What The Dickins: Old Town

Is there anything more indulgent than treating yourself to a decadent bar of your favourite chocolate? Or perhaps you prefer your chocolate in the form of a scoop of rich ice cream or maybe as a warm chocolate sauce drizzled over a hot waffle… Just thinking about that first bite has got…

As we patiently wait at home, watching the incredible work of the NHS and all those supporting the rollout of the vaccine, we can’t help but to look forward with great excitement. Many new eateries have opened in Edinburgh and we look forward to the day we can experience the…

There’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 a few of Edinburgh’s best independent cafes to enjoy a hot chocolate.…

Edinburgh’s Old Town is known for its beautifully dramatic landscape and colourful history. Centuries ago, the citizens of old Edinburgh were notoriously superstitious, and therefore, the city was rife with ghostly tales and witch trials. With the nights drawing in, it seems appropriate to cover a few strange tales of…

With Edinburgh being renowned for its ghostly sightings and regarded as one of the most haunted cities in the world, it’s hard to imagine a better city to spend Halloween!  We thought it would be interesting to take a look at some of the most haunted locations in the historical Old Town.…