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Food And DrinkWhisky, Tide Pods, and Outrage Marketing
Here's what happens when a 200-year-old whisky distillery runs headfirst into a meme about teenagers eating soap Read more »| 28 Oct 2019 -
Food And DrinkScottish Food Events and Festivals: November 2019
This month, find out what Rick Stein's been up to, and learn about this great new drink called... *checks notes*... gin Read more »| 28 Oct 2019 -
IntersectionsOur Home Is (Literally) On Fire: On the politics of disasters
From the Amazon to Scottish flat blocks, fire disasters are political. One writer explores how a fire above his home connects to a fire in his other home, Brazil Read more »| 25 Oct 2019 -
TravelLiving in Auckland: A Guide
New Zealand's largest city, Auckland offers jobs, easy access to the outdoors, and a strong LGBTQ+ scene Read more »| 15 Oct 2019 -
Food And DrinkAilidh Forlan on her guide to Scotland's street food
We speak to Ailidh Forlan ahead of her new guide to the wild world of Scottish street food Read more »| 07 Oct 2019 -
IntersectionsSetting the Rules: On friends becoming lovers
This month’s columnist explores when friendship crosses over romance Read more »| 04 Oct 2019
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Food And DrinkCock of the Walk: Edinburgh Cocktail Week 2019
Shiny lights, big flavours, giant mushrooms and domes on the roof – a look at the magical and ridiculous world of the Edinburgh Cocktail Week Read more »| 04 Oct 2019 -
IntersectionsFall where they may: Tarot in the internet age
Tarot card readings have never been more popular. One writer explores how this boom is a cause and effect of the internet Read more »| 02 Oct 2019 -
Food And DrinkScottish Food Events and Festivals: October 2019
October's food and drink events guide features festivals a-plenty, and more tuba than you may have expected Read more »| 01 Oct 2019 -
IntersectionsHow sexual health clinics are failing bisexual men
One writer explores how bisexual men are slipping between the cracks of sexual healthcare Read more »| 30 Sep 2019 -
TravelVisiting Georgia
Torn between a city break in Budapest and a backpacking adventure around Northern India? Why not get the best of both worlds by visiting a country where Europe meets Asia – Georgia Read more »| 30 Sep 2019 -
StudentsUni isn't for everyone and that's OK
Our Music Editor talks us through the highs and lows of University, dropping out and how you don't need to have a degree to achieve success Read more »| 26 Sep 2019 -
StudentsHow to Bluff Through A Class You Haven't Prepared For
Oh god, you haven’t, have you? Okay, don’t panic, we’ve got you covered – here’s an unfortunately quite experienced guide to getting through a seminar when you’ve *gulp* forgotten to do the reading material Read more »| 19 Sep 2019 -
StudentsPlastic-free shopping in Scotland
Single-use plastics are officially out, and refill stores are springing up everywhere to help us reduce our waste – here’s where to pop for your package-free shop Read more »| 19 Sep 2019 -
StudentsThe promoters' promoter – a club culture guide
Tips on the top nights that Glasgow and Edinburgh’s club scenes have to offer from the ones who know best Read more »| 18 Sep 2019