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CONTENTS

MUSIC GIG GUIDE

MUSIC FESTIVALS

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CLUBS TOP CLUB NIGHTS

POTTERROW REVAMP

SUB CLUB

TOP 10 FILMS

FILM THE GREAT GATSBY

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STAGE DIRTY DANCING

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LOCAL HEROES

PABLO PICASSO

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ART

CITY GUIDE FEATURES

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The first year can fly by in a whirl of new adventures and meeting great mates, so we’ve done the hard work for you, selecting the must-see events throughout the year, so you don’t have to. From festivals to unbeatable parties, we’ve got it covered.

Working out where to splash your cash as a student can be a tricky old racket, so let us be a helping hand as we walk you through some great thrifty ways to save money on transport, technology, gig tickets, theatre seats and much, much more.

Finding the hidden treasures that the cities have to offer can be a tough call, so why not let our local talent do it for you. Author Ewan Morrison invites you into his dear green place, while Laura Cameron Lewis reveals what Edinburgh means to her.

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It’s time to tease out your creative side . . . Scotland’s incredible influence on the world has encouraged invention, inspired creativity and fired the imagination for generations. As you embark on your new student adventure, whether you’ve lived in Scotland your whole life, are making a return visit or are living here for the first time, you will become the future of Scotland’s creativity. This year, immerse yourself in Scotland’s arts and culture as we celebrate Scotland’s creative contributions to the world through a dynamic and exciting year-long programme of activity that brings together world-class events, festivals, cultural attractions and you. This year puts Scotland’s culture and creativity firmly in the spotlight.

To find out more about the Year of Creative Scotland visit visitscotland.com/creative For even more inspiration visit facebook.com/visitscotland and join in the discussion on twitter using #YoCS.

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Over the next couple of weeks the reality of what lies ahead for you will fully begin to sink in. Beyond the books and courses you’ve chosen to study, you’ve made the great decision to either stay in, or come to, Glasgow or Edinburgh to continue your education, and what an eye-opener these cities can be. Here at The List magazine it’s our job to bring you the very best of what’s on your doorstep, from cutting-edge music and clubs to unmissable comedians, art and the best of theatre. Whether it’s the best bars or the greatest eats, shopping gems or must-see attractions, we have devoted 96 pages to making your student experience even better. Check us out at list.co.uk/students or buy our sister List magazine every four weeks. There’s a world of possibility open to you: enjoy it.

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DATES FOR THE DIARY Over the coming year, Glasgow and Edinburgh are going to blow your mind with their incredible array of cultural offerings. Over the next 96 pages we offer up a taster of the 12 months to come. But for now, sit back, relax and allow us to select this month’s must-sees

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ALIEN WARS When virtual terror experience Alien Wars opened in London, the then prime minister Tony Blair allegedly showed up, desperate for the chance to be frightened out of his wits by a man in a scary latex costume. He reportedly left the interactive event, based on the Alien movies, a terrified, cowed man. Back to celebrate its 20th birthday by popular demand, this new, enhanced experience is inspired by HR Giger, designer of the Alien movie set, and the re-designed show takes account of the acclaimed horror franchise’s latest successful installment, Prometheus, with new scares, twists and turns at every step, making full use of the Arches’ dark and dank, claustrophobic caverns. You have been warned. ■ The Arches, Glasgow, open now until Sun 14 Apr 2013, alienwarexperience. com

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GLASGAY! Scotland’s biggest celebration of queer culture spreads out from its Merchant City base in October and November, showcasing the finest in LGBT-themed multi-arts entertainment. At the time of writing, the programme was still under wraps, but given that recent years have hosted performers and artists such as Margaret Cho, Louise Welsh and Liz Lochhead, we’re confident there’ll be something that suits you. Glasgow, Mon 15 Oct–Sat 3 Nov, glasgay.co.uk

EDINBURGH’S HOGMANAY It’s easy enough to find a party wherever you go on New Year’s Eve, but the capital’s annual Hogmanay bonanza is the big daddy of them all. Aside from the world famous street party, there’s the concert in the gardens, the torchlight procession, the keilidh (it’s how they spell it, honest guv!) and the appropriately named Loony Dook (a freezing splash around the Forth River) on New Year’s Day. Edinburgh, end of December, edinburghshogmanay.org

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CELTIC CONNECTIONS Expanding upon its original remit of folk and world music, Celtic Connections now covers a broad range of musical genres, including jazz, blues, rock, electronica, Americana and more. It’s a chance to see some of the most respected musicians in the world come together to celebrate music that transcends national boundaries – and have a good old knees-up while they’re at it. Glasgow, Thu 17 Jan–Sun 3 Feb, celticconnections.com

