What The Dickins: Central New Town

January brings the festive celebrations to a close, but, here in Scotland we have something else to look forward to this month, our “second national day”, Burns Night! Burns Night takes place annually on the 25th of January to celebrate Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796). Burns…

It’s hard to believe that 2018 is nearly here! Christmas may be over, but that doesn’t mean that the fun is. Start your New Year with a refreshing (or freezing) dip in the Firth of Forth, by taking part in or supporting the Scottish Hogmanay tradition “The Loony Dook”. Plus,…

There’s nothing that brightens up the long winter nights like twinkly lights dancing in the dark. It’s wonderful to see Edinburgh’s beautiful old buildings dressed to impress and looking their best for the festive occasion. As we approach Christmas, we wanted to share our favourite Edinburgh Christmas decorations with you…

Christmas carol concerts make for a fabulously festive night out, so why not take a break from the manic Christmas preparations and crowded streets to enjoy a lovely atmospheric Christmas carol service with friends or family. With numerous carol services taking place in Edinburgh from now until Christmas, you’ll be…

With just over two weeks till Christmas, we’ve put together the Ultimate Edinburgh Independent Gift Guide to not only provide you with inspiration for any last minute gifts but also to take this opportunity to shine a light on the many fabulous independent businesses based in Edinburgh and their wonderful…