What The Dickins: Old Town

Whether you prefer them glazed and topped with sprinkles, sugared and oozing with jam, or gourmet versions stuffed full of fancy flavours, there’s no beating a good doughnut. Thankfully, Edinburgh has a range of wonderful independent cafes where you can indulge in a delicious doughnut and a great cuppa. To help…

Hello, March! The first official spring month is here and it’s wonderful to see the days getting longer, and the emergence of crocuses and the odd daffodil, reminds us that winter will soon be behind us. There are several wonderful events taking place this month, so read on to find…

Pancake Day is tomorrow and that can only mean one thing, it’s time to indulge in a stack of fluffy pancakes! However, if your pancake tossing skills leave something to be desired, why not leave it up to the experts and head along to one of Edinburgh’s lovely independent cafes!…

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…