What The Dickins: A Tale Of Edinburgh City

Bethan Koller has just joined us at Dickins, taking over from Louisa as our Digital Marketing and Social Media Manager. Bethan first landed in Edinburgh 11 years ago from South Africa. After studying social sciences at Edinburgh Napier University and then travelling to Canada, she joined Tartan Silk PR, as…

With the Edinburgh festivals and the busy summer months coming to an end, September brings with it a peaceful period of time for the city. In the first weeks of the month, the capital goes through a massive post-festival clean up and there’s a wonderful sense of calm before the…

This week in our ‘Places To Stay’ series is one of Edinburgh’s most popular gems – the Old Town. An official UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995, Edinburgh’s Old Town is oozing with history. With its narrow closes, historic buildings, and some of the city’s oldest attractions, this famous part…

Bruntsfield is buzzing. It has always been much loved and with good reason as the local offering of independent shops, cafes and restaurants is so good. Plus Bruntsfield Links and the Meadows are on the doorstep and Princes Street easily reached. But recent additions have taken Bruntsfield to a new…

As exciting as the month of August is for Edinburgh, knowing how to entertain the troops during the festival can be difficult. You want to make great memories with the little ones but that’s often easier said than done. Which children’s shows are the best? Are there any suitable activities…