GLASGOW FILM FESTIVAL A more populist counterpart to Edinburgh’s annual film fest, the GFF has gone from strength to strength in recent years. In addition to the main programme, the Festival also incorporates several mini-festival strands, including FrightFest, Glasgow Youth Film Festival and the Glasgow Film & Music Festival. Keep your eyes peeled for the programme launch in January. Glasgow, Thu 14–Sun 24 Feb, glasgowﬁlm.org/festival

GLASGOW COMEDY FESTIVAL A collection of the world’s finest comedians descend on Glasgow in March, proving that you don’t have to wait for the Fringe to have your ribs tickled. Ardal O’Hanlon, Doug Stanhope, Frankie Boyle and Daniel Sloss were among the highlights in 2012, with Jimmy Carr already confirmed for 2013. Glasgow, Thu 14–Sun 31 Mar, glasgowcomedyfestival.com

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THE GUID SISTERS Enjoy the opportunity to check out some of the country’s greatest acting talents in this revival of the acclaimed Scots translation of Michel Tremblay’s original Québecois play Les Belles-soeurs, which features a 15-strong cast of some of Scotland’s best-known actresses. When Germaine Luzon wins a competition, she calls on her family, friends and neighbours to help. A story about women and economic survival in collaboration with the National Theatre of Scotland. ■ Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, Thu 20 Sep-Sat 13 Oct; then touring.

QABALALA! A melange of musical styles, DJs and live acts. Django Django’s Dave Maclean spins ‘funky, neo-psyche sounds’ alongside live performances from PET and house band The Cosmic Dead. Excited much? You should be. ■ Third Door, Edinburgh, Sun 16 Sep.

WEST END FESTIVAL A giant mash-up of film, music, theatre, comedy, art and whatever else you fancy, the West End Festival is Glasgow’s biggest arts happening, usually taking up the better part of June in order to fit everything in. Our perennial favourite is the opening Carnival Parade and Street Party, bringing some bombastic Mardi Gras glamour to Byres Road. Glasgow, June, westendfestival.co.uk

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ROCKNESS The mountains surrounding Loch Ness form a stunning backdrop to one of Scotland’s finest music festivals. Expect a mash-up of rock and electronica, with Deadmau5, Biffy Clyro, Justice, Mylo and Friendly Fires among the acts who lit up the stage in 2012. Their comedy line-up (headlined by Tim Minchin in 2012) is pretty decent too. Dores, near Inverness, Fri 7– Sun 9 Jun, rockness.co.uk

ANNA KARENINA Keira Knightley reunites with her Pride and Prejudice/Atonement director Joe Wright for yet another attempt on the frequently filmed Leo Tolstoy novel, a classic story of ‘girl-meets-boy, girl-loses-boy, girl-meets-train.’ This time around, heavyweight stage and screen scribe Tom Stoppard takes responsibility for the adaptation, hopefully injecting the romantic, tragic dalliances of 19th century Russian high society with the panache he brought to Shakespeare in Love. ■ On general release from Fri 7 Sep.

FRANKIE BOYLE Controversial, shocking and in poor taste? Perhaps, but bloomin’ funny with it. Frankie once again tries to heal the country’s fools on a final tour (apparently). No doubt he’ll have saved all his most terrifying material ’til now. ■ Dundee, Caird Hall, 14-15 Sep; then touring.

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL After a slightly shaky year in 2011, the 2012 EIFF was heralded as a return to form for the world’s oldest continually-running film festival, with Hollywood stars Jim Broadbent and Elliot Gould walking the red carpet for screenings of Disney-Pixar’s Brave and William Friedkin’s Killer Joe. Here’s hoping it builds on this success in 2013. Edinburgh, June, edﬁlmfest. org.uk

T IN THE PARK The big, muddy jewel in Scotland’s music festival crown, T continues to attract big-name performers of every genre, with The Stone Roses, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, David Guetta and The Strokes rocking up in recent years. It’s also one of the best places to check out up-andcoming Scottish talent, courtesy of the T Break stage. Balado, near Kinross, July, tinthepark.com

EDINBURGH FESTIVALS They’re barely in our rear-view mirror, but we’re already looking forward to next year’s Edinburgh festivals. The International, Jazz and Blues, Politics, Art and Book festivals, as well as the mighty Edinburgh Festival Fringe, make the capital the most vibrant place in the world for the entire month of August – make sure you’re part of it. Edinburgh, August

