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 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 Read more »| 18 Aug 2021 -
FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Edinburgh's Southside
Home to Edinburgh University and much of the Edinburgh Fringe, the Southside is where to find cheap eats, green spaces and a laidback air Read more »| 18 Aug 2021 -
FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Gorgie Dalry & Fountainbridge
Great food and drink, access to some of Edinburgh's best outdoor spaces, and loads of wildlife – welcome to Gorgie Dalry and Fountainbridge Read more »| 11 Aug 2021 -
FeaturesGreat Exhibitions: Edinburgh Art Gallery Guide
Edinburgh is well served with art galleries year-round, and particularly in August when Edinburgh Art Festival arrives with a programme of exhibitions and commissions Read more »| 11 Aug 2021 -
AdventuresLove Bites: Making friends in new cities
This month's columnist reflects on the vulnerability of finding new friends in new places Read more »| 23 Feb 2021 -
Living AbroadLife in Lockdown: A report from Milan
One Scottish citizen currently living in Milan tells us what life is like living in lockdown and urges you to do your bit and stay at home Read more »| 23 Mar 2020
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AdventuresCoronavirus: Coming (Back) to America
Caroline was interning with The Skinny until her time in Scotland was cut short by COVID-19; here's her account of how it all unfolded as she joined the dash back to the USA Read more »| 23 Mar 2020 -
Sightseeing
Top 10 Late Night Spots: Edinburgh
You're spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants and clubs in Edinburgh – it's the part in between that's a little trickier. Here's our guide to the best late night spots in Edinburgh Read more »| 17 Nov 2019 -
Living AbroadLiving in Auckland: A Guide
New Zealand's largest city, Auckland offers jobs, easy access to the outdoors, and a strong LGBTQ+ scene Read more »| 15 Oct 2019 -
AdventuresVisiting Georgia
Torn between a city break in Budapest and a backpacking adventure around Northern India? Why not get the best of both worlds by visiting a country where Europe meets Asia – Georgia Read more »| 30 Sep 2019 -
StudentsGetting Out in Scotland’s Great Outdoors
We all need a change of scenery every once in a while, and escaping the city can be a great way to shake up your mental health and take a break from studying Read more »| 02 Sep 2019 -
FilmTollcross Drift: Fast & Furious 9 in Edinburgh
With production of Fast & Furious 9 soon to descend on Edinburgh, we consider how Auld Reekie's vertiginous inclines, narrow streets and wonky cobbles will effect Vin Diesel and co’s driving styles Read more »| 28 Aug 2019 -
FeaturesAuschwitz, and travel in the age of Instagram
The complex reality of visiting a concentration camp in the modern age Read more »| 14 Aug 2019 -
Living AbroadBerlin Music Guide: Clubs, Gig Venues, Festivals & Record Stores
Berlin is a hive of musical activity, literally all day and all night – whether you're looking for a punk gig, a great record shop, or a four-day party in an adult playpark, the German capital has you covered Read more »| 15 May 2019 -
AdventuresBerlin Theatre: A Beginner's Guide
We take a look at three of Berlin's most exciting theatre spaces and groups Read more »| 14 May 2019