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IntersectionsLove Bites: Goodbye to the city that made me
In this month's column, an Edinburgh gal writes a farewell love letter to the city Read more »| 16 Sep 2020 -
IntersectionsLockdown & physical intimacy among friends
Over lockdown, all our relationships have been thrown into question. One writer explores why it's the physical intimacy of friendships that she misses most of all Read more »| 10 Sep 2020 -
Food And DrinkTaking Stock: COVID, Community and Food & Drink
From the ubiquity of delivery apps to the adaptability of food and drink producers, the pandemic has been a whirlwind – here's how we can reap it, and come out the other side stronger than before Read more »| 09 Sep 2020 -
IntersectionsCursed Times: Thinking about the future in 2020
It was the worst of times, it was the most cursed of times. Our Intersections Editor takes stock of the last few months and wrestles with how to move on Read more »| 08 Sep 2020 -
IntersectionsReclaiming Our Histories: Growing up LGBTQIA+ and religious
Religion and LGBTQIA+ inclusivity tend to go together like oil and water. One writer reflects on her own Catholic school upbringing and how it shaped her sexual identity Read more »| 03 Apr 2020 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: Lost Love, Heartbreak and Music
This month's columnist reflects on the emotional staying power of music Read more »| 03 Apr 2020
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IntersectionsHold, Speak, Release: Voice notes in the time of Coronavirus
While self-isolating, voice notes became a social lifeline for this writer. Here’s why they could well be the perfect form of lockdown communication Read more »| 30 Mar 2020 -
Food And DrinkRomaine Calm's coronavirus food delivery scheme
The Scottish food and drink scene has been battered by the coronavirus, but two of its stalwarts are aiming to get the best of Scottish produce direct to your door Read more »| 24 Mar 2020 -
TravelLife in Lockdown: A report from Milan
One Scottish citizen currently living in Milan tells us what life is like living in lockdown and urges you to do your bit and stay at home Read more »| 23 Mar 2020 -
TravelCoronavirus: Coming (Back) to America
Caroline was interning with The Skinny until her time in Scotland was cut short by COVID-19; here's her account of how it all unfolded as she joined the dash back to the USA Read more »| 23 Mar 2020 -
Food And DrinkCoronavirus: Scottish Crowdfunder Directory
A round-up of the Scottish venues launching crowdfunding campaigns in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic Read more »| 20 Mar 2020 -
Food And DrinkSupporting Scotland's Venues
The gig venues, cafes, bars and theatres that make life worth living have been thrown under the bus by the government. We’re here to support them Read more »| 17 Mar 2020 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: On Solo Cinema Trips
This month's columnist makes the case for his love of sitting alone in the cinema Read more »| 10 Mar 2020 -
Food And DrinkScottish Food Events Guide: March 2020
Cocktails, beer festivals and chats about Japanese veggie food feature in this month's food round-up Read more »| 06 Mar 2020 -
IntersectionsHow Govanhill is fighting gentrification with community
Gentrification may seem relentless, but, after years of new artisan cafes and rising rent prices, Govanhill is still pushing back. We speak to some local businesses about how a focus on community has been integral to combatting gentrification Read more »| 05 Mar 2020