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Rogue'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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Much 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 -
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Beat 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 -
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Warpaint at Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 23 Aug
Warpaint at Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 23 Aug Photos by Sonia Mallan Read more »| 24 Aug 2011 -
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Scotland'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 -
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Dead 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
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Skinny-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 -
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Books 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 -
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Mastodon at Glasgow ABC
Mastodon at Glasgow ABC Read more »| 22 Feb 2010 -
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Student Memories: Adam Stafford
Adam Stafford on the dangers of student life on Sauchiehall Street. Read more »| 14 Oct 2009 -
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Student Memories: Tim Barrow
Tim Barrow fondly reminisces on his inspiring days as a drama student in London. Read more »| 12 Oct 2009 -
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Fresher's Music Guide
Welcome to higher education. During your degree you’ll probably kip in dusty lectures, choose liquid refreshment over required reading and, considering... Read more »| 08 Oct 2009 -
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Student Memories: George Pringle
"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger", George Pringle on why your student years aren't always the best years of your life. Read more »| 08 Oct 2009 -
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Sexual Survival Guide
Education aside, there are 3 things that your time at university will guarantee: cheap booze at the union bar; a student loan which will bite you in the ass when you’re employed; and more horny boys and girls than you can, well, shake a willy at. Read more »| 07 Oct 2009 -
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Movies Galore!
Scotland loves cinema. Need evidence? Jonathan Melville knows some of the best – and most unusual – ways to catch a movie. Especially if you’d rather avoid watching your flatmate's copy of The Big Lebowski again. Read more »| 01 Oct 2009