What The Dickins: Great Things to Do in Edinburgh

First it’s the snowdrops, then daffodils and all the crocuses lining the Meadows. Then suddenly at some point in late April, the cherry blossom burst into life across Edinburgh. Known as “sakura” in Japanese, these pale blooms are a symbol of spring because it is a time of renewal. However, because…

One sunny Saturday afternoon in September after working since 6am, my youngest son and I packed a bag with swimming costumes, a flask of tea and a packet of Island Bakery Lemon Melt biscuits (the best ever biscuits with pleasingly pretty packaging) and headed to an East Lothian beach with…

Winter is definitely upon us here in the capital and although Edinburgh may not have the saunas of Sweden or the hot springs of Iceland, there are plenty of warm and cosy places you can go when you’re feeling the cold. We have selected some of our favorites, so keep…

There’s something very gratifying about shopping in charity shops, aside from helping a brilliant cause, of course. Imagine combing through the racks of clothing, to no avail, then suddenly coming across the perfect cashmere jumper and snapping it up for a fraction of its original price tag. If you enjoy…

As temperatures drop below zero and icy north winds invade the Capital, it’s evident winter is well and truly here. To combat the “dreich” (a Scottish word for wet, cold or gloomy) weather, Visit Scotland have coined the term “Còsagach” to encompass being snug, sheltered, and warm and to encourage…