What The Dickins: News

Luxury is a somewhat complex and flexible concept which changes with age, circumstances and relationships. It means different things to different people at different stages of their lives. At my stage in life with two noisy boys and a busy office to run, my luxury is time. Being left alone…

We have been celebrating and sharing a lot of inspiring interiors with you this month. In this blog we are going to share with you one of the most simple yet impactful additions you can make to any room in your home, a flower arrangement! Try our guide to making…

This week in our ‘Places to Stay in Edinburgh’ series we are exploring the East New Town. Just two streets over from our offices! Forming part of the larger New Town, we may be a bit biased, but we feel the east side deserves a spotlight all of its own.…

The best days of summer are finally upon us here in Edinburgh and it’s time to head outside and catch some rays! Relaxing by the seaside is one of our favourite ways to spend a sunny summer’s day. Whether you prefer a stroll along the water’s edge or you’re ready…

In August 2019, I’ll have been organising accommodation for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for 21 years. 21 years! Crumbs, it’s a long time to have been doing the same thing, year in year out. My summers (well actually, quite a lot more of the year than that…) revolve around The…