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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 Guide to Merchant City & Trongate
Our guide to the lavish and fancy Merchant City, and its creative and adventurous neighbour in the Trongate, updated for 2023 Read more »| 13 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Glasgow City Centre
Central Glasgow is awash with big shops, good food and interesting stuff to do – dive into the grid with our guide to the City Centre, updated for 2023 Read more »| 13 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Edinburgh's Old Town
The Skinny's 2023 guide to the best of Edinburgh's Old Town, from the sights worth seeing to the best independent bars and restaurants Read more »| 11 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Gorgie, Dalry & Fountainbridge
Great food and drink, access to some of Edinburgh's best outdoor spaces, and loads of wildlife – here's our introduction to Gorgie, Dalry and Fountainbridge, all updated for our 2023 guide Read more »| 11 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Edinburgh's New Town
Look behind the chain stores and new developments, and Edinburgh's New Town is home to great pubs and cafes, exciting food and world-class art Read more »| 11 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Portobello
A burgeoning food and drink scene, a bustling high street, and all the joys of the Edinburgh seaside – here are our picks from Portobello, all updated for our 2023 guide Read more »| 11 Jul 2023
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FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Abbeyhill, Edinburgh
Big hills, great sandwiches, exciting galleries and historic pubs all await in Abbeyhill, and our 2023 guide will help you find them Read more »| 10 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Skinny Guide to Edinburgh's West End
Edinburgh's West End is a hive of picturesque courtyards, great coffee and some brilliant pubs – here's our guide to the area, updated for 2023 Read more »| 10 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Glasgow's West End
Our guide – updated for summer 2023 – to the cafes, restaurants, shops and bars that make Glasgow's West End the place to be Read more »| 10 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Skinny Guide to Glasgow's Southside
A world unto itself, the Southside of Glasgow is one of the most vibrant and exciting areas of the city. Here's our 2023 guide to its cafes, bars, restaurants, shops and green spaces Read more »| 10 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Skinny Guide to North Glasgow
North Glasgow has cultural projects a-plenty, green space to walk in, and a diverse mix of food and drink – here are our highlights, updated for 2023 Read more »| 10 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesGet Inspired by Scotland's Museums and Galleries
Scotland has a wealth of museums and galleries that offer fun, educational and affordable days out. To get you inspired, we spoke to leading accessible travel blogger Emma Muldoon about her recent visits to two great museums in Fife Read more »| 07 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Skinny Guide to Glasgow's Green Spaces
If shopping sprees and bar crawls leave you with sore feet, pause and park yourself down in any of the city's legendary green spaces. From Highland coos to art museums, there're almost as many memories made in Glasgow's gardens as blades of grass Read more »| 07 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Glasgow's East End
The East End of Glasgow is home to some of the city's most iconic gig venues, some top quality independent food and drink, and a genuine community buzz, all updated for 2023 Read more »| 06 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Tollcross, Bruntsfield & Marchmont
Tollcross, Bruntsfield and Marchmont are three interlocking Edinburgh neighbourhoods with an intensely local feel and plenty to discover (updated for 2023) Read more »| 06 Jul 2023