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SHOW ME THE M We all know money can be tight as a student, so Niki Boyle and Suzanne Neilson do their homework and ﬁnd you the cheapest tickets, greatest deals and biggest bargains

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The upsurge in movie piracy has led to a cinema industry eager to please punters, which is good news for you lot. Edinburgh’s Cameo and Filmhouse cinemas and Glasgow Film Theatre all offer membership deals, which offer discount ticket prices as well as various additional perks (priority booking, special screenings, etc). The multiplexes have their own equivalents – Vue cinemas give you money-off coupons with every ticket you buy, while Cineworld offers unlimited movies for £14.99 a month with their Unlimited Card. If you don’t have an Orange phone, it’s well worth splashing out on a bog-standard payas-you-go handset – buddy up with an Unlimited Cardholder on Orange Wednesdays and you both get in free. Even with these discounts, it can still be expensive to visit the cinema too often, so it’s worth checking out some of the online services available. Netflix. com and Lovefilm.com are the two biggies – we’d recommend the former for their wide range of streaming TV boxsets, and the latter for their extensive DVD film selection. Keep an eye out for smaller online operations as well – Blinkbox.com, for example, has a decent selection of free-to-view movies alongside its pay-per-view content, and YouTube have recently added a similar equivalent (youtube.com/movies). Putting a neat spin on it, Mubi.com offer a selection of curated, streamed thematically-linked ‘film festivals’; they also offer a forum for aspiring filmmakers to share and contribute to each others’ projects. Most of these sites have a free trial period, so you can always enjoy a week or two of freebies before opting out.

Both Edinburgh and Glasgow have a fine network of bars, clubs and straight-out venues that allow music-lovers to indulge their ears on the cheap. In G-Town, Bloc (bloc.ru) hosts frequent gigs that are free before midnight and only £2 after; they also run Blochestra, an all-embracing orchestra-ofthe-people that practises every Monday. The 13th Note (13thnote.co.uk) and Stairway (facebook. com/stairway.glasgow) lean towards the rockier end of the musical spectrum, with tickets typically priced at £4 and £5-£6 respectively. Nice’n’Sleazy’s (nicensleazy.com) tastes span the breadth of rock and electronica genres for about £5 a pop, with the odd open mic night thrown in for free. For something a bit more unusual, try Tchai-Ovna (tchaiovna.com), where the fee for a variety of world, folk, jazz, blues and spoken word events is usually a suggested donation of £2. Edinburgh’s Bloc equivalent is Whistlebinkies (whistlebinkies.com), which offers free entry Sunday-Thursday and pre-midnight on Friday & Saturday, and showcases 4-6 bands a night. Henry’s Cellar Bar (theraft.org.uk) and Bannerman’s (bannermanslive.co.uk) favour rock, punk and metal acts, and typically put on multi-band bills for £4-£5 a ticket. The Wee Red Bar (weeredbar.co.uk) at the art college (non-art students are allowed in too) works in the same price range of £4-£5, and does a nice line in indie, electronica, folk and art-rock, as you might expect. Finally, Sneaky Pete’s (sneakypetes.co.uk) is possibly the finest small venue in the city – gig tickets usually cost £5-£6, although these occasionally jump up a few quid when slightly larger touring acts swing through.

Stop smirking, you mucky pups – this is not a guide to inexpensive sexytime. Rather, some handy tips and tricks to getting around your new home town. For example, did you know that both First and Lothian Buses offer four-week student travel passes for £38 and £40 respectively? Or that you can register as a student with CityLink to get 20% off longer journeys? Handy, eh? Another option is to make an early investment and get a bike to transport yourself around town. They’re reasonably cheap if you buy from secondhand shops (or departing graduates) and, unlike buses, you don’t have to wait around for them and they’ll drop you at your door. The Bike Station (thebikestation.org.uk) and Edinburgh Bicycle Coop (edinburghbicycle.com) are good ports of call if you fancy getting a brand new set of wheels, or if you just need a tune-up or advice. Trainwise, a First Scotrail 16–25 Railcard costs £28 for a year, and gets you a third off all ticket prices. It’s also worth remembering that, if you’re travelling in a party of three or four people, there are Group tickets available to split the cost between you. Finally, if you really must get a taxi after a night out (which is expensive, so you’ll probably want to avoid doing it too often), it’s cheaper to phone ahead and avoid automatic charges. Remember to use your common sense: only ever hail a licensed taxi with a clearly numbered licence plate, and make sure you driver has a visible ID tag.

