Considerat Chocolate
Incredible vegan donuts
Plant based or not, if you love donuts, you HAVE to take a trip to "Considerat Chocolate" in Edinburgh! You won't even notice they're vegan...
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Sarah
Mackenzie
J.K. Rowling’s Golden Handprints
Hidden finds!
"J.K. Rowling’s Golden Handprints" is one of the tons of Harry Potter-related sights in Edinburgh that most fans miss. Tourists wander right past it!
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Sarah
Mackenzie
Nott Wine Bar
Charcuterie boards & artisan coffee
Edinburgh's Leith Walk is filling up fast with trendy new coffee shops, bakeries, and local maker stores - "Nott Wine Bar" is one of my favourites!
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Sarah
Mackenzie
Sabzi
Punjabi street food
"Sabzi" in Edinburgh used to be a Blockbuster video store, then it became a pop-up restaurant. Now it serves wonderful heart-warming Punjabi street food!
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Sarah
Mackenzie
Green. Leith
Plant shop with social mission
"Green. Leith" is a refreshing and colourful addition to the well-known street in Edinburgh. They really take green plants & accessories to a new level!
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Sarah
Mackenzie
Antony Gormley Sculptures
River statues
The "Antony Gormley Sculptures" are six human-like statues across Edinburgh. Four of them are actually in the river! I love introducing visitors to them...
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Sarah
Mackenzie
Little Free Library
Birdhouse book stops
"Little Free Library" in Edinburgh is a project for neighbourhood book exchanges. It has really caught on here -- look for the birdhouse mini libraries!
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Sarah
Mackenzie
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