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 guide to Stockbridge & Canonmills
Stockbridge and Canonmills bring together huge parks, historic energy, great independent cafes and some cracking pubs, and our guide has been updated for 2023 to help you find the best ones Read more »| 06 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesThe Skinny Guide to Glasgow's Riverside
Glasgow's Riverside area, and its neighbourhoods of Govan, the Gorbals, Kinning Park and Cessnock, are all wrapped up in this article from our Glasgow City Guide, updated for 2023 Read more »| 05 Jul 2023 -
FeaturesHeads 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 -
FeaturesHeads 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 -
FeaturesRadical 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 -
FeaturesThe 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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FeaturesThe 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 -
AdventuresHitting the Road: How to Travel Sustainably
We look at a few ways you can travel more sustainably across Scotland and beyond Read more »| 16 Mar 2023 -
Adventures24 Hours in Aberdeen with First Bus
Excellent food and drink, great nightlife, and unique things to do – here's our route around some of Aberdeen’s best independent venues and art spaces Read more »| 06 Mar 2023 -
Adventures24 Hours in Glasgow with First Bus
Glasgow's packed with great places to go, things to do, bars, cafes, shops... here's a guide to making the very most of a day in Glasgow Read more »| 06 Mar 2023 -
AdventuresOn the Buses: Meet one of Scotland's youngest bus drivers
Learn about a day in the life of one of Scotland's youngest bus drivers, Rhys Holland Read more »| 06 Mar 2023 -
AdventuresFree to Explore: Naresh Subhash on ads, grime, and making change
We chat to Naresh Subhash, one of the minds behind First Bus' Free to Explore campaign, for some background, inspiration, and tips on getting your dream career Read more »| 06 Mar 2023 -
AdventuresRogue One on Glasgow's stunning street art scene
We catch up with Glasgow mural artist Rogue One to learn about the city's street art scene as his new works pops up in Glasgow and Aberdeen Read more »| 06 Mar 2023 -
AdventuresFree To Explore: The campaign getting young Scots on the bus
First Bus have launched a new campaign aimed at getting under-22s in Scotland to explore their cities with a music video, art installation, and a new microsite from The Skinny Read more »| 06 Mar 2023 -
AdventuresForever Edinburgh: Edinburgh on a Budget
Did you know that Edinburgh is home to plenty of low-cost and free attractions? Here’s a guide to the city’s many wallet-friendly experiences Read more »| 01 Feb 2023