What The Dickins: Foodie

Scottish summer is famous for being unpredictable and often short-lived so when the sun does show its face, the whole country heads outdoors! We can’t think of a better way to celebrate the sunshine than indulging in some delicious ice cream or refreshing sorbet in the sunshine. Edinburgh’s Best Ice…

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…

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!…

Are you thinking of visiting Edinburgh with your dog, or perhaps, currently staying in Edinburgh? Either way, we don’t think you should have to leave your four-legged friend at home if you don’t want to. Besides, Edinburgh has a long history with canine companions and to this day Greyfriars Bobby…

It’s that time of year again when we’re all reaching for our cosy knits and gravitating toward coffee shops in search of a bit of warmth. Thankfully, here in Edinburgh, we are blessed with countless great independent cafés to choose from. But, for those of you who aren’t a huge…