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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
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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 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: Running with my Pegasus
This month’s columnist reflects on running through life’s ups and downs Read more »| 02 May 2022 -
TravelPerthshire: The Gateway to Adventure
Perthshire's got an adventure for every taste – we sent one writer to try some of them out, on a day that took in everything from scenic hilltops to kayaking Read more »| 25 Apr 2022 -
Food And DrinkAbbey Days at Paisley Food and Drink Festival
The Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns this month; here’s a look at what’s in store Read more »| 13 Apr 2022 -
Food And DrinkGlasgow venues round-up: April 2022
Looking for a bite to eat in Glasgow? Here's our round-up of some new venues and ventures across the city Read more »| 11 Apr 2022 -
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