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IntersectionsDemand A Daydream: The case for less manifestation in the arts
Fed up with affirmations? It's time to stare out of a window indefinitely and let our minds wander into artistic practice. One writer unpacks the power of daydreaming and letting go of productivity-based approaches to creativity Read more »| 02 Aug 2023 -
IntersectionsPartner Up with Rebel Tango
Clear the dance floor – we're learning the tango. We speak to the duo behind Rebel Tango about fostering intimacy, open-role dancing, and making radical moves Read more »| 02 Aug 2023 -
TravelHWFG: A Beginner's Guide to Clubbing in Glasgow
Clubbing in Glasgow is an experience like no other. Our Clubs editor offers a rundown of the places to explore Read more »| 20 Jul 2023 -
TravelThe Kids' Call: Glasgow's Fun for the Young
Growing up isn't all growing pains. Let the kids take the reins in Riverside for the day and enjoy the city's culture like you're five years old again Read more »| 19 Jul 2023 -
TravelArt Tour: A brief guide to Glasgow's galleries
Glasgow's art scene is world-renowned – here's a quick guide to some of the city's most exciting and influential galleries Read more »| 18 Jul 2023 -
Food And DrinkGlasgow venues round-up: July 2023
From community spaces to classic Glasgow pubs, The Skinny looks at how some of the city’s venues have bounced back and re-emerged after COVID closures Read more »| 18 Jul 2023
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IntersectionsDog Days: Responsibility & reflection in trying times
A new puppy can bring all sorts of havoc to a life – but, really, we might actually welcome the ups and downs of canine parenthood. One writer explores growing up, emotional turmoil, and why we're embracing dog ownership in our twenties Read more »| 18 Jul 2023 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: For the Hungry Girl
This month's columnist muses on a vegetable that delights, comforts, and demands nothing but a solitary joy Read more »| 14 Jul 2023 -
TravelThe Skinny Guide to Merchant City & Trongate
Our guide to the lavish and fancy Merchant City, and its creative and adventurous neighbour in the Trongate, updated for 2023 Read more »| 13 Jul 2023 -
TravelThe Skinny guide to Glasgow City Centre
Central Glasgow is awash with big shops, good food and interesting stuff to do – dive into the grid with our guide to the City Centre, updated for 2023 Read more »| 13 Jul 2023 -
IntersectionsAsk Anahit: Toxicity in Tiny Towns
In this month's agony aunt column, one person asks how to cut out toxic people in a city where everyone seems to know everyone Read more »| 13 Jul 2023 -
IntersectionsUnearthing the Past: The colonialism behind botany
From eucalypts to cacti, our plants are rooted in colonialism. We look to Keg de Souza's exhibition Shipping Roots, the Glasgow Seed Library, and Indigenous knowledge to unpack the complex history of our botanics and question where we may grow from here Read more »| 12 Jul 2023 -
TravelThe Skinny guide to Edinburgh's Old Town
The Skinny's 2023 guide to the best of Edinburgh's Old Town, from the sights worth seeing to the best independent bars and restaurants Read more »| 11 Jul 2023 -
TravelThe Skinny guide to Gorgie, Dalry & Fountainbridge
Great food and drink, access to some of Edinburgh's best outdoor spaces, and loads of wildlife – here's our introduction to Gorgie, Dalry and Fountainbridge, all updated for our 2023 guide Read more »| 11 Jul 2023 -
TravelThe Skinny guide to Edinburgh's New Town
Look behind the chain stores and new developments, and Edinburgh's New Town is home to great pubs and cafes, exciting food and world-class art Read more »| 11 Jul 2023