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Food And DrinkScottish Food Events & Festivals: March 2019
March's food events round-up is mostly liquid, with beer events in Edinburgh and a pair of gin fests at either end of the M8 Read more »| 05 Mar 2019 -
SexualityLady in Red: Artemisia Gentileschi's Enduring Legacy
As Artemisia Gentileschi’s Self-Portrait embarks on its UK tour, stopping first at Glasgow Women’s Library, we look at the legacy of the feminist icon as an artist and assault survivor Read more »| 05 Mar 2019 -
Food And DrinkVegetarian and Vegan Sausages: A Taste Test
We dip our toes into the highly-seasoned world of the meat-free sausage – safe to say, it was a mixed bag... Read more »| 04 Mar 2019 -
SexualityHow veganism can be more inclusive
As veganism becomes more popular, one writer looks at how to reconcile a greener lifestyle with disordered eating Read more »| 01 Mar 2019 -
TravelWalking the Camino de Santiago solo
What drives someone to walk 500 miles, alone? One writer reflects on their solo trek on the Camino de Santiago Read more »| 25 Feb 2019 -
Food And DrinkSomething to Chew On: 6 Food Web Series to Watch
When it comes to shows about food, we demand stunning and bingeable content, and the internet delivers – here are a half-dozen we recommend getting stuck into Read more »| 14 Feb 2019
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SexualityRom-Coms As A Dating Guide for a Young Gay Man
A writer explores how the leading ladies of rom-coms became his guide for dating as a young gay man Read more »| 14 Feb 2019 -
SexualitySharing Makeup Brushes: On Coming Out as Bi and Femme
This month's columnist explores coming out as bi and femme to their high school sweetheart Read more »| 12 Feb 2019 -
Food And DrinkNew in Food: Lady Libertine, Mr Wu's Disco Kitchen & more
As the new year motors on in earnest, we round up some of the more interesting and exciting new bars, cafes and restaurants to check out across Edinburgh and Glasgow Read more »| 08 Feb 2019 -
Food And DrinkFood Events and Festivals: February 2019
This month's food events guide takes in blindfolded boozing, award-winning gin and chicken, and even a bit of light exercise Read more »| 04 Feb 2019 -
SexualityHow Rookie became the business model for a generation
The end of online teen mag, Rookie, felt like the end of the era of blogs. One writer reflects on how its closure impacts how she views monetising her own creative projects Read more »| 04 Feb 2019 -
Food And DrinkEco-Friendly Shopping in Edinburgh and Glasgow
We pick out some of our favourite packaging-free and eco-friendly shops across Scotland, helping you save the planet and make use of all those mason jars Read more »| 01 Feb 2019 -
SexualityWhy museums need to decolonise their collections
It's about time British and Scottish museums reckoned with their colonial histories. Here's why Read more »| 22 Jan 2019 -
Food And DrinkGet ready for Paisley Food and Drink Festival 2019
The Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns this spring; here’s a look at what sets it apart from the crowd Read more »| 21 Jan 2019 -
SexualityDon’t Stop the Music: Headphones & Street Harassment
This month’s columnist explores his love for headphones as an armour against street harassment Read more »| 15 Jan 2019