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Food And Drink
Feeling Fancy: Christmas restaurants in Edinburgh & Glasgow
Organising ‘the Christmas night out’ can be tricky, but get it right and you’ll be a hero until mid-January – here are our top tips in Edinburgh and Glasgow Read more »| 25 Nov 2022 -
Travel
Independent Christmas Shopping in Dundee
We pick out the best independent giftshops, record shops and bookshops in Dundee Read more »| 23 Nov 2022 -
Travel
Independent Christmas Shopping in Glasgow
A rundown of some of Glasgow's best independent retailers to check out this Christmas, whether you're looking for fresh threads, new music, or a good book Read more »| 23 Nov 2022 -
Travel
Independent Christmas Shopping in Edinburgh
Our pick of some of Edinburgh's best independent bookshops, record shops, plant shops, gift shops and places to pick up your Christmas food and drink Read more »| 23 Nov 2022 -
Intersections
Love Bites: On Old Bread
This month's columnist looks at remembering, forgetting, and all that rests in a stale baguette Read more »| 17 Nov 2022 -
Food And Drink
Patina Bakery, Edinburgh
A trip to Edinburgh Park brings questions of place and context – the excellent pastries at Patina prove an effective, if not-quite-total distraction Read more »| 15 Nov 2022
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Intersections
Public Speaking: Activists on the cost of speaking out
It's not easy being talked about – especially when you're trying to say something important yourself. We reflect on the emotional toll of both in-person and online critique Read more »| 15 Nov 2022 -
Intersections
Fika as Fuel: The need to rest and connect
There's power in taking time for ourselves and for each other. After spending time in Sweden, one writer reflects on how the country's culture harnesses this power – and how we should too Read more »| 09 Nov 2022 -
Travel
Forever Edinburgh: A Winter Evening in Edinburgh
Get cosy in Edinburgh this winter, with charming bars, warming coffee, exciting nights out and unforgettable sights Read more »| 02 Nov 2022 -
Intersections
Tell Us A Story: In conversation with Natasha Thembiso Ruwona
Ahead of Our Stories Between the Myths and Memories, curator Natasha Thembiso Ruwona discusses storytelling, museum spaces, and connecting communities Read more »| 11 Oct 2022 -
Food And Drink
Glasgow venues round-up: October 2022
Add a little entertainment to the dark nights at these new Glasgow spots: from circus schools to Nordic pizza spots, there's something for everyone... Read more »| 10 Oct 2022 -
Intersections
Programming History: Black History Month in Scotland
We take a closer look at Scotland's Black History Month programme, and explore its museum spaces, accessibility, and nuanced approach to engaging with history Read more »| 07 Oct 2022 -
Intersections
Black Oot Here: The new book archiving Black Scottish history
Francesca Sobande and layla-roxanne hill, authors of the upcoming book Black Oot Here: Black Lives in Scotland, on acknowledging and archiving Black Scottish history Read more »| 03 Oct 2022 -
Intersections
Love Bites: Over the Landline
This month's columnist reflects on connecting with family through the ritual of phone calls Read more »| 03 Oct 2022 -
Travel
Auld Spookie: Explore Edinburgh's Dark Past
Explore Edinburgh’s spooky, haunted and mysterious past, and check out some unique opportunities to delve into its darker stories Read more »| 03 Oct 2022