What The Dickins: A Tale Of Edinburgh City

Grams – Edinburgh’s First Naked Cafe
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Before you get too excited – no, it’s not a nudist eatery. Grams is a new cafe in Haymarket where you’ll be able to buy clean, healthy non-processed fast food and cakes as well as artisan coffee. You might’ve already spotted the exquisite Grams cakes at Stockbridge Market in the past…

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What’s on in April in Edinburgh?
Great Edinburgh Run, Dickins
Great Edinburgh Run
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With some warmer weather and longer days, Edinburgh in April really comes alive. There are lots of fun outdoor activities and sporting events to take part in throughout April, including the Great Edinburgh Run. We’ve picked out our favourite things to do this April.

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Dickins speaks to the Edinburgh Sketcher…
Rain in the City, The Edinburgh Sketcher
Rain in the City, The Edinburgh Sketcher
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Ever since The Edinburgh Sketcher appeared on the scene, we have been totally enthralled by his work. The man behind the sketches, Mark Kirkham, was kind enough to take the time to speak to Dickins.

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A Conversation with Film Edinburgh
Teacup Travels, Film Edinburgh
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According to Sean Connery, Edinburgh seems like it was built as a film set. What do you think about that? Rosie from Film Edinburgh told Dickins all about what makes the city so appealing to directors, location scouts, casts and crews!

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Dickins Top Five: Books set in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Cityscape Photo Credit: David Galletly
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Edinburgh is, without a doubt, a literary city and inspiration for writers across the globe.

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