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Homecoming Scotland 2009

We're excited about Homecoming Scotland 2009 the 'biggest ever celebration of Scotland's achievements and culture.''

Cultural, sporting and historical events are to be staged throughout Scotland in 2009 to coincide with the 250th anniversary of Robert Burn's birth. Events kick off on Burn's Night on 25th January and finish on St Andrew's Day in November.

One of the major events taking place in July will be The Gathering in Edinburgh in Holyrood Park. It's going to be the world's biggest clan gathering and Highland Games and there'll be a spectacular pageant on Edinburgh Castle Esplanade.

So if you are planning on coming back to your roots to celebrate The Homecoming and would like to make Edinburgh your base for exploring all that this wonderful country has to offer, why not book an Edinburgh self catering holiday apartment. That way you'll be able to feel a part of the life of our ancient capital city and experience staying in one of our historical buildings with all the modern facilities you'd expect these days. Have a look at our apartments >>>

We're creating to new microsite for The Homecoming too, so look out for that.   

One of Our Festival Regulars!

"Thanks for your help...as always you guys at Dickins are fantastic!"

Andrew Taylor

Help Flats Needed for the Festival!

Just 7 weeks to go and the pressure is on to find those illusive apartments for the Edinburgh Festival 2008.

We've just had our weekly Festival meeting, which is close to becoming a daily Festival meeting! It has dawned on us that we desperately need good quality 1-5 bedroom apartments in the Southside, Bruntsfield, Marchmont and Old Town areas for our retained clients. If you are reading this and have an apartment in one of these areas, or know somebody who does and are thinking about going away and letting it for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, please get it touch and we would be delighted to have a chat with you about it.

Email >>> enquiries@dickins.co.uk

Tel >>> 0131 558 1108

Blonde, 75 St Leonards St, Edinburgh

Blonde restaurant, Edinburgh (75 St Leonards Street, EH8 9QR. Tel: 0131 668 2917) offers good quality, fresh produce and laid back atmosphere whilst being affordable. If you are looking for an informal dining experience where service is still second to none then this is your kind of place.

Gaby dined with fiance James last Saturday and was impressed by not only the food but the contemporary yet relaxed atmosphere that Blonde had to offer. They tucked into Spicy Chickpea Burger (£4.95) and Terrine of Chicken (£5.25) to start followed by Breast of Chicken Stuffed with Feta (£9.95) and Grilled Fillet of Trout with Black Pudding (at just £10.95). This was rounded off with a real homemade Banoffee Pie (£4.95) and Pistachio & Orange Bread & Butter Pudding (£4.95). This was all washed down with a nice bottle of Merlot (£10.90) but they have wines ranging from £9 up to £25.

Blonde is the kind of restaurant everyone would love to have on their doorstep so the locals in Southside must be over the moon at having somewhere that you can either swing by after work or book a 3 course meal on a Saturday night with your family or friends.

With reviews from Lonely Planet, Time Out and The Scotsman as well as us here at Dickins it can't be bad.

It really is true what Blonde says "good food needn't break the bank"!

Friday 6 June 2008

Another busy day in the office, phones ringing off the hook with enquiries for the Festival in full swing. Edinburgh owners also calling to let their flats all year round or just for the Festival so our little feet have been all over the city viewing some beautiful apartments. Some new one's we have taken on are now available to view on our website so check them out!

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe guide came out yesterday and what a hefty, fully loaded guide it truly is this year. It makes you realise just how big and how exciting this time of year can be. Finding clients an apartment which enhances their experience of the Festival is what we do best.

Gaby went to see Sex and The City just the other day and she said, and I quote "best film a girls gonna see in 2008". She was amazed, however at just how dressed up the girls were, which just goes to show what an impact Carrie and her girlfriends have had on females across the world!

Winding down for the day on this glorious Friday afternoon with high hopes that the weather will hold up for the weekend to put us in the right frame of mind to tackle the events of next week.

Have a good weekend...

26a Inverleith Row, Inverleith

 Very well presented and stylish, this lovely three bedroom basement apartment is located next to the famous Royal Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh on Inverleith Row. Only a few minutes walk to local shops, restaurants and bars. Princes Street is only a 5 minute bus ride or a 25 minute walk away.

This apartment has been recently redecorated to a high standard and the attention to detail and design has been meticulous. Both double bedrooms are situated to the front of the apartment and both have an individual colour scheme as does the twin bedroom towards the back. The open plan living/dining room has wooden floors throughout and a dining table to seat 6 comfortably. The apartment also benefits from WIFI broadband for your use, a cot and high chair are also available for children if required. There is also a suntrap patio leading off the well equipped kitchen.

From £550 per week

 

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21a Warriston Crescent

"A very comfortable and warm unit with all that we required and lovely garden at back door."

Lyn Morris

46/1 Inverleith Row, Inverleith

This charming ground floor 2 bedroom apartment is situated in the sought after area right beside the idyllic Royal Botanical Gardens on Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, which provides a tranquil haven away from city living. Very close to local shops, cafes and bars and only a 15 minute walk to Princes Street or if you wish to use public transport there is a very good bus service and the bus stop is immediately outside the apartment.

The large open living room has a beautiful bay window flooding the room with light and wooden floors throughout. It also has a dining table to seat 4 comfortably and the cleverly designed kitchenette sits towards the back of the room which has a combination microwave, hob, sink, fridge, freezer, utensils, pots and pans. There is 1 double bedroom and another twin room which has zip and link beds so can be a double, both of which are at the back of the apartment overlooking the Royal Botanical Gardens. This apartment is ideal for those looking for a quiet get away in Edinburgh.

From £425 per week

 

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enquiries@dickins.co.uk