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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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Food And DrinkScottish Food News – October 2014
Gin and Great British Bake Off judges in Glasgow, and Michelin starred Spanish chefs in Edinburgh - it's all kicking off in October's Food News Read more »| 30 Sep 2014 -
MusicPremiere: United Fruit return with 'Open Your Eyes'
Debuting exclusively on The Skinny, Glaswegian post-hardcore band United Fruit today launch their new single Open Your Eyes ahead of a UK tour next month. T... Read more »| 30 Sep 2014 -
Music
New look Idlewild return from hiatus
Much-loved Scottish indie band Idlewild look set to announce their full-scale return next month following a lengthy hiatus. The band – whose 100 Broke... Read more »| 29 Sep 2014 -
MusicThom Yorke releases surprise new album via BitTorrent
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has caught the music world off-guard – yet again – by releasing brand-new solo album Tomorrow’s Modern B... Read more »| 26 Sep 2014 -
Art
Last chance to see Douglas Gordon and Isa Genzken - This week in Scottish art
A guide to art shows, events and openings this week in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Read more »| 23 Sep 2014 -
Music
Glasgow venue BLOC+ relaunches with DIY compilation series
BLOC+ celebrates its relaunch with the first of a four-part compilation series, featuring the diverse likes of Adam Stafford, Vasa, Deathcats and Cutty's Gym. Long-serving manager/curator Chris Cusack explains BLOC+MUSIC's altruistic manifesto Read more »| 22 Sep 2014
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Food And DrinkScottish Food News – September 2014
Edinburgh Fringe spills over into September's food news, with beer, chilli and boating all featuring in Scotland this September Read more »| 18 Sep 2014 -
Food And Drink
August Food News: Best of the Rest
If you can't stomach the Fringe, Scotland still has plenty to offer this month, namely beer, yachts, smoke and silence Read more »| 05 Aug 2014 -
Food And Drink
Northwest Food News – August 2014
Yet more openings – hello Slim’s Pork Chop Express and Hawksmoor – plus the returning Dig the City and further excuses to drink craft beer Read more »| 31 Jul 2014 -
Music
Scottish labels, promoters and publications reunite for The Pleasance Sessions 2014
The Phantom Band, Remember Remember and The Twilight Sad are among the names announced for the indoor autumn mini-festival's second coming... Read more »| 18 Jul 2014 -
Food And DrinkScottish Food News – July 2014
Having been undermined by Glasgow's Commonwealth Games, the city of pandas and insanely-priced public transport systems hits back with burgers, street food, and beer made by students Read more »| 01 Jul 2014 -
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Northwest Food News - July 2014
We’re not on a mission to get you bladdered, promise. But, er, July brings with it a trio of wine experts with a puntastic name – plus new openings in the form of Maray, Salvi’s Cucina and The Nag’s Head, and a foodie festival in a big park Read more »| 01 Jul 2014 -
Music
James Murphy, Swervedriver and more join East End Social finale weekend
Part of the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme (and a most welcome addition to the Scottish festival season), The East End Social and Chemikal Underground have ... Read more »| 30 Jun 2014 -
Music
Young Fathers win Scottish Album of the Year Award
Edinburgh hip-hop experimentalists Young Fathers were chosen ahead of Boards Of Canada, Chvrches and Edwyn Collins at the Glasgow Barrowlands ceremony Read more »| 20 Jun 2014 -
Food And Drink
Northwest Food News – June 2014
This month: giant pork scratchings and some things beginning with 'A', including a new restaurant for Crosby and awards of the street food variety Read more »| 03 Jun 2014