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What's On in Glasgow - The Skinny
WEBWelcome to our carefully curated guide to what’s on in Glasgow, where you can find the best events, attractions and venues for live music, comedy, art, theatre, and food and drinks. It’s the best guide to what’s exciting and interesting for anyone living in Glasgow. Discover emerging acts and artists, including free gigs, events and ...
Music, Comedy and Arts News from Scotland - The Skinny
WEBEIF's Penthesilea, comedians Lou Wall and Joe Kent-Walters, and the team behind The Chaos That Has Been and Will No Doubt Return are among the winners of the first round of The Skinny-Fest Festival Awards Read more »
Teenage Superstars review: Scottish music doc - The Skinny
WEBJul 3, 2017 — Teenage Superstars is Grant McPhee's follow up to 2015’s Big Gold Dream, which charted the unlikely, near-mythical success of a pair of Scottish record labels – Postcard Records in Glasgow and Fast Product in Edinburgh.That initial film’s tagline was The Sound of Young Scotland: 1977-1985. McPhee’s sequel begins where the first film finished: the moving of Orange Juice and Postcard ...
14 of Scotland's most exciting new bands - The Skinny
WEBJan 10, 2023 — Last year was undeniably a great year for Scottish music. After taking the top spot in our 2021 Scottish Albums of the Year list, Hamish Hawk went on to to be shortlisted for the 2022 Scottish Album of the Year Award and he’s got a new album – Angel Numbers – due on 3 February. AiiTee and BEMZ received another nod from The SAY Award last year too, with BEMZ going on to receive wider ...
Lannan Bakery, Edinburgh - Food Review - The Skinny
WEBAug 29, 2023 — The pain au raisin (£3.60) is also excellent. There are so many layers, and so, so many raisins. Again the texture is excellent – it snaps where you want it to, with soft layers of dough beneath, and the Earl Grey syrup gives a lovely floral vibe to proceedings.
Film Opinion and Features - The Skinny
WEBFilm Opinion. Opinion pieces from our film writers looking at key debates and discussions around films, directors, actors, and cinematic trends. Here you can also find insight to stay current with coverage of booming film festivals. Festivals.
Edinburgh - The Skinny
WEBWelcome to our carefully curated guide to what’s on in Edinburgh. You can find the best events, attractions and venues for live music, comedy, art, theatre, or food and drinks. It’s the best guide to what’s exciting and interesting for anyone living in Edinburgh. Discover emerging acts and artists, including free gigs, events and workshops.
Competitions - Win Win Win! - The Skinny
WEBKeep an eye out for online contests around film festivals, movie merch and more besides. You’ll frequently find books and restaurant vouchers up for grabs too: whatever you’re into, we’ve got you covered. Naturally, all our competitions are 100% free to enter – the very most they’ll cost you is a few seconds of your time.
Scotland on Screen: Paul Sng – The Skinny
WEBNov 13, 2023 — Scotland on Screen: Paul Sng. Paul Sng's latest film is a tender portrait of Tish Murtha, a hugely talented photographer who documented working-class lives in 70s and 80s Britain. Sng talks to us about coming to film late, imposter syndrome and Scotland's supportive doc community. Film culture loves to celebrate rookie youngsters fresh from ...