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Glasgow Vs Edinburgh: The Verdict

22 Apr 2010

It all boils down to this. How do the two cities line-up over eight key categories? We give our final opinions The Culture Glasgow + A near endless sea of artistic talent, with bleeding-edge creatives elbow-to-elbow with peerless arts…

Spring/ summer 2012 trend preview

30 Dec 2011

Citrus shades Marigold and canary yellow were among the zingy citrus hues championed for the new year at New York and London fashion weeks. During the UK’s biggest fashion event, designers such as Osman, Mark Fast, Jaeger and Aquascutum used the…

ECA Fashion Show review - Thu 5 May

Edinburgh college of art address body image in its annual student fashion show

27 May 2011

The annual Edinburgh College of Art fashion show is one of Scotland’s key creative events. The two-hour-long fashion show set against the backdrop of the dramatically-lit, neo-classical Sculpture Court of the College’s main building is an opportunity…

Neighbourhood Watch: Broughton Street, Edinburgh

A guide to Edinburgh's hip gay hub

9 Jan 2012

What’s it like? A street full of bars, restaurants and delightful eateries nestled underneath old tenement flats. Ideal for stuffing your face full of food and hitting a pub with friends just a stone’s throw from the centre of the city. Where’s it…

The rough guide to Portobello, Edinburgh's seaside

Neighbourhood Watch: The best bits by the beach

24 Mar 2011

What’s it like? An utterly charming, slightly wonky area of Edinburgh, characterised by the city’s only beach and a very distinct, anti-corporate local community ethos. Formerly the holiday destination of most Central Belters, a lack of investment in…

Trainspotting Tour

3 Jun 2010

There are few books that have changed the landscape of contemporary Scottish literature quite like Irvine Welsh’s debut novel of 1993. Over the course of two hours, you’ll spot Irvo’s flat, Sick Boy’s pub and Leith police station on your way to getting…

How to get fit through jogging, swimming, skateboarding, frisbee and tennis

14 May 2010

Hey you! Lazybones! It’s warm outside, which means there’s no excuse for your sofa addiction anymore. Niki Boyle has the best suggestions for getting sporty through spring and summer...

Glasgow's Statistics

22 Apr 2010

Population 584,240 Average house price £149,000 2009. Source: upmystreet.com Average life expectancy Male: 70.7; Female: 77.2 2007. Source: www.statistics.gov.uk Average pint of Lager £2.50 Source: www.pintprice.com…

Best bars in and around Leith

3 Jun 2010

David Pollock suggests the finest locations for a festival beverage, or two

Neighbourhood Watch: Great Western Road, Glasgow

Including The Captain's Rest, The Belle and Lupe Pintos

19 Dec 2011

What’s it like? One big road full of pubs, cafés and little shops. Flats are mostly old tenements above the bars, restaurants and stores which go up most of the road. Where’s it, like? In the West End, a stone’s throw from Woodlands and Byres Road.

Edinburgh's Statistics

22 Apr 2010

Population 471,650 Average House Price £228,000 2009. Source: upmystreet.com Average Life Expectancy Male: 76.5; Female: 81.4 2007. Source: www.statistics.gov.uk Average Pint of Lager £2.75 Source: www.pintprice.com…

A guide to green vegetables

21 Apr 2010

Historic records indicate that we once ate food fresh from places near where we lived, such as back gardens and local farms, thus cutting down on the need to transport food across the globe and avoiding chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Here’s a…

Interview: Eva Verity, creator of Haircuts by Children

Project providing creative space for children and adults to interact in

25 Apr 2012

‘There was one guy who once got a nick on his ear,’ says Eva Verity, ‘but other than that, we’ve had no major injuries.’ I’m thankful there’s no trace of annoyance in Verity’s voice, in spite of my slightly anxious line of questioning. She’s talking…

