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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FeaturesThe Skinny's Guide to Edinburgh's Distilleries and Breweries
For a small city, Edinburgh has an impressive bounty of great breweries and distilleries, with many of them selling their wares onsite or nearby. Here's where to head if you wanna try the city's great drinks at their source Read more »| 16 Jul 2026 -
FeaturesThe Skinny's Guide to Edinburgh's Wine and Cocktail Bars
Edinburgh's bar scene isn't just about beer, of course. The city has become pretty renowned for its lively cocktail bars, and its selection of wine bars isn't too shabby either Read more »| 16 Jul 2026 -
FeaturesThe Skinny's Guide to Edinburgh's Pubs and Bars
We're spoiled for choice for pubs in Edinburgh. Whether you're after an old-school boozer or something more modern and lively, this city has you covered Read more »| 16 Jul 2026 -
FeaturesThe Skinny Guide to Edinburgh's Coffee Shops
Walking around Edinburgh is exhausting. Here are some of The Skinny's favourite coffee joints, which will fulfil all your caffeine needs this summer Read more »| 16 Jul 2026 -
FeaturesThe Skinny's Guide to Edinburgh's Attractions and Green Spaces
We've put together the capital’s most eye-catching sights, its most memorable museums and its most bewitching ruins Read more »| 16 Jul 2026 -
FeaturesTravel blogger Carrie-Ann Lightley discusses inclusive travel
Travel writer and content creator Carrie-Ann Lightley is one of the UK's leading voices in accessible travel. She details a recent trip to Dundee as a wheelchair user, and tells us about her visit to the city's V&A museum Read more »| 27 Mar 2026
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FeaturesResident Advisors: A Union Canal Swan
We catch up with one of Edinburgh's most attractive but intimidating residents: the radge swan that lives on the Union Canal Read more »| 21 Jul 2025 -
FeaturesResident Advisors: Rod White, Filmhouse
Rod White, the Programme Director at the newly reopened Filmhouse, gives us the lowdown on his favourite things about Scotland's capital city Read more »| 18 Jul 2025 -
FeaturesResident Advisors: Connie and Andy, Slow Progress
Top tips from Connie and Andy of Slow Progress Records & Coffee, a little shop on Blackfriars Street between the Royal Mile and the Cowgate with a lovely community events space out the back Read more »| 17 Jul 2025 -
ArtResident Advisors: Edinburgh Art Festival
Kim McAleese and Eleanor Edmondson of Edinburgh Art Festival – the UK’s largest (and most fun) visual art festival – share some of their local knowledge Read more »| 16 Jul 2025 -
FeaturesResident Advisors: The Portobello Bookshop
Booksellers at the seaside-adjacent The Portobello Bookshop discuss Edinburgh's hidden nooks and ways of escaping the Fringe Read more »| 15 Jul 2025 -
AdventuresTake a Tramcrawl with Edinburgh Trams!
With Edinburgh Trams running from Newhaven to Edinburgh Airport, it's a great way to explore the city. Here are some key points along the way Read more »| 14 Jul 2025 -
FeaturesResident Advisors: Craig Somerville, Leith Depot
Craig Somerville, Leith Depot venue manager and booker for Leith FAB Cricket Club, shares some local secrets Read more »| 14 Jul 2025 -
FeaturesResident Advisors: Christina Neuwirth, Lighthouse Bookshop
We chat with Christina Neuwirth, bookseller at beloved radical bookshop Lighthouse Bookshop, about their favourite Edinburgh things Read more »| 03 Jul 2025 -
FeaturesStar Power: Forever Edinburgh's Resident Rewards
Forever Edinburgh's Resident Rewards are a great way to make the most of your city – we take a look at their Star Rewards and Resident Rates Read more »| 03 Feb 2025