student guide 2010

Travel Tips

If camping is your bag, be prepared

Scotland has a large number of campsites to choose from, with varying degrees of facilities, so there should be something for everyone. For more information, check out www.lovecamping.co.uk. Before you head off, make sure your rucksack’s big enough…

I Belong to Glasgow

Tina Warren tells us where her loyalties lie

Tina Warren, co-owner of Club Noir reveals what she loves, from Glasgow’s vintage togs to its cafe culture

Explore Scotland with some extra special excursions

Take a break from big city life and go exploring the more unusual things to do around your town. Your liver will thank you.

Theatre, Darling!

Whether it is cutting edge drama, hearty laughs or a decent tippling hole, Glasgow and Edinburgh’s theatre and comedy scene has it covered, find Niki Boyle and Anna Millar

Student Club Guide 2010

A night-life run down for Edinburgh and Glasgow

David Pollock and Henry Northmore get their dancing shoes on and head for the ultimate club crawl

I Heart Edinburgh

Sarah Tanat-Jones explains why

Come on Gang!'s Sarah Tanat-Jones talks about what makes Auld Reekie special to her

Top beer gardens in Edinburgh and Glasgow

Edinburgh The Outhouse Tucked into a corner off Broughton Street, theOuthouse boasts a cosy beer garden serving a wide selection of worldbeers. Like other bars in the Broughton area, the Outhouse creates arelaxed vibe. Weekend nights see the…

Getting Around: Edinburgh

Get from A to B in the country's capital

Orientating yourself around any new city can be a daunting prospect but help is at hand, as Niki Boyle takes you area-by-area through Edinburgh’s finest haunts and cherry-pick the top spots you cannot afford to miss

Location, location, location

Explore the rest of bonny Scotland

If you're itching to get out of Edinburgh or Glasgow, but don’t quite know where to start, thenlook no further for some great deals, by bus andtrain, throughout Scotland. Check out special bus offers from Citylink, whose £5 Super Single tickets can get…

The Boy With Tape on His Face

Don’t miss this rising star of the comedy scene as he returns to Edinburgh following his five star Fringe show says Brian Donaldson

Beach Babies

A guide to the beaches of the East.

While the Scottish weather doesn’t always afford reason to be cheerful, Scotland’s beaches can certainly put a smile on your face

Spotlight on: Dundee

Get full use out of your student railcard

Scotland’s ‘third city’ sits on the River Tay, with the landmark Tay Rail Bridge as a backdrop. Few cities in Britain can match Dundee’s setting, arguably seen at its best from across the river in Fife. After shrugging off its…

Spotlight on: St Andrews

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Nestled on the east coast of Fife, less than two hours away from Glasgow and Edinburgh, the picturesque seaside town of St Andrews boasts world famous golf courses, ancient medieval ruins, golden beaches galore, dozens of bars and restaurants and a…

Spotlight on: Stirling

Get full use out of your student railcard

Only a short hop from some of Scotland’s most beautiful scenery, the ancient town of Stirling is well worth a visit. Synonymous with two of Scotland’s greatest heroes, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, there's plenty here to wile away a day.

Spotlight on: Aberdeen

Get full use out of your student railcard

Officially, Scotland’s third largest city is both a thriving, youthful university town and a prosperous, grown-up centre thanks to the North Sea oil industry. Just a train or bus ride away from Glasgow and Edinburgh, there are a few wee gems to check…

Student Film Guide 2010

What's coming out when

From mainstream classics to art school gems, film critic Miles Fielder offers a rundown on the movies you cannot afford to miss

Budgetting Tips

The best advice in life is free

In Freshers Week, it will not occur to you to budget. Between your brand new student loan and generous zero interest overdraft, you’ll be asking Donald Trump to holla at you. The week after, when you have spent almost all of it in the pub/Urban…

Top 10 Clubs: Glasgow

Best nights out in the West

David Pollock heads to Scotland's spiritual clubbing home and brings you his top nights, from the finest DJs to the mightiest spin doctors

Beauty bargains

Hair and pampering in the central belt

Splashing the cash on some R&R can seem an unlikely prospect, as a hard-up student, but there’s a treasure trove of establishments with vouchers and discounts on offer, just for you, finds Alice White

Top 10 Clubs: Edinburgh

Best nights out in the East

It may be a smaller scene than it's Weegie counterpart but the capital still has plenty to offer the discerning club-goer from pop parties to hardcore techno nights

Music Guide 2010

What's big and what's coming up

Niki Boyle and Camilla Pia reveal Scotland’s amazing music scene and the gigs worth getting in line for Music

Pre-Club

Where to start your night before the main event

Both Edinburgh and Glasgow offer much in the way of clubbing, but we all need somewhere to hang out until the clubs open. Thankfully, you needn’t fret – we’ve got it covered. In Edinburgh, you’ll probably want your pre-club drinking establishment to…

Getting Around: Glasgow

How to move around one of Scotland's biggest cities

Orientating yourself around any new city can be a daunting prospect but help is at hand, as Lindsey Johnstone takes you area-by-area through Glasgow’s finest haunts and cherry-pick the top spots you cannot afford to miss

Know your cinemas

A round-up of all the best screens

Niki Boyle takes you through the cities finest silver screen haunts

Musical Insider's Insights

What people in the know say

Scott Hutchison, singer, Frightened Rabbit My favourite spot for a bit of romance is the Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World out by Dobbies Garden Centre. It’s where I took my girlfriend on our first date and it obviously worked a charm. Don’t be…