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WHERE THEIR SIGHTS AND SOUNDS ARE SET
Scottish Travel Special: Where To Go, What To Do & How To Get There Sports Luxe: Get Ahead Of The Games With Our Sportswear Edit Freshers’ Festival: Preview Our Biggest And Best Event Yet
Editor’s Letter Publishers: Graeme Barratt / Anna Purdie Editor-In-Chief: Jennifer Lynn Editorial Manager: Aileen Lynn Contributors: Kirsty Brown, Courtney Hendry, Gael McLennan, Gavin Porter, Portis Wasp Business Development Managers: Jill Loney, Neil Millar & Valerie Speers
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ummer has always been my favourite season, not least because of far-flung holidays, and anthemic tunes that will take me back to Amnesia long after my Ibiza tan has faded. However, with this year being a pretty damn massive one for Scotland, we’ve centred this year’s travel guide around good old staycations. Turn to page 10 and start planning your road trip (we’ve also got a soundtrack for that on page 34). Our cover stars London Grammar are just back from the US and gearing up for another hectic summer of festivals, while Glasgow’s finest Twin Atlantic and Prides also give us their banter over in the music section, and we also introduce Saint Raymond and George Ezra.
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MEASURE Hand Baggage Only Fares Saving us an average of £10 per flight (though we have noticed it drops to £5 on some journeys and is as much as £15 on others), British Airways’ hand baggage only fares are a Godsend for short haul flights when you only need a small case, but still want your free breakfast/lunch/wine/delete as applicable.
Prom Style So we left high school six years ago; that doesn’t mean we can’t shop the cutest prom dresses, tiaras and tuxes that the high street is currently throwing at us. From Topshop to Jack Wills to River Island, everywhere we look there’s sparkle, taffeta and seriously sick tailoring. Give a subtle nod to the trend with Toppers’ ‘Prom Queen’ necklace or go full Napoleon Dynamite and dig out your best brown suit – the choice is yours.
Football As we told you in our April issue, there’s no point in trying to hide from the World Cup, which kicks off on June 12th and will take over your TV, your friends’ main topic of conversation and – inevitably – your life. It’s only one month that occurs every four years, so get involved and you might just find yourself enjoying it.
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Hangovers They were never cool to begin with, but we’re so over hangovers that we’ve decided not to drink at all this month, and it’s proving easier than we thought! Turns out all you need for a great night out is good music and your best buds… wait, isn’t that what our mums have been saying all along? Shhh, don’t tell them they’re right!
Graduation Fear So you’ve got the degree, but what happens next? Where are you supposed to find a job? Why is nobody replying to your applications? Will you have to live with your parents forever? Silence your fears with a flick through our brand new Employment section and rest assured that you’re not the only one suffering from ‘the fear’.
Hayfever Nothing makes a festival weekender quite as difficult as hay fever. Runny eyes, a snotty nose and constant sneezing doesn’t half detract from a killer headline performance, so we’re stocking up on antihistamines and hoping for the best. Oh to be a bee at a time like this.
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LONDON CALLING “The most amazing thing is when people are so incredibly moved by the songs”
Interview: London Grammar
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“It depends if we fucking write any,” laughs London Grammar guitarist Dan Rothman when we ask if the band will be debuting any new material on the festival circuit this year. “We’ve got shit all at the moment. We don’t really write on the road, I know a lot of bands do and we’ll do bits and bobs, but very little in terms of full songs.” Speaking to Scotcampus just days after completing a five-week US tour, Dan and bandmates Hannah Reid and Dominic ‘Dot’ Major now have a month off, a time which was initially intended for getting said new material ready. “This period was going to be a time when we started writing, but we’re all so exhausted by what we’ve been doing that the thought of actually going into the studio and, to be honest, the thought of actually seeing each other – just kidding – I love my bandmates very much, but we all want some time with our families,” explains Dan. “The US tour was wonderful, an amazing experience, but probably a week too long. By the time we reached that last week we were on our last legs! It’s really cool to see things happening in America though, because of course that’s what bands hope for.” Having taken in everywhere from New York to SXSW, it really is no wonder that the trio – who met at the University of Nottingham – are somewhat knackered. “SXSW was an amazing experience and the New York show was very good,” says Dan. “We’ve played in New York a lot, about six times, but every time we’ve played there it’s never been that great. It’s kind of like London, it’s never that fun, but it was for a change!” That being said, the band do enjoy playing their home city and namesake, because “you don’t feel
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like you’re a million miles away and you can have family come to see you, and all those simple things that you take for granted.” However, despite a string of UK tour dates lined up this June, it’s a summer full of fields that Dan is most looking forward to. “We’re so excited to play festivals this summer, because we’ve not done that here since we’ve broken, and I think it’ll be interesting to see what kind of reception we’ll get at a UK festival now that we’re more well-known as a band,” he says. “Glastonbury should be brilliant, we played it last year and it’s one of those places that every band dreams of doing, and it was an amazing first experience. This year it will hopefully be particularly wonderful for us.”
“We’re so excited to play festivals this summer." With new single Sights released on June 1st, Dan explains how the track came together, and why one band member in particular is psyched for its moment in the spotlight. “Sights is just another song we wrote in my garage and Hannah created this vocal and lyrics about her fears and anxieties about life in general,” he says. “That’s the basis of the song. It was one of the easiest songs on the album in terms of the recording process, because some of them were really painstaking and took ages to get right, whereas Sights was more immediate. It’s Dot’s favourite track on the record, so I’m glad it’s coming out as a single.” Comparisons to Florence and the Machine and The xx have followed the band since they arrived on the scene last year, but as Dan explains, he’ll never see this as a negative. “I really love The xx and I think they’re great, but I wouldn’t
say Dot or Hannah particularly listen to them, though Dot is a big fan of Jamie xx and perhaps that relates to the production side of it. I’d say they probably have a lot of influences that cross over with what we were trying to create, like Massive Attack and Portishead, but I don’t know. Hannah does sound similar to Florence, but I think as time goes on she sounds less and less like her. Both Florence and The xx are amazing artists though, so I’d never be upset to be compared with them.” As for new artists who he’s championing, Nick Mulvey – who supports the band on tour this June – rates highly. “I think his record will be beautiful and amazing, and he’s a very talented live performer, so he should do well,” says Dan. “Aside from Nick, I found this kid the other day, Tom Misch. He’s 18 and he’s making progressive, electronic jazz… that sounds really twatty, doesn’t it? But he’s honestly brilliant. When you hear someone so talented at such a young age it’s pretty amazing.” Despite their debut album If You Wait setting the UK charts on fire by reaching number two, there’s something even more rewarding about the whole experience for London Grammar. “The most amazing thing is when people are so incredibly moved by the songs, whether it’s someone’s friend having passed away or they don’t speak to their parents, we hear a lot of stories about how the songs and Hannah’s lyrics have empowered these people,” says Dan. “It’s great to hear and, without being really mushy about the whole thing, it is just wonderful. Those are the things that make what we do very worthwhile.”
London Grammar’s new single Sights is out now. The band play T in the Park on Friday 11th June.
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Don't Just Watch The Ads . . . Can’t go out on a Saturday night without watching Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway first? Well you had better get yourself to Glasgow’s SSE Hydro on August 19th, 25th, 26th or 27th, for Ant & Dec’s Takeaway On Tour! Yes, the boys are so popular that they’ve got four nights at the arena, where they’ll be surprising audience members, giving out prizes and bringing a whole host of special guests with them. And, since it’s the summer holidays, we can only hope Little Ant & Dec will be allowed to attend…
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Music Royalty Much like The Killers, there’s something about seeing Kings Of Leon pack out a stadium on a summer’s night that’s utterly magical, especially when accompanied by a cheeky cider or two. Watch the band of brothers (and cousins) bring down the house at Glasgow’s SSE Hydro on June 20th, with those songs we’re not going to mention the names of because they’re so overplayed, but we love them anyway and know that you’ll know exactly which ones we mean. Lay where you’re laying…
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No festival? No problem! We’ve lined up the top gigs and events of the summer for you to take your pick from.
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Who doesn’t love Dolly Parton? We may have been to see the country legend a few more times than is socially acceptable, for fear that every time will be ‘the last time’, but that really doesn’t matter when you’re singing your heart out to Jolene or getting your arm dance on for 9 To 5. Plus, she’s Miley Cyrus’ Godmother, but you knew that… right? Anyway, don’t miss Dolly at the AECC Arena on June 15th!
Snoop Dogg, Snoop Lion… Whatever you want to call the eternally dreadlocked one, he’s hitting up Glasgow’s O2 Academy on June 8th, and you really should too. Guaranteed to put on one hell of a show – providing he gets in the country this time – expect classics like Beautiful and Drop It Like It’s Hot, as well as newer offerings Torn Apart and No Guns Allowed. Altogether now: SNOOOOOOOOOO-OOOOOP!
George Ezra, that is, one of this year’s hottest new talents. Playing Edinburgh’s Liquid Room on June 13th, George takes centre stage, having previously rocked support slots for Lianne La Havas and Tom Odell. His blues-style vocals will have you thinking he’s far older than his 21 years, as he performs tracks from debut EP Did You Hear The Rain? and 2014 follow-up Cassy O’.
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“There are two seasons in Scotland,” says Billy Connolly.
“JUNE & WINTER.”
While Billy’s ‘joke’ would usually be painfully
festivals aplenty and just quality time exploring
accurate, forecasters have promised way more than
the countryside, cities or whatever else takes your
a month of sunshine this year, and whether they’re
fancy, it’s all in here.
right or wrong we’ve got plenty of suggestions for how to spend summertime in Scotland. From massive sporting events like the Commonwealth Games and Ryder Cup, to music
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Thinking of packing a case and jetting away? Don’t bother! This is Scotland’s summer to shine and you’re not going to want to miss a minute of it.
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1 According to forecasters, summer 2014 is set to be Great Britain’s hottest summer on record – woohoo! Considering how many “skelpit” faces we saw on Instagram during the warm weather over Easter, we’d say it’s entirely possible, and you should definitely all stock up on sunscreen. Lobster is NOT a good look.
2 Glasgow 2014 kicks off on July 23rd and you’d be a fool not to get involved with the team spirit it’ll no doubt bring to the city. Head over to our Life section for a lesson in how to fully embrace this summer’s Commonwealth Games. Dining out during your staycation? Check FHIS ratings for restaurants across Scotland by visiting Ratings.food.gov.uk
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Unless you’re going to Brazil, there’s no better place to watch the World Cup than from the comfort of your local beer garden, or at a World Cup BBQ. Which, providing this really is the hottest summer on record, we’re sure there will be plenty of come June 12th-July 13th.
4 Equally, if you’re not a football fan, there’s no point in going away to any tourist resort ANYWHERE during the World Cup. All the bars will be playing all the matches, everyone will be cutting about in their team colours and you’ll just feel like a bit of a knob for not joining in.
5 Everybody knows Scotland is the home of golf and this year’s Ryder Cup (Rydercup. com) at Gleneagles looks set to cement our status. Kicking off on September 23rd and running till September 28th, it’s a great way to round out a summer of sporting magic.
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Scotland’s music festivals just keep getting better! From wellknown favourites T In The Park, Wickerman and Belladrum, to the Kelburn Garden Party (Kelburngardenparty.com) and Glasgow Jazz Festival (Jazzfest.co.uk), there is literally something to whet every musical appetite.
7 What better way to embrace the year that Scotland welcomes the world, than with a wee trip to Cowal Highland Gathering (Cowalgathering.com), the biggest Highland Games on the planet? From August 28th–30th, spectators can enjoy pipe bands, Highland dancing, heavy athletics and a taste of the cuisine we’re known for around the globe. Make ours a fish supper – we’ll pass on the haggis, thanks.
8 Go for gold at the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup at Ayr Racecourse (Ayr-racecourse.co.uk). A great day out whether you’re partial to a flutter on the horses or not, Ladies Day takes place on September 19th, while the big Gold Cup day is September 20th. If anything it’s one last excuse to get dressed up before the new semester starts and you’re back in your jeans.
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There’s no denying that sunshine puts us all in a better mood, but come rain or shine, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has us doubled over every August. With free and paid-for comedy shows running all day, every day, from August 1st–25th, channel your inner tourist and get chuckling.
Don’t cross Largs off your summer plans altogether though; it’s practically criminal to make it through the season without a visit to Nardini’s (Nardinis.co.uk), home to the best ice cream sundaes you’ll ever taste. There’s also an on-site Tony Macaroni and the classic Nardini’s café should you require something a little more substantial – you can always get a tub of ice cream to take home.
10 Scottish theatre is seriously killin’ it this summer, with Scottish Opera’s Madama Butterfly (Scottishopera.org. uk) running at Theatre Royal Glasgow throughout June and July, while The Kings (Atgtickets. com/venues/kings-theatre) has Fame, Rock Of Ages and Dirty Dancing on its programme this season. Just remember: nobody puts Baby in a corner.
11 Free days out are plentiful, from a trip to the National Galleries of Scotland (Nationalgalleries.org) or the Hunterian Museum (Gla.ac.uk/ hunterian), to a hike up Conic Hill (Conneryscottishwalks. co.uk). Bring a packed lunch and it won’t cost you a penny!
12 While most tourists don’t come to Scotland for the beaches, we do have plenty of them, and the predicted hot weather make them an excellent place to hang out. For a stretch quieter than Largs or Ayr, head to West Kilbride, where there’s white sands and gorgeous views of Arran on a clear day.
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14 Since we’re on the subject of food, there’s a plethora of restaurants, street food events, farmers markets and general tasty treats to be discovered around the country. Glasgow has really upped its burger game of late, what with Buddy’s, Bread Meats Bread and Burger Meats Bun all giving us the meat sweats (in a good way), and rumour has it we’ll soon have our own Five Guys (Fiveguys. com), Byron (Byronhamburgers. com) and Almost Famous (Almostfamousburgers. com). Please let it be true. Our stomachs are growling at the thought…
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Now we’re on food we can’t get off it, but let’s add a little film to the mix, with the Deep Fried Film Festival (Deepfriedfilm.org. uk). Taking place in Lanarkshire from August 30th–September 6th, the Festival showcases independent films from around the world, and gives awards such as Pomme de Terre, Chips & Cheese and Chip Buttie. Founded by Martin Greechan, the Festival is now in its ninth year, and raises money and awareness for charities including Hepatitis Scotland.