Style Guide 2012 - Spring/Summer fashion to focus on fresh, cool colours

We take a look at the forthcoming fashion trends for 2012

29 Feb 2012

Blame the long, grey winter. Blame the soaring unemployment levels. Blame it on the margaritas and piña coladas that fashion designers had apparently been knocking back before sketching out this season’s collections. But as spring approaches, gingerly…

Why we should scrap public entertainment licence fees

Kirstin Innes of Words Per Minute on the value of tax-free arts events

28 Feb 2012

For the last two years, I’ve run Words Per Minute, a mixed night of spoken word, live music, performance and short film. Every month, we present an ever-increasing audience with around seven ten-minute performances, by selected artists at the top of…

Four List readers share their New Year's resolutions

An insight into getting started in trapeze, cookery, ballet or capoeira

6 Jan 2012

'The feeling of achievement is amazing' Name Denise Deutsch Age 30 Profession Fabric buyer, Mandors Skill Trapeze and Aerial Arts I fell into the idea of aerial arts as a hobby after unexpectedly getting a ticket to see Leona Lewis perform in…

Preview: the National Museum of Scotland

A peek inside the museum, plus reminiscences from notable Edinburghers and a guide to coming events

22 Jul 2011

The National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street is due to reopen this month after a three-year, £46.4 million redevelopment. David Pollock takes an exclusive peak behind closed doors to find out about the new exhibits

Gok Wan glams up Glasgow at Glam in the City

9 Jun 2010

Spandy dandy Gok Wan joins forces with Lorraine Kelly (yeah, we’re scared too...) for three days of fashion shows, workshops, makeovers and exclusive evening events, all based out of a great big tent on George Square. Tickets from www.glaminthecity.co.uk.

Down under - Glasgow's South Side

10 Sep 2009

The West End might shout louder and jangle its designer bracelets more ostentatiously, but for its many residents, the gigantic, sprawling mass of the South Side is the true heart of Glasgow. As many local historians and geographers have observed…

Six of the Best - Eating & Drinking around Leith

11 Jun 2009

The King’s Wark 36 The Shore, 0131 554 9260 Few things can make a foodie as happy as a portion of homemade fishcakes and frites courtesy of this granddaddy of the Leith eating scene. Oozing olde worlde charm, the Wark’s menu boasts everything from…

Valentine's Day - date our readers

Need a date for February 14th? Ten eligible List readers are ready and waiting...

2 Feb 2012

Nicola Age: 24 Work: Arts marketing Where do you live: Stockbridge, Edinburgh Hobbies: Frequenting the cinema, gym-ing, watching live dance and opera, wandering around galleries and museums and dancing in my bedroom. Describe yourself in 5 words…

Neighbourhood Watch: Stockbridge, Edinburgh

A guide to the village-like Edinburgh suburb

16 Nov 2011

What’s it like? Architecturally lovely and quite picturesque, the area is still pretty bohemian despite the influx of more affluent shops in recent years. Where’s it, like? To the north of the city, between the New Town and Inverleith. It’s about…

Neighbourhood Watch: Shawlands, Glasgow

25 Aug 2011

What’s it like? The unofficial hub of the Southside. Young, bustling and almost completely tenement-bound, packed with pizza places, big bars and some excellent independent shopping, Shawlands also benefits from proximity to the lovely space of Queen’s…

Hidden Glasgow

Undercover activities, city secrets and grassroots organisations

17 Aug 2011

Parks, gardens and tours So, you think you’d like to get to know the city a little better? Glasgow City Council’s website offers a number of downloadable heritage trail guide packs. We particularly recommend following the Bridgeton Tour, which takes…

Neighbourhood Watch: Partick, Glasgow

A guide to your local neighbourhoods

13 Apr 2011

Partick, Glasgow What’s it like? The bit of the salubrious West End that still feels properly Glaswegian: cool café bars, delis and boutiques sitting tooth by rough-shaven jowl with classic boozers, betting shops, greasy spoons and pound…

