What The Dickins: Foodie

It’s no secret that Edinburgh has some of the best food the UK has to offer. In fact, the Scottish capital has more restaurants per head than any other city in the UK.  Scotland’s larder is rich with flavour and variety, and therefore a popular foodie destination. But you don’t…

Sushi is one of the most popular Japanese dishes in the world and has exploded in popularity in Britain over the past decade. With all of the beautiful cherry blossoms sprinkled around Edinburgh lately, we’ve been put in mind of Japan, and their world-famous food. Cherry blossoms are called ‘sakura’…

When the sun shines in Edinburgh the city truly comes to life and it seems that just about everyone – grandparents, kids, and dogs alike – heads outside in search of the sun. One of our favourite things to do on a warm sunny day is to relax outside with…

It’s not difficult to eat out as a vegetarian (or vegan) in Edinburgh, you just have to know where to look! The Scottish capital has some of the best food the UK has to offer and the same is true for its vegetarian cuisine. While eating a plant-based diet has…

Afternoon tea is one of those refined traditions that is synonymous with Britain. As a popular ‘go-to’ for special occasions, we had Mother’s Day in mind when thinking of our favourite places to enjoy this indulgent treat. Of course, afternoon tea isn’t just about the food but also about the…