16 Incorporating everything from fashion to music, fancy dress parades, food, literature and theatre performances, Glasgow’s West End Festival (Westendfestival.co.uk) takes place from June 1st-29th. Get involved and decide for yourself if West is best…
17 Who didn’t love building a fort as a kid? Well, we’ve found the grown-up version, and it’s a Wigwam holiday at Mains Farm (Mainsfarmwigwams.com) in Stirling. Like glamping, but better, because you’re doing it in a Wigwam.
18 We’ve always wanted to be royalty and a trip to Edinburgh, Stirling or Inverness Castle is usually enough to make us feel positively regal for an afternoon. Plus, the #selfie opportunities are endless.
19 In need of an island adventure? Why bother with the Balearics when you’ve got Skye, Bute, Arran and more right on your doorstep? For a quick trip, hop on the ferry to Millport (Millport.org) and spend the afternoon climbing rocks, paddling, eating ice cream and inhaling chips. Perfection.
20 AND FINALLY, the money you’ll save from staying in Scotland this summer will get you off to somewhere sunny in the winter months when you really need it, because the sunshine won’t last forever. Viva Ecosse!
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ABERDEEN where to stay
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Budget
The Howff
Name: Aberdeen Youth Hostel
Address: 365 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6BT
Address: 8 Queens Road, Aberdeen, AB15 4ZT Website: SYHA.org.uk Best for: Groups and those who wish to self-cater, thanks to its full kitchen facilities and on-site laundry room. Price: Beds from £21 per adult, per night, with private rooms from £26
Website: Pbdevco.com/thehowff Best For: Tasty pub grub in a cosy, newly refurbished setting. Price: Average main course – including homemade beef burger served with fries, salad and coleslaw – is £7.50.
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Boutique Name: Bauhaus Hotel + Kitchen
Website: Thebauhaus.co.uk
Website: Codonas.com Best For: It’s an old school amusement park with rollercoasters, a big wheel, dodgems, you name it, plus there’s an indoor complex on site with ten-pin bowling, adventure golf, restaurants, bars and a Starbucks. What more could you want?
Address: Union Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1QS Website: Aberdeenperformingarts. com
Price: From £42.50 per person per night, with breakfast included, based on two people sharing a superior room.
Address: North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen, AB15 9YA
Address: Sunset Boulevard, Aberdeen, AB24 5ED
Aberdeen Music Hall
Best for: A night out, with two bars inside the hotel and plenty more on Union Street, which is literally a minute’s walk from Bauhaus.
Name: The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa
Codona's
Price: Adult passes from £14.99 with tons of activities included.
Address: 52–60 Langstane Place, Aberdeen, AB11 6EN
Blowout
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Best For: Catching a gig – Lily Allen played last month, while Paloma Faith and comedian Jimmy Carr are on the upcoming events list. Price: Dependent on show.
Address: 333 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6BS
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Best for: A taste of tradition, with over 100 choice malt whiskies available in the Drawing Room Bar, and Aberdeen Angus on the Conservatory Restaurant menu.
Website: Pbdevco.com/soul
Address: Shiprow, Aberdeen, AB11 5BY
Price: From £120 pppn, based on two adults sharing an executive room.
Price: At £6.95 for all standardsized cocktails you really can’t complain.
Website: Marcliffe.com
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Best For: Cocktails! Make ours an Ultraviolet – voted the Best Cocktail in Scotland, just FYI.
Website: Aagm.co.uk Best For: Culture vultures who want to get to the heart of Aberdeen’s history. Price: Admission free.
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BRAEMAR where to stay
Budget Name: Braemar Youth Hostel Address: 21 Glenshee Road, Braemar, AB35 5YQ Website: SYHA.org.uk Best for: A great value base for a skiing or snowboarding adventure at Glenshee.
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Price: Beds from £18.50 per adult, per night, with private rooms from £39.
Glenshee Ski Centre
Boutique
Address: Cairnwell, Ballater, AB35 5XU
Name: Braemar Lodge
Website: Ski-glenshee.co.uk
Address: Glenshee Road, Braemar, AB35 5YQ
Best For: 36 runs of skiing and snowboarding fun for all abilities.
Website: Braemarlodge.co.uk Best for: Coming home from a day’s skiing to cosy rooms and 200 different malt whiskies in the bar. Price: From £60 per person per night, with breakfast included, based on two people sharing a twin room.
Blowout Name: Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Craigendarroch Suites Address: Braemar Road, Ballater, AB35 5XA
where to eat The Gathering Bistro Address: Invercauld Road, Braemar, AB35 5YP Website: The-gathering-place.co.uk Best For: Locally sourced ingredients and a homely vibe. Price: Main courses are priced from £12.50-£18.95.
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Website: Hilton.com
Moorfield House Hotel
Best for: Scenery – it’s located within Cairngorms National Park.
Address: Chapel Brae, Braemar, AB35 5YP
Price: Advance purchase can actually see you bag a studio room for as little as £50pp based on two sharing. Not such a blowout if you plan ahead!
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Website: Moorfieldhousehotel.com Best For: Traditional drinks and surroundings. Try the local Cairngorm real ales out for size.
Price: Group tuition is £30 per person for two hours, but if you’re confident in your own ability, three days of skiing on the advanced slopes comes in at £150.
Cairngorms National Park Address: Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3HG Website: Visitcairngorms.com Best For: Walking, picnicking and being at one with nature. Price: Admission free.
Balmoral Castle Address: Balmoral Estates, Ballater, AB35 5TB Website: Balmoralcastle.com Best For: Seeing where the Queen holidays. Price: £11 for an adult ticket, £10 for a student.
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DUNDEE where to stay
where to eat
Budget
Rancho Pancho
Name: Dundee Backpackers Hostel
Address: 16 Commercial Street, Dundee, DD1 3EJ
Address: 71 High Street, Dundee, DD1 1SD Website: Hoppo.com/dundee Best for: A great central location at a low price with loads of different room options. Price: Dormitory beds from £14pppn, single private rooms £25pppn
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Name: Malmaison Address: 44 Whitehall Crescent, Dundee, DD1 4AY Website: Malmaison.com/ locations/dundee Best for: A brand new, seriously chic addition to the Malmaison family, the onsite Malbar is well worth a visit for pre-night out drinks. Price: From £39.50 per person per night, based on two sharing a double room.
Blowout Name: Piperdam Golf & Leisure Resort Address: Fowlis, Dundee, DD2 5LP Website: Piperdam.com Best for: Groups – these selfcatering lodges can sleep up to 12 people and there’s golf and off-road quad biking onsite!
Website: Ranchopancho.co.uk Best For: Filling that Mexicanshaped hole in your belly. Chicken chorizo quesadillas, three bean enchiladas, king prawn fajitas… So many deliciously authentic choices. Price: Mains between £9.95 and £14.95, tapas £4.95, sides £2.45. No complaints here!
where to drink Duke's Corner Address: 13 Brown Street, Dundee, DD1 5EG
three things to do Dundee Contemporary Arts Address: 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY Website: Dca.org.uk Best For: Catching an exhibition, meeting the artists and seeing a movie all under one roof. Price: Dependent on activity.
Camperdown Wildlife Centre Address: Camperdown Country Park, Coupar Angus Road, Dundee, DD2 4TF Website: Camperdownwildlifecentre.com Best For: Seeing some cool animals inside the huge Camperdown Country Park. Bring a picnic.
Website: Dukescorner.co.uk
Price: £4.50 per adult ticket. Bargain.
Best For: Entertainment with your alcohol – they regularly host live bands, movie nights and DJ sets.
Caird Hall
Price: Pint of house beer from £3.60, cocktails are £5.95 and you can get a glass of wine for £3.50.
Website: Cairdhall.co.uk
Address: City Square, Dundee, DD1 3BB Best For: Not only is Caird Hall a gorgeous Grade A listed building, but it plays host to a huge range of events, from gigs and dance shows to the upcoming Dare ProtoPlay Games Festival. Price: Dependent on event.
Price: Dependent on the size of the lodge and how many people are sharing. Although £899 might seem like a lot for four nights in the Vegas Executive Lodge, it sleeps 12, meaning it actually comes in at the bargain price of £18.73 pppn.
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ST. ANDREWS where to stay
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Budget Name: St. Andrews Tourist Hostel
British Golf Museum
Address: Inchcape House, St Marys Place, St. Andrews, KY16 9UY
Address: Bruce Embankment, St. Andrews, KY16 9AB
Website: Hostelworld.com
Website: Britishgolfmuseum.co.uk
Best for: Its close proximity to attractions such as St. Andrews Cathedral, Castle, Holy Trinity, Royal Golf Club and Sea Life Centre.
Best For: Currently closed for a mammoth refurb, you may not be able to visit the museum until the 2015 Open, but we’re assured it will be well worth the wait. It’ll even have an onsite café. Oooh…
Price: Dormitory beds from just £9pppn.
Boutique Name: Ogstons On North Street Address: North Street, St. Andrews, KY16 9AG Website: Ogstonsonnorthst.com Best for: Golfing holidays and special traditional events for Hogmanay. Price: From £45 per person per night, based on two sharing a double or twin room.
Blowout Name: Fairmont St. Andrews Address: St. Andrews, KY16 8PN Website: Fairmont.com Best for: Fairmont is a spa lover’s dream and the hotel’s cliff top location makes it pretty remote and relaxing. Price: From around £90pppn based on two sharing an advance purchase double room.
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where to eat Mitchell's Deli Address: 110-112 Market Street, St. Andrews, KY16 2PB
Price: £7 per adult ticket.
St. Andrews Castle Address: The Scores, St. Andrews, KY16 9AR
Website: Mitchellsdeli.co.uk
Website: Historic-scotland.gov.uk
Best For: Everything! There’s so much choice, whether you’re after a full meal, something to takeaway, sharing boards, home baking… You name it, they have it.
Best For: Seeing the Bottle Dungeon, one of the most infamous castle prisons of all time.
Price: Mains between £7.95 and £18.95, tapas £4.95, sides £2.95.
where to drink Rbar Address: The Links, St. Andrews, KY16 9JQ Website: Rbar-standrews.com Best For: Whisky and champagne. Price: Glass of bubbles from £7.95, wine from £4.95.
Price: £5.50 per adult ticket or £7.20 if you want a combined ticket for the Cathedral.
University of St. Andrews Address: North Street, St. Andrews, KY16 9AJ Website: St-andrews.ac.uk Best For: Yes, we know you don’t want to be at uni in the holidays, but this is where Prince William met Kate! If that doesn’t inspire your own holiday romance we don’t know what will. Price: Wander freely around the grounds, but stay out of the university itself, unless you actually go there.
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George Street Bar and Grill
Name: Haggis Hostels
Address: 130 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JZ
Address: 5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA Website: Haggishostels.co.uk Best for: It’s the most centrally located hostel in Edinburgh, so you won’t find anywhere closer to all the action at this low a price, AND they give you free breakfast to set you up for the day.
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Price: Beds in standard mixed rooms from £18 pppn.
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Website: Georgestreetbarandgrill. com Best For: The food is top notch at all hours of the day, but brunch and afternoon tea are particularly strong, with Champagne and cream variations also available. Price: Varied, but very reasonable; even their biggest 28-day aged rib eye steak comes in at just £27.
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Name: Hotel Indigo
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Address: 51-59 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JD
Address: 52 West Port, Edinburgh, EH1 2LD
Website: Hiedinburgh.co.uk Best for: Serious style at a reasonable price. Price: Around £85 per person per night, based on two people sharing a double bedroom.
Website: Dragonflycocktailbar.com Best For: Cocktails with a side of live music. Price: The average cocktail comes in at £6.75.
three things to do Edinburgh Castle Address: Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG Website: Edinburghcastle.gov.uk Best For: Discovering the history of our capital, checking out the view of the city and hearing the one o’clock gun go off. Price: £16 per adult ticket.
Edinburgh Zoo Address: 134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6TS Website: Edinburghzoo.org.uk Best For: Panda watching. Price: £16.50 per adult ticket.
The Edinburgh Dungeons Address: 31 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QB Website: Thedungeons.com/ Edinburgh Best For: Scaring yourself stupid. Price: From £10.95 per adult ticket when book in advance online.
Blowout Name: The Balmoral Hotel Address: 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ Website: Thebalmoralhotel.com Best for: A room with a view, specifically of Edinburgh Castle and Arthur’s Seat. Price: Around £142 pppn, based on two sharing a classic bedroom, purchased online in advance.
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Budget Name: Queen Margaret University Address: University Drive, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 6UD Website: Qmu.ac.uk/ holidayaccommodation Best for: A wide variety of room options in close proximity to both Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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Price: From £43 pppn based on two sharing a double ensuite room.
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Boutique Name: Royal Mackintosh Hotel Address: Station Road, Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 1JY Website: Royalmackintosh.co.uk Best for: A seaside base with good transport links – Dunbar train station is just minutes away. Price: From £42.50 per person per night, based on two sharing a double or twin room.
Blowout Name: Greywalls Hotel & Chez Roux Restaurant Address: Muirfield, Gullane, East Lothian, EH31 2EG Website: Greywalls.co.uk Best for: A relaxing break with amazing food in the onsite Chez Roux restaurant. Price: From £125pppn based on two sharing a double or twin cottage room.
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where to eat The Creel Address: The Harbour, 25 Lamer Street, Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 1HJ Website: Creelrestaurant.co.uk Best For: Award-winning seafood ‘n’ steak. Price: Set dinner menu offers two courses for £24.50 or three for £27.95.
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Address: The Harbour, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4SS Website: Seabird.org Best For: Learning about all manner of seabirds, from Puffins to the comically named Shag. Price: £8.95 per adult ticket to the Discovery Centre.
Glenkinchie Distillery Address: Pencaitland, Tranent, East Lothian, EH34 5ET Website: Discovering-distilleries. com/glenkinchie Best For: Finding out how your whisky is made and enjoying a Glenkinchie Single Malt tasting.
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Price: £4 exhibition entry, with tours from £8.
Address: Olive Bank Retail Park, Newhailes Road, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 6RE
National Museum Of Flight
Website: Madisonsmusselburgh. com Best For: Cheap drink deals. Price: Cocktail pitchers from £7.95, pints from £2.40, shots from £2.20.
Address: East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, EH39 5LF Website: Nms.ac.uk Best For: Seeing Concorde up close and crying over the fact that you never got to fly in it. Sob. Price: £10 per adult ticket.
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Budget Name: Bluesky Hostel Address: 65 Berkeley Street, Glasgow, G3 7DX Website: Blueskyhostel.com Best for: Its city centre location makes Bluesky within walking distance to everything – and we do mean everything.
