What The Dickins: Old Town

Edinburgh is a beautiful city, but grey and drizzly days aren’t a rare occurrence. However, bad weather needn’t dampen your spirits. In fact, it’s the perfect chance to make the most of the capital’s many free museums, spend a day exploring Edinburgh’s National Art Galleries or enjoy a leisurely stroll…

The days of boring and limited vegan dining in the UK are long gone and being a vegan in Edinburgh doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the city’s vibrant foodie scene – far from it! There are several fantastic independent cafes in Edinburgh who offer delicious vegan options,…

With the Edinburgh festivals and busy summer months coming to an end, autumn brings with it a peaceful period of time for the city. Edinburgh enjoys some lovely, brisk weather in autumn, making it a good month to get outside and explore the great outdoors – a perfect time of year to…

Bookshops are alive and well in Edinburgh. Both new and secondhand independent bookshops have long been an integral part of the city and it’s great to see them thriving in the digital age! To help you navigate around the city’s best and most-loved bookshops, we have put together a guide of…

I think we can all agree that Edinburgh is beautiful in every season, however, we do think Edinburgh wears autumn particularly well. For a brief time, the city is clothed in brilliant shades of crimson and gold, accentuating the city’s striking architecture and bringing it to life. It’s the season…