Leith Agency

Honcho Gerry Farrell on Irn Bru

22 Sep 2010

The creative director of the Leith Agency on making a marketing success out of IRN-BRU

Bok Bok, Night Slugs and Lil Silva set for Numbers 7th birthday

16 Jun 2010

Who? I’m not even going to dignify that with a response. No really, who? OK, you must have been in a coma. Numbers are a group of Glaswegian promoters, label bosses, DJs and producers who have been largely responsible for positioning Scotland…

Chez Roux, Elià and Los Cardos amongst recent Glasgow and Edinburgh restaurant openings

1 Jun 2010

OTHER RECENT OPENINGS Independent write-ups on all the restaurants worth knowing about in Edinburgh and Glasgow are available on our online Eating & Drinking Guide at list.co.uk/food-and-drink. Prices shown are for an average two-course meal for…

5 Things... Glamping

28 May 2010

The best glam camping options for 2010’s Scottish festivals...

Five great female tribute acts

14 May 2010

Ahead of Misstallica in Glasgow, some all-female metal tributes...

Bright fashion futures at ECA Fashion Show 2010

14 May 2010

Vogue have talked in the past about the ‘Scottish contingent’ in fashion. Designers like Jonathan Saunders, Jamie Bruski Tetsill and Scott Ramsay Kyle (all GSA textiles graduates) and Holly Fulton, Graeme Black and Chloe Patience (all ECA alumni) have…

Edinburgh Skate Park opens

14 May 2010

It’s mean, it’s green, and it’s obscenely fun – Edinburgh Skate Park is now open for business. Sam Patterson, a long-time skateboarder himself, has been present at all stages of the park’s development. Niki Boyle speaks to him about his skate park…

Affordable Art: Getting Started - Susanna Beaumont

29 Apr 2010

Buying and owning art can bring both pleasure and profit, and you don’t need stacks of cash to get started. We begin our guide with some tips from a prominent gallery owner...

Donate your pants to Zimbabwe and Ethiopia

29 Apr 2010

Lingerie emporium Boudiche has found a charitable use for unwanted bras and knickers, as Claire Sawers discovers...

The most amazing thing I did last week

23 Apr 2010

Thousands of people a day donate blood. And thousands of people don't. Yet it's easy, quick, completely different. Plus you get to do something that could save another person's life. And how good does that feel?

Glasgow Vs Edinburgh: Comments

22 Apr 2010

Residents from both cities have been battling it out on The List’s messageboards over the past fortnight, giving reasons for their preferences. Here are just a few of the best. See the rest online at www.list.co.uk/gvse Glasgow Only good thing…

Camflava brings African flavours to Glasgow's Southside

16 Apr 2010

Africa remains a bit of a dark continent as far as our appreciation of its cuisine goes. But mix in some exotic drinks, dance and entertainment, and the Southside of Glasgow is suddenly rocking to an African beat, as Rona Alexander…

Cleaning Up the Streets - A day with Edinburgh's environmental wardens

15 Apr 2010

Paul Dale spends a day with Edinburgh’s environmental wardens, and finds the job of the recycling police is a far cry from Miami Vice.

Q&A: Beardyman

15 Apr 2010

The London musician, Beardyman, aka Darren Foreman, is considerably less hirsute than the name might suggest, and also proud to have been the UK beatbox champion two years in a row. Here, he talks taxes, Batman and gold statues... First record you…

How upcycling transforms used objects into ones of greater value

15 Apr 2010

Upcycling – the process of turning unwanted items into products of greater value – might sound like a dubious idea (another eco-concept that’s all trouser fluff and no trousers perhaps?) but it does raise the point that with most recycling the final…

Born To Be Wide - Wide Days

1 Apr 2010

It's business time! Scottish music scene-nurturing organisation Born To Be Wide has another fantastic event planned, with a line up of acts equally as impressive as the industry figures sharing their music industry knowhow. Seminars and showcases have…

Valentine's Day: Love letters to Glasgow

3 Feb 2010

Dear Glasgow. We love you. We sincerely do. You’ve given so much to us over the years, we felt we just had to say something – as did some of your more well known inhabitants. Here, an assortment of Glasgow's finest list the people, places and things…

Activism - Meet the political activists

23 Jul 2009

There’s been a lot of nostalgia for the 90s recently, as Blur, Take That and the Spice Girls reform (however fleetingly), and various media outlets (this one included) celebrate 15 years since the invention of a handy marketing tool called Britpop.

