The days where the only option when travelling was to stay in a hotel are long gone. Thankfully, over the years there’s been a move towards new styles of lodging including all the exciting possibilities of holiday lets! Now with COVID-19 such a huge factor in all our lives, having…
Continue readingIf you head south of Princes Street and Edinburgh’s Old Town you may stumble upon Lauriston. The area is sandwiched between the vibrant Grassmarket and the gorgeous Meadows, as well as being a stone’s throw away from the village-like suburb of Bruntsfield. Lauriston itself is relatively quiet but very centrally located, which…
Continue readingChristmas is such a wonderful time in Edinburgh, if you haven’t visited the beautiful city before, now would be an ideal time to book a Dickins home and have a December to remember! Or perhaps you already live in Edinburgh but fancy trying something new, like a staycation in the city.…
Continue readingIt’s almost December and Edinburgh is officially in Christmas mode. If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit but want to get away from the hordes and off the beaten track, there are a range of festivities taking place across the city throughout December that are sure to bring…
Continue readingThere are few things more quintessentially British than a perfectly baked scone. We know scones are a serious matter; from cheese or fruit scones to a luxurious cream tea or simply the classic plain scone, it seems everyone has their favourite. Edinburgh’s Best Scones It’s no great secret that Edinburgh…
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