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…
Continue readingOne of the many great things about Edinburgh is how easy it is get out of, because as far as capital cities go it’s fairly small. It means taking day trips from Edinburgh is easy and luckily, there are so many brilliant things to do just an hour away. This…
Continue readingAs exciting as the month of August is for Edinburgh, knowing how to entertain the troops during the festival can be difficult. You want to make great memories with the little ones but that’s often easier said than done. Which children’s shows are the best? Are there any suitable activities…
Continue readingThe Edinburgh International Children’s Festival returns this year from 25th May – 2nd June with an exciting programme of theatre and dance for children and young people. This year, the Festival celebrates its 30th birthday and the line-up promises to challenge and inspire in equal measures! Adults alike will enjoy…
Continue readingSelf-catering in Edinburgh is what we’re all about at Dickins, but we’re also about so much more. The world of self-catering has changed beyond recognition since we started letting for the Edinburgh Festival back in 1998. Then, the phrase self-catering probably conjured up the sense of a damp, old fashioned…
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