Al Fresco Edinburgh: The Dickins Edit If May signals one thing to us it’s the real start to al fresco season in Edinburgh. We’ll be starting the day with a really good coffee and perfectly flaky pastry perched at a pavement café and watching the world go by. From there…
Continue readingThere’s something very indulgent about a luxurious mug of hot chocolate and there’s no better time to treat yourself to it than the chilliest time of the year. Therefore, we’ve dedicated this post to helping you navigate around 6 of Edinburgh’s best independent cafes to enjoy a hot chocolate. From…
Continue readingBookshops are alive and well in Edinburgh. Both new and secondhand independent bookshops have long been an integral part of the city and it’s great to see them thriving in the digital age! To help you navigate around the city’s best and most-loved bookshops, we have put together a guide…
Continue readingThere’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…
Continue readingThe days of boring and limited vegan dining in the UK are long gone and being a vegan in Edinburgh doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the city’s vibrant foodie scene – far from it! There are several fantastic independent cafes in Edinburgh who offer delicious vegan options,…
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