What The Dickins: Shop Until You Drop

There’s something very gratifying about shopping in charity shops, aside from helping a brilliant cause, of course. Imagine combing through the racks of clothing, to no avail, then suddenly coming across the perfect cashmere jumper and snapping it up for a fraction of its original price tag. If you enjoy…

It’s beginning to look a lot like a very different Christmas! As we approach a one of a kind Christmas, we are getting creative with our gift-giving. We’ve put together a guide not only to provide you with inspiration for Edinburgh gifts and last-minute gift ideas but also to take…

Edinburgh is known for its vibrant independent shopping scene, so it’s no surprise that the city is also home to a fantastic and diverse collection of independent homeware and interior design stores. Whether you’re seeking Scandinavian simplicity, looking to inject colour into your home, or simply searching for the perfect…

Edinburgh has seen a recent resurgence of local bookshops, which is certainly a boon for the UNESCO City of Literature. What better time is there to curl up with a good book than on these chilly winter days? If you’re unsure of what your next read will be or where…

Can you believe it’s only ten days until Christmas?! If the Christmas spirit hasn’t found you yet then one way of locating it is to visit the iconic Olde Christmas Shoppe at 145 Canongate on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh’s Old Town. This shoppe that’s been around for nearly 20 years now…