Adventures
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AdventuresHitting the Road: How to Travel Sustainably
We look at a few ways you can travel more sustainably across Scotland and beyond Read more »| 16 Mar 2023 -
Adventures24 Hours in Aberdeen with First Bus
Excellent food and drink, great nightlife, and unique things to do – here's our route around some of Aberdeen’s best independent venues and art spaces Read more »| 06 Mar 2023 -
Adventures24 Hours in Glasgow with First Bus
Glasgow's packed with great places to go, things to do, bars, cafes, shops... here's a guide to making the very most of a day in Glasgow Read more »| 06 Mar 2023 -
AdventuresOn the Buses: Meet one of Scotland's youngest bus drivers
Learn about a day in the life of one of Scotland's youngest bus drivers, Rhys Holland Read more »| 06 Mar 2023 -
AdventuresFree to Explore: Naresh Subhash on ads, grime, and making change
We chat to Naresh Subhash, one of the minds behind First Bus' Free to Explore campaign, for some background, inspiration, and tips on getting your dream career Read more »| 06 Mar 2023 -
AdventuresRogue One on Glasgow's stunning street art scene
We catch up with Glasgow mural artist Rogue One to learn about the city's street art scene as his new works pops up in Glasgow and Aberdeen Read more »| 06 Mar 2023
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AdventuresFree To Explore: The campaign getting young Scots on the bus
First Bus have launched a new campaign aimed at getting under-22s in Scotland to explore their cities with a music video, art installation, and a new microsite from The Skinny Read more »| 06 Mar 2023 -
AdventuresForever Edinburgh: Edinburgh on a Budget
Did you know that Edinburgh is home to plenty of low-cost and free attractions? Here’s a guide to the city’s many wallet-friendly experiences Read more »| 01 Feb 2023 -
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 -
AdventuresLove Bites: Making friends in new cities
This month's columnist reflects on the vulnerability of finding new friends in new places Read more »| 23 Feb 2021 -
AdventuresCoronavirus: Coming (Back) to America
Caroline was interning with The Skinny until her time in Scotland was cut short by COVID-19; here's her account of how it all unfolded as she joined the dash back to the USA Read more »| 23 Mar 2020 -
AdventuresVisiting Georgia
Torn between a city break in Budapest and a backpacking adventure around Northern India? Why not get the best of both worlds by visiting a country where Europe meets Asia – Georgia Read more »| 30 Sep 2019 -
StudentsGetting Out in Scotland’s Great Outdoors
We all need a change of scenery every once in a while, and escaping the city can be a great way to shake up your mental health and take a break from studying Read more »| 02 Sep 2019 -
FilmTollcross Drift: Fast & Furious 9 in Edinburgh
With production of Fast & Furious 9 soon to descend on Edinburgh, we consider how Auld Reekie's vertiginous inclines, narrow streets and wonky cobbles will effect Vin Diesel and co’s driving styles Read more »| 28 Aug 2019 -
TravelAuschwitz, and travel in the age of Instagram
The complex reality of visiting a concentration camp in the modern age Read more »| 14 Aug 2019