Life & style, Issue 673

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2011's most anticipated gaming releases

16 Dec 2010

Gears of War 3, Batman: Arkham City, Little Big Planet 2, LA Noire

It’s January so the perfect time to look ahead at the videogames that will be rocking your console in 2011. As per usual sequels are big news. Gears of War 3 (Xbox 360, Microsoft, 8 Apr) will be making a full frontal assault on the first person shooter…

Christmas shopping bargains to be had from local retailer in Edinburgh and Glasgow

15 Dec 2010

The best neighbourhood Christmas markets for last-minute shopping

So, just like every other year, you were sort of probably planning to leave your Christmas shopping until, like a week beforehand or something, yeah? Ah. Might be a problem: 2010 isn’t like any other year. First off, the weather will thwart your online…

The independent design and craft shops springing up across the UK

15 Dec 2010

Edinburgh shop Technicolour interviews Glasgow shop Welcome Home for tips

Ever dreamt of opening your own shop? Or maybe turning your online mini-empire into a real-life bricks and mortar boutique? Jo Richardson is one of three ECA graduate designers who has just opened Technicolour in Edinburgh’s Tollcross. She asks Mhari…

Traditional Hogmanay events around Scotland

15 Dec 2010

Highlights include the Orkney Ba’ Game, Stonehaven Fireballs Ceremony and the Biggar Bonfire

1: The comedy banquet Maggie May’s (60 The Trongate, Glasgow, 548 1350) brings back its annual Hell’s Bells celebration, with a five-course meal, comedy from Canadian funnyman Tom Stade (pictured), live music from The Dawn Patrol and a club open ‘til…

How to spend Hogmanay in Edinburgh 2010/2011

15 Dec 2010

The best events in Edinburgh for bringing in the New Year

Kick off your new year revels by heading to the temporarily renamed Resolution Square (otherwise known as The Mound precinct) at 5pm and enjoying some traditional Scots and Irish folk tunes courtesy of the Island Sessions. Then, walk up to Parliament…

How to spend Hogmanay in Glasgow 2010/2011

15 Dec 2010

The best events in Glasgow for bringing in the New Year

Thu 30 Dec George Square has been the focal point for Glasgow’s Christmas festivities throughout the month, with live music performances from jazz, folk and choir groups, as well as the pretty darn magical Glasgow On Ice skating rink. The celebrations…