Student Guide

Student Lock In!

13 Sep 2011

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

23 Sep 2010

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

16 Sep 2010

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

16 Sep 2010

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!

16 Sep 2010

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

16 Sep 2010

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

16 Sep 2010

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

Top beer gardens in Edinburgh and Glasgow

16 Sep 2010

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

16 Sep 2010

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

16 Sep 2010

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

16 Sep 2010

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.

16 Sep 2010

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

16 Sep 2010

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

Get full use out of your student railcard

16 Sep 2010

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

16 Sep 2010

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

16 Sep 2010

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

10 Sep 2010

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

10 Sep 2010

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

10 Sep 2010

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

10 Sep 2010

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

10 Sep 2010

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

10 Sep 2010

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

Getting Around: Glasgow

How to move around one of Scotland's biggest cities

10 Sep 2010

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

10 Sep 2010

Niki Boyle takes you through the cities finest silver screen haunts

Musical Insider's Insights

What people in the know say

10 Sep 2010

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…

Golden Girl

The reign of Alison Goldfrapp

10 Sep 2010

Having recently wowed the Camden Roundhouse in something akin to cut-up bin-liners, Alison Goldfrapp still possesses a versatile faculty for shock and awe. It’s what singled her out as an imminent icon when her electronic duo released their debut album…

Burke and Hare

Set in ye ol' Edinburgh

10 Sep 2010

If you want to see an old school Edinburgh, look out for it on the silver screen this Autumn says Miles Fielder

Finance Advice: Post Study

10 Sep 2010

It may seem like a long way off in your first year, but The Scottish Government’s Fresh Talent Initiative is committed to encouraging people to live, learn, work and remain in Scotland, after they graduate. Post Study Work affords international…

Bang for your buck

Stretch your film budget further

10 Sep 2010

When it comes to concessions for the silver screen, some of the cities’ finest have ensured you’ll still have plenty of popcorn money in reserve.

Music highlights in Glasgow and Edinburgh

10 Sep 2009

Long before SuBo hit the scene, Scotland had ample reason to be very proud of its musical exports – and with good reason too. From the mighty Mogwai to The Jesus and Mary Chain and Cocteau Twins, via the Vaselines, Teenage Fanclub, Franz Ferdinand and…

Visual Art highlights in Edinburgh and Glasgow

10 Sep 2009

Glasgow is known for its dynamic contemporary art scene, and there is no shortage of galleries to suit every taste and curiosity. Opening in September this year, Trongate 103, the new über art complex in the Merchant City, will provide a home to the…

Further afield: Exploring Dundee, Aberdeen, St Andrews and Stirling

10 Sep 2009

Dundee Branded the ‘City of Discovery’, Dundee is uniquely placed to offer a mixture of culture for those who wish to discover it. The long established DC Thompson prints daily publications of The Courier and The Telegraph, as well as many specialised…

Student finances - The colour of money

10 Sep 2009

The most fearsome university budgeting I have ever come across was a group of Edinburgh girls who (and this was last year, not back in the hazy mists of 70s yore) worked out that they could do all their food shopping for the year for £10 per week per…

A local's guide to Glasgow

10 Sep 2009

‘I've always loved Glasgow. I was that person who stayed and studied in the city they were brought up in and I never regretted it. The thing with Glasgow is there is just so much on your doorstep, whatever your 'thing' is. Better still, the Glasgow…

Theatre and comedy in Edinburgh and Glasgow

10 Sep 2009

The Edinburgh Festival has just packed up its bags and rolled out of town again, taking with it some of the best stand-up comedians, forward thinking theatre groups and crazy drag-jazz-mime acts that the world has to offer. But that doesn’t mean…

Vintage clothes shopping in Glasgow and Edinburgh

10 Sep 2009

It's always slightly embarrassing when someone compliments you on your jacket and asks where it's from, and you find yourself replying with ‘Actually, it cost a tenner from Primark’, only to then spot two others across the bar wearing the very same one.

A local's guide to Edinburgh

10 Sep 2009

‘I love Edinburgh’s villageness. Places like the Stock bridge colonies or Dean Village are good for just walking around. I love Glasgow, but it’s definitely harder than Edinburgh. Edinburgh is the gentler, quieter city of the two, and a great place to…

Budget student supplies - Bang for your buck

10 Sep 2009

That student loan never goes quite as far as it should, does it? But a bit of savvy shopping on student essentials means all the more cash to spend on nights out. Follow our budget tips to gear yourself up for the new term. It will probably only take…

A guide to the best clubs in Scotland

10 Sep 2009

It’s not that we want to make Edinburgh feel inferior, but Glasgow is pretty much recognised as the most vibrant city in the UK after dark, behind London. Sure, your student days aren’t complete without a stagger alongside Sauchiehall Street every now…

