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SexualityWatching the news as a second-generation Iranian immigrant
2020 started with the US assassination of Qassem Soleimani, throwing Iran into turmoil and causing World War III to trend on Twitter. Here's what watching the news unfold felt like to this second-generation Iranian immigrant Read more »| 03 Feb 2020 -
Food And DrinkGloriosa, Glasgow
New from the chef behind Finnieston favourite Alchemilla, Gloriosa offers exciting and buzzy dishes with flashes of absolute brilliance Read more »| 03 Feb 2020 -
Food And DrinkGlasgow's Southside: Scottish Food in Microcosm
We journey down Victoria and Pollokshaws Road to look at some of the key developments in Scotland's food scene Read more »| 14 Jan 2020 -
Food And DrinkBake 'Em Away: Edinburgh's Bakery Three.14
The last decade was a big one for the micro-venue, from food trucks to one-person cafes. We catch up with Ashley Heaton of the much-loved Bakery Three.14 to learn some of the ins and outs Read more »| 13 Jan 2020 -
SexualityCyber Queers: Digital communication and community
This month's columnist considers what makes up online queer communities Read more »| 13 Jan 2020 -
Food And DrinkDundee's Best Food & Drink: Food Survey 2020
Beer, pizza, doughnuts and brilliant brunch – here's a hitlist of some of Dundee's best food and drink spots Read more »| 10 Jan 2020
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SexualityApocalypse Now: Why we can’t get enough of the end of the world
Mainstream culture loves a good apocalypse story, but what exactly does our fascination with the end of days say about us? Read more »| 10 Jan 2020 -
Food And DrinkGlasgow's Best Food & Drink: Food Survey 2020
Vegan greats, very good barbecue, and excellent coffee – here are your favourite Glasgow spots from our Food and Drink Survey Read more »| 10 Jan 2020 -
Food And DrinkEdinburgh's Best Food & Drink: Food Survey 2020
Brilliant coffee, exciting bars and incredible fried chicken – here are your favourite venues in Edinburgh from our Food and Drink Survey Read more »| 10 Jan 2020 -
Food And DrinkScottish Food Events Guide: January 2020
A pair of whisky festivals, some brewery tours and a chance to get your foodie ideas off the ground all feature in this month's food round-up Read more »| 09 Jan 2020 -
Food And DrinkThe Buffalo Truck, Scotland’s best street food
Scottish street food has gone from strength to strength in the past decade, and one matte black van serving fried chicken is leading the way Read more »| 06 Jan 2020 -
Food And DrinkNew Venue Openings: Dundee, December 2019
American literary figures, Afro-Caribbean beats and native Australian animals have all descended upon Tayside’s shores to offer an eclectic mix of new venue openings in Dundee this month Read more »| 16 Dec 2019 -
SexualityA Language Fit For Two: Dating and Speech Impediments
This month's columnist writes about building a language while struggling to speak Read more »| 05 Dec 2019 -
Food And DrinkFood Waste, by the numbers
A look at the scale of society's food waste problem, where it comes from, and some suggestions of where the blame really lies Read more »| 05 Dec 2019 -
SexualityGen Z on growing up during the climate crisis
Today's young people are angry, frustrated and scared about their and our planet's future. We asked some local Gen Zers their thoughts on the climate crisis. This is what they had to say. Read more »| 05 Dec 2019