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IntersectionsCould Musical Theatre Help Fix the World?
With the cultural phenomenon that is Hamilton opening in London this December to sold-out audiences, Intersections asks why musical theatre remains overlooked as an art form and catalyst for social change Read more »| 15 Nov 2017 -
TravelLiving in Edinburgh: A Guide
One US citizen offers a guide to starting a life in Edinburgh. If you're prepared to walk, get lost, and chat up strangers, Edinburgh will never run out of treasures to offer you – until your visa expires Read more »| 15 Nov 2017 -
Food And DrinkKombucha, Tepache and the art of fermented drinks
We try our hand at the noble art of fermentation, and do our best not to blow anything up in the process Read more »| 06 Nov 2017 -
TravelGlasgow Fireworks 2017: Where to Watch Them
We look at some of the best places to see fireworks in Glasgow this Bonfire Night Read more »| 02 Nov 2017 -
Travel
Edinburgh Fireworks 2017: Where to Watch Them
It's that time again, so look up and prepare your best 'surprise' and 'awe' expressions – here’s The Skinny’s guide to the best places to see fireworks in Edinburgh this Bonfire Night Read more »| 02 Nov 2017 -
Food And Drink
Scottish Food & Drink News – November 2017
Exciting beers, vegan food festivals and the beginning of the Christmas food and drink season feature in November's food events guide Read more »| 27 Oct 2017
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Food And Drink
Pints of Fear: 10 Craft Beers for Halloween
Ahead of the spookiest night of the year, we pull together a drinks list that's equal parts delicious brewing and terrifying graphic design Read more »| 26 Oct 2017 -
Travel
Living in Copenhagen: A guide
If you can get past the bureaucracy, the Danish capital offers a life that blends the great outdoors with top-notch drinking and nightlife Read more »| 23 Oct 2017 -
Food And Drink
New in Food: East Pizzas, Koelschip Beer & more
From top-drawer pizzas to brilliant new beer bars, our pick of the best new spots in Edinburgh and Glasgow Read more »| 20 Oct 2017 -
Travel
Living in Pune: A guide
The second city of the Indian state of Maharashtra, Pune offers a blend of historical curiosity, collegiate hedonism and natural beauty Read more »| 19 Oct 2017 -
IntersectionsDead Women Walking: On May's Frida Kahlo Bracelet
Theresa May's Frida Kahlo Bracelet was more than an intriguing or misguided sartorial choice; it was another example of the worrying way we treat the faces of deceased female icons like Monroe, Winehouse and Princess Diana Read more »| 17 Oct 2017 -
Intersections
Witch Side Are You On? Witchcraft & Halloween
In a world of Sexy Scientist costumes and whitewashed Geisha get-ups, the witch has prevailed as a feminist fallback for socially conscious trick-or-treaters. And, er, we’re about to ruin that for you too... Read more »| 13 Oct 2017 -
Tech
Enter the Upside Down with Stranger Things: The Game
Ahead of season two of Stranger Things, Neflix have released an 8-bit style Stranger Things game for mobiles Read more »| 05 Oct 2017 -
Food And Drink
A guide to Scotland's Food and Drink Markets
From farmers' markets to indoor street food fiestas, we take a look at some of Scotland's best regular food and drink markets Read more »| 04 Oct 2017 -
Intersections
No Laughing Matter: On Sexism in Comedy Reviews
We chat backlash and future plans with Jane Jacks, author of a contentious report describing bias against women in comedy reviews across the Fringe media; and to our own Comedy Editor Ben Venables about The Skinny's ethos when it comes to critique Read more »| 03 Oct 2017