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Price: Beds from £12.50 pppn, with private rooms sleeping three coming in at £37.50 between you, again costing just £12.50 each.
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Name: The Brunswick
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Address: 106-108 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF
Address: 104 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5UB
Website: Brunswickhotel.co.uk Best for: Exploring the Merchant City area, from nearby bars and restaurants, to the wallet-aching Style Mile. Price: From £50 per person per night, based on two people sharing a compact double.
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Website: Breadmeatsbread.co.uk Best For: Indulging in Glasgow’s current foodie love affair – independent burger joints. Price: Nothing on the food menu is over £10.
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Address: 272A St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5RL Website: Kingtuts.co.uk Best For: Watching a gig at the legendary venue where Oasis were signed back in 1993. Price: Dependent on show.
Hampden Park Name: Hampden Park Address: Glasgow, G42 9BA Website: Hampdenpark.co.uk Best For: Seeing some sport at Scotland’s national stadium – the official host of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony.
Name: Hotel du Vin
Inn Deep
Price: Dependent on event.
Address: 1 Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow, G12 0UX
Address: 445 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 8HH
Riverside Museum
Website: Hotelduvin.com Best for: Pure luxury and easy access to the attractions of Glasgow’s West End. Price: From £72.50 pppn, based on two adults sharing a standard double room.
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Website: Inndeep.com Best For: Craft beer and a great garden to drink it in. Price: £13.75 for a bottle of house wine.
Address: 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS Website: Glasgowlife.org.uk/ museums/riverside Best For: Transport geeks who’ll be amused by all the planes, trains and automobiles Riverside has on offer. Price: Admission free.
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The Beresford
Name: Langley Bank Guest House
Address: 22 Beresford Terrace, Ayr, KA7 2EG
Address: 39 Carrick Road, Ayr, KA7 2RD Website: Accommodation-ayr. co.uk Best for: A central location on a budget, just a minute’s walk away from the beach, shops, bars and restaurants. Price: From £25 pppn.
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Website: Ayr-racecourse.co.uk Best For: A group day out, with thirteen racedays scheduled between June and October, including the famous Ayr Gold Cup.
Price: Mains at dinner time range from a very reasonable £10.95 to £12.95.
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Address: 1 Barns Street, Ayr, KA7 1XB
Address: 67-69 Sandgate, Ayr, KA7
Price: From £47.50 per person per night, based on two people sharing a double room.
Blowout Name: Brig O’Doon House Hotel
Address: 2-6 Whitletts Road, Ayr, KA8 0JE
Best For: A side of culture with your meal at the in-house art gallery.
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Best for: A touch of decadence on a tight budget. There are only five guest rooms at the Berkeley, so the upmost care has gone into making sure each one has a luxurious, glamorous feel.
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Name: Berkeley House Hotel
Website: Berkeleyayr.co.uk
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1BZ Website: Treehouseayr.co.uk Best For: Tasty cocktails and a great heated terrace to sip them on. Price: Expect the average cocktail to set you back around £6.50.
Price: Dependent on the individual raceday and what enclosure you go for.
The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Address: Murdoch’s Lone, Alloway, Ayr, KA7 4PQ Website: Burnsmuseum.org.uk Best For: Learning about the history of the bard. Price: £8.50 for adult admission.
Belleisle Park Address: Doonfoot Road, Ayr, KA7 4DU Website: South-ayrshire.gov.uk/ bellisleestate Best For: Checking out the two James Braid-designed golf courses without trekking to Gleneagles. Price: Admission free.
Address: High Maybole Road, Alloway, Ayr, KA7 4PQ Website: Brigodoonhouse.com Best for: Visiting Robert Burns’ cottage in Alloway and feasting on haggis, neeps and tatties. Price: From £60pppn based on two sharing a double room with breakfast included.
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HAND-DIVED SCALLOPS Orkney Would you expect anything less than the freshest of fish on the Orkney Islands? At The Creel, which has been an Orkney institution since 1985, the menu changes regularly depending on the availability of the seafood. However, the hand-dived scallops are worth waiting for, especially when served with steamed lemon sole and spiced cauliflower. Ate yourself into a food coma? The Creel also has rooming facilities. See, you do have space for dessert… Thecreel.co.uk
Highland Beef & Red Kite Ale Pie Inverness
Called in at Inverness on your road trip? A meat feast awaits at Hootananny, where their ale pie is not only made with locally sourced beef, it’s also created with Red Kite Ale, brewed at the nearby Black Isle Brewing Co. “A soaring amber ale with a perfect balance of citrus and malt,” it’s sure to be complimented by a crumble-in-the-mouth pastry lid and creamed garlic potatoes. Hootanannyinverness.co.uk
deep fried mars bar Isle of Skye
If you’re heading over the water to Skye, chances are you’ll be visiting Portree, the largest town on the island. While there are a
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few chippies around, The Chippy (formerly known as Stuart’s) is the one we’d recommend, not least because they serve the ultimate Scottish myth: the deep-fried Mars Bar. Located on Bank Street, The Chippy doesn’t have a website, but ask any local and they’ll point you in the right direction.
ice cream Aberdeen While we can’t guarantee you the weather for it, we can guarantee that a tub of Mackie’s ice cream will taste even better if you devour it in Aberdeenshire, where the Mackie’s farm is located. With a whole range of indulgent flavours, from Butterscotch to Toffee Apple, as well as the traditional option and classics such as Chocolate and Raspberry Ripple, we could probably live off the stuff for weeks on end! Mackies.co.uk
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Scotland’s other national drink is made in a factory in Cumbernauld and right now every 500ml bottle holds the chance to win tickets to Glasgow 2014. Exciting stuff. Best served chilled from a glass bottle, if you’ve got visitors from overseas this summer, a sip of IrnBru is essentially a crash course in Scottish-ness. Irn-bru.co.uk
Arran Blue, Arran Camembert, Arran Mist and Crowdie are all produced at Blackwaterfoot in Arran, where the Isle of Arran Cheese Shop took over Bellevue Cheese Company in 2006. History lesson aside, you’ll find everything from Whisky Cheddar to Chilli Cheddar in the Cheese Shop, located just one mile outside of Brodick. We’re quite sure your nose will take you there if Google Maps fails. Arrancheeseshop.co.uk
of single malt scotch whisky, you’d be daft not to sample the goods at Oban Distillery, where several tours take place throughout the day in the summer months. Sip on Oban 14 Year Old malt, which is described as having “a hint of peat smoke, combined with a salty maritime flavour.” We’re sold. Discovering-distilleries.com/oban
Shortbread Edinburgh Oh we do have a sweet tooth and nothing goes down better with a cuppa than some real Scottish shortbread. Shortbread House of Edinburgh is a great place to stock up on petticoat tails, shortbread
chicken tikka masala Glasgow
You might not believe it, but Chicken Tikka Masala was invented in the kitchen of Shish Mahal restaurant, right on Glasgow’s Gibson Street. Now located on Park Road, why would you choose anywhere BUT Shish Mahal to indulge in Britain’s favourite curry? Shishmahal.co.uk
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fingers and even more exotic varieties like chocolate orange, macadamia nut and lemon. Now if you’ll excuse us, that’s the kettle boiled… Shortbreadhouse.com
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Home to Robert Burns, Ayr is one place you’re guaranteed to find haggis on the menu all year round, and The Carrick Lodge Hotel does a killer haggis, neeps and tatties combo. Priding themselves on their traditional dishes, The Carrick also have Cullen Skink on offer – that’s soup with smoked haddock and potato chowder, in case you didn’t know. Carricklodgehotel.co.uk
While fish and chips is a traditionally English delicacy, we can’t go to Largs without a trip to Nardini’s, and fish and chips is the perfect prelude to an ice cream sundae. Plus, have you ever been anywhere that has its own secret recipe batter? We thought not. Nardinis.co.uk
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When it comes to your diet, it's very important to get the balance right. For more information on how you can eat well each day, check out the handy and digestible (pun intended) Eat Well Plate by visiting: Eatwelleveryday.org/need-more-info/the-eatwell-plate
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SCOTLAND? If our spiffy Scottish travel guide hasn’t convinced you that there’s only one place to be this summer, or if you missed out on tickets to see The Killers at Glasgow’s Summer Sessions and you’re in a massive huff, here are the only last minute destinations you need to know.
Split, Croatia Get There: From Glasgow on easyjet every Sunday and Wednesday as of June 22nd, with prices as low as £40.49 one-way if you book far enough in advance, and a 2-hour 35-minute flight time. Easyjet.com Stay There: Hostel Sunseekers is in a great central location and beds cost as little as £9. Hostelworld.com Spend There: In Croatian Kuna, the local currency, which you can buy on arrival in the country. Euros are also reasonably widely accepted. Must See: Miami-based EDM festival Ultra comes to Split for a second year this summer, bringing Tiesto, Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Afrojack and Disclosure to Croatia’s second-largest city, for a weekend of hard partying at Poljud football stadium. Be there on July 11th-13th to catch the action. Ultraeurope.com
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St. Julian's, Malta Get There: From Glasgow Prestwick Airport on a 4pm flight every Wednesday throughout the summer. £42.99 is your cheapest one-way fare, with a flight time of 3 hours and 40 minutes. Ryanair.com Stay There: Hostel Malti is newly refurbished, with two fully equipped kitchens, a TV lounge, roof terrace and BBQ area, making it the perfect place to mingle with your fellow travellers. Beds from €12 per person per night. Hostelmalti.com Spend There: The Euro is Malta’s national currency. Must See: Malta’s sunsets are almost as much of an event as those in Ibiza, so grab a spot in the sand at Golden Bay, and snap away. No filter necessary.
Madeira, Portugal Get there: From Glasgow Airport with Jet 2 on Mondays and Fridays throughout the summer from £69 one-way. Flight time is 4 hours and 5 minutes. Jet2.com Stay there: Madeira Surf Camp is a small hostel offering both dorm beds and private rooms from £17 per night. Breakfast is included and it’s obviously the perfect place to stay if you’re trying to catch some waves. Hostelworld.com Spend there: In Euros. Must See: It’s all about the surf, baby! Check out Wannasurf.com to find the best spots. Snack healthy when you're on the move. For more information and advice on eating well on the go visit: Eatwellscotland.org/healthydiet/index.html
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Stay Smart with SYHA Going to a gig or a special night out? SYHA has the locations and facilities to suit you and your budget, making it affordable to do more with friends. It’s also a great way to meet people from all over the world, from all walks of life.
You can book and join online.
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3 STM Interview: Twin Atlantic
I’m currently painting the hall in my flat,” says Twin Atlantic Bassist Ross McNae when we catch him on the blower. “Exciting stuff. Sam, our singer, is moving into a new house today so we’re just taking it easy today. Twin Atlantic, DIY Kings. That can be your angle.” While an angle on a plate is always appreciated, Ross
“Inspiration for a lot of the tracks, maybe not lyrically but in the way they come across, they were written with live shows in mind. For us as a band, Free was such a massive success because we got to play to a load of people, and once you have that you want to mimic it with better songs that suit those environments more. Crowd interaction gives you such a buzz.”
and bandmates Sam McTrusty, Barry McKenna and Craig Kneale don’t exactly require an additional string to their bows, however well oiled they may be.
With their third studio album Great Divide due for release on August 18th, Ross explains how the band’s processes have altered since last record, Free. “This album worked quite differently; we used to all write together, but on this record it was mainly Sam who wrote the songs and then we came in and changed bits,” he says. “That’s when it becomes a Twin Atlantic song rather than a Sam song.
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" Crowd interaction gives you such a buzz." And with Twin Atlantic’s new style comes a colourful, pop-fan friendly video for new single, Heart And Soul. “Jonas Odell directed the video and he was great,” says Ross. “We wanted to turn what you would expect a rock band to do on its head. Things were getting a bit cookie cutter with us and other bands around us, so we were just trying for a brighter, shinier look. We wanted to excite ourselves and catch people off-guard. We let Jonas have free rein and he just went for it.”
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Supporting 3STM also gave Twin Atlantic their biggest taste of Europe yet, which has made the band hungry right now… “We supported 30 Seconds To Mars in quite to go back. “Just by travelling across the continent you stumble upon so many different cultures and people, a few countries earlier this year,” he says. “I think it had a lot to do with our manager just badgering away at and I think it’s so unique in the world, to have that them, but they had asked a few people if they would be amount of variation in a relatively small area,” says available, and we said we’d be up for it. We weren’t sure Ross. “We’re going to Germany to do Hurricane and when our record was going to be finished though, so we Southside Festivals, but we’re also doing T In The Park, which we’re addicted to, every year when the festival didn’t really think anything would come of it, and then offers come in we can’t not play it. Reading & Leeds it did. is the same and it just gets better and better. Loads of stuff going on around Europe, but T In The Park is our “It was amazing. Jared Leto won his Oscar while we home festival, so it’s the one we look forward to every were on tour with them. They’re very professional year.” though and I don’t think they really drink, so there managed to befriend one of the biggest in the world
weren’t any messy celebrations, but when you’re from Scotland you can’t really get away with that. They were a great band to tour with, they play to so many people,
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Taken inspiration from our travel guide and hitting the open road? Every long drive needs a killer soundtrack and we’ve got 10 epic song suggestions…
ON THE ROAD AGAIN If It Makes You Happy Sheryl Crow
Don't Save Me Haim
Britney Spears’ teen movie Crossroads might not have been Oscar-worthy, but with its cast including a young Zoe Saldana and Orange Is The New Black’s Taryn Manning, we think it’s become a little iconic in years gone by. Their road trip was made all the more monumental by this classic Sheryl Crow track – give it a whirl and you’ll see why.
Ladies, there are no better hair icons than Haim, so feel the wind blow through your tresses as you practise your best bass face and sing along. Boys, you can join in too, whether your locks have reached waist length or not. Altogether now; “BAY-BAY, DON’T SAVE ME YEAAAHH!”
Runaways The Killers Let your blonde hair blow in the summer wind with one of The Killers’ best songs of all time. You may not be running away, but this song will certainly inspire you to put pedal to the metal and reach your desired destination. Going To California Led Zeppelin So if you really were inspired by our travel guide you should probably be heading to Coatbridge rather than California, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy this Led Zeppelin classic. If you are hitting up Route 66 this summer, make sure you have an In-N-Out Burger for us. We’re not jealous at all.
