Guests love our home on St Mary’s Street, situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town. Because they regularly give us great feedback about staying there, it is in our Dickins Most Loved Collection. We can understand why they love it because we do too! There’s a great vibe…
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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…
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Welcome, February! The days are getting longer and despite the cold weather, we’ve already seen a few trees blossoming around the city. Is it too soon to get our hopes up about spring being around the corner? Even if we’re in for more snow this year, it’s sure to set…
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If Great King Street were a suit, it would be elegantly tailored from Savile Row. It’s wider than any other street in this part of the Georgian New Town, giving space to appreciate the architecture – and there’s lots to appreciate. There are beautifully symmetrical pediment buildings in the centre…
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The first Burns Supper was held in 1801 by a group of Rabbie’s friends, who had gathered to mark the five-year anniversary of his death. It was then decided that an annual supper would be held in his honour every year, on his birthday. Beginning as a humble celebration among…
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