Things to do
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ScotlandWhat's On Scotland 26 Oct-2 Nov: Halloween
Scotland's Halloween scene is lit this year, and we've got all the chat. Plus: Samhuinn, Sonica Festival and Africa in Motion film festival 2017... Read more »| 26 Oct 2017 -
Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 24-31 Oct
This week, catch local heroes Be Charlotte and The Little Kicks, and take in visits from Ghostpoet, Mount Kimbie and Godspeed You! Black Emperor Read more »| 24 Oct 2017 -
Food And DrinkNew in Food: East Pizzas, Koelschip Beer & more
From top-drawer pizzas to brilliant new beer bars, our pick of the best new spots in Edinburgh and Glasgow Read more »| 20 Oct 2017 -
ScotlandHalloween 2017: Alternative Events Guide
Evil Dead-inspired comedy! Hammer Horror-esque sound art! Beer with pumpkins in it! The Skinny picks out some of the best alternative options this Halloween if trick and/or treating doesn't take your fancy Read more »| 19 Oct 2017 -
Scotland
What's On Scotland 19-26 Oct: Black History Month
This week we take stock of Scotland's best Black History Month events, plus shows from AJ Tracey, Newcastle's WHQ, Acid Mothers Temple, Sonica and more... Read more »| 19 Oct 2017 -
MusicScottish Music Highlights: 17-23 Oct
This week sees celebrations of Lauryn Hill and Scottish music site Jockrock, plus shows from Diet Cig, Jayda G, The Horrors, Nightwave and more. Read more »| 17 Oct 2017
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Scotland
What's On Scotland 12-19 Oct: Birthday Parties
It's a busy week for Scotland's party folk, with venues and clubs across the central belt throwing shindigs in honour of their various milestones. Plus, Edinburgh Coffee Festival, Dundee Literary Festival, the SAMAs and more... Read more »| 12 Oct 2017 -
Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 10-16 Oct
This week sees visits from Melvins, Downtown Boys and HMLTD, the return of Oxjam Takeover and the SAMAs, and birthday parties for The Glad Cafe and La Cheetah Read more »| 10 Oct 2017 -
BooksCold Turkey feat. Scott Hutchison & Hollie McNish set for Summerhall
Cold Turkey brings together Neu! Reekie!'s Michael Pedersen with poet Hollie McNish and musicians Scott Hutchison and Withered Hand Read more »| 06 Oct 2017 -
Scotland
What's On Scotland 5-12 Oct: Cocktails in The City
It's a boozy affair on Scottish shores this week, with two cocktail festivals and the return of Oktoberfest. Plus, a Late Nite Tuff Guy Prince tribute show, SMHAFF and more... Read more »| 05 Oct 2017 -
Film
Scotland's best horror screenings this Halloween
The best Halloween film events happening in Glasgow and Edinburgh this month, including a rerelease of The Shining, horror festival Dundead and Prince of Darkness screened in a church Read more »| 04 Oct 2017 -
Clubs
elrow announce Edinburgh Halloween line-up
The DJ line-up for elrow's Halloween Haunted House in Edinburgh this month has been announced this morning Read more »| 04 Oct 2017 -
Film
The best film events in Scotland in October
The ten big screen movie happenings you should make time for this month, from festivals Africa in Motion, Document and Scotland Loves Anime to celebrations of Claire Denis, John Hughes and Charlie Kaufman Read more »| 03 Oct 2017 -
Food And Drink
Scottish Food & Drink News – October 2017
Cocktails, coffee and questionable naming choices feature in this month's food and drink round-up Read more »| 03 Oct 2017 -
Music
Scottish Music Highlights: 3-9 Oct
Tim Hecker, Slowdive, Sacred Paws, Jonnie Common and James Yorkston feature in a diverse and action-packed week in Scotland's gig venues Read more »| 03 Oct 2017