Five alternative Easter activies

Bored of egg-hunting? Here’s how the rest of the world marks the occasion

26 Mar 2012

1 Hunky Jesus Contest The devout gather every year at San Francisco’s Dolores Park Easter Celebration to watch a pageant of men in loincloths carrying planks of wood. They are joined by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, ‘cross-dressing…

Valentine's Day - where to buy your flowers

Independent florists in both Edinburgh and Glasgow advise thinking beyond roses

3 Feb 2012

‘Red roses are absolutely the worst thing you can buy at Valentine’s time,’ says Esther Kuck, the florist behind The Wild Flower Shop in Portobello. ‘You can spend £70 on a dozen red roses, which is just mad. They probably won’t be good quality, and…

Opinion: MSP Joan McAlpine on same sex marriage

The need for equal marriage rights for Scotland's same-sex couples

6 Jan 2012

The introduction of civil partnerships in 2004 meant many people believe we already have gay marriage. Lots of us have celebrated the union of gay friends and family. Thirty years ago, few gay people were allowed to be open about their sexuality. Thank…

The top books for a healthy start to 2012

Dieting and exercise books from Tracy Griffen, Mike Dow, John Briffa and more

5 Jan 2012

It’s that time of year when the season’s jollities come back to haunt you. Stepping on the scales or glancing in the mirror can be a pretty scary prospect. Fortunately, you’re never short of advice in written form come January. Edinburgh-based personal…

How to survive a Christmas away from home

Top tips for living an independent Christmas

22 Dec 2011

Utilise technology Why not use video calling to talk to your loved ones back at home? This way, you can visually update each other on your Christmas presents and have face-to-face conversations. Send presents Send thoughtful gifts to your…

Top ten ways to get in shape – and stay there!

27 Jun 2011

1. Go slow Whatever your goal, whether it’s losing weight, toning up or eating better, start slowly, says diet and fitness expert Laura Williams. “Wearing yourself out by overdoing it is unlikely to get results. You need an exercise routine and diet…

Independent shopping guide: Fashion designer Jenny Sweetnam of Technicolour

Featured designers include Jo Richardson, Magda Boreysza and more

24 Mar 2011

After a few weeks of DIY craziness, we opened up before Christmas. We stock bold, contemporary design with a graphic edge. I make jewellery and garments, and design colourful and geometric shapes that sit playfully on the body. I think of both clothing…

Area guide to the Glasgow Film Festival

Kirstin Innes helps you bring the movies to life with our GFF-themed area guide

17 Feb 2011

If you're interested in the Beyond Bollywood, Superheroes in Glasgow, Ceol's Craic or Fashion in Film strands, this is the Glasgow guide for you.

Suit Squad

1 Sep 2010

Here at Shop we never underestimate the power of a good look, and neither does Dress For Success.

Things to do in Scotland when it’s dead

12 Aug 2010

So, apparently there’s some sort of small gathering happening in Edinburgh, and that means the rest of the country is effectively closed for business? Er, wrong. Here’s our essential guide to getting yourself a festival experience without going to the…

New Dance Base studio set for Leith

24 Jun 2010

Dance lovers are being encouraged to put their backing behind the latest initiative by Dance Base. Proposals are now underway to get more people dancing with a new studio housed in the Thomas Morton Hall in Leith. Situated on the corner of Ferry Road…

T in the Park 2010: Alternative Entertainments

16 Jun 2010

Niki Boyle rounds up the best of the alternative entertainments on offer at this year’s T in the Park

