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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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MusicNOVA wins the 2020 SAY Award
Shaheeda Sinckler picks up Scottish music's biggest prize for her debut album, RE-UP Read more »| 29 Oct 2020 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 16-30 Oct: Scottish International Storytelling Festival & more
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival takes centre stage, with plenty of online shows and even some live, open air performances. Elsewhere, we have cinematic art at Edinburgh's National Galleries and live punk music straight to your laptop. Read more »| 16 Oct 2020 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 2-16 Oct: SQIFF & more
We're feeling strong pride this week, with Scottish Queer International Film Festival's brilliant programme of LGBTQ+ filmmaking. Elsewhere in queer creativity, Pollyanna are screening a cabaret variety, and Collective Gallery launch their new manifesto. Read more »| 02 Oct 2020 -
Things To DoGet The Skinny's October 2020 issue
Our October issue is out now – here's where you can pick up your copy in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee Read more »| 30 Sep 2020 -
MusicSAY Award: 2020 Longlist revealed
The twenty albums on the longlist for this year's SAY Award are an exciting and multi-layered snapshot of modern Scottish music Read more »| 17 Sep 2020 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 17 Sep-1 Oct: Take One Action Film Festival & more
Take One Action Film Festival kicks off this week with maybe their best programme yet. Elsewhere, Edinburgh's City Art Centre and Glasgow's CCA are back in business, and National Theatre Scotland screens the last of its digital shorts. Read more »| 17 Sep 2020
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Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 4-18 Sep: Skinny Bandcamp release & more
Our big news this week is...The Skinny has a Bandcamp compilation out! And we'd love it if you would give it a listen. Elsewhere, V&A Dundee has its first post-lockdown exhibition and the Beer and Berries Festival is in full swing. Read more »| 04 Sep 2020 -
MusicThe Skinny's Bandcamp Friday Compilation
This Friday, grab your copy of our compilation of the bands we had lined up for Kelburn Garden Party this summer, featuring Free Love, Swim School and Squiggles Read more »| 03 Sep 2020 -
MusicSAY Award 2020: Live at the Longlist stream details
The Scottish Album of the Year Award will reveal its longlist of 20 albums later this month, with performances from Free Love, Sacred Paws and Kinnaris Quintet Read more »| 03 Sep 2020 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 21-28 Aug: Govanhill Festival & more
For a small change of pace, we look at what festival offerings Glasgow has to offer this August, with both Govanhill International Festival and Glasgow Short Film Festival putting on a show. Read more »| 21 Aug 2020 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 7-14 Aug: Fringe of Colour & more
With festival season officially upon us, we look at how Scotland is adapting its typical August line-up, with Edinburgh Art Festival, the Fringe, and the EIF all getting involved. Read more »| 07 Aug 2020 -
Latest NewsBarrington Reeves on the Black Scottish Business Fund
The head of Glasgow-based design and branding agency Too Gallus discusses the Black Scottish Business Fund, his address to the Scottish Parliament, and what it means to be a Black creative in 2020 Read more »| 03 Aug 2020 -
Things To DoCreative Edinburgh Awards 2020: Nominations open
The annual celebration of Edinburgh's creative scene returns, with nominations now open Read more »| 27 Jul 2020 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 24-31 Jul: Úna Fest & more
Úna Fest, Glasgow's intercultural festival celebrating Scottish and Latin America arts, is now in its second year and has moved completely online. Elsewhere, bookshops are reopening, Arusha Gallery has a brand new exhibition, and SWG3 has its own eatery Read more »| 24 Jul 2020 -
Things To DoRestarting The Skinny: Support our Crowdfunder
As Scotland begins to open up again, we're asking for your help to bring The Skinny back Read more »| 16 Jul 2020