Lifestyle
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StudentsThe promoters' promoter – a club culture guide
Tips on the top nights that Glasgow and Edinburgh’s club scenes have to offer from the ones who know best Read more »| 18 Sep 2019 -
StudentsSpare a Penny: Cheap Student Nights Out
How to scrimp on a night out and still have a brilliant time Read more »| 17 Sep 2019 -
StudentsStay In School, Kids: 6 Bands who formed at Scottish unis
There’s a number of bands that made their first steps toward fame at Scotland's unis, and here are a few of the best studious, scholarly examples Read more »| 17 Sep 2019 -
SexualityCommunity Circles: On Transitioning and Community
One writer explores how LGBTQ+ communities and spaces change during transitioning Read more »| 16 Sep 2019 -
StudentsMake Mine Alco-Free: Alcoholic-free drinks
With the non-alcoholic market blowing up, now is a better time than ever to get drinking without getting drunk Read more »| 16 Sep 2019 -
StudentsDitch Fast Fashion: Vintage Fashion Fairs across Scotland
Baggy sports jumpers, retro denim jeans, and polka dot dresses for days – vintage fairs are a great place to switch up the wardrobe Read more »| 13 Sep 2019
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StudentsMaking Music in Student Halls: A Guide
It’s pretty easy to be unintentionally loud living in student halls, but it’s important not to let the close-knit culture of halls limit your enjoyment of music Read more »| 12 Sep 2019 -
StudentsFestival City: Edinburgh's Other Festivals
Famously known as the Festival City, there’s a lot more going on in Edinburgh than what you see in August. Here’s our breakdown of some of the capital’s best metropolitan festivals Read more »| 11 Sep 2019 -
StudentsLong Live Print: Edinburgh's indie magazine resurgence
We speak to Edinburgh’s magazine makers about the rise of print culture and the radical act of switching off Read more »| 10 Sep 2019 -
Food And DrinkFood For Thoughts: The Skinny's Student Food Guide
As students return and the weather gets a bit shitty, we look at some of Scotland's best shops, cafes and booze spots Read more »| 06 Sep 2019 -
Food And DrinkVote in The Skinny Food and Drink Survey
We want your votes once again, as our Food and Drink Survey returns Read more »| 05 Sep 2019 -
SexualityFriendship shouldn't come at a cost
Sparked by a controversial tweet, one writer reflects on whether friendship has to come at a – very literal – cost Read more »| 04 Sep 2019 -
StudentsClear Your Plate: Cutting Food Waste
Scraping leftovers into the bin is doing more damage to the environment than we realise, but there are ways we can put food waste to better use Read more »| 02 Sep 2019 -
StudentsAlternative Student Nights Out in Edinburgh & Glasgow
Fancy dancing the night away without enduring all the shite tunes? Well, our guide to alternative clubs has you and your night out fully covered Read more »| 02 Sep 2019 -
FashionFrom Shanghai With Love: Chinese Culture, Scottish Fashion
Fashion show and exhibition From Shanghai With Love continues to celebrate Chinese culture at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Read more »| 02 Sep 2019