We are the Mods! Mod Weekender 2010

16 Jun 2010

David Pollock talks to Mikey Collins about parkas, The Jam and attitude as Glasgow gets ready for another scooter invasion at this year’s Mod Weekender

Nick Cave reading in Edinburgh at Canongate literary cabaret night Irregular

16 Jun 2010

Ladiezangenulmen! Mr! Nick! Cave! Canongate pull off something of a coup with an appearance by the Lord of Darkness at their literary cabaret night. Thanking their lucky stars that they’re on this line-up are writer David Whitehouse and musician Jed…

Haute Cuisine as Festival in the Sky takes Edinburgh diners to new heights

10 Jun 2010

Edinburgh Festivals endeavour to take their audience to new heights: and this year they look set to take that idea further still, as diners are invited to eat at a table suspended 100ft above the city. The 22-seat dinner table will be suspended over…

How to holiday in Scotland: Scottish Travel A-Z

9 Jun 2010

We’re here to persuade you that you don’t need foreign beaches or backpacking tours to make the most of the summer. There’s a world of wonder right on your doorstep, with plenty of Scottish excursions to keep you entertained until autumn. Anna Millar…

How to holiday in Scotland

9 Jun 2010

Forget ash clouds and airline strikes, there’s plenty of fun to be had on your doorstep, at a fraction of the cost. If you’re itching to get out of Edinburgh or Glasgow, but want to leave the car at home, then look no further for some great deals, by…

Rock Ness 2010: Travel info

9 Jun 2010

The easiest way to get yourself to Rock Ness is via Citylink’s direct bus service. Here’s our handy guide to their services:

Edinburgh's Six of the Best

1 Jun 2010

Porto & Fi 47 Newhaven Mainstreet, 0131 551 1900 In the mornings and mid-afternoon, this Newhaven eatery is a bustling café, serving a range of breakfast options, coffees and cakes to tourists and regulars attracted by the light, airy space…

Made in the Shade bring Springtime Jamboree craft to Edinburgh

14 May 2010

It’s two years since the ‘neo-craft’ collective, Made in the Shade began. As they celebrate their 2nd birthday with the first craft fair in Edinburgh, Carrie Maclennan looks back...

Ewan Morrison and Mall Tales want your shopping centre stories

14 May 2010

The highs, lows, and occasional misfortunes of the everyday take centre stage this fortnight as part of a unique new storytelling initiative concerning the world of shopping malls. Inspired by author Ewan Morrison, in conjunction with award-winning…

Bard in the Botanics and Fête de la Musique return to West End Festival

14 May 2010

Myths and legends will be at the heart of Glasgow’s West End Festival 2010. The arts jamboree returns to the city next month for its 15th year. Showcasing its wares across 50 venues, this year’s line-up promises over 400 events. In keeping with previous…

Time to burn: Calorie counting

14 May 2010

How much exercise will offset that last custard cream you ate? Alice White is on hand with a handy comparative guide to burning off those calories...

Pedal It Pink cycle marathon in aid of Breast Cancer Campaign

4 May 2010

If you go down to the park today, you’d better go in disguise. And that disguise had better be pink. Breast Cancer Campaign’s women-only, pink-clad cycle ride, Pedal It Pink, is set to turn Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park pleasantly pastel this…

Affordable Art: Getting Started - Hugo Brown

29 Apr 2010

Buying and owning art can bring both pleasure and profit, and you don’t need stacks of cash to get started. We begin our guide with some tips from an established collector...

Shoppulse ideal site for those who like to get in first?

29 Apr 2010

‘We’re sending you over to Topshop right now’, the website Shoppulse tells us, with a slight trace of urgency in its cyber tone. A useful new portal, it tells you what new lines of clothes, shoes and accessories are added daily to high street and…

Cash in your attic?

