What The Dickins: A Tale Of Edinburgh City

The Dickins Insider Guide to Edinburgh’s West End
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The West End of Edinburgh forms a large part of the city centre. However, despite being a few minutes walk from the hustle and bustle of Princes Street, it’s an area many visitors miss. It’s a real shame as the area has a lot to offer. There’s a wealth of…

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The Best Places For Afternoon Tea In Edinburgh
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Afternoon tea is one of those refined traditions that is synonymous with Britain. As a popular ‘go-to’ for special occasions, we had Mother’s Day in mind when thinking of our favourite places to enjoy this indulgent treat. Of course, afternoon tea isn’t just about the food but also about the…

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Brilliant Women Led Businesses in Edinburgh
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March is the month of women – Recognising their history, struggles and achievements. To celebrate the achievements of women in our city, we’ve put together the collection below showcasing a few of the many brilliant female-led businesses in Edinburgh. Exploring local businesses is a wonderful way of experiencing the fabric…

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Edinburgh Council Planning Control Zone – Dickins Response
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On 23rd February 2022, Edinburgh Council voted through their Planning Control Zone. This means that people wanting to rent their homes as short term lets in the city will need to have change of use planning permission from residential to commercial. The Council have made it clear that they will…

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6 Little Known Facts About Edinburgh
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Edinburgh is a city shrouded in history and mystery so we thought it’d be fun to share a couple facts from Christopher Winn’s book “I Never Knew That About Scotland”.  whether you’re a local or a tourist, hopefully, you’ll learn something new about Scotland’s Capital City below… 1. The Only…

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