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Good Vibrations The Beach Boys
Road trips and The Beach Boys go together like Scotland and Irn-Bru or something like that, so if you want to feel the Good Vibrations, make sure you add this classic to your Spotify playlist. Summer Calvin Harris
Our prodigal son has hit it out the park again with this sunny day anthem. Roof down, windows open and blast it loud. No further explanation required. ’03 Bonnie & Clyde Jay-Z ft. Beyoncé “All I need in this life of sin, is me and my girlfriend…” If our girlfriend was Beyoncé, we’d feel the same, but for now we’ll just have to settle for blasting one of the best getaway songs of all time.
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Every car journey requires a bit of Journey and since Glee ruined Don’t Stop Believing for us, Any Way You Want It has been promoted to our playlist. It was also on our mum’s Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle soundtrack when she first got a car with a CD player and will forever remind us of driving to Oban in that shiny blue VW Beetle. Aww. It's Time Imagine Dragons Any song with a build-up to an anthemic chorus is perfect road trip fodder and Imagine Dragons tick that box with almost all of their tracks. However, It’s Time is a Scotcampus favourite, and we think you might like it too. A Thousand Miles Vanessa Carlton Sure, Vanessa Carlton may be something of a one-hit wonder, but that one hit featured in the ultimate movie car scene: the White Chicks sing-a-long. The Wayans brothers might not have known the words, but everyone else in the Western world does, so crank it up. Got a classic road trip tune? Tweet us @Scotcampus!
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lasgow band Prides, aka Stewart Brock, Callum Wiseman and Lewis Gardner, are the next big thing in synthpop. If you’ve perused their SoundCloud before, you’ll know all about killer tracks The Seeds You Sow and new single Messiah, not to mention their brilliant covers of Katy Perry’s Roar and Ellie Goulding’s Burn. As the boys prepare to take on festival season, we caught up with them to find out where they’re most looking forward to playing and – more importantly – if they’d rather date Ellie or Katy…
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Which festivals are you buzzing for this summer? Well it’s random, but we’re playing Summer Well festival in Romania in August, and the tagline for it is something like ‘the festival that is a holiday’. There’s one called Barn On The Farm too, in Gloucestershire, and since we’ve been booked there’s been a lot of people who have said they really love it. Looking forward to that as well! What’s your dream festival stage that you’ve not played yet? The big one is Glastonbury, it’s not a festival we’ve ever been to, but it’s just so iconic and it would be cool to get on the bill. Or Primavera, we’ve got a few pals going this year and it just looks incredible, plus the line-up is obviously great. And it’s in Barcelona – what more could you want? *Boys get sidetracked by conversation about festival line-ups, specifically Radio 1’s Big Weekend, which they are very excited about* Is Katy Perry playing the Big Weekend? Yeah, she’s headlining on Sunday night… That means she’s gonna be in Glasgow for the WHOLE WEEK! Unless she leaves for five days and comes back… but maybe she’ll stay… Funny you should mention her, because we were going to ask about your cover of Roar and also your cover of Ellie Goulding’s Burn. If you could go on a date with either of the ladies, which one would you choose? Stewart: I would have to pick KP Callum: I’d go for KP as well Lewis: I’d choose Ellie. I think I’d have more in common with her. That’s one of the hardest questions we’ve ever been asked. Katy Perry
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seems like she’d be great fun, but even though I love Russell Brand, she was married to Russell Brand. That’s a black mark [laughs]. So if someone’s been with Brand it’s a no-go? That’s a pretty good philosophy in life, isn’t it? He’s quite the lothario. Back to the covers – is that something you plan to do more of? Yeah, we’re doing more acoustic sessions for people and quite often people want you to do a cover. It’s one of the things we’re quite open to doing, but we always try to do different ones, with some working out better than others. Roar and Burn just worked out really well and with the mixtapes we do as well, it’s all music we listen to, and music we like. It’s always nice to have new stuff going out, we don’t like to rest on our laurels, but at the same time it gives us space to write for the album. And that brings us to what we all want to know, how is that album going? We’re nearly there! We’ve got all the tracks, it’s just about picking which ones will make the cut, the tracklisting and all of that. We should have the final mixes in the next few weeks. Hopefully we can put out another couple of singles this year and then the album will go out at the beginning of next. Talk to us about your new single Messiah… It’s about self-doubt and being in a band you get it a lot. You’re always hoping you’re doing the right thing, playing the right thing and all the rest of it. It’s about looking for someone to rely on and lean on, someone who’ll help you out with it, so it’s about love and self-doubt and all those clichés.
" You’re always hoping you’re doing the right thing, playing the right thing and all the rest of it. "
But then in a very un-cliché way we have the video of two priests on a road trip. Where on earth did that come from?! We got some good treatments in from different sources, but the guys who ended up doing the Messiah video were the same ones who did The Seeds You Sow video, who we’re pals with. I think we just went through their idea and loved the dark humour to it. We thought it would translate well on screen and we’re really pleased with how it worked out. You’re joining Foxes on tour, who is another very hot lady, but how did that all come about? We’re just trying to get as many shows as possible right now, to get out on the road and spread the word, and we got offered Foxes. We jumped at the chance! Would you consider recording a little Foxes cover? Funny you should say that, right after this interview we’re off to a live session, and we’re going to do a Foxes cover. Holding On To Heaven. It’s a tune.
Prides’ new single Messiah is released on June 23rd. Catch the band at Electric Fields in Dumfries on August 30th.
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llinois rockers The Orwells hit the headlines in April this year after supporting Arctic Monkeys on tour; not because of their epic performances, but for comments made about Alex Turner and co. “We were with them for about 50 dates, you saw them once and you'd pretty much seen every date that they'd played,” guitarist Matt O’Keefe told Gigwise. Alex Turner’s response? "They should have been out trying to get laid instead of watching us every night." Ahead of the release of their second studio album Disgraceland on June 30th, and a string of UK tour dates, The Orwells’ bassist Grant Brinner tells us what to expect from their live shows.
Talk to us about Disgraceland; is it a natural followon from Remember When or are there different vibes on there? It's a very natural follow up. The only thing different is that we had the tools and equipment to make the record we always wanted; we’ve been very lucky in that sense. We also aren't sixteen anymore, so the songs have more meat to them. We’re looking forward to getting the songs out there. Where did the title come from? It's our nickname for our hometown, Elmhurst, Illinois. Where are you most looking forward to visiting on your UK tour and why? Edinburgh, I heard good things. Also our London shows
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are always rad, the kids go wild. What should we expect from your live show? All of our sets are different, but lots of guitars, sweat, blood and booze. How receptive have you found your fans here compared with in the US? They're equal, but different. I don't wanna pick favourites, but the kids in the UK go totally crazy at our shows. What's the craziest thing a fan has ever done for you? Follow us on the road, for quite a few shows. At first it was funny, but it quickly turned creepy…. You supported Arctic Monkeys on tour, but which other UK artists are you into? If you’re talking about modern musicians then like King Krule, Gorillaz, Palma Violets, etc. we always pick up some more favourites whenever we head over to tour, so I’m sure we’ll have a few more after this summer. Which festival are you most looking forward to playing this summer? I'm not really a fan of festivals, but Reading & Leeds will be fun. It’s our first time, so it should be a blast. Tell us your number one festival weekend survival tip… Sit in our air-conditioned trailer. The Orwells play Edinburgh’s Electric Circus on June 3rd
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I still don’t have a definitive answer for what we do,” says Will Taylor, lead singer of London four-piece, Flyte. “I suppose it’s alternative pop.” Speaking the morning after a raucous school disco inspired show at Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club, Will quickly shakes off any tiredness, to give us a lesson in Flyte history and so much more…
How did Flyte come together as a band? John – who’s the drummer – and I have played together exclusively since we were ten years old. We were always in a band and just had various other people come and go. Nick, who’s the bass player, was a few school years ahead of us and was always in other bands that did quite well. They were quite glamorous, then John and I would just be whittling away in secret with our band, because we were very particular about what we were going to release. It was to the extent that we weren’t actually releasing anything or doing any gigs, but at the same time working all day long in the rehearsal room, for years and years. Nick joined in 2012 and we then needed a fourth member around this time last year, and Sam was a busker down on the tube when I was at this desperate
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point, needing a final piece to the puzzle. He was in Tottenham Court Road station in London and he was playing [Van Morrison’s] Astral Weeks from start to finish. I stayed for the whole thing then accosted him and he didn’t resist too much. Ten days later we did our first ever gig. Is the band’s name related to Flyte chocolate bars at all? It’s not, though I am a big fan of Milky Way! It’s from one of my favourite novels, Brideshead Revisited, which is a beautiful Evelyn Waugh book. A lot of it is about feeling like a normal person, but finding yourself in situations with far more glamorous people, and then being let down by them. One of the main characters is called Sebastian Flyte and he embodies the amazing, bright flame, who’s inspiring and beautiful and talented
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and amazing. You just know they’re going to go on to be Prime Minister or famous or something. Then time goes on, adulthood kicks in and that person implodes, because they peaked too soon. Sebastian Flyte turns to drink in the book and begins to lose all sight of himself. It’s a theme I often explore. Talk to us about the video for We Are The Rain…
The idea was driven mostly by my desire to make the video myself. Due to my lack of experience and gear I knew it would end up being unintentionally unlike other things, just due to a lack of the same rules and structure that a legitimate director might give themselves. I wanted to explore what the song meant to me; a depiction of a relationship that lasts a long time, but it’s there because of a desire to maintain stability, not because there’s any fire. I felt like the glittery, tacky family photo element fitted that perfectly. Are visuals something that will continue to be important to you in videos and for stage sets? Yes, absolutely, but not necessarily that specific look that we had for We Are The Rain. We’ve done that cheap disco look now and I’m looking forward to doing the next thing. I can’t wait till we have the budget to go on the road with our show and have a proper set. I’d like to get someone in theatre involved, who’s done sets for shows and whatnot, and really get them to work on the aesthetic of it all. Our music isn’t trying to be flashy at all, it’s very song-driven, so it will be in the visual aspect that we really flare it up. Where would be your dream gig venue? Aberdeen Music Hall was really beautiful. I enjoyed that venue. The walls in the hallways look like something out of The Shining. I’d definitely rather have less capacity and more atmosphere out of a venue. I
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think the scale starts with someone sitting with you at a kitchen table, just the two of you, and that’s probably the best gig you’re ever going to do. The bigger the room, the more people, the less good it’s going to be. That’s just my opinion! Two nights at a small, ambient venue would be nicer than one at a huge stadium, for me anyway. What did you learn from touring with Bombay Bicycle Club? We were very taken with their light show. When you’re the support act you don’t get any lights, there’s a limit on the PA system, you’re very restricted. I liked that challenge though. I liked trying to win the crowd over anyway. But it’s great knowing that you can earn a light show or a fancy set design. One particular expressionist artist used to have guests round to see his new paintings, but before he unveiled them he’d keep the guests in a dark, lightless room for something absurd like an hour, and then he’d push him into this room full of colour and light with his paintings. It really accentuated the beauty and the colour of the pieces and, in a less poetic way, that’s what you do with the support act. They’re the dark room with no extreme volume. What are your plans for the rest of the year? We’re hoping to go and tour around Europe, because we used to busk on Portobello Road on a Saturday morning, where there are a lot of tourists coming and going. It’s meant that we’ve got about forty fans in New Zealand, ten in Dominican Republic, and then obviously more in Europe. We’re going to try to get out there and see them all. Flyte’s single We Are The Rain is out now.
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How does one go from Callum Burrows to Saint Raymond? The ‘Saint’ part relates to where I’m from and Raymond was my grandad’s name. I wanted to step out of the mould a bit, especially when I was just gigging with an acoustic guitar and could be categorised easily, I just had to get away from that really. Is it just a name or is it an alter ego? It feels just like me as a person, my music is about that, so there’s not one side of me that’s Saint Raymond and then the other that’s Callum. How old were you when you wrote your first song and what was it about? I was eleven and I wrote a song called Heartbroken. It was a banger! I might just re-release it, see what people think. For a first song it’s not actually that bad, but it’s just embarrassing that I was writing a song called Heartbroken at the age of eleven. Breaking my heart on the school playground. Never liked her anyway. You’re touring with Ed Sheeran in the autumn; are you a big fan? Yeah, I mean I think it’s amazing that he plays these
arenas just by himself, I think it’s a hard thing to do with just an acoustic guitar and he smashes it. I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Ed over the past few months and he’s just the most down-to-Earth guy. If you were going to choose anyone to collaborate with who would it be and why? Currently I really like the idea of working with Lorde, I think she’s wicked, but my dream is probably Bon Iver. Which new artists are you into right now? There’s a few actually. My friends Amber Run are wicked. Prides are great, I actually adore them, and got them to support me at Scala. Model Airplane as well. They’re really exciting. Glasgow 2014 is about to kick off; what’s your favourite thing about Glasgow? The crowd is always just crazy. Everyone is really up for it when I play Glasgow. I like that people just get rowdy, but not annoying rowdy, because sometimes crowds are either really rowdy or they’re dead. Glasgow crowds are quiet when they need to be and they’ll go mental when they have to. What are your plans for the rest of the year? Dropping my album. I’m just getting started on it, but it’s really exciting, and I’m looking forward to getting it out there . Saint Raymond’s Ghosts EP is out now. Check him out at this year’s T in the Park festival!
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eorge Ezra’s debut album Wanted On Voyage drops on June 30th, so we gave him a ring while we were on the train and had a lovely chat about it. Go on, have an eavesdrop… Hey George. What are you upto today? Hey! I’m actually playing a little secret gig tonight with my band. We’ve done one little warm-up gig together before and now we’re playing at a place called Harlow in Essex, which is nice, because it’s down the road from where I grew up. I used to play there all the time, once a month or every other week, so it’s funny to be back. You say its a secret gig; have you kept it on the down low from friends and family? No and that’s probably one of my biggest mistakes! I don’t know how secret it is anymore. I also saw the Harlow Star tweeting about it today, so they’ve found out somehow! Wanted on Voyage is the title of your upcoming debut album strong work. What does it mean? The majority of the album was written when I went InterRailing around Europe by myself. ‘Wanted On Voyage’ used to be written on people’s cases when they went travelling, on boats and what not, but it was only put on their hand luggage as it was what they wanted with them on their person. I liked the idea of people wanting an album on their journey that was written on someone else’s journey. It’s also on Paddington Bear’s suitcase and I’m a big fan of Paddington Bear. Have you ever rocked a duffle coat like Paddington? Yeah, I don’t think I had a choice; that was a strong look when my mum was dressing me back in the day. I had the red wellies and everything!
