Lifestyle
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StudentsGlory Days: A Muso's Guide to Inebriation
Dave Kerr talks to the frontmen from three of Scotland's finest modern rock bands, who recall the inebriated triumphs of their student years Read more »| 16 Sep 2011 -
StudentsCostume Drama: A crafty guide to fancy dress
Come September and October the Grassmarket is rammed with prospective trick or treaters hoping to cheat their way to costume supremecy. Sophie Kyle does it t... Read more »| 16 Sep 2011 -
Students
Beat Generation: A Student Guide to Scottish Music
Find a desk, sit down and pay attention to The Skinny's indispensible 2011 Scottish music 101 Read more »| 16 Sep 2011 -
StudentsGap Yah: A Guide to Taking a Year Out
Paul Mitchell peers beyond the post-colonial, noble savage cliches of the 'gap year' to proffer an array of alternatives, minus the beads and tie-dye Aladdin trousers Read more »| 16 Sep 2011 -
Fashion
Noir #9 'A Tribute to Alexander McQueen' 2011
A behind the scenes look at Noir #9 'A Tribute to Alexander McQueen'. Photography from Sally Jubb Read more »| 15 Sep 2011 -
FashionAtelier: The Inventors of Tradition 2011
Atelier is the name of the collaboration between Lucy McKenzie, a Glaswegian artist based in Brussels and Beca Lipscombe, an Edinburgh-based designer. Over t... Read more »| 01 Sep 2011
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Fashion
GSA Textile and Fashion Promenade
Scotland has an acclaimed history when it comes to producing textiles and the garments that they create, from Arran knit, Fair Isle, Harris Tweed to the Inve... Read more »| 31 Aug 2011 -
Food And Drink
Confessions of a Foodie #1
The Skinny's resident foodie has some advice - don't take too much advice Read more »| 31 Aug 2011 -
Travel
Travel Bucket List
A traveller ponders his own mortality in terms of the trips not taken, and challenges us all to do likewise Read more »| 30 Aug 2011 -
Food And Drink
The Skinny Food Survey 2011: A Question of Taste
Your magazine needs you. Our Food & Drink editor explains why, and how, you can have your say on the state of Scottish food. Read more »| 29 Aug 2011 -
Travel
Bonnie Boat: Isle of Skye
Speed bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing, 'Onward!' The sailors cry. Carry the lazy urban dwellers (for just one day, it can't be that hard), over the sea ... Read more »| 29 Aug 2011 -
Fashion
Stitch Lounge: Sew Good for Fashion Lovers
Ever gone shopping and thought you could create better clothes yourself? Ever wanted to learn a new skill but didn't have the space or the money? Ever wanted... Read more »| 29 Aug 2011 -
Food And Drink
Food News – September 2011
September's food news resembles a set of Russian dolls, as a lot of this month's happenings fall under the purview of the Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight... Read more »| 29 Aug 2011 -
Tech
Dead Island
Zombie games are zombie games these days, right? Mysterious plague, few survivors, fighting for their lives, slowly killed off one by one. Job done. But the ... Read more »| 28 Aug 2011 -
Tech
Learning the (Mine)craft
The ultimate sandbox, for the creative mind Read more »| 28 Aug 2011