What The Dickins: Central New Town

Hello, February! We’ve had a rather chilly start to the year, but, hopefully, Spring will soon be on her way – we’ve even spotted a few snowdrops dotted around the city! The arrival of February brings Valentine’s Day ever closer and whether you love it or hate it, it’s a…

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…