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It’s the 21st century, people, and while we may not have jet boots or rocket dogs just yet, we do have a neat selection of apps to make student life a bit easier. Here’s a pick of our favourite free ones

U@ED An essential app for any new Edinburgh uni student, this iincludes l d campus maps, a lecture finder, library login and a handy friend-finder. ow.ly/c0CC0 LIVING SOCIAL Saving money is the name of the game with an app that th t offers ff up to 90% off restaurants, gyms, spas and more. With new deals everyday, download and start saving. ow.ly/c0Dif TED MOBILE Get fascinating talks from some of the world’s top thinkers at the touch of a button. thi k Covering everything from music to science and technology, it’s great for study and pub quizzes. ow.ly/c0DI6

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Universities have come a long way from pens and notepads, with styluses and iPads just as common an occurrence in the lecture theatre. Unfortunately, owning the right tech nowadays can be an expensive necessity for students. This means that while shopping around for the best deal may take a bit more time, your wallet will thank you for it. Trade and exchange shops such as Cash Converters (cashconverters.co.uk) and CEX (uk.webuy.com) can be a great place to pick up a bargain piece of kit, just make sure you know that it works before you leave the shop. As most savvy shoppers know, however, the best value for money is usually found online. Sites like Gumtree (gumtree.com) offer some great tech going cheap, and you can usually pick up a TV or microwave at no cost at all from Freecycle (my.freecycle.org), as long as you can collect it. Specifically for students, Studentphones.co.uk sells exactly what you’d expect, as well as giving great general advice on the best tariffs, broadband providers and whatnot. Wealthystudent.co.uk takes a long view, giving you deals and vouchers to help you out in the meantime, while providing perspective on savings and post-graduation employment. Finally, don’t forget that your beloved student discount also usually applies to software, with providers like Microsoft (microsoftstore.com) and official partners like Software4students.co.uk offering packages at knocked-down prices. Apple also offer discounts to students in participating colleges and universities on Macbooks and iPads, although it’s best to double check the Apple website (store.apple.com) to see if you qualify.

The good news is that Edinburgh and Glasgow are hives of cultural activity, with live theatre and comedy hosting big names and new talent every day. The really good news is that it doesn’t have to cost the earth to take in a show, especially not for students, who can take advantage of concession and discount tickets. Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre showcases a packed programme and offers preview tickets for £7.50, as well as offering concessions for students on full-price shows. If exciting new talent is what you fancy then Edinburgh’s Traverse Theatre have tickets for as little as £6. The Citizens Theatre in Glasgow also offers early-bird tickets for the tiny price of 50p from 10am on the morning of selected performances. As well as this, Tuesdays are cheap at the Citz, with all tickets only £12. For details of how selected performances are affected by these offers, head to the your selected theatre’s individual website. For opera fans, Scottish Opera offers Under 26s tickets for just £10. These tickets are available from the box office of Scottish Opera’s host theatres, the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh and the Theatre Royal in Glasgow. If bargain comedy is what you’re after, then ‘Red Raw’ at the Stand costs just £2 a ticket. Hosted every Monday in Edinburgh and every Tuesday in Glasgow, the night introduces the rising stars of comedy and, if you’re lucky, established acts might turn up to try out new material, so it’s definitely worth a visit.

DROPBOX Keep music, videos and documents in your pocket with ith this thi handy app, which allows you to store and share your files on the move. Great for sharing lecture notes or last night’s photos. ow.ly/c0Ear SPOTIFY With a NUS extra card, Spotify Premium is 50% cheaper for up tto 12 months. So for £4.99 a month you can have unlimited access to thousands of songs on your phone. Free with Spotify Premium, ow.ly/ c0Fep, for NUS extra card ow.ly/c0Mcj VIBER Send messages and photos and call other Viber users ffree off charge using your phone’s data or wireless connection. A must for the student far from home. ow.ly/c0FQ4 SONGIFY Brainchild of wizards of Autotune, the Gregory Brothers, this app allows you to turn an ordinary conversation into a song. Record your drunken chats or make revision easier by songifying your notes. ow.ly/c0GrQ SKY MAP Useful if you’re an astronomy student or just super-cool if ’ not. Simply hold up your phone you’re and it becomes a window to the night sky. Proof that technology is amazing. ow.ly/c0Laq (Suzanne Neilson)

