Grey skies, pancakes and fresh air after class

Rainy mornings, pancake traditions and fresh air on the hills — here’s what our students experienced this week while studying English in Edinburgh.

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Pancake Day sparked lively discussions about traditions and toppings

Quiet walks, shared meals and signs of spring: February at ECS Scotland

Rainy days, warm plates, and soft signs of spring — this February, our students have embraced Edinburgh’s quieter side with gallery visits, cosy homestays, haggis poems, and peaceful sunrise walks.

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Morning conversations during coffee break at ECS Scotland

Winter walks, cosy pubs and colossal creatures: a week in Edinburgh

Despite February’s rain and dark skies, students at ECS Scotland found plenty of ways to learn and explore this week — from fireside chats to museum giants.

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Towering and gentle — the giant sloth was one of the peaceful giants of the prehistoric world

Weekly update: whisky tours, warm fires and working English

What does a winter day in Edinburgh look like when you’re learning English? Join our students on a warm-hearted distillery visit, a walk past the castle at sunrise, and a gentle start to the season of snowdrops.

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Learning English through experience: a student listens carefully on our distillery tour.

Weekly Update from ECS Scotland - January

Coffee breaks, gallery outings and glowing winter skies — this week at ECS Scotland brought a quiet return to learning, some iconic Scottish art, and Laura representing the school abroad.

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Afternoon light falls softly over St Andrew Square — calm skies and a crisp Edinburgh winter day.

Weekly update: finishing the year together at ECS Scotland

A cosy final week before the Christmas break at ECS Scotland — winter sunshine after the storm, festive treats, shared lunches and a moment to pause before the holidays in Edinburgh.

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Charlotte Square after Storm Bram — clear blue skies and low winter sunshine.

Weekly update: winter light, festive nights and a calm start to December

A bright start to December — yoga, glowing castle lights, homemade cakes, a surprise dolphin sighting and all the warm, small moments that make winter in Edinburgh special. Here’s what happened this week at ECS Scotland.

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Student-made cake and the mini ECS Christmas tree brightening the coffee table.

Weekly round-up: concerts, colour and cosy moments in Edinburgh

From glowing sunsets and classical concerts to warming soups and festive lights, discover how our students are learning English and living well in Edinburgh this November. This week’s update includes city adventures, seasonal food ideas, and a look ahead to our English with Yoga and Wellbeing course.

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A hand-drawn charcoal and pastel sketch — capturing the flower bouquet.

Weekly update: winter skies, warm fires and Edinburgh evenings at ECS Scotland

This week at ECS Scotland brought frosty mornings, glowing sunsets, creative conversations and cosy fireside moments. From gallery visits and rooftop views to pub socials, yoga, and cultural outings, our students explored Edinburgh in all its late-autumn beauty — rain, shine and everything in between.

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Looking up to the Dean Bridge from the village below — dusk light settling over the Water of Leith.

Sailing, sketching and sharing stories: A November week at ECS Scotland

From sailing under pink November skies to exploring Edinburgh’s festive glow, this week at ECS Scotland was all about discovery and connection. Rain or shine, our students found new ways to learn, create and enjoy the season — including a wonderful taste of Oman at coffee time.

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Sunset over the Forth Rail Bridge