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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
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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 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: Sober as a Judge
In April's advice column, one reader asks how they can talk about their new drinking ban without being annoying Read more »| 13 May 2024 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: Alone With Carluccio and the Leopard
This month's Love Bites column celebrates the familiar company of an old television favourite in moments of loneliness Read more »| 13 May 2024 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: The Terrible Twenties
In this month's advice column, one reader asks how best to negotiate a mid-20s identity crisis Read more »| 08 May 2024 -
Food And DrinkSeventy One Steps, Edinburgh
The Bearded Baker's brand-new spot blends Scandi style and brilliant bagel-first brunches Read more »| 29 Apr 2024 -
IntersectionsUnder the Spell Tree: Community-building with the unknown
There's magic in the everyday – from the joy & perseverance of queer communities to a tree in the nearby park. Author Genevieve Jagger explores local magic and shared secrets in Glasgow's Southside Read more »| 18 Apr 2024 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: Porridge For One
This month's columnist reflects on heartbreak, reclaiming power, and oat-based sustenance Read more »| 16 Apr 2024 -
IntersectionsBusiness in Bloom: Scotland's florals in flux
A nice bunch of flowers never goes amiss – but this isn't quite your usual bouquet. As spring arrives, we speak to some of the leading practitioners in Scotland's evolving florals industry Read more »| 12 Apr 2024 -
Food And DrinkLa Masa Taco Bar, Glasgow
New Mexican street food spot La Masa brings a splash of colour to central Glasgow Read more »| 05 Apr 2024