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FilmListen to The Cineskinny podcast!
The Cineskinny is the film review podcast from The Skinny – on this week's episode, reviews of Normal and Queer As Punk, and a chat on the changing art of cinematography Read more »| 03 Feb 2022 -
Food And DrinkPeter McKenna on Eleven Fifty Five and Queen's Park Food Festival
We catch up with chef Peter McKenna to talk through his newly-revamped Finnieston restaurant, and his role in curating a group of Glasgow's best chefs for Queen's Park Food Festival Read more »| 12 May 2026 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: Aftermaths
In this month's advice column, one reader sleeps with a friend who won't text back Read more »| 12 May 2026 -
BooksSamar Yazbek on Your Presence Is a Danger to Your Life: Voices From Gaza
We speak to Syrian journalist Samar Yazbek about her latest book, a collection of testimonials from Gazans living under genocide Read more »| 12 May 2026 -
ComedyThe Skinny on… Stuart McPherson
This spring, Stuart McPherson takes Crisps and a Lie Down, his celebrated Fringe show from last year, on tour. Ahead of the tour's conclusion in Glasgow, we subject him to our monthly Q&A Read more »| 12 May 2026 -
Things To DoGet The May 2026 Issue of The Skinny!
Looking for a copy of our May 2026 magazine? Here's where to find one in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee Read more »| 06 Jan 2026
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MusicPlay Time: Meet Scotland's Music Instrument Libraries
Music Broth, We Make Music Instrument Libraries and GLOSS tell us about the role of music instrument libraries in overcoming barriers to music tuition, reducing waste and connecting communities Read more »| 11 May 2026 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: The Girly-Pops’ Discourse
This month’s columnist hails the feminist power of niche celebrity gossip Read more »| 11 May 2026 -
FilmSailm nan Daoine takes us on a tour of Gaelic psalm singing
Documentary Sailm nan Daoine brings audiences along on an intimate road trip exploring the emotional and cultural resonance of Gaelic psalm singing. Director Jack Archer and musician Rob MacNeacail tell us more Read more »| 11 May 2026 -
FilmNormal
John Wick creator Derek Kolstad teams up with star Bob Odenkirk and director Ben Wheatley for B-movie throwback Normal. Unfortunately the results are a lot less than the sum of their parts Read more »| 11 May 2026 -
MusicSHHE – THALASSA
As Su Shaw continues to live by and document our bodies of water, on her latest album she has honed her ear for ambient music that is urgent and foregrounded Read more »| 11 May 2026 -
MusicMUNA – Dancing on the Wall
MUNA's Dancing on the Wall sees the band swap the sun-soaked confessional catharsis of their last record for something altogether more edgy and tightly wound Read more »| 08 May 2026
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ArtECA Degree Show at risk amid staff and student boycotts
Some ECA final year students have threatened a “Grad Show Boycott” as ECA teaching staff continue a Marking and Assessment Boycott in response to potential job cuts Read more »| 08 May 2026 -
FilmEdinburgh Film Festival to open with Scottish comedy The Incomer
Louis Paxton’s debut feature The Incomer, a buzzy title from this year’s Sundance Film Festival, will open the 79th edition of Edinburgh International Film Festival this August Read more »| 08 May 2026 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 7-13 May: Dundead Film Festival & more
Spooky happenings in Dundee this week as Dundead Film Festival returns. Elsewhere, Both Hands launch their single and Creatives of Colour Festival takes place in Glasgow Read more »| 07 May 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... Fright Years
Following the release of their new single Never Been Wrong and ahead of shows at The Great Escape, we catch up with Edinburgh band Fright Years Read more »| 07 May 2026