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IntersectionsUnboxing the Ballot: Young voters and election fatigue
General election season is here – and, honestly, we're not all that excited. One writer unpacks why Scotland's young voters are feeling disillusioned by yet another polling day and how they're making their voices heard beyond party politics Read more »| 03 Jul 2024 -
TravelThe AIG Women’s Open returns to the Home of Golf
World-class golf, family entertainment, food, a festival atmosphere and live music from Tom Grennan – there are many reasons to make it to The AIG Women’s Open when it returns to St Andrews this summer Read more »| 01 Jul 2024 -
TravelCastles, Clocks & Cemeteries: Edinburgh's Best Attractions
Edinburgh is loaded with historical landmarks, exciting spaces and big ol' buildings – here are a few of our favourite Edinburgh attractions Read more »| 01 Jul 2024 -
Food And Drink11 of Edinburgh's Best Breakfasts and Brunches
From spicy takes on breakfast classics to delicious baked treats, some of the best morning treats to be found across Edinburgh Read more »| 29 Jun 2024 -
Food And DrinkKofi Kade, Glasgow
Kofi Kade's Southside sandwich shop brings Sri Lankan flavours to your lunchtime Read more »| 26 Jun 2024 -
Food And Drink17 of Edinburgh's Best Restaurants
Edinburgh is stuffed with excellent restaurants for most, if not all tastes – for our 2024 Edinburgh Guide, we've whittled it down to a nice round 17 Read more »| 26 Jun 2024
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Food And Drink41 of Edinburgh's Best Pubs, Bars and Cafes
Edinburgh overflows with bars of all stripes, from cosy pubs to sleek wine bars, and its coffee options are bountiful too. Here are some of our favourite places to imbibe in town Read more »| 25 Jun 2024 -
Food And DrinkArdfern, Edinburgh
The latest spot from The Little Chartroom team may well serve the best breakfast in Edinburgh; here's what makes it so great Read more »| 24 Jun 2024 -
IntersectionsPlayful Pleasure: In conversation with LUDUS
Shame free and invite only, LUDUS is all about putting pleasure (and safety) first. We speak with the founders about kink education, community building, and hedonism at its very finest Read more »| 12 Jun 2024 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: A Recipe Shared
This month's columnist explores a tomato soup recipe and the loved ones it connects and comforts Read more »| 11 Jun 2024 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: Liar Liar
In this month's advice column, one reader asks how they can introduce lying into their lives in a fun and exciting way Read more »| 07 Jun 2024 -
IntersectionsCollective Grief: Edinburgh’s Gaza Solidarity Camp
A member of Edinburgh’s Gaza Solidarity Camp reflects on resisting through spatial transformation and creating a just future Read more »| 27 May 2024 -
Food And DrinkChancho, Edinburgh
Edinburgh cocktail aces Hey Palu head to Leith with the excellent agave-focused bar, Chancho Read more »| 27 May 2024 -
IntersectionsSpray Painting the City: Inside Edinburgh's graffiti scene
Across bricks and concrete, graffiti fills Edinburgh. We unpack the efforts to remove and resist graffiti and how this impacts the city's artists as well as their communities Read more »| 16 May 2024 -
IntersectionsKnitting with the Times: How knitting is woven into modern life
Recent years have seen many of us learn the odd cross stitch or two. One writer unpacks the evolving role of knitting in our fast-paced daily lives – from coping mechanism to creative outlet Read more »| 14 May 2024