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SexualityFascism at Home: The rise of the right in Brazil
As Brazil elected rightwing Jair Bolsonaro as their new leader, one writer looked on from Scotland at the rise of fascism in his home country Read more »| 09 Apr 2019 -
Food And DrinkScottish Food Events and Festivals: April 2019
Our food events round-up features a host of vegan food festivals, a smattering of live music, and a whole heap of science Read more »| 03 Apr 2019 -
FashionMeet the Faces of Byres Road with Ace & Tate
Ahead of Dutch eyewear specialist Ace & Tate opening its new shop on Byres Road – the brand's first in Scotland – we meet some of the people they’ll be joining in the bustling community of Glasgow’s West End Read more »| 01 Apr 2019 -
Food And DrinkThe Skinny Taste Test: Herbal and Fruit Tea
We gather around the kettle to try out a litany of teas from across the spectrum – be warned, the following article contains frank discussion of the colour of urine Read more »| 01 Apr 2019 -
SexualityHow Slow Dating took over online dating
Are we moving too fast? One writer asks if ‘slow dating’ really is the new speed dating and whether it can absolve us of our online dating anxieties Read more »| 01 Apr 2019 -
Food And DrinkNew in Food: Supper Club by Nico, Civic House Kitchen & More
This month, check out delightfully restored pubs, experimental super clubs, and piles of barbecued meat Read more »| 29 Mar 2019
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Food And DrinkEdinburgh Eats: Khartoum Cafe
A look at the story behind the Khartoum Cafe, one of Edinburgh's best African eateries Read more »| 26 Mar 2019 -
TravelLiving in Valencia: A Guide
The eastern Spanish city of Valencia is a laid-back combination of beach life, cafe culture... and parks filled with giant depictions of Gulliver Read more »| 26 Mar 2019 -
SexualityCall Me By Your Star Sign: On Love & Astrology
This month’s Intersections columnist asks if intimate connections are written in the zodiac Read more »| 08 Mar 2019 -
TravelLiving in Vancouver: A Guide
From where to live and how to get around to the city's unique herbal aroma, one writer reflects on life in the Canadian west coast city of Vancouver Read more »| 07 Mar 2019 -
Food And DrinkNew in Food: Mesa, Loudons, Cold Town House & more
This month's crop of new venues, featuring some cracking pizza, a fancy new pub in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, and brunch dishes everywhere Read more »| 07 Mar 2019 -
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