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love this place. Here’s why. Glasgow is a fairly modern city, most of it was built on the back of the sugar and tobacco trade in no time at all, and as a result it has this wonderful, rational, almost surgical structure. It is absolutely impossible to get lost in Glasgow due to its ‘gridiron structure’. The streets run North, South, East and West, you don’t need a watch here or GPS or a compass, just use your own body as a sundial and read the streets (well, if there is any sun). The retail district (the seventh largest retail avenue in the world), the gay district, the art district and the nightclub district are all interconnected by the grid, as they are in New York and Chicago. And this is marvellous, modern, rational and dispenses with the need for asking locals where the hell you are. The internationalism embedded in the very structure of the city manifests itself in some fabulous and exotic hidden places, known only to us elitists and lovers of the Orient. Malaysian food in Asia list.co.uk/students

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Style, with its irregular, delicious homemade noodles, is a place where students, TV workers and Asians swarm daily. If you can try to order off the menu that is not in English, just by pointing at what the staff are eating and saying, ‘Please, yes, yes! I will try this please’, this is worth the embarrassment. A little tour to the Barras provides such exotic samples of the city’s conflicts and loves as Timland – a wholesaler which provides ‘fans of Celtic football club with top quality goods at prices fans can afford’. If you’re in the neighbourhood of Partick, you have to visit Delizique for cheese, hams and daily baked bread to die for, or go next door to Cafezique. It’s quite easy to come to Glasgow and just live between these two culinary havens. After you’ve been ‘ziqued’, head down the road to Café Rio to take in one of their music nights complete with cute 50s-style retro interior. GenYers abound with Bakelite specs and skinny trousers, while GenY chicks are burlesque and list.co.uk/students

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often have tattoos and beehives. If picking up one of these types is your desire, or just dressing up like one of them, then Glasgow’s Club Noir is the place for you. Glasgow boasts too many Turner Prize-winners to even believe; and they came out of the Transmission Gallery, which is now part of a bigger multi-gallery complex in Queen Street. This is close to the music epicentre of the world, Mono, which probably has the best record shop in the world and is strongly connected with everything extremely valuable in music lore. The art, music and gay scenes in Merchant City are all within four blocks of each other, so if you’re into retro, postmodern, same-sex things to find on vinyl or to dance to, this is the place to be. Ewan Morrison is the author of the very amusing book Tales from the Mall. ewanmorrison.com 2012 THE LIST STUDENT GUIDE 13

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I ❤ EDINBURGH E Artist, producer and singer Laura Cameron Lewis walks you through her favourite Edinburgh haunts

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dinburgh is a city of contradictions. An international, cosmopolitan hub, it is also known to its long-time residents as Village Edinburgh. Its vertical architecture reveals the depth of the city’s history and intellectual propriety and yet, on the horizontal, on the ground, there are places to be discovered in which the new and the unexpected can flourish. A walkable city, it’s only ever a short amble or a bus ride to green spaces, hill walks such as Arthur’s Seat or the Pentlands, or beautiful beaches such at Seton Sands, Portobello, or the fantastic cross-causeway destination of Cramond Island in the middle of the River Forth. It’s best to discover Edinburgh as you would Venice, and throw away your map. Stumbling across hidden wynds and staircases you will develop your own personal experience of its geography, the tried-and-tested method of getting to grips with a city built on three levels. In the Old Town and Southside, try the upmarket chic of Outsider on North Bridge and the groovy mid-century furnished tearoom of Spoon list.co.uk/students

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on Nicolson Street: these are great, independent eateries with soul. For cheap, wholesome food, the Mosque Kitchen is a classic, and Red Box noodlebar is a good new addition. Outside of studentville I mostly recommend the free state of Leith for the excellent Roseleaf, King’s Wark and, of course, the Swedish bars Sofi ’s, Boda and Joseph Pearce. Edinburgh is world renowned as a cultural city, the festival city, yet year-round it offers an excellent programme of arts and grassroots activity. There are live music gigs at large venues such as the Queen’s Hall and the Picture House or, for more intimate experiences, Sneaky Pete’s (cutting-edge), Electric Circus (also with freekadelic karaoke booths) and for the next few months at least, the LEGENDARY Bongo Club. (Save Bongo! Edinburgh Uni students, get on to your estates dept.) And for all your vinyl or music-making needs, there’s Avalanche or Red Dog Music on the Grassmarket. For independent fashion look list.co.uk/students

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no farther than Totty Rocks or Godiva boutiques. For theatre there’s the long-established Traverse, Lyceum, and the newly minted Village Pub Theatre in Leith. If spoken-word or new cabaret pique your interest, check out Neu! Reekie!, Blind Poetics, Rally and Broad. Since arriving as a student in 1995, I’ve made friends in the festivals, in bars, in the vibrant grassroots arts and music scenes, and in the colleges and universities. I’m lucky to know people from all over the world who continue to drift in and out of Village Edinburgh because this city is, at once, so diverse and so full of new experiences. It’s always guaranteed that you’ll bump into someone you know. Laura is director of the lovely (g)Host City Virtual Festival, downloadable performances for hidden spaces in Edinburgh, virtualfestival.org; she also sings with Swimmer One, swimmerone.co.uk 2012 THE LIST STUDENT GUIDE 15