29 Apr 2010

A Bit like an online version of Cash in the Attic, the website www.valuemystuffnow.com lets you send off photos of art, jewellery, music merchandise, ornaments etc, then receive a valuation direct to your inbox. It’ll cost you (valuations start at…

Concrete Wardrobe showcase

29 Apr 2010

Carrying on its tradition of showcasing a ‘Maker of the Month’, Broughton Street’s Concrete Wardrobe shines its light towards Teresa Green during May. The textile designer silk-screens flying birds, sketches of coffee pots and scribbled doodles onto tea…

Pop-Up Flower Shop

29 Apr 2010

Flower arranger Charlotte Lawson (or Lotte to her friends) will be running a pop-up flower shop in the Made in the Shade Maisonette in De Courcy’s Arcade, Glasgow, on Sat 8 & Sun 9 May. She’s a fan of vintage containers to display the posies and…

Affordable Art: Moyna Flannigan

29 Apr 2010

For her dark and slightly disturbing painted caricatures, Flannigan – who was born in Scotland but received her MFA from Yale – has built something of a cult following. www.doggerfisher.com/artists

Affordable Art: Alice Myers

29 Apr 2010

A Jerwood Photography Award winner in 2008, Myers – an Edinburgh College of Art graduate – produces photographic series which take in action portraiture and documentary urban landscapes. www.alicemyers.net

Affordable Art: Luke Fowler

29 Apr 2010

Primarily known for his video works, which have won him the Derek Jarman Award and the Donald Dewar Prize, and have been broadcast on Channel 4. www.themoderninstitute.com/artists/9

Affordable Art: Craig Mulholland

29 Apr 2010

Born and based in Glasgow, Mulholland uses a variety of media and his work takes many forms, incorporating video, music, sculpture, text, sound works and drawing. www.sorchadallas.com/artists/3

Affordable Art: Ellie Harrison

29 Apr 2010

About to complete an MFA at Glasgow School of Art, Harrison produces art that encompasses high-concept installation, sculpture and printed work. www.ellieharrison.com

Affordable Art: Alex Frost

29 Apr 2010

Frost’s drawings and ceramic reliefs are painstakingly composed, particularly the hand-pixellated effect of his continuing series of Blind Drawings. www.sorchadallas.com/artists/11

Affordable Art: Jonathan Owen

29 Apr 2010

Found photographic collages, papier mache drainpipes and grand metal sculptures are all part of the Liverpudlian Owen’s diverse output. www.doggerfisher.com/artists

Affordable Art: Paul Chiappe

29 Apr 2010

A Kirkcaldy-born graduate of Edinburgh College of Art, Chiappe produces pencil-drawn reproductions of old black and white photographs. www.paulchiappe.co.uk

Edinburgh Where-to Checklist

22 Apr 2010

Edinburgh Checklist Where to … … take a walk Set off for Cramond Island from the picturesque Cramond Village and walk through the woods along the riverside, or brave the mile-or-so trip out to the island when the tide’s out. Disused WW2 lookouts…

Risky Glaswegian Business

22 Apr 2010

In a city full of strong cultural scenes, Kirstin Innes argues that Glasgow’s greatest strength is its willingness to take risks The one thing that creative Glaswegians really understand is that in order to make exciting art you’ve got to take risks…

We Saw You...

22 Apr 2010

Andrezj Sliwa, student, 20, Mexico. Magdelena Slowik, student, 19, Poland. HIM: I can’t even remember where I bought my stuff! Although my Vans were definitely from Schuh. I’m half Polish-half Mexican, and I picked up my t-shirt and jeans somewhere…

A Better Way To Work

16 Apr 2010

With endless tram works bunging up Edinburgh, there’s never been a better time to get on your bike, and one new eco-travel project wants to help city commuters do just that. A Better Way To Work – managed by Edinburgh-based cycling and recycling charity…

Booze-free, bus-free, bottle-free green living

The Editor's green blog

16 Apr 2010

Going green is a process in stages. I am currently still just starting out in my efforts to be a more planet-conscious human, though my first steps are significant ones. The most significant of which are the steps I now take to my work instead of…

