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IntersectionsBody Beautiful on fashion, diversity and representation
A new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland is the first of its kind to examine diversity within the fashion industry. We speak to its curator about assembling Body Beautiful Read more »| 06 May 2019 -
TravelScottish Adventure Calendar: Spring/Summer 2019
Needing some inspiration on how to get out into the Scottish wilds and challenge yourself? Here’s a small selection of the weird and wonderful places you can go to test your mettle / learn a new skill / push yourself to the edge of endurance and beyond Read more »| 03 May 2019 -
TravelGet Lost: The rise of solo female and non-binary hikers
Whether it's to build skills, get some headspace, or just because they want to, the number of female and non-binary hikers going solo on Scotland's hills is on the rise Read more »| 01 May 2019 -
Food And DrinkScottish Food Events and Festivals: May 2019
This month's food events guide features a trio of whisky events, a pair of gin fests and a big ol' vegan barbecue Read more »| 30 Apr 2019 -
TravelGrand Tours of Scotland
What happens if you start your adventure and don’t come home? With a bit of prep, a nice sleeping bag and some good cake stops, there’s really no need to Read more »| 29 Apr 2019 -
IntersectionsBinge drinking, wellness culture & late-stage capitalism
As binge drinking rates fall and Gen Z swear off the booze, one writer explores the ramifications of a society going sober Read more »| 29 Apr 2019
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Food And DrinkCleaning Up: Glasgow Coffee Festival & sustainability
Glasgow Coffee Festival is a disposable cup-free zone. We talk to organiser Lisa Lawson about how the festival – and the world of coffee in general – can be more environmentally friendly Read more »| 25 Apr 2019 -
TravelWithout a Paddle: Rafting in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Thailand is a favourite stop on the student and graduate itinerary – here's one traveller's tale of urban grit, beautiful nature, and sinking into everything-infested waters Read more »| 23 Apr 2019 -
Food And DrinkEdinburgh Eats: Don't Tell Mama
The duo behind Don't Tell Mama Coffee Bar tell us how they realised their vision of bringing Greek and Mediterranean coffee culture to Edinburgh Read more »| 22 Apr 2019 -
Food And DrinkEdinburgh Beer Garden Guide
Looking for a beer garden in which to nurse a cold drink on one of Edinburgh's rare sunny afternoon? Look no further – we've got you covered. Read more »| 22 Apr 2019 -
IntersectionsDigital Vigilance
One columnist reflects on her relationship with her mother near the end of her life Read more »| 16 Apr 2019 -
Food And DrinkEdinburgh Eats: Himalaya Cafe
We sit down with the owner of Himalaya Cafe to discuss the Dalai Lama, community and the story behind her restaurant Read more »| 16 Apr 2019 -
Food And DrinkEdinburgh Eats: Nutan's
The delightful owner of Edinburgh curry cafe Nutan's shares the story behind her restaurant while emanating an infectious joie de vivre Read more »| 15 Apr 2019 -
IntersectionsFascism 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