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What three words best describe your style? Chip-toothed smile. Where do you find inspiration? There are so many identikit ‘cool-guy’ blogs these days it’s a bit hard to keep up. Standouts include secretforts.com, woodensleepers.tumblr. com (who also have a great etsy shop) and goodshop.pe. I regularly stock up on books and magazines from Analogue in Edinburgh, too. Where do you find your clothes? Well I’m incredibly lucky, as my mum-in-law owns the Edinburgh vintage shop Herman Brown, and my wife and I have our own select collection, HB Electronics. Best-kept secret? Apart from the above, it has to be M&S discount shop at Meadowbank for plain white tees, packs of three. Scottish designers/stores you are a fan of? Not in Scotland but Goodhood in London is co-owned by Kyle Stewart, who grew up round these parts. A great independent shop that continually manages to stay one step ahead. They also stock a good selection of publications and recently launched an adjacent gallery space.

Earrings: lava rock ring & scarf [on bag]: Welcome Home blouse: Richard Nicoll for Fred Perry jeans: Urban Outfitters shoes: Deena & Ozzy handbag: Mulberry

What three words best describe your style? What I like. Where do you find inspiration? I’m always looking and I get inspiration from old films, textiles and interiors. A couple of current favourites are freundevonfreunden.com and closetvisit. com. Where do you find your clothes? Mainly charity shops, eBay, vintage shops and markets. My mum sells vintage clothes so it’s in the blood. Favourite local shop for clothes? Cos or Starry Starry Night. Best-kept secret? The stretch of charity shops along Dumbarton Road in Glasgow. Scottish designers/ stores you are a fan of? Designer – A Minute Silence, co-run by a hugely talented Scottish lady called Lynn Cockburn. Store – W2; it’s just for boys but I’m a big fan of its style and execution. list.co.uk/students

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It can be a tough gig ﬁnding your sartorial calling as a fresher, but fear not, we’ve got some of Scotland’s ﬁnest fashion and design creatives to talk us through their wardrobes and shopping habits

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What three words best describe your style? Tee. Shirt. Guy.

What three words best describe your style? High-waisted, Americana, pattern.

Where do you find inspiration? My friends. The Travel Almanac. Isamu Noguchi. Manfred Eicher. Creative Review.

Where do you find inspiration? Frankie and N.E.E.T. magazines, bleubirdvintage.typepad.com.

Where do you find your clothes? For years I shopped or worked in independent boutiques. But now I tend to shop for vintage in the flesh, and for styles and brands I know I shop online. Favourite local shop for clothes? My favourites are long closed – Doctor Jives, Odd One Out, Pageant – so for now I make do with Herman Brown, Edinburgh. Best-kept secret? The HB Electronics rail within Herman Brown. Scottish designers/stores you are a fan of? The WS Heritage line at Walker Slater is designed by the former head of Oddities / Odd One Out and worth following as it develops this year. I modelled their samples for this year and it’s nice use of traditional Scottish fabrics but in younger styles. list.co.uk/students

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Where do you find your clothes? Watermelon, Circa, Mr Ben, eBay and etsy. I also like to buy new, mostly from American Apparel and Topshop. Favourite local shop? My local East End charity shops are great for finding coats and accessories. Best-kept secret? Retro. They have an amazing collection of 60s and 70s dresses in the basement. Scottish designers/stores you are a fan of? In Edinburgh I love Hannah Zakari and Armstrong’s.

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Spotlighting, celebrating and promoting Scotland’s cultural and creative strengths on a world stage. Find out all about the Year of Creative Scotland at visitscotland.com/creative

he arts are flourishing in Scotland, but it’s by no means a new phenomenon. Scotland has fired the imagination and led the way in innovation for centuries from literary greats to pioneering inventions and award-winning artists to talented musicians as well as ground-breaking design, an inspiring heritage and a reputation for forward-thinking. It’s because of all this that 2012 has been designated the Year of Creative Scotland - a chance to really shout about our creative credentials. The year is packed full of exciting new initiatives that complement and enhance the fantastic year-round programme already on offer. It’s contemporary, international and designed to reach out and engage the whole population from coast to island and everywhere in between. You may need to take a few ferry trips to experience some of the world’s greatest and most unique cultural events and festivals, but you won’t need to cross any borders to push the boundaries of creativity.

app which will show augmented artworks in spaces across the city. The year also welcomed the inaugural Creative Places Awards which recognise the hard work and imagination that goes into developing inspiring communities. This year’s winners were Wigtown, St Andrews and West Kilbride as well as special awards recognising the efforts of Huntly and Creetown. Look out for the next round of winners in 2013.