Green directory for Edinburgh and Glasgow

15 Apr 2010

Community Projects Abundance Edinburgh Go green and eat like a king. This Edinburgh-based group makes leather, vinegar, cider and cheese from harvested apples and pears that would otherwise be binned. www.abundanceedinburgh.com Edinburgh…

Growing pains: Guerilla gardening in Glasgow

15 Apr 2010

Glasgow’s Guerrilla Gardening campaign is currently transforming the Townhead area of the city centre with seed and bulb-bombing tactics. Their cause resonates with a lot of green-fingered but flat-bound gardeners, desperate to make the most out of any…

Six simple steps towards a greener lifestyle

15 Apr 2010

You might not be ready to go all Richard Briers in The Good Life just yet, but there are some effective steps you can take towards a greener lifestyle that will cost you only a tiny amount of time, money and effort. John-Paul Holden runs down the six…

Six essential eco-gadgets

15 Apr 2010

Spend yourself green! John-Paul Holden suggests you kit out your life with these must-have eco items

Convection heater first casualty of war on waste

The Editor's green Blog

15 Apr 2010

The List’s editor, Jonny Ensall, ditches bad habits in favour of a fortnight of green living. I am not the Earth’s best friend. If I’m honest, we rarely see eye-to-eye. My side of our relationship is based around a lot of taking and not much giving.

Edinburgh, My Home: Jonathan Mills

22 Mar 2010

Edinburgh International Festival director Jonathan Mills on the virtues and indiscretions of his adopted home

5 Rip-offs

18 Mar 2010

As Tarantino faces Kill Bill plagiarism accusations, we re-cap on five alleged rip-offs...

Valentine's Day: Love letters to Edinburgh

3 Feb 2010

Dear Edinburgh. We love you. We sincerely do. You’ve given so much to us over the years, we felt we just had to say something – as did some of your more well known inhabitants. Here, an assortment of Edinburgh’s finest list the people, places and things…

We Saw You

3 Feb 2010

I Saw You List reader, sending your I Saw Yous into the magazine for 15 years, and making an institution of our ‘missed connections’ service. From the truly foul, to the achingly romantic, to the depressingly desperate there’s a lot of Glasgow and…

Activism - Active ingredients

23 Jul 2009

What we eat, where our food comes from and how we eat it all have a huge impact on our local and global environment – and, happily, it only takes a few small changes to the way we approach our food to make a difference. Local, seasonal food is cheaper…

Activism - Global activism

23 Jul 2009

The Make Poverty History campaign garnered worldwide attention back in 2005 thanks to the involvement of Messrs Martin, Bono et al. It’s still going strong, though, and they need support to pressure the politicians and decision makers into helping make…

Spotlight on Glasgow's Merchant City

23 Jul 2009

Look up as you walk around the streets of Glasgow’s Merchant City and you can’t help but be transfixed by the history of an area now best known, perhaps, for its food and drink emporiums. First formed in the 18th Century as a stomping ground for the…

Merchant City shopping

23 Jul 2009

As a shopping mecca, Glasgow seldom disappoints with its range of high street emporiums and vintage hangouts. Straddling the divide between old and new, Merchant City encompasses the city’s ethos for boasting something for everyone. Fifi & Ally’s…

Spotlight On Morningside

9 Jul 2009

Surely almost all Edinburgh inhabitants harbour a healthy respect for the Morningside Lady, for whom, it is often surmised, nothing is worth having if it cannot be bought in Jenners. Stereotypes aside, the average Morningside resident does have much to…

Six of the Best - Eating & Drinking around Morningside

9 Jul 2009

The Canny Man’s 237 Morningside Road, 0131 447 1484 One of Edinburgh’s most divisive drinking establishments, patrons of Morningside landmark The Canny Man are greeted at the entrance by a brass plaque banning mobile phones, cameras and…