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The world is a pretty extraordinary place, and The Skinny loves to explore it. Our travel writers share their stories from travels around the globe.
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FeaturesExplore Edinburgh, the Festival City
The Edinburgh Festivals return this summer, and Edinburgh is packed with live music, theatre, comedy and events all year round... Read more »| 15 Jun 2022 -
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'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 -
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
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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 -
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 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 -
FeaturesGlasgow Q&A: Govan Project Space's Alex Allan
Alex Allan, founder of Govan Project Space, on why an uninsulated warehouse near former dry docks is the perfect space for an arts venue Read more »| 11 Nov 2021 -
FeaturesGlasgow's Miles Better: A guide to the city's music history
We take a look at the rich musical history of Glasgow, declared a UNESCO City of Music in 2008, exploring its multitude of venues and the bands who were formed here Read more »| 11 Nov 2021 -
BooksRadical Archive: 30 Years of Glasgow Women's Library
We chat with Gabrielle Macbeth, the Volunteer Coordinator at Glasgow Women’s Library, about documenting erased histories, the rich community of Glasgow’s East End, and the importance of radical practices Read more »| 08 Nov 2021 -
FeaturesGlasgow Q&A: Kapil Seshasayee
Glasgow-based musical polymath Kapil Seshasayee shares some of his favourite things about the city Read more »| 04 Nov 2021 -
FeaturesInside the David Livingstone Birthplace Museum
Think you know all there is to know about the 19th-century adventurer Dr David Livingstone? The David Livingstone Birthplace Museum hopes to paint a truer picture of the explorer that's much more nuanced than the prevailing Victorian-era myths Read more »| 03 Nov 2021 -
ClubsHWFG!: Remembering The Arches
30 years ago The Arches opened its doors for the first time and changed Scotland's arts scene forever. In their new book, two former employees – David Bratchpiece and Kirstin Innes – celebrate the iconic venue's enduring legacy Read more »| 03 Nov 2021