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Ask Anahit: The Terrible Twenties
In this month's advice column, one reader asks how best to negotiate a mid-20s identity crisis Read more »| 08 May 2024 -
Food And Drink
Seventy One Steps, Edinburgh
The Bearded Baker's brand-new spot blends Scandi style and brilliant bagel-first brunches Read more »| 29 Apr 2024 -
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Under the Spell Tree: Community-building with the unknown
There's magic in the everyday – from the joy & perseverance of queer communities to a tree in the nearby park. Author Genevieve Jagger explores local magic and shared secrets in Glasgow's Southside Read more »| 18 Apr 2024 -
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Love Bites: Porridge For One
This month's columnist reflects on heartbreak, reclaiming power, and oat-based sustenance Read more »| 16 Apr 2024 -
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Business in Bloom: Scotland's florals in flux
A nice bunch of flowers never goes amiss – but this isn't quite your usual bouquet. As spring arrives, we speak to some of the leading practitioners in Scotland's evolving florals industry Read more »| 12 Apr 2024 -
Food And Drink
La Masa Taco Bar, Glasgow
New Mexican street food spot La Masa brings a splash of colour to central Glasgow Read more »| 05 Apr 2024
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An Education in Disruption: Divestment in higher education
From fossil fuels to arms, university funds have long been corrupt. We take a closer look at institutional complicity and the recent student-led campaigns organising against the system Read more »| 21 Mar 2024 -
Food And Drink
Word Of Mouth: The new exhibition sharing our thoughts on food
A new exhibition in Edinburgh brings together dozens of artworks expressing our relationship with food – we chat to Word Of Mouth's curator, Maisie Wills Read more »| 20 Mar 2024 -
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Love Bites: Arnie, Aliens, Action
This month's columnist reflects on a past and present watch of cult classic Predator Read more »| 15 Mar 2024 -
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Rewilding & Rerouting: Connecting with nature
Collisions, glaciers, woodland, and lots of sheep – over the centuries, the Pentland Hills have seen it all. Through a walk amid their beloved peaks, one writer reflects on the ever-changing land and an ever-changing self Read more »| 11 Mar 2024 -
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Ask Anahit: The Fash and the Furious
In this month's advice column, one reader asks how to deal with right-wing family drama Read more »| 11 Mar 2024 -
Food And Drink
Höfn, Dundee
Höfn is a delightful slice of Nordic coffee culture in the heart of Dundee Read more »| 26 Feb 2024 -
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Ask Anahit: AI Edition
In this month's Ask Anahit special, our regular advice columnist hands over the reins to (read: gets in a fight with) ChatGPT, exploring why we always look for answers when it comes to matters of the heart Read more »| 12 Feb 2024 -
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Love Bites: Two Digital Decades
This month's columnist reflects on their time on dating apps – desire, disconnection, and digital differences Read more »| 05 Feb 2024 -
Food And Drink
Paz Taqueria, Edinburgh
Paz brings some exciting, experimental takes on classic taco flavours to a familiar spot in the heart of Edinburgh Read more »| 29 Jan 2024