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What festival are you most looking forward to this summer after playing the BBC Introducing stage at Glasto last year? I’m playing Latitude and I used to love it when I was younger, so that’ll be a lot of fun. I’m playing a load of cool festivals actually – T In The Park, V Festival and a bunch in Europe. . Cool, what countries are you off to? I haven’t got a clue… I look at my calendar the week before the week I’m approaching and just do what I do. Every now and then I’ll flick ahead on my Google Calendar, but then I need to have a little moment to myself, because it just looks mental! Of all the festival line-ups you’re on, which person’s dressing room would you most want to raid? I’m playing Parklife on my birthday,
on the same stage as Snoop Dogg, and I’d love to sit in his dressing room. I wouldn’t even ask him any questions, I’d just observe him in his natural habitat, like David Attenborough. Sweet. When you have a rare bit of downtime, what do you get up to? I normally go back to Bristol, or to Hartford where I grew up, and I do absolutely nothing. I go see my friends, I do exactly what we always have done; drink too much one night and then watch Disney films the next. Sounds much like our weekends. Thanks George! Wanted On Voyage is released on June 30th and you can catch George at Edinburgh’s Liquid Room on June 13th
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s Glasgow gears up to host MTV EMA 2014 at the SSE Hydro, we’re throwing back to Europe Music Awards past, to bring you our top five most memorable moments… Miley Cyrus Smokes A Joint Onstage, Amsterdam, 2013 After causing chaos at the VMAs earlier in the year with THAT Robin Thicke duet, Miley paid homage to Amsterdam’s weed culture at the 2013 EMAs, by smoking a joint on stage. While the moment was understandably censored by MTV before the show aired, Miley took her usual approach and tweeted, “Sometimes in life you just gotta decide to not give a fuck.” Whilst we don’t approve, we certainly won’t forget the 21-year-old twerker’s antics anytime soon. Christina Aguilera Hosts, Edinburgh, 2003 Not so much a moment as a generally momentous occasion, the last time the EMAs came to Scotland they brought Christina Aguilera with them, and the Dirrty singer spent the whole night referring to our capital city as “Edin-burg”. Annoying. Christina also starred in a skit that saw her throw darts at a picture of Kelly Osbourne, who she was feuding with at the time, for reasons we’ve never quite worked out.
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Katy Perry Rides A Cherry ChapStick, Liverpool, 2008 Katy Perry was so good at hosting MTV EMA 2008 in Liverpool that she was invited back the next year to present the Berlin show. However, her Liverpool entrance was impossible to beat, as the I Kissed A Girl singer rode into the Echo Arena atop a giant Cherry ChapStick. And she liked it. We think. Kanye West Practices His Stage Invading, Copenhagen, 2006 Before Kanye West ruined Taylor Swift’s big VMA moment in 2009, by telling the world Beyoncé deserved to win the award for Best Female Video, he did almost the same thing to duo Justice and Simian. The pair were collecting an award for their track We Are Your Friends, when Yeezy invaded the stage, claiming he should have won because Touch The Sky’s video “cost a million dollars and Pamela Anderson was in it”. Can you say “sore loser”? Sacha Baron Cohen Calls Madonna A Transvestite, Lisbon, 2005 Presenting the show as his alter ego Borat, Sacha Baron Cohen took the piss out of pretty much everyone, but his most memorable swipe was at Madonna. “It was very courageous of MTV to start the show with a genuine transvestite, he was very convincing,” he said, after Madge’s performance.
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victoriA's secret takeover! When Victoria’s Secret Angels Adriana Lima and Candice Swanepoel flew into the brand’s Bond Street store in April, we knew there must have been good reason for the visit, but we could never have predicted how good. For the first time EVER, the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show will take place in London, on December 2nd. While details of the show remain scarce – so far all we know is the date, the Earls Court location and that Adriana, Candice and Cara Delevingne will be amongst those walking – we’re hoping this means there’s scope for more UK stores. Currently making London, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds and Kent more glamorous places, is a Scottish store too much to ask for? We think not – watch this space. The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show will take place at London’s Earls Court on December 2nd
Alexander Wang x H&M November 6th may still be a while away, but following the big announcement at Coachella back in April that Alexander Wang is this year’s H&M guest designer, we can’t stop thinking of all the luxe sportswear we’ll be able to get our hands on. With clothing and accessories for both men and women in the works, as well as homewear, it’s set to be one of the most covetable high end/high street collabs to date. Better start queuing now… Alexander Wang’s collection for H&M will be available in selected stores and online from November 6th
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How did Dreamland first come about? Through my own love for vintage trends and styling, I began sourcing vintage clothing whilst interning in London and Paris whilst studying at Grays School of Art. I then started my first vintage label ‘Ruby & the Dream of Horses’ literally from my bedroom. However when I finally got to my 4th year I decided to create my Ready to Wear clothing line ‘Dreamland’, I decided to rename ‘Ruby & the Dream of Horses’ to ‘Dreamland Vintage’. It all kind of fell into place. That’s one thing I have learnt, don’t get too bogged down with one idea, just let things grow and roll with the punches.
What is your background? Where did you study and how did you get to where you are now? I am from bonnie Dundee, but I studied at Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen. I interned in London and Paris too whilst studying which completely broadened my horizons. And I guess it kind of made me realise that I was working my ass off for these big designers and companies in London, for nothing but to slap it on my CV. I realised that I should be willing to work that hard for myself and believe in my own design aesthetics and label. Everyday I am so thankful I decided to believe I could do it. It's such a scary thing for anyone in the creative industry but sometimes you just have to shake it off and give it everything you have. And I'm talking everything; money, time, tears!
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What are your main career highlights? Of course living the wild life in London and Paris was cool, but to be honest I feel I have really thrived since coming back to my home town. A massive highlight was taking my debut Ready to Wear Dreamland collection across to LA with my best friend. A lot of young designers will try to send it out out to celebrities and stylists, and run the risk of never seeing it again. But wearing it myself, walking down sunset boulevard and really enjoying that moment of satisfaction that I had worked so long for. But to be honest one of my main highlights is seeing how proud and probably amazed that my family and close friends are at how well the label is doing. Especially my wee nana, she’s my mascot. And she will kick ass if the industry gets a bit tough for me!
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What's next for you? Continuing with the ‘Dreamland Vintage’ is my main focus just now, especially now that we sell on Asos Marketplace. I host a lot of Dreamland Vintage Pop Up Shops and I am currently booked for quite a few Vintage Fairs too. It’s all very exciting. However, next year will be a biggie. I aim to launch Dreamland – Ready to Wear. Think simplistic silhouettes, 1980’s inspired prints and the wildest colour palette on the planet. So the label will be very diverse- vintage and customised vintage, and then ready to wear collections from the mainline. Sir Phillip Green better watch out!
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Are there any events coming up that you're particularly looking forward to? We will be at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival this year which we are so excited about! We will have a mega Dreamland Vintage stall in the Vintage Flea Market. We will also be making many appearances across summer at the Granny Would Be Proud Vintage Fairs. And of course hosting our own Dreamland Vintage Pop Up Shops too!
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hile there’s no denying who takes the best #belfie (‘bum selfie’, for anyone who hasn’t encountered the trend yet) in the Kardashian-Jenner household – hiya, Kim – there’s one member of the Klan who seems to be living and loving life in a bikini at the moment. Enter Kylie Jenner, the youngest of Kris and Bruce’s blended bunch, who’s been giving us swimwear envy since the winter months thanks to a constant stream of bikini photos from her Malibu beach house. Add to this the family trip to the Versace Mansion in Miami plus TWO weekends at Coachella where she may not have worked a two-piece, but her festival wardrobe was also totally en pointe, and we’ve got ourselves a brand new style crush. Here’s how to steal Kylie’s summer look just in time for your own vay-cay.
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Sometimes all you need is one colour and a classic triangle shape to make an impact from the comfort of your sun lounger. We love the braided trims on this Topshop number, which adds a little Grecian vibe. Did somebody say “Zante?”
Grecian Style £24, Topshop
Beaded Bandaeu £25, Miss Selfridge
ALL BLACK EVERYT H IN G Her simple black bikini went down so well on Kylie’s family holiday that Kim had to steal it for a little selfie action of her own. They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right?
Coral £34.98, Mango
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Kylie loves a cut-out and, on this vintage high-waisted bikini, it works for adding just a little sexiness. She is only 16, remember – gotta keep it classy. Such is the case for any age, ladies, so make sure your cut-outs still leave something to the imagination.
Black Cut-Out £28, River Island
Orange Cut-Out Top £12, Topshop
Coral Top £12, Monki
Mesh Panel Swimsuit £25.99, Zara
Mix 'N' Match Why buy one bikini when you can buy two and mix ‘n’ match them to make four looks? Or if you like the top of one and the bottoms of another, just buy the seperates and voila! The chances of being caught on the beach in the same look as someone else suddenly becomes much slimmer.
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DO GO BRIGHT Don't Go Too Tight There’s nothing worse than attracting attention on the beach for all the wrong reasons, i.e. that your budgie smugglers are just a wee bit too tight. Ensure you’re being eyed up for your slick Pineapple Print, swimwear style with a brightly £44.99, Oiler & Boiler patterned pair of swim shorts from super cool brands Oiler & Boiler (Oilerandboiler.co.uk) and Orlebar Brown (Orlebarbrown.co.uk), or hit up high street favourite H&M for a fashion-forward pair that won’t cost the Earth.
Red Mid-Length, £135, Orlebar Brown
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uys, don’t think we had forgotten about your beach needs – we know you need a little help in the trunk department if we want a sea of Zac Efrons to ogle this summer. Follow our Dos and Don’ts for dudes and you’ll be rivalling Mr James Bond himself, Daniel Craig, come July. Idylwild Snapback, £25, Vans
Tropical Print, £9.99, H&M
Jeremy Scott x New Era Cap, £45, New Era
Mirrored Aviators, £8, ASOS
Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF30 200ml, £6.99, Superdrug
Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Body Butter 200ml, £5.49, Superdrug
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DO ACCESSORIsE WELL Don't Overdo It Ditch the rosary beads if they have no religious meaning to you and you bought them for £2 in River Island’s bargain bucket; all they’re going to achieve is dodgy tan lines. Sunglasses – preferably mirrored – are a must for perving behind and keeping your beach target guessing as to whether you’re even looking at her or not. Hats work for some guys, not so much for others, but if you can pull off a snapback then by all means go for it.
Do Put The prep in Don't Forget Your Sunscreen Eating well and exercising is always a good idea before baring all – not many of us can say we’d happily roll out of bed and straight on to the beach without a few weeks of prep beforehand. You’ll feel far more comfortable if you’re prepared for that Bora Bora beach party. Whether you do or don’t fall into the camp that cares, one thing everyone should invest in is a good sunscreen, because nobody wants to spend the week in bed with blisters. You know it makes sense!
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When London Future’s remix of Down On Life opens with Elliphant casually dropping the line, “We… are waking up in a pile of shit”, you can totally tell Elliphant just woke up in the Top 10 and is having a right old giggle at all the other lame ducks she now has to share the chart with.
loss of actress Taryn Manning’s pop career in sister/brother duo Boomkat were not in vain’. The Wreckoning 2.0 this most certainly is, and Elliphant’s new EP Look Like You Love It is your summer wrapped up in six massive pop bangers set to a mix of intergalactic beats, dirty dubstep drops and Elli’s infectious voice, which is somewhere between Sweden and Jamaica in sound. I guess you could call it very ‘Atlantic Ocean’?
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So trust me when I say you are only an iTunes download away from having the best long-distance car journey ever this month with Elliphant blasting out of your car’s speakers.
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9 INCH STING 1. Abandon Ship Apparel’s ‘Shapes’ sweatshirt and ¾ length sweats are a must if you want to travel this summer in comfortable wears. Want to take co-ordinating your outfit to the next level? Pick up one of their ‘Shapes’ holdsome bags – a steal at £20 (Abandonshipapparel.com). 2. Lazy Oaf’s ‘Everything Butt’ T-shirt is super fun in an ‘I do not endorse smoking but these illustrated cigarettes tell the world I have a random sense of humour’ kinda way. £38 (Lazyoaf.com) 3. Thanks to the Olsen Twins, the socks and sandals look is once again back in fashion. Pairing these Nike swoosh sandals with a pair of white sports socks is a really cheap way to pull off the hipster look whilst playing the bongos by the pool. £16 (Schuh. co.uk) 4. adidas by Jeremy Scott leopard print shorts. Need I say more? No doubt you’ll make a high fashion splash in these bad boys. £54 (Luisaviaroma.com) 5. What? These adidas by Jeremy Scott leopard print hi tops totally go with my shorts! £174 (Luisaviaroma.com) 6. I cannot tell you how much better a flight is with a comfy cushion to rest your one too many Bloody Marystrained eyes on if you’re flying long haul in cattle class. Totes tempted? Then do it properly and buy one of illustrator Laura Gee’s super comfy Beard cushions. Also acts as super cute boyfriend who will never cheat on you. £42 (lauragee.co.uk) 7. This Mishka ‘Keep Watch’ tank top is a must if you’re hot like me and get sick real quick of all the unwanted attention you receive when you go… well, anywhere, really. Stare those crazed fans out whilst flashing those guns you’ve been working on since January. £32.45 (arkiveclothing.co.uk) 8. Ray-Ban’s black Wayfarer sunglasses remain an iconic way to dress your eyes and should be classed as ‘essential’ for guys and girls alike. £120 (mrporter.com) 9. Whilst it doesn’t look like Ariel’s going to have her happy ending in this genius mash-up with Jaws, Aussie brand Black Milk’s swimsuit succeeds where every other swimsuit has failed by providing us with not one but three of our favourite things; Boobs, Disney, and Drama. Who wouldn’t? $90 AUD (blackmilkclothing.com)
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Metallic Runner Shorts £19.99, H&M
SPORTS L U X E Mesh Vest £22, Topshop
'Moss 74' T-Shirt £35, Eleven Paris
Ladies With the World Cup kicking off on June 12th and Glasgow 2014 following suit on July 23rd, there really is no better time to try out the sports luxe trend. Now, we’re not talking tracksuits here – well, not quite. Ladies, think Marc By Marc Jacobs’ SS14 bomber jackets and runner shorts combos, Prada’s football socks slash legwarmers and Alexander Wang’s mesh crop tops. Y’know, like that ‘Parental Advisory’ slogan shirt that Beyoncé’s been wearing of late? If it’s good enough for Queen Bey…
Long Legwarmers £16, American Appaarel
Sequin Bomber £70, Topshop
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GENTS As for you, guys, there was no shortage of inspiration at London Collections: Men SS14. Astrid Andersen’s floral tracksuit is a bold look for any gentleman, while her oversized basketball jerseys emblazoned with her signature crest provide an alternative style ‘in’, for the wallflowers amongst you. Meanwhile, over at Nasir Mazhar, knee socks made an appearance and logo-adorned elastic wasn’t just restricted to waistbands. Want the look without the catwalk price tag? Here are our pick of the best sports luxe pieces on the high street.
