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IntersectionsSwipe-Date-Delete-Download: On Dating App Burnout
You're done with dating apps? Join the club. We explore dating app burnout in the queer community and all the complexities that come with our digital romances Read more »| 07 Sep 2023 -
IntersectionsHouse Mates: What student housing co-ops are all about
Landlords (still) suck. But what if there's another way? We speak to the Edinburgh Student Housing Co-op about how people need people and the empowerment found in communal, DIY living Read more »| 07 Sep 2023 -
StudentsFood For All: Eating good as a student
While delicious, there’s only so long you can survive on baked beans on toast. We chat to some of our favourite Glasgow food organisations about getting all the good stuff on your plate – community, sustainability, and intimacy (on a budget) Read more »| 05 Sep 2023 -
Food And DrinkLannan Bakery, Edinburgh
Lannan is one of the most talked-about new spots in Scotland – we venture into the queue and find some life lessons amidst the fantastic pastry Read more »| 29 Aug 2023 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: To Gather & Gossip
This month's columnist reflects on our attachment to gossip, retraces its history, and celebrates the intimacy of a secret shared Read more »| 17 Aug 2023 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: How to Fuckboi Favourably
In this month's agony aunt column, one person asks how to ethically conduct That Fuckboi Life Read more »| 09 Aug 2023
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Food And DrinkCappuccino, Mustafa's Dera & Dizzy Izzy's, Edinburgh
We try out a trio of new spots across Edinburgh, opening their doors just in time for those festivals everyone’s been talking about Read more »| 02 Aug 2023 -
IntersectionsDemand A Daydream: The case for less manifestation in the arts
Fed up with affirmations? It's time to stare out of a window indefinitely and let our minds wander into artistic practice. One writer unpacks the power of daydreaming and letting go of productivity-based approaches to creativity Read more »| 02 Aug 2023 -
IntersectionsPartner Up with Rebel Tango
Clear the dance floor – we're learning the tango. We speak to the duo behind Rebel Tango about fostering intimacy, open-role dancing, and making radical moves Read more »| 02 Aug 2023 -
TravelHWFG: A Beginner's Guide to Clubbing in Glasgow
Clubbing in Glasgow is an experience like no other. Our Clubs editor offers a rundown of the places to explore Read more »| 20 Jul 2023 -
TravelThe Kids' Call: Glasgow's Fun for the Young
Growing up isn't all growing pains. Let the kids take the reins in Riverside for the day and enjoy the city's culture like you're five years old again Read more »| 19 Jul 2023 -
TravelArt Tour: A brief guide to Glasgow's galleries
Glasgow's art scene is world-renowned – here's a quick guide to some of the city's most exciting and influential galleries Read more »| 18 Jul 2023 -
Food And DrinkGlasgow venues round-up: July 2023
From community spaces to classic Glasgow pubs, The Skinny looks at how some of the city’s venues have bounced back and re-emerged after COVID closures Read more »| 18 Jul 2023 -
IntersectionsDog Days: Responsibility & reflection in trying times
A new puppy can bring all sorts of havoc to a life – but, really, we might actually welcome the ups and downs of canine parenthood. One writer explores growing up, emotional turmoil, and why we're embracing dog ownership in our twenties Read more »| 18 Jul 2023 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: For the Hungry Girl
This month's columnist muses on a vegetable that delights, comforts, and demands nothing but a solitary joy Read more »| 14 Jul 2023