Lifestyle
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Food And DrinkThe Beer and Now: Scotland's best breweries
We look at your five favourite breweries from across Scotland, and which of their beers to try first Read more »| 05 Jan 2016 -
Food And DrinkGlasgow & Edinburgh's best takeaways
Stopping to eat? Pfft, we say, as we take a look at your favourite takeaways and venues for food on-the-go Read more »| 05 Jan 2016 -
Food And Drink
Edinburgh and Glasgow's best pubs & bars
We delve into your favourite Edinburgh and Glasgow pubs, and find a modern mix of beer bars, all-day hangouts, and lovely spots by the river Read more »| 05 Jan 2016 -
Food And DrinkGlasgow & Edinburgh's best food & drink shops
Grab your tote bag and your shopping list – here are your favourite grocery stores, food emporiums and booze merchants Read more »| 05 Jan 2016 -
Food And Drink
The best cafes in Glasgow & Edinburgh
Cafes and coffee shops come in many shapes and sizes, so let’s look at your five favourites from this year’s survey and see what makes each of them stand out. Read more »| 05 Jan 2016 -
Food And DrinkEdinburgh & Glasgow's best new food & drink venues
Your favourite new cafes, bars and shops in Edinburgh and Glasgow are a motley crew – we take a closer look at your top five Read more »| 05 Jan 2016
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Travel
2016 Travel Resolutions
A year has changed into another year. Since at this point of human evolution we have lost the ability to think for ourselves or make our own decisions, here is a list of travel-based resolutions we can pretend we’re going to achieve this year Read more »| 31 Dec 2015 -
Tech
Opinion: Going Digital Native
The term 'digital native' is used to describe the conflict between a generation that has grown up with computers and an education system populated by people less familiar with technology. But who are these digital natives and where are they to be found? Read more »| 22 Dec 2015 -
Food And Drink
Turning Leftover Food into Art: Phagomania
So your family have produced a roast to feed 40 people then served it to three, one of whom doesn't eat meat? We have a solution, courtesy of food artist Lauren Purnell and publisher Hamburger Eyes… Read more »| 10 Dec 2015 -
Intersections
Terrible Feminism: My three feminist flaws
From feeling validated by catcallers to burning Germaine Greer at the stake (figuratively), Rianna Walcott admits to three uncomfortable flaws she's noticed in her feminism. Read more »| 09 Dec 2015 -
Travel
Things to Do in Berlin at Christmas and New Year
Thinking of going to Berlin for Christmas or New Year? Our expat friend shares his tips on how to party like a local, from the Berlin Christmas markets to Berghain, the key things to do in Berlin over the festive period... and where to watch the fireworks Read more »| 08 Dec 2015 -
Tech
Opinion: Life, Death and Videogames
The role of videogames as a tool for coping is not one that’s often considered. Our games editor looks back on how sombre indie title Limbo helped lay ... Read more »| 08 Dec 2015 -
Intersections
Chrimbophilia: A Very Kinky Christmas
Christmas time, mistletoe and wine. And Santa fetishes, apparently? Read more »| 08 Dec 2015 -
Food And Drink
Alternative Christmas Dinners
We step into the world of roasted meat, super-dense desserts and mulled everything to find some alternatives to the Christmas dinner classics Read more »| 08 Dec 2015 -
Tech
Facebook Drones, Google Loon and the Internet Frontiers
Google and Facebook are taking to the skies to bring internet access to the world’s most inaccessible regions, but do they understand the challenge ahead, and is it even worthwhile? Read more »| 07 Dec 2015