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IntersectionsIn Defence of Taking Offence
Kate Pasola recounts a recent trip to Abu Dhabi and discusses what she learned about the importance of taking offence – in an era that’s all too comfortable with causing it. Read more »| 10 Jul 2013 -
Food And Drink
Festival Booze: Handbags and Hipflasks
Festival season is upon us, and while we'd like to say that it's all about the music, copious drinking usually comes pretty close. So without further ado, here's our very abridged guide to the best libations for revellers Read more »| 05 Jul 2013 -
IntersectionsWhy I Love the 'Friend Zone'
Matthew Bobbu has news for you. Be a nice guy all you like; that still doesn't give you the automatic right to put your penis wherever you see fit. Welcome to the Friend Zone Read more »| 05 Jul 2013 -
Food And Drink
Northwest Food News – July 2013
Themes! Themes! Everywhere! This month, take part in everything from a communal dinner-as-theatre-performance to a Prohibition-inspired beer festival. Or just do something normal, like chill with coffee and pancakes Read more »| 04 Jul 2013 -
Food And DrinkAround the World in 20 Drinks: Soda Special
We take a lap of the globe in a booze-free soft drink round-up, featuring bizarre uses of animals and ludicrous flavour combinations from the outset Read more »| 02 Jul 2013 -
Food And DrinkScotland Food News – July 2013
This month's food news is an entirely liquid affair. It features sharks, slang, old buildings, 'real' things, and lots and lots of alcohol Read more »| 01 Jul 2013
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FashionLondon Collections: Men SS14 Report
This time it's all about the boys! We check out what you'll be wearing next spring/summer Read more »| 01 Jul 2013 -
Tech
The Last of Us
On a clear day, when the wind stands fair and the gamers of the world unite behind something that represents the ideal of what a game can and needs ... Read more »| 28 Jun 2013 -
Intersections
Old People Sex: A Cultural Blindspot
One writer would like to see more public displays of elderly affection, preferably of the normalising and hot-blooded kind Read more »| 25 Jun 2013 -
Food And Drink
Pastures New: The Biospheric Project
A major experiment in urban farming, The Biospheric Project puts into practice both ancient and recent technologies to produce food on a 'hyper-localised' scale. Its originators share their vision of a more sustainable future Read more »| 20 Jun 2013 -
Food And Drink
Craft Soda: What is this? Why is it a thing?
When we heard about a new 'craft soda' being made in Edinburgh, we had two thoughts: 'What the hell is that?' and 'Let's try it then ask its creators some questions.' Here are the results Read more »| 19 Jun 2013 -
Travel
Wacky Races
Adventure style races have grown hugely popular in the last few years – The Skinny talks you through three of the best Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
Travel
Snow Sport in Scotland – A Mini Adventure
The best thing about snow sport in Scotland is its accessibility, so whether it’s a quick hour on a dry slope in the city or a trip north to the resorts, there’s no excuse not to get on the piste Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
Travel
Thurso: A Cold Water Classic
Thurso is the Holy Grail of Scottish surf: the breaks around this small town in Caithness are steeped in surfing folklore, with only the hardiest souls making it their quest to find it Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
Travel
Surf Scotland: Catching a Break
Learning to surf In Scotland takes perseverance, determination and a very, very thick wetsuit Read more »| 17 Jun 2013