Lifestyle
Your one-stop shop for everything lifestyle at The Skinny. Join us for food and drink reads and reviews, fashion and style, sexuality and opinion pieces, tech news and features, student guides and travel guides and features.
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TravelLiving in Auckland: A Guide
New Zealand's largest city, Auckland offers jobs, easy access to the outdoors, and a strong LGBTQ+ scene Read more »| 15 Oct 2019 -
SexualitySetting the Rules: On friends becoming lovers
This month’s columnist explores when friendship crosses over romance Read more »| 04 Oct 2019 -
Food And DrinkCock of the Walk: Edinburgh Cocktail Week 2019
Shiny lights, big flavours, giant mushrooms and domes on the roof – a look at the magical and ridiculous world of the Edinburgh Cocktail Week Read more »| 04 Oct 2019 -
Food And DrinkScottish Food Events and Festivals: October 2019
October's food and drink events guide features festivals a-plenty, and more tuba than you may have expected Read more »| 01 Oct 2019 -
SexualityHow sexual health clinics are failing bisexual men
One writer explores how bisexual men are slipping between the cracks of sexual healthcare Read more »| 30 Sep 2019 -
TravelVisiting Georgia
Torn between a city break in Budapest and a backpacking adventure around Northern India? Why not get the best of both worlds by visiting a country where Europe meets Asia – Georgia Read more »| 30 Sep 2019
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StudentsUni isn't for everyone and that's OK
Our Music Editor talks us through the highs and lows of University, dropping out and how you don't need to have a degree to achieve success Read more »| 26 Sep 2019 -
StudentsHow to Bluff Through A Class You Haven't Prepared For
Oh god, you haven’t, have you? Okay, don’t panic, we’ve got you covered – here’s an unfortunately quite experienced guide to getting through a seminar when you’ve *gulp* forgotten to do the reading material Read more »| 19 Sep 2019 -
StudentsPlastic-free shopping in Scotland
Single-use plastics are officially out, and refill stores are springing up everywhere to help us reduce our waste – here’s where to pop for your package-free shop Read more »| 19 Sep 2019 -
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