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FilmListen to The Cineskinny podcast!
The Cineskinny is the film review podcast from The Skinny – on this week's episode, Jamie, Ellie and Anahit discuss The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford, the Charli xcx-led Erupcja and films that portray cities as their own character Read more »| 03 Feb 2022 -
IntersectionsTo Protest & Post: The digital footprint of protest imagery
Encouraging or endangering? In an age of heightened surveillance, we unpack the ethics of posting protest photos online Read more »| 15 Jun 2026 -
FilmLesbian Space Princess
Lesbian Space Princess features a fizzy animation style and excellent voice performances, but it's let down by dated politics and obvious gags Read more »| 15 Jun 2026 -
ComedyBehind the Mic: That's Clown
Hannah Cruickshank and Jeff Khan are a pair of absolute clowns. With an aim to make clowning accessible to all, particularly outside of the Fringe, they talk about their monthly gig, That's Clown Read more »| 15 Jun 2026 -
Food And DrinkCream of the Crop: An Ode to Cranachan
Whisky isn't all smoky backrooms and tiny glasses – it's also the backbone of some excellent desserts, including cranachan. Debora Krut recalls her first encounter, and the ways in which she found a sense of place in a bowl of cream, berries and alcohol Read more »| 15 Jun 2026 -
Things To DoGet The June 2026 Issue of The Skinny!
Looking for a copy of our June 2026 magazine? Here's where to find one in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee Read more »| 06 Jan 2026
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FilmEffi o Blaenau
Leisha Gwenillian gives a blistering performance in Marc Evans' Welsh-language drama inspired by the Greek tragedy Iphigenia in Aulis Read more »| 15 Jun 2026 -
FilmBeldina Odenyo documentary to close Edinburgh Film Festival 2026
The closing night film of the upcoming Edinburgh International Film Festival will be the world premiere of Bel, Louise Lockwood’s documentary about Beldina Odenyo aka Heir of the Cursed Read more »| 12 Jun 2026 -
ArtThe Skinny on... Tahliah Simumba
Ahead of her exhibition in this month's Glasgow International Festival of Contemporary Art, Tahliah Simumba (also known by her musical alias TAAHLIAH) answers the tough questions on favourite colours, fight styles, and different modes of creativity Read more »| 12 Jun 2026 -
ClubsGlobal Rhythms: Import on their Kelburn Garden Party Takeover
With a weekend of buckie and basslines on the horizon, we chat with import founder, Grace LaNasa, about her upcoming Kelburn Garden Party takeover Read more »| 12 Jun 2026 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: The Olives
This month’s columnist reflects on how a friendship – and its name – comes to be Read more »| 12 Jun 2026 -
ArtPiscine magazine on documenting Glasgow's creative scene
Print is alive and well in Glasgow, as we hear from Calum Herbert and Molly Hooper about their process and the inspiration behind Piscine magazine Read more »| 12 Jun 2026
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Food And DrinkDram It All: 20 of the UK's top whisky pubs and bars
Go out for a drink – whether that's in an old-school boozer with a gantry loaded with bottles, or a fancy pseudo-futuristic cocktail bar with impressively tiny glassware Read more »| 11 Jun 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... James Emmanuel
Ahead of releasing his latest EP, Good Man, we catch up with Nigeria-born, Edinburgh-based soul singer James Emmanuel Read more »| 11 Jun 2026 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 11-18 Jun: Refugee Festival Scotland & more
Refugee Festival Scotland is back with a much-needed celebration focused on solidarity and belonging, Glasgow Jazz Festival returns with a big emphasis on local talent, and there are plenty of theatre and film options for this wet weekend Read more »| 11 Jun 2026 -
BooksDaisy Dixon on Depraved: The Story of Dangerous Art
We chat with author and art philosopher Daisy Dixon about her new book Depraved, and what we should be doing about harmful art Read more »| 11 Jun 2026