Lifestyle
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Food And DrinkChix, Edinburgh
Chix arrive in the west of Edinburgh bringing delicious fried chicken, impressive sides and enough dips to float a battleship Read more »| 08 Sep 2022 -
IntersectionsOn NUMbrella Lane: Glasgow's safe space for sex workers
We talk to NUMbrella Lane about the need for decriminalisation, intersectionality within sex worker's rights, and the publication of anthology Truth and Lies Read more »| 08 Sep 2022 -
StudentsRenting Right: An essential guide for tenants
A step by step guide on how not to get screwed over by your landlord while renting as a student – you’re gonna need it Read more »| 07 Sep 2022 -
StudentsThe Skinny's Student Heads Up 2022
Our run-down of the best things for students to eat, drink, and do in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Dundee Read more »| 06 Sep 2022 -
StudentsScotland's grassroots/DIY gig scene
If you're new in town, here's a look at some of our favourite DIY and grassroots promoters putting on gigs across Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee Read more »| 06 Sep 2022 -
StudentsHow to Party with Mojxmma
Ahead of their upcoming 'End of Summer Party', we talk to Mojxmma about changing the Scottish clubbing scene and creating your own space Read more »| 05 Sep 2022
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Food And DrinkEdinburgh venues round-up: August 2022
Just in time for the festivals, we profile the hottest new venues springing up in Scotland's capital Read more »| 01 Sep 2022 -
StudentsWomen's Safety in Edinburgh
We're working with Edinburgh's Women's Safety in Public Places Community Improvement Partnership to raise awareness of their consultations on women's safety in public places. Read more »| 31 Aug 2022 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: Friendship Flings
This month's columnist reflects on the magic of temporary connections and how they speak to our inner child Read more »| 29 Aug 2022 -
TravelBeyond Borders: Over the Borderline
Beyond Borders is back for its tenth year of literary and political talks against a backdrop of rolling Peeblesshire hills Read more »| 12 Aug 2022 -
IntersectionsWhere Numbers Fail: On numerical diversity and institutional intersectionality
For institutions, the diversity tick box is all the rage – but it really shouldn't be. Kevin Guyan, author of Queer Data, reflects on the problem with upholding numerical diversity as a fix-all to inequality and oppression Read more »| 11 Aug 2022 -
IntersectionsUnited as One: the multi-cause solidarity of queer activism
Summer is nearly done – but solidarity's forever. We speak to queer activist groups about how they're working towards collective political goals and why that means liberation for all of us Read more »| 11 Aug 2022 -
TravelExploring Edinburgh's Neighbourhoods
From natural beauty to much-loved city attractions via some one-of-a-kind locations, we take a tour around Edinburgh's neighbourhoods Read more »| 04 Aug 2022 -
Food And DrinkThe Pitt: Edinburgh's pioneering street food market
As the pioneering Leith street food market closes its doors before a move to Granton, our Food editor celebrates the life and times of The Pitt Read more »| 04 Aug 2022 -
Food And DrinkScottish Food Events Guide: August 2022
If you're feeling peckish during all the festival excitement through August, we've got a great guide to all the food events across Scotland this month Read more »| 02 Aug 2022