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Film
Listen to The Cineskinny podcast!
The Cineskinny is the film review podcast from The Skinny – our newest episode interviews James McAvoy for his directorial debut California Schemin', plus we review Fuze and Orwell 2+2=5 Read more »| 03 Feb 2022 -
Art
Gut Feelings: Shona Kinloch's pigeon sculptures
A chance encounter with Shona Kinloch's pigeon sculptures on Leith Walk prompts one writer to reflect on belonging and life after a breakup. Read more »| 08 Apr 2026 -
Intersections
Ask Jamie: Situation Non-critical
Anahit is away, so we decided our Film editor, Jamie, should have a crack at the advice column Read more »| 08 Apr 2026 -
Art
Still Glasgow @ GoMA, Glasgow
A new photography exhibition does much to capture the post-industrial city's evolving identity, but its nostalgic slant is overbearing Read more »| 08 Apr 2026 -
Books
Into the Wreck by Susannah Dickey
Susannah Dickey's novel Into the Wreck explores the aftermath of a man's death through his remaining family members Read more »| 07 Apr 2026 -
Things To Do
Get The April 2026 Issue of The Skinny!
Looking for a copy of our April 2026 magazine? Here's where to find one in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee Read more »| 06 Jan 2026
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Music
WU LYF – A Wave That Will Never Break
The mist has cleared on the once-mysterious heavy pop group, revealing an urgent, brilliant second album Read more »| 07 Apr 2026 -
Music
Félicia Atkinson & Christina Vantzou – Reflections Vol.3: Water Poems
On Water Poems, Atkinson and Vantzou channel their own oceanside dwellings into ambient sounds tinged with nostalgia, joy and hidden depths Read more »| 07 Apr 2026 -
Film
Father Mother Sister Brother
Parents are enigmas to their children in this wry, mellow comedy from Jim Jarmusch Read more »| 07 Apr 2026 -
Film
François Ozon on The Stranger
François Ozon's latest is a gorgeous-looking adaptation of Albert Camus’ The Stranger. The French director explains why he wanted to give this literary classic an update that's both faithful and speaks to today Read more »| 07 Apr 2026 -
Film
James McAvoy and his cast discuss California Schemin'
Ahead of releasing his directorial debut, James McAvoy discusses the directors he's learned from over the years. The talented young actors from California Schemin', meanwhile, reveal what they learned from their director Read more »| 07 Apr 2026 -
Music
Broken Chanter – This Could be Us, You, or Anybody Else
Broken Chanter's latest album is a moody, thoughtful piece of work that’s sure to delight those who love to boogie on down to sad music Read more »| 06 Apr 2026
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Music
Pictish Trail – Life Slime
Pictish Trail oozes talent on his latest studio album, Life Slime, with a primordial approach to pop Read more »| 06 Apr 2026 -
Music
Festival Fever: Scottish Music Festivals Calendar
As the summer festival season gets closer and closer, we pull together all the details on this year's Scottish music festival slate Read more »| 03 Apr 2026 -
Music
16 UK Music Festivals to check out in 2026
No Glasto, no problem – we've pulled together a shortlist of music festivals across the UK for 2026, from city one-dayers to camping weekends Read more »| 03 Apr 2026 -
Music
The Skinny On... Valtos
Ahead of releasing their new album The Last Light, and a busy festival season, Martyn MacDonald of Skye duo Valtos takes on this month's Q&A Read more »| 03 Apr 2026