What The Dickins: A Tale Of Edinburgh City

5 Alternative Edinburgh Christmas Markets
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It’s almost December and Edinburgh is officially in Christmas mode. If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit but want to get away from the hordes and off the beaten track, there are a range of festivities taking place across the city throughout December that are sure to bring…

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Meet Louisa – Our New Social Media Manager!
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Louisa Andersen has just joined us here at Dickins, taking over from Shawna as our Digital Marketing and Social Media Manager. Louisa came to Edinburgh six years ago to study journalism at Edinburgh Napier University. Since then she’s been working at Essential Edinburgh and freelancing as a graphic designer. We’re excited…

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Meet Vincent Bell – A Fabulous Edinburgh Hairdressers!
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Edinburgh is brimming with a range of wonderful independent retailers! This month, we’re very excited to share one business in particular with you, Vincent Bell Hairdressing. Located in Stockbridge, Vincent Bell was established in 1999 by husband and wife duo ‘Karen and Vincent Bell’. Over the years, they have developed a…

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The Cheese Lovers’ Guide To Edinburgh
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Cheese! What’s not to love? Cheese makes a perfect pairing, from wine and cured meets to cheeseboards at Christmas time. If you enjoy cheese, you’re bound to love this blog! With that in mind, we’ve put together a cheese lovers’ guide to Edinburgh to help you find the very best…

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A Guide to Bonfire Night in Edinburgh 2018!
Photo Credit: Izola Stratton
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“Remember Remember The Fifth of November Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot” Bonfire Night is nearly upon us and for those of you who aren’t familiar with the term, it’s a beloved – albeit rather odd – tradition we celebrate here in Britain. It all began on the 5th of November 1605,…

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