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Food And DrinkGlasgow venues round-up: July 2022
Looking for somewhere new to visit this summer in Glasgow? From music venues to bakeries, we've got you covered Read more »| 06 Jul 2022 -
IntersectionsFeeling Scottish: On racial and national identity
Looking to the future, one writer reflects on Scottish identity and finding joy in communities of colour Read more »| 04 Jul 2022 -
IntersectionsWalking back with CRER
We speak with CRER about anti-racism, walking through local history, and the importance of understanding Glasgow’s past Read more »| 28 Jun 2022 -
Food And DrinkBig Bag of Cans: Scottish Craft Beers for Summer
With the days getting longer and slightly warmer, we head to the fridge to check out some sweet summer beers from a few of our favourite Scottish breweries Read more »| 15 Jun 2022 -
TravelExplore Edinburgh, the Festival City
The Edinburgh Festivals return this summer, and Edinburgh is packed with live music, theatre, comedy and events all year round... Read more »| 15 Jun 2022 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: Cutting Hair, Coming Together
This month's columnist finds care and community in hair cuts Read more »| 14 Jun 2022
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IntersectionsFriendships in flux: On re-thinking relationships
Friendships are complicated – they form, fall apart, and come together again. One writer considers navigating these changes Read more »| 14 Jun 2022 -
IntersectionsReigning in Scotland: Young Scots on the upcoming Jubilee
With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee coming up, we talk to young Scots about abolishing the monarchy, Scottish independence, and symbols of the state Read more »| 30 May 2022 -
Food And DrinkElla Risbridger on The Year of Miracles
Ella Risbridger's new cookbook blends grief, joy, love and loss into its pages – the author talks us through the stories and relationships behind The Year of Miracles Read more »| 26 May 2022 -
TravelEdinburgh: New places to visit this summer
Here’s a rundown of the new places to eat, drink, sleep and explore across Edinburgh, and the new stories they tell… Read more »| 20 May 2022 -
Food And DrinkGet Ready For The Big Lunch
The Big Lunch returns to celebrate communities across the country this June – we look ahead, with help of a new recipe from Scotland's national chef Gary Maclean Read more »| 13 May 2022 -
IntersectionsHow the cost of living crisis is impacting creative workers
We’re already feeling the financial difficulties offset by the cost of living crisis – this is no different for those in creative industries. We speak to creative workers about how this economic instability is impacting their work Read more »| 12 May 2022 -
Food And DrinkEdinburgh venues round-up: May 2022
As spring creeps (very slowly) into Edinburgh, we explore some of the city's newest and most exciting venues, from buzzing Greek restaurant Fava to charming Leith cafe Cocorico. Read more »| 12 May 2022 -
Food And DrinkBittersweet, Leith
A slice of Italian aperitivo culture arrives in Leith with Bittersweet, the new bar from the team behind the Old Poison distillery Read more »| 10 May 2022 -
IntersectionsLearning red with Glasgow's Red Sunday School
Glasgow’s Red Sunday School is encouraging children to think differently. We chat to them about children’s agency, community building, and connecting to Scotland’s radical past Read more »| 10 May 2022