Film highlights 2009–2010

10 Sep 2009

Goodbye summer shoes, hello autumn jumper. As the nights lengthen and the temperatures drop, you can almost smell that popcorn luring you in out of the cold to take up a comfy seat in a warm, dark cinema. As luck would have it, Edinburgh and Glasgow are…

Shopping in Scotland: Step away from the Top Shop

10 Sep 2009

‘Shopping?’ I hear you moan, ‘I won’t be able to afford to go shopping! I’m a poor starving student now!’ You tell me that in four years time when you’ve blown your loan on as many different wardrobe changes as there are cheap drink nights down the…

Beauty treatments in Glasgow and Edinburgh

10 Sep 2009

Out East, Zen Lifestyle is the enviable holder of the UK Salon of the Year Award, and also lays claim to Harper’s Bazaar magazine’s Best Brazilian in Scotland title. But if you’re in the mood for something slightly more relaxing than a bikini wax, try a…

Hairdressers in Edinburgh and Glasgow

10 Sep 2009

It's sometimes a bit hit and miss going for a bargain haircut - cheap doesn't always mean cheerful. So if you're going to do budget, head for the big-name salons to ensure a professional cut. In Glasgow, Rainbow Rooms International has a training…

Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland

10 Sep 2009

Tim Burton has set his sights on the strangest story of them all. Seemingly on a quest to reinvent all our childhood totems in line with his own macabre visions, his next film will venture into a wonderland so mad in its own right that it's hard to…

Calvin Harris

10 Sep 2009

The Dumfries born disk jockey and all round music maestro is riding high on the success of his latest album ‘Ready For The Weekend’ charting at number one in the UK, cementing his position as the premier recording DJ in Britain. His first album, the 80s…

Yeah Yeah Yeahs

10 Sep 2009

The formidable front lady Karen O along with guitarist Steve Zinner and drummer Brian Chase are on the road again in the UK, bringing with them some of their enviable creative spirit and musical passion. Now onto their third album, the band have built a…

Visual art: In the frame

The most significant works of art in Scotland

15 Sep 2008

Glasgow and Edinburgh’s galleries and museums play host to some of the most famous art works in the world. David Pollock selects the ten you cannot afford to miss.

Pump up the volume - Music venues round up

15 Sep 2008

Glasgow and Edinburgh play host to some of the hottest hangouts in the UK. David Pollock explores the very best and handpicks the gigs you cannot afford to miss.

Hair today, gone tomorrow

15 Sep 2008

A good hair cut usually gets put to the bottom of the to-do list when you're a student. It's hardly surprising when a cut and colour can cost more than your monthly food bill. Bad dye jobs and drunken fringe trims are regular occurrences when home…

Student guide: Clubbing hitlist - Glasgow

15 Sep 2008

David Pollock selects the top ten club nights you cannot afford to miss. OPTIMO Riding the crest of a wave for the best part of a decade now, JD Twitch and JG Wilkes’ Optimo (Espacio), which borrows the aesthetic of early 80s New York nightlife and…

Student guide: Clubbing hitlist - Edinburgh

15 Sep 2008

David Pollock selects the top ten club nights you cannot afford to miss. Residents Hobbes and Erik D’Viking DJ all over town, but the eclectic party night Trouble is still their biggest deal. Diversity is key; since the start of 2007, Rob Da Bank…

The A to Z of style

15 Sep 2008

From vintage and ethnic through to leather and guyliner, Shelley O'Neill opens the closet on a treasure trove of must-have styles for the coming year

Raising the curtain

15 Sep 2008

The List steps out from the wings and showcases the very best performance spaces and cherry picks the shows you cannot afford to miss.

Big screen - Upcoming film releases

15 Sep 2008

Same, same but different is a pretty accurate way to describe the coming year in cinema. There's the annual mix of blockbusters, prestige Oscar-bait and offbeat cult movies, but, of course, you haven't seen the new crop of films yet. There are franchise…

Cashing in

15 Sep 2008

With the ominous credit crunch upon is, Natalie Woolman, investigates the ways to make your money work for you. By now, you've all heard at least one horror story about student finances. The one about the guy who spent his entire loan on an expensive…

Acting out

15 Sep 2008

With the sheer range of different clubs at university you could be forgiven for setting your watch by them, but there is still plenty more to be had just beyond your reach. One man waiting for your call is Tawona Sitholé, whose urban poetry…

The Coen Brothers - Brother, thou art great

15 Sep 2008

As the screwball Kings of comedy, they have written, directed and produced some of Tinsel Town’s finest. Miles Fielder gets up close to the masters of mayhem, the Coen Brothers This past year was the Coen brothers' year. Following the release to…

