Travel
The Skinny travel guide. We take an alternative approach to travel writing, exploring what it is to travel as well as sharing the unique international experiences of our writers. Sightseeing recommendations, features, guides and adventures for avid globetrotters to amateur travelers may also feature.
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FeaturesEdinburgh: New places to visit this summer
Here’s a rundown of the new places to eat, drink, sleep and explore across Edinburgh, and the new stories they tell… Read more »| 20 May 2022 -
Things To DoWho was Dr David Livingstone, and why should we care?
David Livingstone's life was full of contradictions. He was a man of science and God. He was an abolitionist and key to the colonisation of Africa. He was celebrated as a lone pioneer but travelled with many companions. We unpick these paradoxes Read more »| 06 May 2022 -
FeaturesPerthshire: The Gateway to Adventure
Perthshire's got an adventure for every taste – we sent one writer to try some of them out, on a day that took in everything from scenic hilltops to kayaking Read more »| 25 Apr 2022 -
FeaturesThe Skinny Guide to North Glasgow
North Glasgow has cultural projects a-plenty, green space to walk in, and a diverse mix of food and drink Read more »| 25 Nov 2021 -
FeaturesThe Skinny's Favourite Daytrips from Glasgow
Once you’ve explored the centre, venture outside Glasgow's city limits and you'll find the islands, castles and cities of Scotland within easy reach Read more »| 25 Nov 2021 -
FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Glasgow's East End
The East End of Glasgow is home to some of the city's most iconic gig venues, some top quality independent food and drink, and a genuine community buzz Read more »| 25 Nov 2021
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FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Govan, Kinning Park, Cessnock & the Gorbals
Glasgow's riverside is a heartening mix of the city’s industrial past and its ambitious future – we pick out some highlights Read more »| 24 Nov 2021 -
FeaturesThe Skinny Guide to Glasgow's Southside
A world unto itself, the Southside of Glasgow is one of the most vibrant and exciting areas of the city. Here's our guide to its cafes, bars, restaurants, shops and green spaces Read more »| 24 Nov 2021 -
FeaturesThe Skinny Guide to Merchant City & Trongate
Our guide to the lavish and fancy Merchant City, and its creative and adventurous neighbour in the Trongate Read more »| 22 Nov 2021 -
MusicThe Skinny Q&A: Monorail's Stephen McRobbie
As frontman of The Pastels, Stephen McRobbie has been an integral part of Glasgow's musical DNA for decades. But an equally vital contribution to the scene is his record store Monorail Music, which he opened with Dep Downie in Kings Court in 2002 Read more »| 22 Nov 2021 -
FeaturesGlasgow Q&A: Halina Rifai on the Southside
Southside resident Halina Rifai produces podcasts including Podcart and A Sonic Hug with The Big Light, and works with organisations like Dardishi and We Are Here Scotland to help amplify BPoC creative voices in Scotland and beyond Read more »| 18 Nov 2021 -
AdventuresGlasgow Q&A: Kingsley, the Partick Thistle mascot
We couldn't give a guide to Glasgow without mentioning football, and we couldn't mention football without talking to the living legend that is Kingsley, the terrifying mascot of Partick Thistle Read more »| 18 Nov 2021 -
FeaturesGlasgow Q&A: Radio Buena Vida
Suz O’Neill and David Fleming are the co-founders of community internet station Radio Buena Vida, currently celebrating its first year of broadcasting out of Govanhill record shop Some Great Reward Read more »| 17 Nov 2021 -
FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Glasgow's West End
Our guide to the cafes, restaurants, shops and bars that make Glasgow's West End the place to be Read more »| 17 Nov 2021 -
FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Glasgow clubbing
From tiny basement venues to a huge multi-venue warehouse space – here's our guide to Glasgow's best clubs Read more »| 11 Nov 2021