Things to do

There are many reasons to explore the cities of Scotland, but rarely does an event come along to encourage you to visit all of them at once. This month's Six Cities Design Festival, a kind of national show and tell, encourages culturally active types to get out and see what we've made. Jasper Hamill investigates Read more »

Iceland's song last year included a phone call to God in which the singer claimed to be saving the world Read more »

The Skinny is pleased to announce the renewal of our Edinburgh Festival coverage partnership with Fest Read more »

Fair Trade is a venerable institution and shining proof that human beings can sometimes play nicely together, without cocking things up for everyone else Read more »

The House of The Golden Lotus is a new burlesque and cabaret night, coming to the Bongo Club in March. Bram Gieben interviews Warren Speed of Growling Clown about the show's performers, and the continuing burlesque boom Read more »

Peace Up The 4th International Festival of Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace (catchy title) is running a series events called Mindfulness@Lunchtime, pro... Read more »