Student Guide

A guide to the best attractions in Edinburgh

Deep Sea World, Holyrood Park, Botanic Garden, Scottish Parliament and many more

The ‘camera’ is a giant periscope inside a Victorian rooftop tower on the Royal Mile, giving a spectacular 360° perspective on Edinburgh, plus there’s interactive optical fun galore. The building also contains three galleries and…

A guide to the best attractions in Glasgow

The Burrell Collection, Botanic Gardens, Necropolis and School of Art among the city's top sights

Burrell Collection. In the heart of Pollok Country Park is this collection of art, including work by Degas, Rodin and Cézanne as well as ancient and medieval artefacts. It is named after shipping tycoon Sir William Burrell, who amassed much of its…

A guide to cheap deals for students in Glasgow and Edinburgh

A quick guide on where to go for cheap films, music, travel, tech and more

We all know money can be tight as a student, so Niki Boyle and Suzanne Neilson do their homework and find you the cheapest tickets, greatest deals and biggest bargains CHEAP FILM The upsurge in movie piracy has led to a cinema industry eager to…

The best upcoming events in Scotland for 2012 and 2013

Featuring Alien Wars, Frankie Boyle, Anna Karenina and Edinburgh's Hogmanay

Alien Wars When virtual terror experience Alien Wars opened in London, the then prime minister Tony Blair allegedly showed up, desperate for the chance to be frightened out of his wits by a man in a scary latex costume. He reportedly left the…

A guide to the Edinburgh and Glasgow LGBT scene

Clubs, bars, films, visual art, sports events and festivals all covered

Glasgow Not short of club nights, Glasgow has a reasonable mix of the mainstream and the leftfield. Play and Polo Lounge offer reasonably priced midweek nights, while FHQ in Merchant City is a ladies-only bar with affordable, regular nights including…

The student's guide to exploring Scotland

There's a whole lot to see in Scotland beyond the university towns

Exploring your university town is an essential part of the student experience. However, once you’ve done the local tourist trail and sussed out the best bars and restaurants, you might hunger for another adventure. Luckily, Scotland has many…

Why I love Glasgow - By Ewan Morrison

The author reveals his love affair with the dear green place

I love this place. Here’s why. Glasgow is a fairly modern city, most of it was built on the back of the sugar and tobacco trade in no time at all, and as a result it has this wonderful, rational, almost surgical structure. It is absolutely impossible to…

Why I love Edinburgh - By Laura Cameron Lewis

The artist, producer and singer walks you through her favourite Edinburgh haunts

Edinburgh is a city of contradictions. An international, cosmopolitan hub, it is also known to its long-time residents as Village Edinburgh. Its vertical architecture reveals the depth of the city’s history and intellectual propriety and yet, on the…

Musical and comedy highlights in Scotland for 2012 and 2013

Phantom of the Opera, Medea, Ross Noble, Glasgow Girls and more

Phantom of the Opera It’s been 25 years since Lord Lloyd-Webber’s high-drama, high-camp operatic musical burst onto the stage. And now, after sell-out shows all over the globe, Phantom returns to Edinburgh’s Playhouse in September for a month-long run…

Theatre, dance and opera highlights in Scotland for autumn & winter 2012

2012 and 2013 programmes from Scottish Ballet, Scottish Opera and National Theatre of Scotland

The National Theatre of Scotland is nowhere and everywhere. Envisioned as an institution with no bricks and mortar headquarters, the NTS has used its resources to support playwrights and performers and to work with a wide range of collaborators to bring…

A guide to theatre and comedy venues in Glasgow and Edinburgh

Comedian and performer Sian Bevan selects the best places to find the hottest on-stage talent

So you fancy a side-dish of live performance to go with that Jägerbomb? Well, you lucky trickster, Glasgow and Edinburgh are packed with places to go no matter who you’re trying to pull. Let’s start with theatres, shall we? In Glasgow the cool kids…

A guide to Edinburgh and Glasgow music venues

The radio DJ and gig promoter Ally McCrae brings you the best of the cities’ music mayhem

