In the next of our star-studded interviews, Dickins spends five minutes with David Bates of The Famous Spiegeltent. The Speigeltent is a much loved icon of Edinburgh’s festivals and has appeared in many locations across the city. This year it has taken pride of place in St Andrew Square and as…
Continue readingDickins were offered the lovely chance of seeing AJ Brown at the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival. Now, to be perfectly honest with you – I’ve never been to a Jazz or Blues concert and there was a serious sense of trepidation. I had no idea what to expect. My…
Continue readingIt’s not just festival goers that love the Edinburgh Fringe Festival – the comedians, actors and playwrights love it too. Dickins spent five minutes with Paul Sinha time to find out why he loves the Edinburgh Fringe, disasters, triumphs and what’s kept him coming back for nine years. (Spoiler alert: It’s…
Continue readingYou’d think that with all the festivals, restaurants and museums Edinburgh there was almost too much to do in this fantastic city. However, if there is one thing you really need add to you’re itinerary – visit Edinburgh Zoo! We promise, if you visit Edinburgh Zoo, you’ll never forget this experience.…
Continue readingAugust is just around the corner and that means just one thing – festival time! However, if you aren’t from the city then these Edinburgh Festival tips could be an absolute life-saver! During the festival, Edinburgh gets busy and we mean seriously busy! Take these tips to heart and you’ll…
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