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IntersectionsWar Games: how we talk about war
Over recent years, the UK’s damaging war rhetoric has persistently reared its ugly head. We reflect on how we talk about war and why that needs to change Read more »| 28 Mar 2022 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: On Okra Stew
This month's Love Bites columnist reflects on maternal love and okra stew Read more »| 28 Mar 2022 -
Food And DrinkOutlier, Glasgow
The city’s hippest new bakery, Outlier is a rustic, communal space filled with a constantly changing selection of treats Read more »| 25 Mar 2022 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: Navigating Memories in Heartbreak
This month’s columnist reflects on the memory of a partner following a break-up Read more »| 15 Mar 2022 -
Food And DrinkDundee venues round-up: March 2022
Italian restaurants, Indian street food and new vintage clothing shops have been earning attention for all the right reasons in the City of Discovery Read more »| 11 Mar 2022 -
IntersectionsAll is Not Lost: Rethinking failure in activism
In activist movements, failings are difficult to come to terms with. But failure may be more complex – and a little more hopeful – than we thought Read more »| 10 Mar 2022
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Food And DrinkSando @ The High Dive, Edinburgh
Sando's residency at The High Dive brings Japanese-inspired sandwiches, incredible cauliflower, and plenty of orbs to ponder Read more »| 09 Mar 2022 -
IntersectionsIf you're a young carer, apply for the Young Carer Grant
Young carers play a hugely important role in society but their work often goes overlooked – even by their friends and teachers. The Young Carer Grant can help these carers access some of the life opportunities their peers take for granted Read more »| 04 Mar 2022 -
IntersectionsQueerantine: a non-binary journey through the pandemic
As we approach two years since the UK’s first lockdown, one writer explores their non-binary identity during the pandemic Read more »| 28 Feb 2022 -
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Love Bites: Online Connections
This month's columnist reflects on online connections and long-distance internet friendships Read more »| 22 Feb 2022 -
IntersectionsChecking Boxes: How opinion writing warped identity politics
First-person opinion writing has dominated British media in the last decade. Our departing Intersections Editor reflects on the impact this writing has had on identity politics in culture and in themselves Read more »| 10 Feb 2022 -
Food And DrinkEdinburgh venues round-up: February 2022
From arcade-themed bars to a welcome new addition to the El Cartel family, this month's group of new Edinburgh venues this month stand out from the crowd Read more »| 09 Feb 2022 -
Food And DrinkEleanore, Edinburgh
A lockdown favourite moves indoors, as Eleanore brings smoky flavours, Scandi interiors and the best dessert for miles to Leith Walk Read more »| 07 Feb 2022 -
IntersectionsYear of the Tiger: Lunar New Year in Scotland
恭喜發財! To celebrate Lunar New Year, one writer explores the significance of the holiday for many ESEA communities in Scotland Read more »| 31 Jan 2022 -
IntersectionsBeacons In The Dark: The power of radical hope
As another year rolls around and everything is still on fire, one self-described radical pessimist reflects on the power of hope during times of despair Read more »| 20 Jan 2022