Lifestyle
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Apple of Our Eye: In conversation with Glasgow Apple Pressing
Apple picking season has never tasted so sweet. We speak with volunteer-run Glasgow Apple Pressing about public services, sustainable community building, and (of course) freshly pressed apple juice Read more »| 15 Oct 2024 -
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Taking Up (Green) Space: How people of colour are embracing Scotland's outdoors
The great outdoors is for everyone – not just white folks. We speak to people of colour-led organisations about connecting with and building community within nature Read more »| 15 Oct 2024 -
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Love Bites: Car Boot Collections
This month's columnist reflects on a keen vintage eye passed down from father to child Read more »| 11 Oct 2024 -
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Ask Anahit: Working It Out
In this month's advice column, one reader is experiencing an unwelcome workplace romance Read more »| 09 Oct 2024 -
Food And Drink
Muna's Ethiopian Cuisine, Edinburgh
Spicy, funky and ludicrously generous, the Ethiopian home-cooking at Muna's is an absolute standout Read more »| 03 Oct 2024 -
Food And Drink
Company Bakery, Musselburgh
A cool vibe, a bumper space, and obscene levels of baking swag – the new cafe from Edinburgh sourdough legends Company Bakery is a big hit Read more »| 17 Sep 2024
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Love Bites: Birds of a Feather
This month’s Love Bites columnist celebrates reconnecting with oneself via birdwatching and the quiet intimacy it offers Read more »| 16 Sep 2024 -
Students
Capturing the Perfect Bite: Film and Dining Recommendations for Budget-Conscious Students
Film and dining recommendations for budget-conscious students in Scotland Read more »| 12 Sep 2024 -
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Saturday Girl: On part-time nostalgia
In an age of isolation, supermarket check-outs and wiped-clean cafe tables become a site of connection – no matter your age. One writer reflects upon building your sense of self and community through the clocked-in hours of part-time work Read more »| 12 Sep 2024 -
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Ask Anahit: Student Special
For this month's student guide, our advice columnist fields questions from the team about what they wish they had known from their student days Read more »| 11 Sep 2024 -
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Uphill & Outdoors: Liminal Event on their green outdoor parties
All the best landmarks are well-acquainted with an unexpected song or two. We chat with Liminal Event, the team fostering community by taking music and dance to the great outdoors – everywhere from Arthur's Seat to your local bothy Read more »| 11 Sep 2024 -
Students
Fresh Hell!: Fresher's Week Horror Stories
Sink your teeth into these blood-curdling Freshers' Week tales of old... Read more »| 11 Sep 2024 -
Students
Getting Rid of 'Riddy Culture'
Recent University of Strathclyde graduate Lauren Hunter discusses the plague of social inhibition caused by 'Riddy Culture' in Glasgow Read more »| 11 Sep 2024 -
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Activism 101: An Introduction to Student Protest
Learn how to support Palestine and squash transphobia from a pair of grassroots organisations based in Scotland Read more »| 10 Sep 2024 -
Students
Welcome to Somethinghood
One writer shares his path to university and living through what he likes to call the 'somethinghood' years Read more »| 10 Sep 2024