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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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Things To DoWhere to pick up The Skinny's April 2020 issue
A complete list of the supermarkets in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee stocking the April 2020 issue of The Skinny magazine Read more »| 30 Mar 2020 -
Latest NewsThe Skinny's print edition is going on hiatus
Owing to the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown, the April issue of our print magazine will be the last for the time being Read more »| 27 Mar 2020 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 26 Mar-2 Apr: Sofa Set & More
As self-isolation continues, so too does bringing the arts into the home. This week, Gilded Balloon are doing a Sofa Set List, Lighthouse Books are streaming exclusive book chats and Smith & Gertrude are out for delivery. Read more »| 26 Mar 2020 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 19-26 Mar: GSFF 2020 & More
COVID19 may have ground public events to a halt, but the creative industry has responded with a chockablock calendar of live music streams, curated book selections and your favourite food brought straight to your door. Read more »| 19 Mar 2020 -
Food And DrinkSupporting Scotland's Venues
The gig venues, cafes, bars and theatres that make life worth living have been thrown under the bus by the government. We’re here to support them Read more »| 17 Mar 2020 -
Things To DoSkate to the Party: The Loading Bay x The Skinny
We helped welcome The Loading Bay skatepark to North Glasgow last month – here's a recap of the night Read more »| 13 Mar 2020
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MusicCoronavirus: event cancellations and venue closures
A rolling guide to the events and festivals across Scotland affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak Read more »| 13 Mar 2020 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 12-19 Mar: Comedy Fest & more
Glasgow Comedy Festival is back, guaranteeing a few giggles in these uncertain times. Elsewhere, the Wee Dub Festival is filling Edinburgh's venues with the best of reggae and Eliza Shaddad is stopping by The Hug and Pint. Read more »| 12 Mar 2020 -
FilmEdinburgh’s Filmhouse planning ambitious new six-screen cinema
New Filmhouse you say? Ambitious plans to replace the much-loved arthouse theatre with a multi-story, state-of-the-art cinema on neighbouring Festival Square have been announced today, with a consultation process taking place over the coming 12 weeks Read more »| 11 Mar 2020 -
FilmJason Connery to head up Scottish film studio
The son of Sean Connery, along with producer Bob Last, has been appointed to develop and run First Stage Studios in Leith Read more »| 10 Mar 2020 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 5-12 Feb: Iran Festival & more
Get ready for a cinematic odyssey at Edinburgh's Iranian Festival, taking place all week at the Filmhouse. Plus, Arlo Parks heads to King Tut's, StAnza Poetry Festival returns to St Andrews and The Skinny throws a Glasgow Film Festival Party... Read more »| 05 Mar 2020 -
MusicThe Great Eastern: new Edinburgh music festival announced
BEAK>, Free Love, Warmduscher, BC Camplight, Broken Records, Penelope Isles and Rachel Sermanni amongst the first wave of acts announced for inaugural Edinburgh festival, The Great Eastern Read more »| 28 Feb 2020 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 27 Feb-5 Mar: Dundee Women's Festival & more
Start celebrating International Women's Day early in Dundee, nonetheless, as Dundee Women's Festival begins this weekend. Plus, IberoDocs host screenings across Edinburgh and Glasgow, Timedance's 5 year anniversary tour lands in Glasgow and more... Read more »| 27 Feb 2020 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 20-27 Feb: Glasgow Film Festival & more
Glasgow Film Festival and Femspectives both celebrate films made by women over the course of their respective festivals. Plus, Paisley's inaugural book festival kicks off, hone your sound production skills at Edinburgh Festival of Sound and more... Read more »| 20 Feb 2020 -
Tv RadioStranger Things fave back from the dead in new trailer
No, it’s not Barbs. Read more »| 14 Feb 2020