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Floral Bomber Jacket £65.99, Zara
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Calvin Klein Boxers £35, ASOS
Sweatshirt £29.99, H&M
Printed T-Shirt £19.99, Zara Sweatpants £24.99, H&M
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Classic Slip-On Flyknit Air Max £52, Vans £180, Nike
2750 Animal Print £50, Superga
Gazelle OG £67, adidas
Classic Leather Lux £110, Reebok x Keith Haring
Bedford £75, Vans
Stadium Jacket 574 £69.99, New Balance
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THE 30 MINUTE FASHION CHALLENGE @Scotcampus
NEW LOOK Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, Edinburgh
Pink Floral Jacquard Box T-Shirt £14.99, New Look
White Strap Sandals £17.99, New Look
White Floral Print Skater Skirt £12.99, New Look
Welcome to our brand new fashion feature! Each issue we’ll be sending fashion lovers to high street stores to complete a timed shopping challenge. This month we have style blogger Honeypop Kisses looking to bag a complete summer outfit in New Look, Ocean Terminal for £50 in just 30 minutes. Go go go! Check out an extended feature on scotcampus.com
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Palm Print Crop Top £32.00, Topshop
Lettie Hexagon Sunglasses £16.00, Topshop
Feather Necklace £14.50, Topshop Moto Floral Hallie Hotpants £32.00, Topshop Fishnet Hem Bodycon Dress £26.00, Topshop
Big Floppy Hat £28.00, Topshop
Hibiscus Wide Strap Cami £26.99, Topshop
Dundee design students Shauna McGregor and Ryan Anderson visited Overgate Shopping Centre with the challenge of spending £50 each in Topshop and Topman to bag cool summer festival outfits. All in a day’s work eh? Overgate Shopping Centre Annual Student Shopping Night returns Wednesday 24th September 6pm onwards! Check out an extended feature on scotcampus.com
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Black Half and Half T-Shirt £18.00, Topshop
Grey Skinny Denim Shorts £28.00, Topshop
Red Brushed Gingham Long Sleeve Shirt £30.00, Topshop
Light Washed Denim Shorts £28.00, Topshop
TOPSHOP/TOPMAN Overgate Shopping Centre, Dundee
West Coast Pinstripe Baseball T-Shirt £28.00, Topshop
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Interview: Glasgow 2014 Games Maker Becky Owers Why did you decide to volunteer for Glasgow 2014? I wanted to volunteer because it's home – it's great that the Games are being held in Glasgow and I just wanted to be a part of it all. A few friends who were Games Makers at London 2012 told me about their amazing experience and I wanted to be a part of something like that and hopefully meet some new friends during it all. What was the application/interview process like? I applied online last year in February. It was really just a standard application form where you could outline three areas of preference as to where you would like to volunteer. I can't remember my exact three choices, but I mostly chose areas where I would potentially get to meet people and project the image of a friendly city, rather than a more behind the scenes role.
were interviewed individually. The interview was very thorough, but all the workforce team made us feel comfortable and relaxed. What will your role during the Games involve? I heard that I had been selected as a volunteer in November 2013 and I'm going to be based at Glasgow Airport as one of the first friendly faces that all the athletes, VIPs, Games Family Members and National and International dignitaries will see when they arrive in Glasgow. We will be providing them with a warm welcome and escorting them to their transport to either the Athletes Village or the Games Hotel – the Hilton in Glasgow city centre.
Next was a waiting game and I think I heard that I had been selected for interview in May or June. I chose a date in September for my interview since I was still studying abroad until August.
I'll be working for two weeks before the games, during them and for a few days afterwards, since athletes and VIPs etc. will be arriving before the games to settle in or train before the competition begins, or even just coming to Glasgow for a couple of days to watch certain events.
In September I had my interview at the Commonwealth offices in Glasgow. We had a group discussion and presentation first about the general areas that we had been selected to interview for – protocol – then we
" I'm really looking forward to the whole atmosphere across Glasgow and Scotland"
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Photo Courtesy Of: http://nearyou.imeche.org/ What are you most looking forward to about the Games?
What impact do you think the Games will have on Glasgow both during and after?
I'm really looking forward to the whole atmosphere across Glasgow and Scotland during the games. There's going to be so much going on across the city like arts and cultural events alongside the main sporting events. It will be great to show the world that Glasgow can put on a show.
Hopefully Glasgow 2014 will inspire more kids and adults to take up and try more sport, especially now that all the Scottish facilities are in peak condition. Other aspects such as the Athletes Village becoming affordable housing, etc. will leave a great lasting impact on the city, as well as showing the world what a great place Glasgow is.
On a more personal note, I'm looking forward to my friend Dan coming up from England as he will be one of the medal-bearer volunteers and it will be great to see him, and show him around my home city, as well as making an Englishman try on a kilt! How do you think it will compare to the likes of London 2012 Olympics? I think Glasgow 2014 could be similar to London 2012 in a lot of ways in terms of getting the UK excited about sport and putting us on the world stage, as well as replicating the party atmosphere that took place in London‌ Except it will be better and bigger because the Glaswegians can party harder! There might be a few differences though since there is no Team GB in the Commonwealth Games. We'll all be cheering on our separate home teams whether it be Scotland, Wales or England, but it will be nice to support one another, or have some friendly rivalry too.
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What would you be doing this summer if you weren't volunteering? If I wasn't volunteering then I would probably be travelling around the UK and Europe to see friends, working on job applications and going to a couple of festivals. What major event would you like to see Glasgow, or at least Scotland, host next? I'm excited for the MTV EMAs to be held in Glasgow later this year and I'm sure that will be an amazing night. It would be great if we could have more big events like this in Scotland since they are usually in London and it makes them hard to get to for a lot of people, whereas bringing them further north makes them more accessible for us. Maybe we could have the MOBOs here again soon or some more big sporting events like a UEFA final or something similar.
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GLASGOW 2014 An A - Z Guide
Been knee-deep in exam papers and only just getting into the Games countdown? Our A-Z guide should help you catch up. A is for... Athletes' Village Situated in Glasgow’s East End, Athletes’ Village will provide a comfortable home away from home for the competitors. 260,000 items of furniture, fittings and equipment have been recycled from the London 2012 Olympics. B is for... Badminton Oh how we love to watch those shuttlecocks fly – especially at 300km/h.
C is for… Cathkin Braes
G is for... Glasgow
Our cyclists will take on brand new world-class mountain bike trails on Glasgow’s Southside.
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D is for… Daley Tom Daley, that is. As Glasgow 2014’s youngest ambassador, the diving champ was on the hunt for a new synchronised partner at the time of going to print, in order to defend his 10m title gained at Delhi 2010. Fingers crossed, Tom! E is for… Equality Glasgow 2014 is the first time that Women’s Boxing has been on the programme at a Commonwealth Games. F is for… Ford Ford is one of six official partners for Glasgow 2014, with SSE, Virgin Media, Emirates, BP and Longines completing the list.
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H is for... Hockey It may bring back memories of Saturday mornings spent in pleated skirts and shin guards, but both the Men’s and Women’s Hockey are guaranteed to be adrenalinefilled, for the athletes and spectators alike. I is for… Ibrox Stadium Ibrox will play host to the Rugby Sevens competition – all 45 games. J Is For... Judo The martial art has always been a strong point for Scotland. Could we walk away with one of those 14 golds up for grabs?
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K is for… Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls Centre Another of Glasgow 2014’s venues, the Centre is overlooked by Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Glasgow University, making for some spectacular scenery. L is for...Lawn Bowls The martial art has always been a strong point for Scotland. Could we walk away with one of those 14 golds up for grabs? M is for... Mascot What do you mean fight you haven’t 10. Have a water seen Clyde yet? The complete with waterfriendly balloons thistle will Soakers. be popping up all and Super over the place during Glasgow 11. to Getboost goodteam at vintage 2014 spirit and shopping. Scotland. represent N is for... Netball Another sport that brings back school memories for many, Australia and New Zealand have competed in the finals of the past four Commonwealth Games, but could that finally be about to change?
O is for… Opening Ceremony
V is for... Velodrome
Glasgow 2014’s Opening Ceremony will take place at Celtic Park on July 23rd.
The Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome adjoins the Emirates Arena. Named after the UK’s most successful Gold-medal winning Olympian, not to mention the best thighs in Britain, you can bet Sir Chris will be around to cheer on the home side.
P is for... Para-Sports Glasgow 2014’s Para-Sport programme includes ParaCycling, Athletics, Powerlifting, Swimming and Lawn Bowls, making the largest in Commonwealth Games history. Q is for Queen's Baton Relay Follow the baton on its journey to Glasgow at Glasgow2014.com. At the time of writing it was on its way to Wales’ highest point, the top of Snowdon.
With 15 weight categories, you can bet there will be plenty of tense moments, as well as plenty of tense muscles.
R is for...Rugby Sevens There are 45 games, but only one gold, making Rugby Sevens hyper-competitive and super exciting to watch. Only teamwork can make this dream work! S is for... Squash 10. Have a water fight Singles, doubles and mixed complete with water balloons events will all take place at and Super Soakers. Glasgow 2014, with Australia and England amongst the frontrunners for gold. T is for... Triathalon These athletes deserve a medal for their multi-abilities alone. A 1,500m swim, 40km cycle and 10km run? No bother, pal. U is for… Updated Schedule If you’re attending the Games, make sure you check Glasgow2014.com for scheduling updates made since you purchased your tickets, so you don’t miss a minute of the action.
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W is for Weightlifting
X is for... Xavier Gonzalez Chief Executive Officer of the International Paralympic Committee, Xavier is backing Glasgow 2014 to be “the best ever Commonwealth Games.” Y is for... You Because what would a sporting event be without spectators? Z is for… Zach Bell Despite injury, the Canadian cyclist is expected to compete at Glasgow 2014, coming 8th at the London 2012 Olympics in the men’s omnium.
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SC O T LAN D AT THE CO MMONW EALT H GAMES:
A Brief History Not sure how we’ve faired at Games gone by? Allow us to fill you in‌ Scotland is one of only six countries who have competed in every Commonwealth Games since the very first Empire Games, which were held in Ontario, Canada, in August 1930. This will be the third time Scotland has hosted the games, with Edinburgh previously hosting in 1970 and 1986. Our current total medal tally, before Glasgow 2014, is 355. That can be broken down to 91 gold, 104 silver and 160 bronze medals.
Our most successful Commonwealth athlete is shooter Alister Allan, who is the proud owner of three gold, three silver and four bronze medals, won between 1974 and 1994. At Delhi 2010 we took home nine gold, 10 silver and seven bronze medals. Our overall Commonwealth rank is 7th place, having come 10th at Delhi 2010, with our highest ever position being 4th place at Cardiff 1958, Edinburgh 1970 and Brisbane 1982.
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et me tell you one thing about having sex on holiday: no matter where you do it, who you do it with or how fantastic/depressing it was, please remember one thing; dispose of your used condom. I know I don't need to tell you to wrap it up, you're sensible enough to remember that. Surely…
Seriously though, no one enjoys coming home after a fun night to collapse onto their bed and find that one of their friends not only had sex in their bed, but left their used condom as a little present. There's always lots of talk about summer romances and being a bit more open than you'd be back home but no one ever thinks about us loved up folk. One thing that really grinds my
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gears though is guys who assume if you say hello, what you RELALY mean is "hello and welcome to the party in my pants". No sir, you just happen to be sitting beside me whilst my friend is over at the bar grinding your sunburnt friend. Is there no such thing as simple chat anymore? Conversation between a boy and a girl in a sunny location without them calling you a 'tease' or saying you 'led them on' because you asked "so how long are you here for?".
Although I truly believe cheating is horrible and unnecessary (it always comes to light, so what's the point?), it seems I may be in the minority. Last summer, a survey found that 1 in 4 of us have cheated on our partner whilst on holiday. If you pack your bags for a summer holiday with pals fully planning
to get lucky then my advice is, break up with your guy or girl. It's that simple. Breaking up with someone because you’re just not that into them anymore is an okay thing to do, in fact it's much better than them finding out you cheated on them.
Please don't think I spend my whole holidays standing in the middle of the strip, clutching my relationship bible, screaming at all the little sex pests out there. I'm all for applauding people who like to explore new things on holiday. Whether it be on the beach (heads up, it's not sexy or romantic, just messy), or at the back of a club or in the hotel lobby just remember one thing…if there's gonna be affection, cover your erection. Oh, and remember NEVER leave it on someone else's pillow.
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SHOP By Gavin Porter
Interview: Shop Front Author Samuel Best
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he situation of Ben Hamilton in Sam Best’s debut novel Shop Front
will strike a chord with many. Graduating into an unfavourable job market, he struggles to find employment before finally managing to secure a role stacking shelves at the local supermarket. Stuck back living with his parents in the small town he grew up in, it isn’t long before trouble finds him.
While 25 year-old Sam doesn’t shirk from confronting some of the harsh realities of Austerity Britain, his novel does contain a youthful optimism. Sam recounts how he’d always enjoyed creative writing assignments when he was at school, and this continued when he decided to study English, Journalism and Creative Writing at University. “I really enjoyed my creative writing classes and I was getting good marks, so around 2nd or 3rd year I started to think this is something I might want to do for a career,” he explains.
