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Food And DrinkWaste Not Want Not: Christmas food tips and tricks
A host of our favourite foodie folk share their Christmas tips on reducing waste, saving yourself some time and hassle, and spicing up your festive leftovers Read more »| 01 Dec 2022 -
TravelYule Have A Great Time: Christmas in Edinburgh
This Christmas in Edinburgh, take your pick from classic festive outings, luxurious treats, iconic photo ops and one-off events Read more »| 30 Nov 2022 -
Food And DrinkChristmas drinks in Glasgow, Edinburgh & Dundee
Christmas is the time of year you’re obliged to hang out with your family, but it’s also the perfect occasion to grab some festive drinks with friends or get properly hammered with co-workers to help toast another year at the coalface Read more »| 30 Nov 2022 -
IntersectionsChoose a Sustainable Christmas
There are many ways to be less wasteful at Christmas, from buying sustainable gifts to composting your tree Read more »| 29 Nov 2022 -
Food And DrinkCabinet Meeting: Christmas drinks tips and tricks
Christmas cocktail advice, alternatives to mulled wine, and the best way to stock a drinks cabinet – here are our top tips for your festive drinks Read more »| 29 Nov 2022 -
Food And DrinkBean Thinking: Scottish Coffee Guide
With our guide to cafes and roasteries across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee, you can treat yourself while treating others at the same time. It’s a win-win! Read more »| 29 Nov 2022
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IntersectionsLove Bites: In Handfuls of Rice
This month's Love Bites columnist reflects on making rice, family connections, and knowledge passing from generation to generation Read more »| 28 Nov 2022 -
IntersectionsFrom Me To You: In conversation with Transgiving UK
Winter's rough – this one more so than most – but Transgiving UK are bringing a bit of joy to trans communities across the country. We speak to its founders about collective care, the power of gifting, and allyship amid seasons greetings Read more »| 28 Nov 2022 -
Food And DrinkNewbarns Taproom, Leith
The excellent Newbarns Brewery open their long-planned taproom at their Leith HQ – spoiler alert, it's great Read more »| 28 Nov 2022 -
Food And DrinkChristmas cheap eats in Edinburgh and Glasgow
Lunch spots for shopping breaks, places to hide from your friends and family, and a surprising amount of spice – this Christmas, we've got you covered... Read more »| 25 Nov 2022 -
Food And DrinkFeeling Fancy: Christmas restaurants in Edinburgh & Glasgow
Organising ‘the Christmas night out’ can be tricky, but get it right and you’ll be a hero until mid-January – here are our top tips in Edinburgh and Glasgow Read more »| 25 Nov 2022 -
TravelIndependent Christmas Shopping in Dundee
We pick out the best independent giftshops, record shops and bookshops in Dundee Read more »| 23 Nov 2022 -
TravelIndependent Christmas Shopping in Glasgow
A rundown of some of Glasgow's best independent retailers to check out this Christmas, whether you're looking for fresh threads, new music, or a good book Read more »| 23 Nov 2022 -
TravelIndependent Christmas Shopping in Edinburgh
Our pick of some of Edinburgh's best independent bookshops, record shops, plant shops, gift shops and places to pick up your Christmas food and drink Read more »| 23 Nov 2022 -
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Love Bites: On Old Bread
This month's columnist looks at remembering, forgetting, and all that rests in a stale baguette Read more »| 17 Nov 2022