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AdventuresPlan Your Own Adventure: 2018 Summer Calendar| 09 May 2018Read more ❯ -
AdventuresUp hills, in lochs and under stars: Scotland's free outdoors| 30 Apr 2018Read more ❯ -
FeaturesLiving in Bordeaux: An expat guide| 06 Feb 2018Read more ❯ -
FeaturesFuerza Mexico: After the earthquake| 07 Dec 2017Read more ❯ -
ArtGlasgow's Best Christmas Markets| 08 Nov 2017Read more ❯ -
ArtEdinburgh's Best Christmas Markets| 08 Nov 2017Read more ❯
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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Living AbroadLiving in Edinburgh: A Guide
One US citizen offers a guide to starting a life in Edinburgh. If you're prepared to walk, get lost, and chat up strangers, Edinburgh will never run out of treasures to offer you – until your visa expires Read more »| 15 Nov 2017 -
FeaturesGlasgow Fireworks 2017: Where to Watch Them
We look at some of the best places to see fireworks in Glasgow this Bonfire Night Read more »| 02 Nov 2017 -
FeaturesEdinburgh Fireworks 2017: Where to Watch Them
It's that time again, so look up and prepare your best 'surprise' and 'awe' expressions – here’s The Skinny’s guide to the best places to see fireworks in Edinburgh this Bonfire Night Read more »| 02 Nov 2017 -
Living AbroadLiving in Copenhagen: A guide
If you can get past the bureaucracy, the Danish capital offers a life that blends the great outdoors with top-notch drinking and nightlife Read more »| 23 Oct 2017 -
Living AbroadLiving in Pune: A guide
The second city of the Indian state of Maharashtra, Pune offers a blend of historical curiosity, collegiate hedonism and natural beauty Read more »| 19 Oct 2017 -
Food And DrinkBen Mervis on new food magazine FARE
We talk to Ben Mervis, editor of new food magazine FARE, about taking an in-depth look at the world's cities and their food Read more »| 07 Sep 2017
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AdventuresConquering Rome Solo: On Travelling Alone
One traveller embraces solo travel and find the rewards outweigh the occasional perils Read more »| 06 Sep 2017 -
StudentsTake The High Road: Student day trips in Scotland
Beaches, mountains, parks and problematic rocks – here are the places we recommend visiting when city life gets a bit too much Read more »| 04 Sep 2017 -
StudentsHit the North: A guide to student day trips
Time to get up off your arse and out of the flat: there's a whole world out there, even for you students Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
Living AbroadLiving in Beijing: An Expat Guide
Fed up with disappointing elections in the West? Consider a move to the capital of the People’s Republic of China, where trivial matters like democracy won’t get in the way of you ganbei-ing your baijiu with newfound friends Read more »| 09 Aug 2017 -
Living AbroadLiving in Adelaide
One Adelaide resident makes a convincing case for everyone to move to a land down under Read more »| 27 Jul 2017 -
SightseeingA Flying Visit: The Skinny in New York
Visiting NYC from Edinburgh just got a whole lot more chilled thanks to new, crazy-cheap flight routes with Norwegian Air. We took a trip to The Big Apple to research the perfect low-pressure city break – here's what we learned Read more »| 12 Jul 2017 -
FeaturesA Guide to Pride, Madrid-style
Taking its reputation as one of Europe’s gayest capitals to the next level, in June Madrid plays host to World Pride. Let this former resident talk you through how to make the most of the ten day celebrations Read more »| 05 Jun 2017 -
AdventuresMy Mystery Holiday Experience
Is pitching up at the airport with no idea where you're flying to really a salve for travel-related anxiety? Read more »| 09 May 2017 -
SightseeingGet holiday ready with Glasgow Libraries
Passport? Check. Snorkel? Check. Sun cream? Check. Library card...?OK, we admit it. The inclusion of a library card does, at first glance, appear to be prett... Read more »| 27 Mar 2017