Fish & Chips – the quintessential British summer food. This popular dish has long-since been a staple here in Scotland but finding the best fish and chips is important as they can vary wildly. Luckily, there are plenty of great places to enjoy the nation’s favourite dish here in Edinburgh.…
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This month we’re celebrating the talents of Edinburgh’s best life coach – Kat Shearer. Before becoming a coach Kat had a successful 15 year career, leading Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships for the world famous Edinburgh Arts Festivals. We’ve got to declare a little bias, because Kat’s first proper job was…
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Edinburgh’s Best Bakers – Hippolyte and Florence L’Angelou I’ve got my husband, Simon, to thank for discovering L’Angelou, the brilliant Edinburgh bakery run by Hippolyte and Florence. Heavy traffic led him to take a different route to our usual one and as soon as I spotted L’Angelou at 88 Northfield…
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Anyone who follows our Instagram account will know that I have a bit of an obsession for all things floral. In my dream life, I’d get to spend some more time in our Edinburgh garden and as I get older that feeling is building! At Dickins, it’s me who goes…
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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…
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