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BREAKING BOUNDARIES The Year of Creative Scotland has brought together an innovative array of new events and projects. So far we’ve seen impressive light displays bring Edinburgh’s streets to life as part of enLIGHTen. Rural areas also hosted inspiring arts projects - deep in the heart of the Scottish Borders football games were played out in a forest clearing as part of Craig Coulthard’s Forest Pitch. There is still time to see Giants in the Forest in five of Scotland’s woodland areas. The project consists of huge wicker heads, seeded and suspended from the trees and don’t miss Roofless by UZ Arts, Scotland’s biggest and most ambitious outdoor arts programme. The latter half of 2012 will see the first ever Book Week Scotland (26 November to 2 December) that will include a packed programme of free projects and events. In keeping with the theme, Edinburgh’s mysterious book sculptures will tour Scotland from August to November organised by the Scottish Poetry Library. The ten beautiful artworks created from the pages of books were created by an anonymous artist in celebration of “libraries, books, words and ideas”. Digital innovation also plays a huge role in Scotland. Look out for the final cut of Northern Lights, a unique film project that will weave together videos submitted by you, the people of Scotland, to create a vision of Scotland in the year 2012. In Dundee, artist Jaygo Bloom will work with the Fleet Collective to create a mobile

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Scotland’s two largest cities play host to a mind-blowing programme of events that take place literally all year round. Edinburgh launches into the new year as thousands of revellers take to the streets to bring in the bells at one of the world’ most famous Hogmanay Celebrations. Edinburgh International Science Festival (April) and Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival (May) lead into Edinburgh’s summer festivals, a staggering extravaganza of art, theatre, music, dance, comedy and much more. During August, six huge international festivals run simultaneously and welcome an incredible 26,000 artists and performers who, in turn, attract an audience that almost double the city’s population. However, the capital doesn’t steal all the glory. Scotland’s largest city packs a mighty punch when it comes to culture. Celtic Connections (January) is one of the first events to kick off Glasgow’s culture calendar welcoming over 2,000 musicians in folk, roots and world music each year. The early calendar

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the sshort jaunt across the water. Lose yourself at the Hebridean Celtic Festival (July) on Stornoway Heb and enjoy the best Scottish bands as well as international acts with Celtic influences. Likewise, int Shetland Folk Festival (May) and Orkney’s Sh Papay Gyro Nights Art Festival (February) are Pa not to be missed. Discover book festivals galore from Inverness Di Book Festival (July) in the north to Wigtown Book Festival (Sept/Oct) and Borders Book Festival (June) in the south and even more in the middle - try Lennoxlove Book Festival (November) in East Lothian, StAnza (March) in St Andrews and new for 2012, crime writing festival Bloody Scotland (September). Scotland is well known for its hospitality and our artists are no different. Discover them at home and in their studios as part of the many open studios events - visit events in Cowal, Forth Valley and Dumfries & Galloway’s Spring Fling. If hidden gems hit the spot, September plays host to Doors Open Days taking place across the country where you can discover what’s behind the doors of buildings such as the IRN-BRU Factory. Just north of the capital in Fife, the charming fishing villages that hug the East Neuk coastline come alive with music theatre and dance in summer as arts festivals such as East Neuk Festival, Pittenweem Arts Festival and Crail Festival to name a few, flourish throughout the region. Scotland has music festivals to rival the best in Europe with T in the Park (July) topping the bill and both Wickerman (July) and RockNess (June) hot on its heels. Some of the more intimate festivals are also enjoying popularity including Tiree Music Festival (July), Kelburn Garden Party (September) and Doune the Rabbit Hole (August). And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! There’s a plethora of incredible cultural attractions at every turn so that you can experience all that the Year of Creative Scotland has to offer. From art, architecture and design to music, theatre and dance; literature and film to craft textiles and fashion and not forgetting science, innovation and technology - there’s something for everyone. Creativity in Scotland never ends (even when 2012 does!) and next year you can look forward to more exciting new initiatives, inspiring projects and enhanced events and festivals when we celebrate the Year of Natural Scotland, the last legacy year in the run up to Homecoming in 2014.

