Travel
The Skinny travel guide. We take an alternative approach to travel writing, exploring what it is to travel as well as sharing the unique international experiences of our writers. Sightseeing recommendations, features, guides and adventures for avid globetrotters to amateur travelers may also feature.
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FeaturesResident Advisors: Christina Neuwirth, Lighthouse Bookshop
We chat with Christina Neuwirth, bookseller at beloved radical bookshop Lighthouse Bookshop, about their favourite Edinburgh things Read more »| 03 Jul 2025 -
FeaturesStar Power: Forever Edinburgh's Resident Rewards
Forever Edinburgh's Resident Rewards are a great way to make the most of your city – we take a look at their Star Rewards and Resident Rates Read more »| 03 Feb 2025 -
FeaturesMake The Most of Your City with Resident Rewards Edinburgh
Resident Rewards Edinburgh is the Forever Edinburgh programme designed to help Edinburgh residents make the most of their city – here's a look at what's on offer Read more »| 03 Dec 2024 -
MusicUnfucktheworld: you and I in this drowning world
North Carolina resident Noah Barker reports from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene where nothing can kill the songs and lives of its hills Read more »| 05 Nov 2024 -
Features15 Great Daytrips from Edinburgh
Have a day free? Keen to see more? There's a daytrip from Edinburgh for every taste – here are a few of our favourites Read more »| 16 Jul 2024 -
FeaturesThe Skinny On... a Random Highland Coo from Pollok Park
Plenty of stars have graced this interview column, but none of them could claim to be a bigger Scottish icon than the mighty Highland Coo. We went down to Pollok Country Park in Glasgow to speak to one of these coos Read more »| 16 Jul 2024
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FeaturesThe Skinny Guide to Edinburgh: Green Spaces
We searched high and low (mostly high) to find you the best parks, gardens, hikes and hills for our 2024 Edinburgh Guide Read more »| 12 Jul 2024 -
FeaturesEdinburgh's Zoo: Famous Edinburgh Animals Who Aren't Greyfriars Bobby
There’s more to Edinburgh than that wee metal dog people won't stop touching – here are a few more of the city's famous current and former animal residents Read more »| 12 Jul 2024 -
FeaturesThe AIG Women’s Open returns to the Home of Golf
World-class golf, family entertainment, food, a festival atmosphere and live music from Tom Grennan – there are many reasons to make it to The AIG Women’s Open when it returns to St Andrews this summer Read more »| 01 Jul 2024 -
FeaturesCastles, Clocks & Cemeteries: Edinburgh's Best Attractions
Edinburgh is loaded with historical landmarks, exciting spaces and big ol' buildings – here are a few of our favourite Edinburgh attractions Read more »| 01 Jul 2024 -
FeaturesChristmas for Kids
There are lots of ways to make this festive season magical for the small people in your life. Scotland is dotted with light shows, funfairs, literal winter wonderlands and an almost inconceivable number of opportunities to meet Santa Claus Read more »| 27 Nov 2023 -
MusicArtpark: the creative heart of Western New York
We spend a week at Artpark, and discover how Sonia Kozlova Clark is bringing the community of Western New York together for beauty and expression rather than profit Read more »| 16 Aug 2023 -
FeaturesHWFG: A Beginner's Guide to Clubbing in Glasgow
Clubbing in Glasgow is an experience like no other. Our Clubs editor offers a rundown of the places to explore Read more »| 20 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Kids' Call: Glasgow's Fun for the Young
Growing up isn't all growing pains. Let the kids take the reins in Riverside for the day and enjoy the city's culture like you're five years old again Read more »| 19 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesArt Tour: A brief guide to Glasgow's galleries
Glasgow's art scene is world-renowned – here's a quick guide to some of the city's most exciting and influential galleries Read more »| 18 Jul 2023