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IntersectionsSurviving Christmas When Your Family is The Worst
'Tis the season to be problematic, it seems. We asked two experts how to cope with Christmas time when your family is less than woke... Read more »| 05 Dec 2016 -
Food And DrinkManchester's Best Christmas Cocktails
As the festive spirits start to heighten but the temperatures continue to drop, head to Cottonopolis, Gorilla, Epernay, PLY, Albert's Schloss or Science and Industry and Cane and Grain for something involving chocolate liqueur, port, sloe gin or Advocaat. Read more »| 02 Dec 2016 -
Food And DrinkScottish Food News – December 2016
It's a very Christmassy food news round-up this month, laced with some birthday celebrations and plenty of chocolate Read more »| 30 Nov 2016 -
Fashion
Shop Local: Design Gift Guide 2016
As thoughts turn to Christmas gifts, we asked a few of our favourite Scottish designers to lend us some of their beautiful wares, focussing on small batch, handmade production, with ethically sourced materials Read more »| 29 Nov 2016 -
Travel
Travelling as a gay couple
Travelling to different cultures can present a wide array of challenges, particularly if your basic rights change in your destination of choice. One writer considers the difficulties of travel as part of a gay couple Read more »| 28 Nov 2016 -
Food And Drink
Bottled Up: Christmas Drinks Gift Guide
Booze, glorious booze – we pick out the best beer clubs, craft spirits and liquid gifts this Christmas Read more »| 25 Nov 2016
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Food And Drink
Good Taste: Scottish Food Gift Guide
Luxury chocolates, small-batch coffee and massive hampers filled with all sorts – here's our foodie gift guide for Christmas 2016... Read more »| 25 Nov 2016 -
Food And DrinkHi, Tech! Christmas Food Gadget Guide
Smart frying pans, intelligent herb gardens and a pair of hi-tech butter knives feature in a guide to the best food tech on offer this Christmas Read more »| 23 Nov 2016 -
Intersections
A Feminist Christmas Wishlist
2016 was an abomination. Feminist presents won't fix it, but they'll sure ease the pain... Read more »| 23 Nov 2016 -
Food And Drink
Thanksgiving Dinner: American Food in Glasgow
In need of some American comfort food this Thanksgiving? Or just fancy an excuse to eat copious amounts of sugar and meat on a Thursday afternoon? Here are a selection of Glasgow’s finest US eateries to check out this Thanksgiving. Read more »| 22 Nov 2016 -
Food And Drink
Thanksgiving dinner: Burgers & Donuts in Edinburgh
From mountains of chicken wings to cupcakes shaped like turkeys, we take a look at a range of Edinburgh's best US-inspired eateries to check out this Thanksgiving Read more »| 21 Nov 2016 -
Food And Drink
Leonardo DiCaprio visits Edinburgh, eats macaroni cheese
Have you ever wondered what a megastar like Leonardo DiCaprio would eat if he came to Scotland for the day? Really? OK. Mac'n'cheese, apparently Read more »| 17 Nov 2016 -
Travel
Living in Cologne: A Pre-Brexit Guide
Thinking about taking advantage of all our European advantages while you still can? Consider Cologne for cathedrals, Kölsch and plentiful nudity Read more »| 17 Nov 2016 -
Travel
Living in Barcelona: Move to Spain before Brexit
There's so much more to living in Barcelona than Las Ramblas – one former resident offers a guide to starting a life in Spain's vibrant coastal city before the Brexit hauls us out of the EU Read more »| 10 Nov 2016 -
Travel
Living in Malmö: A Pre-Brexit Guide to Life in Sweden
An international outlook, great childcare and underground clubbing await in Malmö, Sweden's third-largest city Read more »| 09 Nov 2016