OK, so if you’ve chosen to come to Glasgow for four years of solitude, hard study and early nights then that is cool, but be warned, you will be looking a very large musical gift horse in the mouth. There are too many live venues to list. You’ll no…

The best cinemas in Edinburgh and Glasgow

Bars, galleries and festivals provide additional arenas for watching movies

Both Glasgow and Edinburgh have their fair share of multiplexes, which aren’t hard to hunt down, but if you’re looking for a more intimate experience we suggest you check out the independents. In Edinburgh that’s the Filmhouse and Cameo (once described…

Upcoming film releases for 2012 and 2013 - The Great Gatsby, Skyfall, Life of Pi, The Hobbit and more

A quick look at the films that'll be storming the multiplex in coming months

The Great Gatsby From page to screen can be a tricky transition and, with so many classic books butchered on their way there, there’s understandably some trepidation surrounding the release of yet another literary adaptation. F Scott Fitzgerald’s…

A guide to the pubs and bars of Glasgow

Bath Street, basements and back-alley bars: the top places to enjoy a drink

city centre The compact city centre means that most bars are within walking, or at least staggering distance, though there are some handy clusters, particularly on Sauchiehall Street and the increasingly eclectic Bath Street. One of the city’s great…

A guide to bars and pubs of Edinburgh

The best bars in Old Town, Broughton Street, Leith Walk, Tollcross & West End

The best places in the vicinity are either nearest the bottom end around the Palace of Holyroodhouse or on some of the narrow side streets that seep down into the Old Town. Particularly recommended in the former category are the White Horse (266…

A guide to the galleries and artworks of Edinburgh and Glasgow

Salvador Dali, Picasso, Van Gogh, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Ugo Rondinone and more

Rosalie Doubal picks out the best galleries and exhibition spaces, from national institutions to pop-up venues showcasing Scotland’s up-and-coming talent Glasgow is famed for its DIY exhibition culture and you’re as likely to uncover an artistic gem at…

A guide to Edinburgh club nights

Club Together, The Egg, Karnival, Musika and more

Club Together. A mix of dubstep, electro and breaks taking place in Edinburgh’s biggest student union. Jakwob kicks off this year’s club calendar on 12 Sep, followed by The Cut Up Boys (26 Sep) and Kissy Sell Out (28 Nov). And it’s free entry. Bonus.

A guide to Glasgow club nights

Pressure, Octopussy, i Am, Killer Kitsch, Melting Pot, Love Music, Totally Visual Tuesdays and more

Pressure.Big room, big name house and techno events at Glasgow’s most impressive club space, courtesy of Slam Events, the team behind the Slam Tent at T in the Park. Typical guests include the likes of Laurent Garnier and Jeff Mills. Arches, Glasgow…

Best mobile apps and websites for students

Mobile apps for IOS and Android to make your life a little bit better

U@Ed An essential app for any new Edinburgh uni student, this includes campus maps, a lecture finder, library login and a handy friend-finder. Living Social Saving money is the name of the game with an app that offers up to 90% off restaurants…

A guide to Scotland's club scene

DJ, co-owner and promoter of Third Door Sarah David on the beauty of student nightlife

So here you are. You are about to embark on this incredible journey of discovery. You want to hunt out fresh and exciting experiences, to meet and embrace new people and to embark on the next chapter of your life... oh... er, yes and, of course, study.

Iconic Edinburgh venue Potterrow given a utopian facelift

Newly refurbished venue will host new club night Club Together

The venerable and iconic Potterrow Dome has undergone a startling refurbishment programme, courtesy of Edinburgh University Students Association (EUSA) and Edinburgh University, which has transformed the old chrome and concrete interior into an indoor…

Student Lock In!

St James Shopping are hosting a Student Lock in on Tuesday 20 September 7 – 9pm and promises music and entertainment throughout the evening and great discounts at many of the stores. The perfect opportunity to stock up on those last minute essentials…

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