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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FeaturesIndependent Christmas Shopping in Edinburgh
Our pick of some of Edinburgh's best independent bookshops, record shops, plant shops, gift shops and places to pick up your Christmas food and drink Read more »| 23 Nov 2022 -
Things To DoScottish Christmas Events Guide 2022
Scotland turns into a veritable winter wonderland in December. We pick out our favourite festive shows, unique Christmas markets, and Santa pop-ups Read more »| 22 Nov 2022 -
FeaturesForever Edinburgh: A Winter Evening in Edinburgh
Get cosy in Edinburgh this winter, with charming bars, warming coffee, exciting nights out and unforgettable sights Read more »| 02 Nov 2022 -
FeaturesAuld Spookie: Explore Edinburgh's Dark Past
Explore Edinburgh’s spooky, haunted and mysterious past, and check out some unique opportunities to delve into its darker stories Read more »| 03 Oct 2022 -
FeaturesBeyond Borders: Over the Borderline
Beyond Borders is back for its tenth year of literary and political talks against a backdrop of rolling Peeblesshire hills Read more »| 12 Aug 2022 -
FeaturesExploring Edinburgh's Neighbourhoods
From natural beauty to much-loved city attractions via some one-of-a-kind locations, we take a tour around Edinburgh's neighbourhoods Read more »| 04 Aug 2022
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FeaturesForever Edinburgh: An Evening in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s incredible architecture comes to life at night, with awesome bars, delicious food and unique experiences to enjoy Read more »| 21 Jul 2022 -
FeaturesThe Skinny's Kids Guide to Glasgow
It’s not all about the grown ups. Glasgow has plenty of things for the kids to do, see, and eat Read more »| 12 Jul 2022 -
FeaturesWelcome to the Edinburgh Fringe!
Arusa Qureshi, Editor of free festivals-focussed magazine Fest, introduces this year's Fringe programme Read more »| 11 Jul 2022 -
FeaturesEdinburgh on Screen
With its cobbled streets and Gothic architecture, Edinburgh is a dream for filmmakers. Here are four local favourites to return to that make great use of the various sides of the city Read more »| 11 Jul 2022 -
FeaturesThe Skinny's Summer Daytrips from Glasgow 2022
Once you’ve explored the centre, venture outside Glasgow's city limits and you'll find the islands, castles and cities of Scotland within easy reach Read more »| 08 Jul 2022 -
Things To DoThe Skinny Guide to Edinburgh's Gig and Clubs Venues
Edinburgh’s creative charm makes it home to a number of super cool music and club spots fit for all of your artistic needs. Let us be your tour guide as we ramble through the top spots the capital has to offer Read more »| 07 Jul 2022 -
FeaturesThe Skinny guide to Govan, Kinning Park, Cessnock & the Gorbals
To many Scots the Gorbals is still a byword for the type of deprivation that Glasgow was once famous for. To residents of even just a few decades ago, it would be unrecognisable today with its penthouse apartments, 24-hour gyms and drive-thru coffee shops Read more »| 07 Jul 2022 -
Things To DoEdinburgh Guide Heads Up
From charity and vintage shop crawls to weekend markets, art galleries on tops of hills, beaches, distilleries, ghost tours and all-night bakeries, Edinburgh has it all Read more »| 07 Jul 2022 -
Things To DoHeads Up: A Beginners' Guide to Glasgow
Underground nightclubs, murals of local legends, sparkling parks, grassroots arts venues and Batman's favourite graveyard – Glasgow's a city with a bit of everything Read more »| 28 Jun 2022