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“My tutors on the course were the authors Rodge Glass and Doug Johnston and they really helped me develop my writing. I was also greatly inspired by Alan Bissett. He’s from Falkirk and I’m from Linlithgow, which is close by, so he’s like the local boy done good. When I read Boyracers it blew me away, he wasn’t writing abstract, academic fiction, he was writing in Scots about growing up in a small town.” Like Bissett, Sam decided to write about what he knew best and drew on his small-town upbringing for his first novel. “Shop Front actually started out as a short story while I was at university,” says Sam. “I had this scene where the main character Ben gets introduced to his supermarket co-workers on his first day. I showed it to my tutor and he liked it, but said that nothing happened, so I put in another scene in a pub where some action takes place.” Sam decided he was on to something so spent the six months after graduation turning the short story into a fully-fledged novel in between job applications. “That experience definitely bled into the novel,” says Sam. “There’s a bit of a contrast though as in the book Ben feels he’s a bit above working in a supermarket, at least at the start, while I was just applying for anything I could!” One important theme running through Shop Front is the notion of Scottish identity. This mainly comes through in the pub-based ruminations of Niall, who befriends central character Ben. “I wrote the book three years ago, so while the referendum was on the horizon it isn’t the big issue it is today,” muses Sam. “I’ve been fortunate that the book has been released when it has, it’s nice timing.”
" I've been fortunate that the book has been released when it has, it's nice timing." Fledgling Press signed up Shop Front for publication in the summer of 2013, which began the process of editing
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and honing the manuscript, before its release in March this year. However, what most concerned Sam about the novel’s publication was the front cover. “The thing is, people do judge a book by its cover, so I knew we had to get it right,” he says. “Fledgling Press brought in a designer and thankfully when he showed me what he came up with it was perfect, just the kind of thing I imagined. We only had to change one thing, the colour of the font or something.” It can be tough for new writers to get attention when competing with more recognised names, but Sam has found the internet to be an indispensible promotional tool. “It brings down the barrier between the writer and the reader,” he explains. “Twitter’s been especially useful. If you get someone who says they like this bit or don’t like that bit you can respond to them. You can also jump on topical hashtags that relate to the book and promote it that way.” As well as technology, public readings also play a part. “It kind of breaks the ice with the book if you see someone up there performing it,” says Sam. “They are also a great way of testing out material. I got a great piece of advice from Alan Bissett who said, ‘If it’s dead in your mouth it's dead on the page.’” Alongside pursuing his own writing, Sam has set up a creative writing journal for students, called Octavius. “Every university has a student newspaper for budding journalists to write for, but there wasn’t really anything for students who wanted to do creative writing. To be honest for the first issue I would have been happy if we’d got 50 submissions, but we ended up getting hundreds, which was amazing. We’ve put out two issues so far and submissions have just closed for another coming out in August.” While Shop Front is the story of a graduate struggling to find his way, it’s clear that Sam Best has found his calling as a writer. Not only that, by setting up Octavius he’s offering a platform for more young talents to make their mark.
Shop Front is out now on Fledgling Press. Visit Octavius at Octaviusmagazine.com
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FANTASY FLATMATES:
Who We’d Love To Share Student Accommodation With
U
niversity is a time to meet new people, make new friends and live with random strangers. However, imagine you got to your new student digs, only to find one of your flatmates was really rather recognisable indeed… Celebrities gotta learn too, you know. Here are the famous faces we’d most like to be assigned to share halls with – one can dream!
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emma watson
Not only was Dakota Fanning in Twilight (hello gossip on RPattz and Taylor Lautner), but she’s also starred in Marc Jacobs fashion campaigns (hello free designer clothes) and she was even in an episode of Friends (hello jealousy). Currently attending the Gallatin School of Individualised Study at New York University, you’re unlikely to come across Dakota unless you’re doing a year abroad, but you just never know when she might decide to come shoot a movie in Scotland.
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So while Harry’s never enrolled in university, you may remember that time the One Direction babe visited University of Glasgow student Ellis Calcutt at her halls, causing chaos and a #Directioner #WheresHarry Twitter meltdown in the process. Hitting up Pizza Hut and Cineworld before heading to Ellis’ student flat, Harry’s already had a tour of the city, so maybe he’d like to move there? Ellis is studying Business, but we see Harry as more of a Sports Science kinda guy.
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graduate’ to her list of achievements, as she completed her course at Brown University on Rhode Island last month, after studying English Literature on and off since 2009. While it was widely reported that Emma was bullied out of the university, the truth is she took some time out when she realised she was in denial about being famous, telling Sunday Times Style I was. I was trying to seek out normality, but I kind what happened." Her acceptance ultimately led to a year ‘abroad’ (or at home, depending on how you think about it) at Worcester College in Oxford and her subsequent graduation. Here’s hoping she pursues a Masters in Scotland so she can teach us some spells in the kitchen…
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Patrick Schawrzenegger Son of Terminator legend Arnold, Patrick Schwarzenegger juggles his own acting and modelling work with his studies at the University of Southern California. If he ever fancies a year abroad in Scotland, at least he could tell his current uni pals, “I’ll be back”.
elizabeth olsen Star of summer blockbuster Godzilla, younger sister of the most famous twins on the planet and New York University's Tisch School Of The Arts graduate, we can’t think of many people we’d rather bond over our cereal with. Just think of all the stories she’d have about Mary-Kate and Ashley… Girl talk heaven.
james franco Currently more renowned for his middle-of-the-night selfies than anything else, James Franco has a BA from UCLA, a Masters from New York’s Columbia
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University, and is now chasing a Ph.D. in English from Yale. Dude is way smart! However, to us, he’ll always be the gold-toothed gangster from Spring Breakers who sang Britney Spears’ Everytime round a piano with a host of ex-Disney stars. Therefore we reckon he’d make an excellent university flatmate; not only could he provide the music, but he’d also be the student everyone talked about the next day, for allegedly *cough* hooking up with Lindsay Lohan. Sure to take the shine off you vomiting on the kitchen counter…
gerard butler So we all know Gerry B graduated from University Of Glasgow with his law degree a loooong time ago, but should he decide to go back and further his education, you could look forward to him regaling you with an endless list of hot female co-stars. You know you really want to ask him who the better kisser was between Hilary Swank and Jennifer Aniston. Or maybe that’s just us.
Got any other celebs you’d love to offer your spare room to? Tweet us @ Scotcampus!
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10 things Every Student Flat Needs 1.Rocket Bottle Opener £6.99, Drinkstuff.com
1. A bottle opener, because what’s the point of a wellstocked bar if you can’t get into any of it? This rocket-shaped one adds cool geek points, while the corkscrew function is perfect for entertaining your classier, wine-quaffing chums. s. 2. Shot glasses. No explanation necessary. 3. Red plastic cups to pretend you’re permanently at an American frat party. 4. A pizza cutter. For cutting pizza. You’ll be eating a lot of it and you won’t always be able to afford a pre-cut delivery from Domino’s.
How to be the most popular flatmate on campus with just 10 essential items… 2.Poison Shot Glass Set £14, Urban Outfitters 4.Motorbike Pizza Cutter £6.99, Iwantoneofthose.com
3.Red Plastic Cups, £6.99 for 50, Tescoparty.com 6.Spangled Disco Dino Sunglasses, £35, Urban Outfitters
5.Bacon Bandages £6.89, Play.com
6.A plentiful supply of dressing up gear for themed nights and photo ops. Or just really cool accessories kicking about.
5. Plasters for any pizzacutting incidents or general debauchery gone wrong. 7.Big Brother Bean Bag, £64.99, Beautifulbeanbags.co.uk
7. A giant beanbag for giving hangover hugs and housing your pal who’s been locked out of their own flat. 8. A hula hoop for casual exercise while you’re watching the tellybox or drunken ‘who can keep it up longest’ challenges.
10.Instant Camera £79.99, Polaroid.co.uk
8.Pro Fitness Weighted Hula Hoop, £14.99, Argos
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9. Playing cards for drinking games. Just don’t lose any or your popularity might sink slightly… 10. A Polaroid camera. For instant gratification of the above purchases in action. Happy snapping!
9.Game Of Thrones Playing Cards, £4.98, Amazon
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Tell us a bit about your course and why chose it
Which stage of designing do you enjoy most?
Choosing to study Product Design Engineering was a simple one. I have always been interested in design, and how things work, therefore a course that teaches you design thinking and engineering was ideal. Each skill gained has provided me with the foundation to carry forward into my industrial projects and the internships.
Concept Generation. It's a really exciting stage where you can sit with a blank sheet of paper, some market research and start designing products, that one day may become reality.
How did you gain your internship with design company Filament PD? Through contacts in the industry, from a previous internship, I was fortunate enough to meet with the Directors of Filament PD. They were interested in my ideas and in turn I created an opportunity for myself to work with the team. What are you currently working on?
If money was no object, what would you design? Movie props. It would be great to have Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible: 20, produce a futuristic gadget that I designed. I'm sure the Oscars would introduce Product Design awards, right? What’s the best advice you ever received? I can't pinpoint one piece of advice that I have been given, but I have been fortunate enough to be surrounded by some inspirational people who have guided me through the last couple of years, giving me advise and wisdom. They know who they are and I am very grateful, thank you!
I’m currently developing my individual and industrial projects for university and the launch of BitBead, my first official product.
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ack in, oh we don’t know, 2001, the idea of hosting your own website where you talk about anything from yourself to the catwalks, gaming to cupcakes, all seemed a bit alien. Perhaps we were all still daunted by the vastly undiscovered power of the World Wide Web. However, fastforward to 2014, and it seems there are few places in life you can get without a WWW footprint to rival Mark Zuckerberg’s. While you probably DON’T want a perspective employer to be perusing your Facebook photos (hello, privacy settings), a well-kept blog has the ability to make your prospects skyrocket. Don’t believe us? Check out these success stories…
Ashley Madekwe Blogs at: Ashley-ringmybell. blogspot.com Profession: Actress While you probably know Ashley best from her role as Ashley Davenport in Revenge, she was on Scotcampus’ radar long before that, thanks to her Ring My Bell fashion blog. While back in 2011 she was busy showing us how to look hot on the high street whilst attending auditions, now her blog is filled with oh-so-enviable snaps of her rocking Chanel, Louboutins, Paige Denim… we want this girl’s wardrobe and her job. Please.
Leandra Medine Blogs at: Manrepeller.com Profession: Blogger & Author When Leandra Medine started her Man Repeller blog, it was a place to vent about men that didn’t understand fashion (or her), and to reassure the rest of
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us that Birkenstocks are cool and culottes would come back in style eventually. Look at the runways this season and what do you see? CULOTTES AND BIRKENSTOCKS, PEOPLE! Now receiving far more fashion week invitations than she can shake a stiletto at, with actual staff helping her run the site – including the super-cute Boy Repeller – Leandra released a book last year and is no longer repelling men. Except her husband.
Portis Wasp Blogs at: Myportiswaspsays.com Profession: He tells us all the time, but it’s too complicated to remember Mr Wasp’s Scotcampus fashion columns have been keeping ya’ll entertained for the past year, but Portis’ super successful blog has also led to writing work for the likes of MTV Style, and he has some very exciting creative projects currently in the pipeline. Watch. This. Space.
ZOELLA Blogs at: Zoella.co.uk Profession: Vlogger Zoe Sugg, aka Zoella, is on the cover of Company magazine as we type this. The 24-year-old has the same birthday as Lady Gaga and, it seems, the same drive for success. Her Zoella blog was born in February 2009 and has grown to receive 1.5 million views per month and her main YouTube channel – where she shares beauty ‘hauls’ and fashion stories – has over four million subscribers. Not bad, eh?
Tina Haupert Blogs at: Carrotsncake.com Profession: Blogger & Author Carrots ‘N’ Cake: Healthy Living One Carrot and Cupcake at a Time is Tina Haupert’s first book, born from her blog Carrots ‘N’ Cake, which was invented out of her need to live healthily while still allowing herself to eat her favourite treats. Getting to eat what you want AND get paid to write about it? Sign us up!
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“We look for our three core beliefs: respect for the individual, strive for excellence and service to our customers.” Ashleen Thomson, Regional Training Coordinator for Scottish Supermarkets at Asda (Asda.com)
“Enthusiasm. It doesn’t matter how skilled and experienced someone is, if they’re not enthusiastic and hardworking they won’t stand out from the crowd.” Gill Petrie, Marketing Manager, STV (Stv.tv)
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“Perfect spelling and grammar will always make me like you more, so make sure your CV is thoroughly checked, or the chances of you getting an interview are slim.” Jennifer Lynn, Editor-in-Chief at Scotcampus (Scotcampus.com)
“Team players who can pitch in and try their hand at all sorts of different jobs.” Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Group (Virgin.com), in his LinkedIn column
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“For every job, the No. 1 thing we look for is general cognitive ability, and it’s not I.Q. It’s learning ability. It’s the ability to process on the fly. It’s the ability to pull together disparate bits of information. We assess that using structured behavioral interviews that we validate to make sure they’re predictive.” Laszlo Bock, Senior Vice President of People Operations for Google (Google.com), in an interview with the New York Times
“Passion” Simon Bristow, Associate Director/Head of Sport at Mischief PR (Mischiefpr.com)
“It’s hard to choose just one thing, so I’d have to say it’s a mix of passion, honesty and confidence.” Lindsay Philp, Transfer and Validation Leader at BBI Solutions Bbisolutions.com
"Initiative is crucial. Someone who is self sufficient, innovative and in-tune with the constantly-changing nature of the Internet." Georgina Langford, Editor of International Digital Media at MTV (MTV.co.uk)
“Usually it's the ability to turn a problem/ question on its head when you don’t know the answer, and fire it back at the person asking. I think it shows confidence and really that's all I care about…” Adam Gaworski, Account Manager, Coffin On Cake PR (Coffinoncake.com) www.scotcampus.com
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How I bagged my
dream job ...In Comedy LARRY DEAN Interview By Courtney Hendry
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eing a comedian doesn't sound like an easy job. Imagine standing up and trying to make strangers laugh. Imagine no one laughs. 24-year-old comedian and 2013's Scottish Comedian of the Year, Larry Dean, is a bit more optimistic about his work, ‘when an audience doesn't laugh at a joke, or at all,
you can usually hear the other comedians laughing at the back of the room, as we love to watch each other fail. So no matter what, you end up getting a laugh, all be it at your expense". Larry tells us about his journey in the comedy world and why you should avoid drunken heckling at all costs.
How did you get into comedy?
