What The Dickins: A Tale Of Edinburgh City

Like families across the UK this summer, we decided to holiday on our own shores, so I researched staycation ideas. We live in Edinburgh and exploring parts of stunning Scotland we don’t know was high on our agenda. So, when friends offered us their family house in Bettyhill, Sutherland, we…

If 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…

When the sun shines in Edinburgh the city truly comes to life and it seems that just about everyone – grandparents, kids, and dogs alike – heads outside in search of the sun. One of our favourite things to do on a warm sunny day is to relax outside with…

This time of year we’re usually in full gear as the festivals come to town and Edinburgh becomes a magical city where anything goes. Coronavirus has changed that, and created a particularly unique situation. A chance to visit Edinburgh in August paying less, without the usual fast paced, busy streets…

Checking your dog into the local kennel because they can’t stay where you’re staying doesn’t feel at all good. You need to discover Edinburgh’s best dog friendly apartments so they can come too! With so much green space and so many businesses that welcome four legged friends, Edinburgh is a…