What The Dickins: A Tale Of Edinburgh City

“As a well-spent day brings a happy sleep, so a life well spent brings a happy death.” Leonardo da Vinci If you follow Dickins on social media, you may have seen that my woooooonderful mother, Marianne Dickins, died completely unexpectedly on 11th April. I say woooooonderful, because if you ever…

We’re lucky to have so many regular markets here in Edinburgh – places where you can buy fresh produce, tasty street food and beautiful craftwork by independent Scottish traders whilst enjoying that special market atmosphere. Spring is a brilliant time to visit Edinburgh’s markets, with bright, sunny mornings and the change of season…

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…

Edinburgh has always had a strong link to literature and you’ll be happy to hear that independent bookshops and libraries are alive and well in the city. In an effort to inspire a new found love for reading Edinburgh’s Little Free Libraries have popped up around the city. The Little…