Sightseeing
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Sightseeing
Samhuinn Shenanigans
There are those at The Skinny (not the Fashion Ed it must be said) who long for the return of the tunic as everyday wear for all and sundry. Until that day a... Read more »| 08 Oct 2010 -
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Go Away - To Blair Castle
Each month we take a closer look at a Scottish location to help inspire your forays into the magical worlds of daytripping and mini breaks Read more »| 03 Oct 2010 -
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Go away! To Portland
Portland, Oregon is a cultural hotbed right now. Here's the lowdown: the skinny, if you will Read more »| 09 Jun 2010 -
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Charles Jencks' Garden of Cosmic Speculation
If curiosity does indeed a pilgrim make then there can be no excuses for not taking the opportunity this Bank Holiday weekend to visit the intriguingl... Read more »| 28 Apr 2010 -
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The Other Wall
Playing hide and seek with Scotland's newest, and most engimatic, World Heritage Site Read more »| 02 Nov 2009 -
Festivals
The Road to Belladrum
Few festivals are in such scenic locations as Belladrum Tartan Heart, which has been described as 'camping in the woods, with bands.' Dylan Reed suggests you make a trip of it Read more »| 01 Aug 2009
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Tennis, Travel, and Making Memories
I once shared a tiny shack on the northwest coast with one lumpy bed, one saucepan, one fork and one million woodlice with one grumpy compadre some years ba... Read more »| 02 Jul 2009 -
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Excursions
Guildtown Bluegrass Music Festival Guildtown, Perthshire July 31st – August 3rd Perthshire goes all Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? with its annual four-da... Read more »| 24 Jun 2009 -
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Adamo Hotel, Bridge of Allan
Location: Bridge of Allan. 'Why would anyone go to Bridge of Allan?', you might well wonder. But when you actually get there, you'll likely be surprised to ... Read more »| 25 May 2009 -
Festivals
Decks on the Beach: The Best Dance Festivals Around Europe
With the UK festival scene becoming saturated with mobile phone company sponsored summer events offering nothing more than The Tings Tings and a warm ale, pack your bags and head off to some of these heavenly delights. Chris Duncan looks at a few of the highlights... Read more »| 19 Dec 2008 -
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Top 10 Late Night Spots - Glasgow
After rounding up the late-night scene in Edinburgh, the Travel section turns its attention to the most vibrant late night spots in Scotland's livliest city Read more »| 01 Dec 2008 -
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Portavadie: Hogmanay
As the cold, crisp air of winter begins to sting our noses, it is a common occurrence among a few friends of mine to jet off into the sunset ... Read more »| 23 Nov 2008 -
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Fringe Freeze: A Guide to Festival escapism
Is the Edinburgh Festival scene the ideal of escapism, or does one, thrown into the centre of such a maelstrom, need some time out? Here we look at options to consider whilst taking it all in. If it becomes too much... Read more »| 04 Aug 2008 -
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Steppe on it! - Mongolia Rally 2008
As Mongol, the 'untold story of Genghis Khan', hits the cinemas, three fearless warriors from Edinburgh and Midlothian will be preparing for their own Mongol... Read more »| 17 Jun 2008 -
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Go Away! - Bangkok
Few people head to Thailand for the sake of the capital, but The Skinny specialises in unearthing unexpected treats. Here Deborah Martin gives her insider's guide to bustling Bangkok Read more »| 08 Oct 2007