What The Dickins: Foodie

Christmas in Edinburgh is a magical time and here at Dickins, we love the season and all that comes with it!  The twinkling lights that adorn our city’s beautiful architecture, some of the best Christmas markets in the country, and the smells of cinnamon and fresh baking – all building…

We are well and truly into Autumn here in the capital and there is a definite chill in the air. But despite the cold, it’s one of our favourite times of the year. We can think of few things more beautiful than Edinburgh covered in the striking colours of Autumn!…

Grow Urban is one of the newest independent shops to open in Edinburgh. Owner Graham Savage previously owned a bakery business in the capital but decided to revisit his childhood roots in gardening and opened Grow Urban in April of 2019. Located on Grove Street in Fountainbridge, this beautiful and…

Fish & Chips – perhaps the quintessential British summer food! This popular dish has long-since been a staple here in Scotland and it’s the ideal treat for any occasion. There are plenty of places to enjoy the nation’s favourite dish here in Edinburgh and we think it makes for the…

It’s no secret that Scotland’s summer weather is often temperamental so when the sun comes out, so do the people! Naturally, you want to spend as much time as possible outside as soon as the weather permits, but busy days and short notice mean we may not get to enjoy…