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I had been considering studying drama at university but didn't like the idea of spending 3 years in a leotard, so I just typed into Google "Comedy Degree" and they actually had one in Southampton. The degree itself was more academic than I expected but I started putting myself forward for open mic nights and started running my own comedy gig in Southampton and from that I made the right contacts to start gigging regularly. What's been the best part of your experience in comedy? The best would probably be between winning Scottish Comedian Of The Year or performing at the O2 Academy to raise money for the Clutha helicopter crash victims’ families, it was a brilliant, typically Glaswegian night. So how did it feel to win Scottish Comedian of the Year last year? It was great. It was especially great as I never let my family come and see me perform. They didn't come
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see me that night, but when I got to take the trophy home they all admitted that they had thought I must have been shit at comedy until I got an award. It’s all about proving the family wrong.
around all month doing as many gigs a day as possible. Last year at Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival, I done 140 shows in 24 days.
Do you enjoy performing in Glasgow or does being home make it more daunting?
Not as much as I thought I would. It does happen though and it’s not a big deal when it's someone who is saying coherent sentences. That is fine and is easy to deal with, it can even make the gig more fun. Too often though you get drunk idiots shouting random unfunny things when you’re in the middle of a routine and it just ruins it for everyone, and the same people who do that will come up to you afterwards and say "I was trying to help you out". If you are reading this and you're thinking that's the kind of thing I would do, please stop coming to comedy gigs.
It’s a lot more scary performing in Glasgow as it's a home gig. But the audience up here are brilliant, and down to earth. Some places you go can be judgmental or uptight about what you say. Glasgow audiences just like you as long as you're 'a funny guy'. What advice would you give to other young aspiring comedians? Don't do it, there is too many comedians on the circuit and we need the gigs/attention. If you do really want to do it though, you have to be prepared to travel a lot. I've driven over 100,000 miles in the past 4 years to get to gigs, and when you’re staying put in the same city for a festival be prepared to run
Do you get much heckling and how do you put up with it?
You can catch Larry from 19th21st June at The Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow or follow him on Twitter @larrydeancomedy
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SUBBUTEO PITCH Interview: Simon Bristow, Associate Director/Head of Sport at Mischief PR
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here will you be watching the 2014 Fifa World Cup? Even if your answer was ‘Brazil’, it’s unlikely that you’ll be as close to the action as Simon Bristow, Associate Director/Head of Sport at Mischief PR. With The Football Association amongst his clients, Simon is flying to Brazil on
June 7th to set up shop for the month, working with players and management to fully engage locals in The Beautiful Game. He shares his career journey so far, from pitch to press, with Scotcampus… What's the earliest thing you remember wanting to be 'when I grow up'? I wanted to be a footballer. Not because of the glitz and glamour of the lifestyle, but because I loved kicking a ball around whenever I could, and would have given anything to be able to do that day in day out.
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What did you study at university and was it always with a view of getting into sports PR? I studied Communication Studies as, having realised the footballer dream wasn't going to come true, I'd decided that a career in PR was what I wanted. At that point I hadn't thought about combining my career with my love of sport, but PR was something that really interested me. Did you take any gap years for travelling or work experience? Before I went to university I travelled around New Zealand – I have family there so decided a break to visit them before starting my studies again would be a nice thing to do. After uni, I spent about six months doing unpaid work experience at a small PR agency
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in Nottingham, and it was a great way to learn the basics from people who had been doing it for years. It definitely helped me get my first proper job. What was your first job in PR? My first proper job was at a mid-sized agency in Birmingham. My sole client was a new build house builder, which wasn't that glamorous! But, again, the opportunity gave me the chance to learn more about the industry and hone some of the key skills. I must have written about a thousand press releases in my two years there and it's a skill that I still use today. How did your career path then lead you to the position you're in now? After a couple of years in my first job I decided I wanted to learn more about general consumer PR. I joined another agency in Birmingham, but quickly found myself working on another new build house builder! At the end of my probation period I decided it was the right moment to follow the real dream and get into sports PR. I took myself off to London and went in and out of every
recruitment agency I could find. Not one of them thought I'd get a job in sport as I had no relevant experience, so I decided to find a job myself. I had my CV printed onto a Subbuteo pitch, posted it off to about 15 agencies that did sport, and ended up getting six interviews. A few weeks later I was starting work at a proper sports specialist agency. From that moment I was on the path to where I find myself today. I had six amazing years at that agency that culminated in working at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
" The beauty of PR is that no two days are the same." What clients do you work with now and what does your job entail on a day-to-day basis? At the end of 2012 I joined Mischief to run the agency’s work with The Football Association; being a huge football fan it was an opportunity I couldn't turn down. The beauty of PR is that no two days are the same. One day I could be sat in the office
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writing proposals or press releases, the next I'll be at an event, the next I'll be managing a media day with a celebrity of some description. It's certainly not all glamour though – PR is one of the industries that never stops and when you're agency side you are always on when it comes to your clients. The hours can be very long and there will be a few weekends when you'll find yourself working. What has the run-up to the World Cup been like for you? It's been a very busy few weeks. As well as having the World Cup on the horizon we've had the FA Cup final and are also running a big campaign aimed at getting more people playing football this summer. The FA is a very unusual client in the sense that the business does so much. For example, Wembley has already hosted five football matches this month, the England men's, women's, Under 21s and Under 19s have all been playing and training at various places around the world, and then you factor in that The FA governs football at all levels so is dealing with daily issues.
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What will your job involve when you're actually in Brazil?
the community projects we'll be working during the tournament.
A lot of the work we do for The FA is aimed at a grassroots level of the game and engaging and educating a new diverse audience. In Brazil our role will be to continue to do this by highlighting all the great work The FA is doing off the pitch during the tournament. Plans are all confidential at the moment but the players and management will be doing a lot of work to engage the local communities in Rio, Manaus, Sao Paulo and Belo Horizonte. There will be around 100 media, mostly from the sports and football titles, following the England team so our job will also be to make sure that other media are covering what is happening – everyone from Radio 1 to Heat magazine and lifestyle blogs are key.
What's been your career highlight so far?
What are you most looking forward to about the trip? The trip is going to be a really unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience. A World Cup in Brazil is obviously going to be amazing. It's a country that lives and breathes football, after all. However, I'm most looking forward to some of
I've been incredibly lucky to do some amazing things and work with some amazing people during my career, and sometimes I can't believe it's all actually happened. Working at London 2012 and being based on the Olympic Park was probably the highlight though. The Games were perhaps the most spectacular thing to happen in the UK in my lifetime and I was lucky enough to be right at the heart of it. I remember one day I was walking around the Park and I saw a little boy crying and screaming at his parents that he didn't want to leave. I felt like that boy every day; it was just the most unbelievable experience. What would you be doing if you weren't in sports PR? I'd be a professional Lego builder.
Find out more about Mischief PR and their work with the World Cup at Mischiefpr.com
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A&E Staff Nurse Gael McLennan
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ael McLennan is an A&E Staff Nurse at Crosshouse Hospital in
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Having honed her craft all the way to Masters level at Glasgow Caledonian University, as well as working in Glasgow’s Southern General all the way through her course, we thought there was no better person to quiz about preparing for the profession… When did you decide that you wanted to be a nurse?
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I didn’t, actually, I went to uni to study Social Sciences. While I was there I was working as a bank auxiliary nurse, because my aunt is a sister in the Southern General, and she offered to get me a job. It’s really good money for a part-time job while you’re a student, but I found that I loved it, and I really wasn’t enjoying my course. It made sense to switch. How easy did you find it to transfer on to the nursing course? It was a nightmare unfortunately; I had to leave university completely and apply to a different one (Glasgow Caledonian University). I stopped Social Sciences after first year, but then went back into first year in the September, on a Nursing course. How did your experiences of the classroom compare to your auxiliary work experience? It was good having the auxiliary experience, because it makes you very aware of what you’re going into, whereas a lot of people who go straight from school into Nursing at
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university have an image of it that is a lot more glamorous than the job actually is. If you enjoy working in an elderly ward, as I did as an auxiliary, then you’re probably also going to enjoy the more acute side of things. What was the most important thing you learned at university? At uni we learned all about anatomy, physiology and pharmacology, but we didn’t actually learn too much about nursing itself, which is why 50% of your course is made up of practical placements. Between that and my bank shifts, that’s what I really take to my job, because eventually you take the anatomy and whatnot for granted. What you really have to think about is how to tell someone their relative is dying or dead, how to deal with cleaning a dead body, and other things you can only learn by doing them. Do you think your MA degree aided you in getting a job? I think so. I don’t think the Masters aided me in being a better nurse or being good at what I do, but I think it definitely aided me in getting the
job I have now, as that level of effort is somewhat impressive and shows a good work ethic. You went to Africa to nurse during one of your university summers; how was that? I was subject to levels of poverty that cease to exist here and having to turn people away from A&E when they had no money in their pocket, even if they were unconscious, was just the most awful thing. The nurses there are very skilled and can do a lot more than nurses here. They deliver babies, which I participated in, and it was surreal. How do you see your nursing career panning out over the next few years? In nursing you can either go up the grades in a management route, which involves taking charge of departments and eventually the hospital, or you can go up the clinical route. That involves being able to see and treat minor injuries, then major injuries, prescribing medications and doing a lot of the work of a senior doctor. I’d like to take the clinical route.
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1. Try a new festival that we’ve never been to before. 2. Dye our hair all the colours of the rainbow, even if it’s just for a weekend.
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17. Go to at least one theme park and start the day on their scariest ride. 18. Learn to cook so we have at least one signature dish we’re really good at. 19. Volunteer and feel really good about it. 20. Find an excuse for sparklers and fireworks. 21. Make an actual mixtape… Right after we find the equipment to do it with.
3. Tie-dye our own T-shirts, dresses, shorts and general festival attire. 4. Get a real, old school pen pal from another country – email doesn’t count. 5.
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7. Get a new pet (but remember they’re for life, not just for summer). 8. Try veganism and give it up if we don’t like it.
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22. Read all of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s books. 23. 14. Go to a country we’ve never been to before. 15. Go to a continent we’ve never been to before. 16. Practise photography – and not with an iPhone.
Go on a roadtrip. Shotgun!
24. Watch some Commonwealth Games events in the flesh instead of on TV. 25. Consider a tattoo. Design a tattoo. Book the tattoo, get all the way to the tattoo shop and decide it’s just not our thing.
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THE THIGH GAP PRO BLEM By Kirsty Gallacher
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ever before has an empty space, an absence of ANYTHING, caused so much debate. Whether you have one or you don’t, if you prefer girls with or without them, this short-shorts-based time of year only emphasises the problem of the thigh gap. I feel insane even writing those two words on paper. A few years ago the problem didn’t exist, or at least it hadn’t been given a name and had its hashtag – #thighgap – banned on Instagram due to its promotion of eating disorders. So how did we end up living in a society where being able to drive a truck through the middle of your thighs was a good thing?
Some like to point the finger at the earliest of our influences: Barbie.
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If scaled to the height of 5ft 6in, her waist would be just 20in, her hips 29in and her bust 27in. She’d certainly have a thigh gap, but is her plastic presence in childhood really the cause of our often problematic relationships with our own bodies?
American artist Nickolay Lamm seems to think so. The creator of Lammily, a ‘normal’ Barbie with ‘normal’ female proportions and brown hair instead of a blonde mane, crowdfunded his campaign to put the new doll into production and reached his target within 24 hours. Lammily is now available for pre-ordering, shipping in November.
However, there’s something I find quite offensive about the number of fashion and pop culture
websites hailing Lammily ‘normal’. While I agree it’s terrifying that anyone aspires to a thigh gap, I wouldn’t say I’m a mutant because I have one, despite my hangover munchies accounting to an entire loaf of bread and Kettle Chips by the bucket load. Exercise, eat well five days out of the week, and chances are you’ll have air between your legs too.
Calling somebody out for being too skinny can be just as destructive as calling them fat, but nobody thought about that when Nicole Richie’s bikini was hanging off her back in 2006, did they? There is no normal anymore and while an extreme diet of any sort, whether it be supersized or super skinny, will cause problems, think before you assume a #thighgapper has a problem. Maybe, just maybe, they wish that thigh gap could close in.
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Also check us out on: www.facebook.com/scotcampusgroup A Film A Day While we’re hoping the sun will shine all summer long, chances are there’ll be a few rainy (or hungover) nights in with the TV remote, which is where our Films On TV Guide comes in. Movie buff Ross Miller scours the listings and picks the best films rocking the small screen every week so you don’t have to – genius, eh? Home Is Where The Heart Is Still searching for your new uni digs? Our student accommodation portal is a great tool for finding flats to rent in all of the country’s major university cities, just in time for the new semester. Did someone say ‘house party’? Happy Hump Day Sometimes Wednesdays require a little extra ‘oomph’ to get you through to the weekend. From penguins giving life advice to Pharrell Williams’ tears of happiness, our Hump Day Inspiration features are unmissable.
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www.twitter.com/scotcampus @scotcampus on Instagram Career Crazy Not only do we have a new careers and employment section in the magazine, we also have one on the website, which tackles everything from how to be a great intern to what we think about zero hour contracts. Oh, and it’s also the first place we advertise any job vacancies at Scotcampus, so keep your eyes peeled!
Everybody In The Club Gettin' Listy You may think certain other very popular websites have the upper hand when it comes to those list features you can totally relate to, but did you know that we at Scotcampus have also been known to pull off a killer rundown of everything from hidden Disney moments to the problems of a student night out? Because we can and we do. So go read ’em and start relating!
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@calvinharris “Just beat @iiswhoiis at pool convincingly 3-0 sorry luv” Oh to have been a fly on the wall when Calvin Harris hung out with Ke$ha in Vegas…
@jamesfrancotv “Weird shirt” Err, that’s your own face all over that T-shirt, James Franco. Weird face?
What our favourite famous types have been up to on Instagram this month…
@kimkardashian “#fbf sisters with style! #EvilKourtneyCutMyBangs #EvilMomDressedUsLikeThis” Kim K throws back to a time when Kris Jenner was still ‘Mom’, not ‘Momager’.
@lilyallen There was no caption required when Sheezus met Yeezus at the Met Ball.
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY The Army Cadet Force is looking for People Just Like You
The Army Cadet Force in the Lowlands of Scotland are looking for imaginative, motivated and reliable young people to become the new generation of leaders that can be trusted with the training and development of our cadets. No previous military experience is required. Prior to commissioning you will spend at least 12 months as an adult instructor during which time you will learn and develop the skills needed to be an Army Cadet Force Officer. The key qualities that we are looking for are leadership skills, commitment, and loyalty. Sound judgment, tact and teamwork are also extremely valuable. Pay is provided for a number of days during the year as well as expenses. If you have the qualities needed you could make a difference in the life of young people in your community.
For more information call: 0141 945 6756 or visit www.scottishcadet.com
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