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Heads Up: 16 of the Best Things To Do In Glasgow
From world-renowned music venues to grassroots community festivals, Shakespeare in the rain to high tea in an architectural gem, you'll never be bored in Glasgow Read more »| 05 Jul 2023 -
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Heads Up: 16 Things to Do in Edinburgh
Step beyond the Edinburgh Festivals and act like a local by seeking out some of the things that make Edinburgh a special place to live all year round (excluding February which is terrible) Read more »| 05 Jul 2023 -
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The Skinny Guide to the 2023 Edinburgh Festivals
Each August the city transforms as multiple arts festivals kick off simultaneously and the population explodes. Fest editor Arusa Qureshi offers some guidance on how to navigate Edinburgh's festivals Read more »| 05 Jul 2023 -
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Radical Roots: Glasgow's Radical Past & Present
The Southside is home to a number of grassroots and community organisations, working towards a better world. We reflect on the city's activism as a whole – from building occupations and food stalls, to sit-in protests and rent strikes Read more »| 29 Jun 2023 -
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The Skinny Guide to Glasgow: Finnieston & Partick
Finnieston and Partick are home to a couple of the city's biggest music venues, and some of Glasgow's very best food and drink – here's our 2023 guide Read more »| 26 Jun 2023 -
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The Skinny guide to Leith
Sparky, rambunctious and all together different from the Old and New Towns – here's our guide to the best that Leith has to offer, updated for 2023 Read more »| 26 Jun 2023
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City of Music: A guide to live music in Glasgow
Glasgow’s music scene is world-famous. Every band who comes here says so, and they are not contractually obliged to do that. Here’s why. Read more »| 26 Jun 2023 -
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The Skinny's favourite Scottish daytrips
Once you’ve explored the cities, take a day to see what else Scotland has to offer, be it hills, lochs, or just another smaller city Read more »| 26 Jun 2023 -
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Forever Edinburgh: New In Edinburgh in 2023
At the start of a new year, we look ahead at the top new places to go and experience in Edinburgh in 2023 Read more »| 05 Jan 2023 -
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The Whole Hog: Scottish midwinter traditions
Take a journey through Scotland's many wonderful midwinter traditions, from Christmas tree bonfires to Up Helly Aa Read more »| 12 Dec 2022 -
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Yule Have A Great Time: Christmas in Edinburgh
This Christmas in Edinburgh, take your pick from classic festive outings, luxurious treats, iconic photo ops and one-off events Read more »| 30 Nov 2022 -
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Feeling Fancy: Christmas restaurants in Edinburgh & Glasgow
Organising ‘the Christmas night out’ can be tricky, but get it right and you’ll be a hero until mid-January – here are our top tips in Edinburgh and Glasgow Read more »| 25 Nov 2022 -
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Independent Christmas Shopping in Dundee
We pick out the best independent giftshops, record shops and bookshops in Dundee Read more »| 23 Nov 2022 -
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Independent Christmas Shopping in Glasgow
A rundown of some of Glasgow's best independent retailers to check out this Christmas, whether you're looking for fresh threads, new music, or a good book Read more »| 23 Nov 2022 -
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Independent Christmas Shopping in Edinburgh
Our pick of some of Edinburgh's best independent bookshops, record shops, plant shops, gift shops and places to pick up your Christmas food and drink Read more »| 23 Nov 2022