Lifestyle
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Food And Drink
La Gelatessa, Glasgow
Glasgow's newest ice cream spot, La Gelatessa has great flavours and a delightful throwback vibe Read more »| 26 May 2023 -
Intersections
Queer histories & futures: SQIFF's Trans-Generational Tour
Filmmaker Maili Fraser and programmer Indigo Korres discuss Scottish Queer International Film Festival's new touring programme, the Trans-generational Tour Read more »| 22 May 2023 -
Intersections
Prioritising Pleasure: Vaginismus & centring comfort
Centring comfort in sex will always be crucial – especially when it comes to vaginismus. We discuss gender affirming experiences, pleasurable anal sex, and listening to our bodies Read more »| 18 May 2023 -
Intersections
Ask Anahit: Memes, Muting, and My Buddy Eric
In the first of a new column, newly anointed agony aunt Anahit Behrooz offers some advice to our readers Read more »| 15 May 2023 -
Intersections
Uneasy Acts: The importance of discomfort in resistance
From slashed paintings to rescheduled snooker matches – methods of political resistance are always criticised. We look at condemned protests from our past and present to unpack the power of anger and discomfort in demanding change Read more »| 10 May 2023 -
Intersections
Love Bites: Dual Carriageway Dreaming
This month's columnist Lucy Fitzgerald unpacks the romance of motorway service stations and the imagined lives they allow us to pit stop at Read more »| 10 May 2023
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Food And Drink
Skua, Edinburgh
The new late-night spot from the team behind Heron, Skua is a whirlwind of great drinks, fiery flavours and incredibly goth interiors Read more »| 28 Apr 2023 -
Intersections
How Glasgow's community organisations are struggling for space
We're well aware: money's tight. But how does this impact the community organisations that allow us to come together and connect? One writer explores the importance of maintaining spaces and unpacks the trials and tribulations of funding applications Read more »| 05 Apr 2023 -
Intersections
Drinking Climate: Alcohol and the environment
Tasting Climate Change takes place 11 April, at Edinburgh Science Festival. Tickets are available here: https://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/event-details/tasting-climate-change Read more »| 04 Apr 2023 -
Intersections
Love Bites: The Intimacy of Demos & Outtakes
This month's Love Bites columnist reflects on the joy of listening to the music that didn't quite make the final cut Read more »| 27 Mar 2023 -
Food And Drink
A Grand Day Out: Edinburgh Street Food, reviewed
We spend an afternoon at Edinburgh's biggest and brightest new food and drink venue, and find great pizza, delicious ice cream, and so many neons Read more »| 27 Mar 2023 -
Intersections
Listen to Our Stories podcast
Listen to Our Stories, a new podcast recapping the weekend of storytelling from members of the Scottish African diaspora Read more »| 17 Mar 2023 -
Travel
Hitting the Road: How to Travel Sustainably
We look at a few ways you can travel more sustainably across Scotland and beyond Read more »| 16 Mar 2023 -
Food And Drink
Chorrito Sauce Co, Leith
New to Leith Walk, some of Chorrito's tacos are excellent – but they, quite literally, come at a heavy cost Read more »| 15 Mar 2023 -
Intersections
Collective Duty: On community support & the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry
As the public inquiry into Sheku Bayoh’s death resumes, we reflect on solidarity, coming together, and holding those in power accountable Read more »| 14 Mar 2023