Things to do
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Books
Scottish Books Events: August 2023
Edinburgh Book Festival returns, as does Book Fringe, while in not-Edinburgh there are chances to hear from William Keohane, Jenni Fagan and John Niven Read more »| 28 Jul 2023 -
Art
Scottish Art Events & Exhibitions: August 2023
All eyes will be on Edinburgh in August, but Glasgow and Dundee also play host to excellent new exhibitions this month Read more »| 28 Jul 2023 -
Scotland
What's On Scotland 28 Jul-4 Aug: Fringe at Summerhall & more
As we officially shift into August, we pick some of our highlights from the Fringe, including Summerhall's whole programme, as well as Carla J Easton at The Hug and Pint and techno at The Flying Duck Read more »| 28 Jul 2023 -
Theatre
Scottish Theatre Highlights: August 2023
August sees an overwhelmingly large menu of live theatre – here's our pick of what's happening away from the Edinburgh Fringe Read more »| 28 Jul 2023 -
Scotland
What's On Scotland 21-28 Jul: Grayson Perry & more
A major new exhibition surveying Grayson Perry's career opens up at the National Gallery this week. Elsewhere, Fringe shows start at the Traverse and Questlove DJs Sub Club Read more »| 21 Jul 2023 -
Food And Drink
Glasgow venues round-up: July 2023
From community spaces to classic Glasgow pubs, The Skinny looks at how some of the city’s venues have bounced back and re-emerged after COVID closures Read more »| 18 Jul 2023
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Scotland
What's On Scotland 14-21 Jul: Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival & more
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival takes over the capital this week, with over 110 concerts across the city's venues. Elsewhere, Lindsey Mendick opens Jupiter Artland's summer exhibition and SHREDD host a party in Glasgow Read more »| 14 Jul 2023 -
Travel
The Skinny guide to Glasgow City Centre
Central Glasgow is awash with big shops, good food and interesting stuff to do – dive into the grid with our guide to the City Centre, updated for 2023 Read more »| 13 Jul 2023 -
Travel
The Skinny guide to Edinburgh's Old Town
The Skinny's 2023 guide to the best of Edinburgh's Old Town, from the sights worth seeing to the best independent bars and restaurants Read more »| 11 Jul 2023 -
Travel
The Skinny guide to Gorgie, Dalry & Fountainbridge
Great food and drink, access to some of Edinburgh's best outdoor spaces, and loads of wildlife – here's our introduction to Gorgie, Dalry and Fountainbridge, all updated for our 2023 guide Read more »| 11 Jul 2023 -
Travel
The Skinny guide to Edinburgh's New Town
Look behind the chain stores and new developments, and Edinburgh's New Town is home to great pubs and cafes, exciting food and world-class art Read more »| 11 Jul 2023 -
Travel
The Skinny guide to Portobello
A burgeoning food and drink scene, a bustling high street, and all the joys of the Edinburgh seaside – here are our picks from Portobello, all updated for our 2023 guide Read more »| 11 Jul 2023 -
Travel
The Skinny guide to Abbeyhill, Edinburgh
Big hills, great sandwiches, exciting galleries and historic pubs all await in Abbeyhill, and our 2023 guide will help you find them Read more »| 10 Jul 2023 -
Travel
The Skinny Guide to Edinburgh's West End
Edinburgh's West End is a hive of picturesque courtyards, great coffee and some brilliant pubs – here's our guide to the area, updated for 2023 Read more »| 10 Jul 2023 -
Travel
The Skinny Guide to Glasgow's Green Spaces
If shopping sprees and bar crawls leave you with sore feet, pause and park yourself down in any of the city's legendary green spaces. From Highland coos to art museums, there're almost as many memories made in Glasgow's gardens as blades of grass Read more »| 07 Jul 2023