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IntersectionsGood News Travels Fast: In Conversation with Dyke News Scotland
A queer Agony Aunt, an excess of crosswords and yearning poetry abound – Dyke News Scotland is the DIY lesbian newsletter we’ve all been waiting for. We chat with the collective about the power of print and connecting queer communities across the country Read more »| 05 Jun 2025 -
Food And DrinkCorner Shop, Glasgow
Spain-inspired wine bar Corner Shop brings some excellent flavours and delightful decor to Glasgow Read more »| 26 May 2025 -
IntersectionsHot Metal: In conversation with Slaghammers
Blowtorches at the ready. We chat to Slaghammers, the Glasgow-based feminist welding collective, about inclusivity in action, making mistakes, and finding your flow state Read more »| 15 May 2025 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: A Pass on Pretty
This month’s columnist reflects on rejecting noughties' media messaging and embracing body neutrality Read more »| 07 May 2025 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: Hopelessly Delusional
In this month's advice column, one reader wonders whether to trust in feelings from the past Read more »| 01 May 2025 -
Food And DrinkProject Canelé, Edinburgh
Cake fans rejoice – Project Canelé's home in Edinburgh's New Town is turning out some excellent French baking, headlined by the eponymous craggly brown treat Read more »| 30 Apr 2025
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IntersectionsCycles of Change: Glasgow’s cycling gender gap
Riding a bike is no mean feat. One writer unpacks the need for gender equality in active travel and what support is available for women taking on the path less cycled Read more »| 15 Apr 2025 -
IntersectionsIn conversation with FLAPS
We chat with feminist collective FLAPS (Fannies Listening with Advice and Peer Support) about their work in creating safe spaces at music festivals through sexual and emotional welfare provisions Read more »| 15 Apr 2025 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: Hot Cross Bun Bliss
This month’s columnist reflects on embracing one’s autonomy via baked goods – anytime, anywhere Read more »| 10 Apr 2025 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: Boundary Spaces
In this month's advice column, one reader struggles with a friend's unwanted advances Read more »| 03 Apr 2025 -
Food And DrinkBirds Fried Chicken, Glasgow
The team behind much-loved burger restaurant El Perro Negro turn their hands to chicken, with new Shawlands popup Birds Fried Chicken Read more »| 28 Mar 2025 -
Food And DrinkThrough the House, Glasgow
Glasgow's latest speciality coffee spot is a haven of comfy chairs, enormous disco balls, and excellent espresso Read more »| 18 Mar 2025 -
IntersectionsWith Parent & Child: Unpacking the role of doulas and birth companions
With March bringing World Doula Week, we speak to doulas and birth companions practising in Scotland about supporting pregnancy, bringing life into the world, and the need for systemic change Read more »| 13 Mar 2025 -
IntersectionsExpression by Fur: A ScotiaCon weekend with the furry community
Hot on the hairy heels of ScotiaCon 2025, we chat to members of the furry community about harmful media misrepresentation, the joy of connecting IRL and finding freedom in fur Read more »| 13 Mar 2025 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: Friend Group
In this month's advice column, one reader wonders how to establish a community of friends Read more »| 11 Mar 2025