Opinion
Opinion pieces from our Intersections writers. Read the full archive of our Love Bites columns, where our writers share the things, people and places they love the most.
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Love Bites: Water Seeking
This month's columnist reflects on bodies of water, and the peace of mind we may find in them Read more »| 17 Jul 2024 -
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A Queer Ascent: The joy of Scotland's queer climbing community
Chalk-on-hands, carabiner clips – the climbing centre is the new queer place to be. We speak to the frontrunners in Scotland's queer climbing scene about representation in sports, creating safe spaces, and finding self-acceptance through community Read more »| 10 Jul 2024 -
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Ask Anahit: Never Been Kissed
In this month's advice column, one reader wonders how to handle a kissing drought Read more »| 05 Jul 2024 -
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Unboxing the Ballot: Young voters and election fatigue
General election season is here – and, honestly, we're not all that excited. One writer unpacks why Scotland's young voters are feeling disillusioned by yet another polling day and how they're making their voices heard beyond party politics Read more »| 03 Jul 2024 -
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Love Bites: A Recipe Shared
This month's columnist explores a tomato soup recipe and the loved ones it connects and comforts Read more »| 11 Jun 2024 -
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Ask Anahit: Liar Liar
In this month's advice column, one reader asks how they can introduce lying into their lives in a fun and exciting way Read more »| 07 Jun 2024
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Collective Grief: Edinburgh’s Gaza Solidarity Camp
A member of Edinburgh’s Gaza Solidarity Camp reflects on resisting through spatial transformation and creating a just future Read more »| 27 May 2024 -
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Spray Painting the City: Inside Edinburgh's graffiti scene
Across bricks and concrete, graffiti fills Edinburgh. We unpack the efforts to remove and resist graffiti and how this impacts the city's artists as well as their communities Read more »| 16 May 2024 -
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Knitting with the Times: How knitting is woven into modern life
Recent years have seen many of us learn the odd cross stitch or two. One writer unpacks the evolving role of knitting in our fast-paced daily lives – from coping mechanism to creative outlet Read more »| 14 May 2024 -
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Ask Anahit: Sober as a Judge
In April's advice column, one reader asks how they can talk about their new drinking ban without being annoying Read more »| 13 May 2024 -
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Love Bites: Alone With Carluccio and the Leopard
This month's Love Bites column celebrates the familiar company of an old television favourite in moments of loneliness Read more »| 13 May 2024 -
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Ask Anahit: The Terrible Twenties
In this month's advice column, one reader asks how best to negotiate a mid-20s identity crisis Read more »| 08 May 2024 -
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Under the Spell Tree: Community-building with the unknown
There's magic in the everyday – from the joy & perseverance of queer communities to a tree in the nearby park. Author Genevieve Jagger explores local magic and shared secrets in Glasgow's Southside Read more »| 18 Apr 2024 -
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Love Bites: Porridge For One
This month's columnist reflects on heartbreak, reclaiming power, and oat-based sustenance Read more »| 16 Apr 2024 -
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An Education in Disruption: Divestment in higher education
From fossil fuels to arms, university funds have long been corrupt. We take a closer look at institutional complicity and the recent student-led campaigns organising against the system Read more »| 21 Mar 2024