Lifestyle
Your one-stop shop for everything lifestyle at The Skinny. Join us for food and drink reads and reviews, fashion and style, sexuality and opinion pieces, tech news and features, student guides and travel guides and features.
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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 -
TravelEdinburgh 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 -
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
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Food And DrinkNew 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 -
Intersections
Dead 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 -
Food And DrinkScottish Food & Drink News – October 2017
Cocktails, coffee and questionable naming choices feature in this month's food and drink round-up Read more »| 03 Oct 2017 -
Students
Student Life in Edinburgh with Collegiate AC
Edinburgh has a lot to offer students – we pick out some of the best bits to look out for, with help from Collegiate AC Read more »| 29 Sep 2017