Arts & Entertainment
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Entertainment10 Cult Books You Haven't Heard Of... Yet
We could do a list of Student Cult Books easily, but you know the drill; On the Road, Catcher in the Rye, etc etc. So here are 10 cult books you’ve probably never heard of Read more »| 12 Sep 2012 -
EntertainmentStudent Clubbing 101
Get ready to embrace all the sights and booming sounds that Edinburgh and Glasgow can offer Read more »| 05 Aug 2012 -
EntertainmentShoot 'Em Up: A Guide to Xbox Live
Xbox addict Alex Cole gives you the lowdown on releasing your inner sociopath, from a darkened room in his parents' basement Read more »| 16 Sep 2011 -
EntertainmentThe Graduate: A Cinephile's Guide to University
Jamie Dunn talks to some of the UK's brightest actors, directors and curators as they recount their formative experiences with cinema, suffering through Spinal Tap on loop and dishevelled porn theatres in the process Read more »| 16 Sep 2011 -
EntertainmentGlory Days: A Muso's Guide to Inebriation
Dave Kerr talks to the frontmen from three of Scotland's finest modern rock bands, who recall the inebriated triumphs of their student years Read more »| 16 Sep 2011 -
EntertainmentRogue's Gallery: A Guide to Art
There’s more to galleries than still life paintings and nudey sculptures. The Scottish contemporary art scene is thriving, and with a regular turnaround of exhibitions it provides a great way to catch some exceptional art – and get smashed on the cheap. Here’s a selection of just a few galleries that have regular opening parties Read more »| 16 Sep 2011
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EntertainmentMuch Ado About Acting: A Guide to Theatre
Our resident theatre critic Gareth K Vile collates a guide to the most daring and adventurous theatre in Scotland: note the absence of whisky and shortbread Read more »| 16 Sep 2011 -
EntertainmentBeat Generation: A Student Guide to Scottish Music
Find a desk, sit down and pay attention to The Skinny's indispensible 2011 Scottish music 101 Read more »| 16 Sep 2011 -
EntertainmentWarpaint at Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 23 Aug
Warpaint at Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 23 Aug Photos by Sonia Mallan Read more »| 24 Aug 2011 -
EntertainmentScotland's New Music
There's more to our indigenous music than the Fratellis (RIP, sniff) and Glasvegas - let the Skinny introduce you to a few of the newest and finest Read more »| 28 Sep 2010 -
EntertainmentDead poets' societies
Student theatre in Scotland is a cut above the rest, smashing stereotypes of hammy performances and amateurish productions. Check out these quality establishments to get involved Read more »| 28 Sep 2010 -
EntertainmentSkinny-dipping with Errors
Errors hook up with The Skinny for a pub crawl round their favourite Glasgow student haunts. Nudity allegedly ensues Read more »| 28 Sep 2010 -
EntertainmentBooks for confused minds
Starting university can be an alienating experience; these essential student reads will help ease your befuddlement - or feed your anger Read more »| 28 Sep 2010 -
EntertainmentMastodon at Glasgow ABC
Mastodon at Glasgow ABC Read more »| 22 Feb 2010 -
EntertainmentStudent Memories: Adam Stafford
Adam Stafford on the dangers of student life on Sauchiehall Street. Read more »| 14 Oct 2009