Top ten money tips

15 Sep 2008

We are all guilty of stubbornly avoiding our bank balances from time to time but one way to avoid the mounting panic every time you hand over your debit card is writing down everything you buy. Not only does it lessen the chances of being surprised by…

All the world’s a stage

15 Sep 2008

Merchant City Festival (25-28 Sep) www.merchantcityfestival.com Located in the heart of old Glasgow, this event locates a programme of film, theatre, comedy, visual arts, street theatre, live music, food and fashion within an area of real…

Music festival fever

15 Sep 2008

Scotland’s exciting music scene has paved the way for a plethora of music festivals, each a little different with something to suit every musical taste. T in the Park has grown from a little weekend event in Strathclyde Park into a huge three day…

A night in - Upcoming film highlights on TV

15 Sep 2008

After a month of hitting the best nights in town, Miles Fielder hand picks the films worth staying in for.

Festival jobs

15 Sep 2008

Fancy being a roadie for a rock band or selling tickets to your favourite author? The festival season comes rife with possibilities to fill up your CV and your life. Whether you are a music lover, dance buff or book worm, the festival season is never…

Visual art: Hidden Art

15 Sep 2008

Away from Edinburgh and Glasgow’s public galleries, which have collections which match their budgets, many smaller spaces flourish. ‘Small’ is all relative, however. Venues like Glasgow’s centre for design and architecture The Lighthouse (www.the…

In the swing of it - Jazz, Blues and Folk venues

15 Sep 2008

Boasting some of the finest new names and most exciting stalwarts of the jazz, blues and folks scene, Edinburgh and Glasgow have long set an impressive stall with some of the most diverse festivals and year round line-ups.

Film spotlight: Horrors

15 Sep 2008

Like the living dead, horror movies may not be popular with everyone, but there are enough shock and gore fans out there to ensure that they're continually being resurrected. Generally speaking, you need to look beyond Hollywood for innovations in…

Spotlight on: Film festivals

15 Sep 2008

In addition to the plethora of film seasons on offer throughout the year at Scotland's art house cinemas, the country boasts not one but two great annual events: the Glasgow Film Festival, which operates out of the Glasgow Film Theatre and will be held…

Perfect pitch - Classical venue guide

15 Sep 2008

For those looking for something a little more civilised, Edinburgh and Glasgow have a host of classical venues on offer.

The name’s Bond

15 Sep 2008

It's been a big year for Bond. Celebrations for the 100th anniversary of 007's creator Ian Fleming have included everything from centenary stamps to a new novel by Sebastian Faulks. But what everyone's really waiting for is the next Bond film, Quantum…

Free Wi-Fi access in Edinburgh

8 Jul 2008

Edinburgh is a very easy place to access free Wi-Fi internet access. With many people currently planning their trip to the city for festival season or a holiday, we are aiming to build a comprehensive guide to the free Wi-Fi hotspots. You can see the…

Property special - City guides

8 May 2008

EDINBURGH HOTSPOTS Leith How much: Average one bed £126,540; two bed £164,420 What: For better or worse, the Leith of Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting is almost unrecognisable as new cafés, restaurants and bars jostle for space alongside the…

Budget Star Fashion

24 Apr 2008

To hell in a handbag Let’s start with handbags. Celebrities are always snapped clutching the season’s most covetable, whether D&G’s Lily bag or a classic tote by Louis Vuitton. Fortunately, hiring a designer bag is the newest way of saying you’ve got…

Tight Budget

17 Jan 2008

Going for a song January is a great time to check out up-and-coming bands for free. Remember, even the most unpromising nights can be historic. On the west coast, Mono, Stereo, 78, the Liquid Ship and Tchai Ovna all have exciting free line-ups. In…

Edinburgh crowned UK’s best place to live

18 Oct 2007

Edinburgh is the best place to live in the UK, according to Kirsty Allsopp and Phil Spencer on Channel 4’s Location, Location, Location. The annual survey for the Best and Worst Live! programme saw the Capital knock last year’s winner – Winchester…

Vintage clothes in Glasgow and Edinburgh

20 Sep 2007

Throwing out old clothes can be an emotional task and parting with that ripped pair of jeans you wore every day when you were 19 can be hard, but with a little imagination and some creative stitching, rips, tears and pinching waistlines need no longer…

Good food - fair price

Dining on a budget

16 Jan 2007

Dining on a budget should not be limited to eating cheap food amid dire surroundings. Restaurateur David Ramsden, formerly of (fitz)Henry and Rogue, and now working with The Outsider and Apartment restaurants in Edinburgh, sees value for money options…