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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FeaturesChristmas for Kids
There are lots of ways to make this festive season magical for the small people in your life. Scotland is dotted with light shows, funfairs, literal winter wonderlands and an almost inconceivable number of opportunities to meet Santa Claus Read more »| 27 Nov 2023 -
MusicArtpark: the creative heart of Western New York
We spend a week at Artpark, and discover how Sonia Kozlova Clark is bringing the community of Western New York together for beauty and expression rather than profit Read more »| 16 Aug 2023 -
FeaturesHWFG: A Beginner's Guide to Clubbing in Glasgow
Clubbing in Glasgow is an experience like no other. Our Clubs editor offers a rundown of the places to explore Read more »| 20 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Kids' Call: Glasgow's Fun for the Young
Growing up isn't all growing pains. Let the kids take the reins in Riverside for the day and enjoy the city's culture like you're five years old again Read more »| 19 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesArt Tour: A brief guide to Glasgow's galleries
Glasgow's art scene is world-renowned – here's a quick guide to some of the city's most exciting and influential galleries Read more »| 18 Jul 2023 -
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, updated for 2023 Read more »| 13 Jul 2023
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FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Glasgow City Centre
Central Glasgow is awash with big shops, good food and interesting stuff to do – dive into the grid with our guide to the City Centre, updated for 2023 Read more »| 13 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Edinburgh's Old Town
The Skinny's 2023 guide to the best of Edinburgh's Old Town, from the sights worth seeing to the best independent bars and restaurants Read more »| 11 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Gorgie, Dalry & Fountainbridge
Great food and drink, access to some of Edinburgh's best outdoor spaces, and loads of wildlife – here's our introduction to Gorgie, Dalry and Fountainbridge, all updated for our 2023 guide Read more »| 11 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Edinburgh's New Town
Look behind the chain stores and new developments, and Edinburgh's New Town is home to great pubs and cafes, exciting food and world-class art Read more »| 11 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Portobello
A burgeoning food and drink scene, a bustling high street, and all the joys of the Edinburgh seaside – here are our picks from Portobello, all updated for our 2023 guide Read more »| 11 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Abbeyhill, Edinburgh
Big hills, great sandwiches, exciting galleries and historic pubs all await in Abbeyhill, and our 2023 guide will help you find them Read more »| 10 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Skinny Guide to Edinburgh's West End
Edinburgh's West End is a hive of picturesque courtyards, great coffee and some brilliant pubs – here's our guide to the area, updated for 2023 Read more »| 10 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Glasgow's West End
Our guide – updated for summer 2023 – to the cafes, restaurants, shops and bars that make Glasgow's West End the place to be Read more »| 10 Jul 2023 -
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 2023 guide to its cafes, bars, restaurants, shops and green spaces Read more »| 10 Jul 2023