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SexualityReclaiming Our Histories: Growing up LGBTQIA+ and religious
Religion and LGBTQIA+ inclusivity tend to go together like oil and water. One writer reflects on her own Catholic school upbringing and how it shaped her sexual identity Read more »| 03 Apr 2020 -
SexualityLove Bites: Lost Love, Heartbreak and Music
This month's columnist reflects on the emotional staying power of music Read more »| 03 Apr 2020 -
SexualityHold, Speak, Release: Voice notes in the time of Coronavirus
While self-isolating, voice notes became a social lifeline for this writer. Here’s why they could well be the perfect form of lockdown communication Read more »| 30 Mar 2020 -
Food And DrinkRomaine Calm's coronavirus food delivery scheme
The Scottish food and drink scene has been battered by the coronavirus, but two of its stalwarts are aiming to get the best of Scottish produce direct to your door Read more »| 24 Mar 2020 -
TravelLife in Lockdown: A report from Milan
One Scottish citizen currently living in Milan tells us what life is like living in lockdown and urges you to do your bit and stay at home Read more »| 23 Mar 2020 -
TravelCoronavirus: Coming (Back) to America
Caroline was interning with The Skinny until her time in Scotland was cut short by COVID-19; here's her account of how it all unfolded as she joined the dash back to the USA Read more »| 23 Mar 2020
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Food And DrinkCoronavirus: Scottish Crowdfunder Directory
A round-up of the Scottish venues launching crowdfunding campaigns in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic Read more »| 20 Mar 2020 -
SexualityLove Bites: On Solo Cinema Trips
This month's columnist makes the case for his love of sitting alone in the cinema Read more »| 10 Mar 2020 -
Food And DrinkScottish Food Events Guide: March 2020
Cocktails, beer festivals and chats about Japanese veggie food feature in this month's food round-up Read more »| 06 Mar 2020 -
SexualityHow Govanhill is fighting gentrification with community
Gentrification may seem relentless, but, after years of new artisan cafes and rising rent prices, Govanhill is still pushing back. We speak to some local businesses about how a focus on community has been integral to combatting gentrification Read more »| 05 Mar 2020 -
Food And DrinkNice Times Bakery, Edinburgh
The new bakery from the team behind Edinburgh favourite Lovecrumbs is an oasis of pastel colours and impeccable pastries Read more »| 28 Feb 2020 -
Food And DrinkRad Apples: Dundee's new vegan hotspot
Dundee's new vegan joint, Rad Apples aims to bring its punk ethos and strong community spirit to the city Read more »| 27 Feb 2020 -
Food And DrinkSacred Tum Tacos, Glasgow
One of the newest additions to Victoria Road, Sacred Tum's tacos are proof that, sometimes, you can win friends with salad Read more »| 14 Feb 2020 -
SexualityLove Bites: Food as a love language
This month's columnist explores how her relationship with her mother is articulated through food Read more »| 07 Feb 2020 -
SexualityRevenge porn, and trust in the age of nudes
After finding images of herself on a revenge porn website, one writer contemplates how we can trust in the age of online dating and "send nudes" Read more »| 07 Feb 2020