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months also welcome both the Glasgow Film Festival (February) and Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art (April) both renowned for ground-breaking works as well as quirky venues. The Year of Creative Scotland also saw the biggest and most dazzling Scottish Fashion Awards (June) to date hosted by Alexa Chung, be sure to make the list for next year! Summer in Glasgow takes on a distinctly Scottish vibe though no event is quite complete without a few international visitors - a few thousand that is. Piping Live! (August) is the world’s largest piping festival and culminates in the spectacular World Pipe Band Championships. There are also some smaller, although no less impressive events to choose from such as the West End Festival (June) and Merchant City Festival (July) and new for this year is the Creative Mackintosh Festival (October).

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Edinburgh’s Royal Mile during the summer festivals

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Once you experience the excitement of the city, you’ll no doubt be hungry for more and luckily, Scotland aims to satisfy even the most insatiable cultural appetites. Scotland’s islands provide an enviable backdrop to a variety of unique festivals which are well worth

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GOING PLACES All work and no play makes for an awful quiet life. Melissa Steel explores the life beyond your doorstep

xploring your university town is an essential part of the student experience. However, once you’ve done the local tourist trail and sussed out the best bars and restaurants, you might hunger for another adventure. Luckily, Scotland has many well-connected transport hubs and a diverse range of accommodation across the country. One of the easiest ways to get around Scotland remains by public transport. If you are a student, discounts can be quite an incentive. NatWest and RBS offer student accounts that come with a free railcard (normally £28 per year), which entitles you to 1/3 off rail travel. Likewise, Scottish Citylink buses have a student card offering a 20% discount. Both are great for visiting friends at other universities with, or, if you are in a less urban location such as St Andrews, taking a much-needed pilgrimage to a shopping centre. The thought of bus tours can induce traumatic flashbacks of painfully dull school trips, but the industry is much more student-friendly now. Leading the way is MacBackpackers (macbackpackers. com), a company operating from Edinburgh. They offer weekend trips, perfect for a cheeky break from university. Their threeday Loch Ness and Skye package starts at £99 (excluding hostel accommodation). Serious excursions to locations such as Glencoe are balanced with a bit of spot-the-Loch-Ness-Monster and whisky tasting. In Skye, any hangovers can be blown away by visiting the windswept Old Man of Storr, a desolate yet beautiful rocky outcrop featured in the blockbuster Prometheus. If you’ve not had enough of halls, you can also find good deals by staying in student accommodation during the summer. From Aberdeen to Glasgow, universities rent out their rooms to travellers.

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In the latter, Cairncross House has twin rooms in the summer for £21.25 per person, offering much more privacy than the typical hostel experience. Those looking for a quirky place to spend the night won’t be disappointed either. Some of them even meet the very exacting criteria of a student: they’re cheap. Airbnb (airbnb.co.uk) is one such business, listing people renting out a room and sometimes their entire houses to holidaymakers. With rates from £10 a night in Edinburgh, it is certainly a way to avoid the sky-high accommodation costs of the capital in peak season. At the other end of the scale is Disney-esque Dunrobin Castle in Sutherland, the price of the average student loan (£5000), something to remember when you get that fabulous post-graduation job/are in a business management lecture day-dreaming about being a property tycoon. The concept of booking something through a travel agent nowadays may seem like a retro novelty, but Scottish tourist body VisitScotland has made the service easily accessible and simple to use. Just walk into one of their tourist offices located throughout the country and a member of staff will be able to give you advice on accommodation anywhere in the country, and reserve a room for you (£4 booking fee applies). Acting as a direct line to accommodation providers on its books, this is a good option if accommodation falls through and you need somewhere fast, or simply just want more information on where in Scotland might be right for you. The handy tips and tricks outlined here mean a Scottish break need not cost a lot, fortunately for the student wallet. If only everything else was as merciful on our bank balances… 2012 THE LIST STUDENT GUIDE 21

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OUT ON THE TOWN Looking for a queer-friendly night out and don’t fancy a trafﬁc-light party at the union? Never fear, The List’s LGBT editor Lauren Mayberry is here with a round-up of good LGBT hangouts in your city GLASGOW Not short of club nights, Glasgow has a reasonable mix of the mainstream and the leftfield. Play and Polo Lounge offer reasonably priced midweek nights, while FHQ in Merchant City is a ladies-only bar with affordable, regular nights including Club Devotion and Queer:CORE. Death Disco at The Arches and Club Noir at O2 Academy often have nights with LGBT influences, or for something more alternative try the Flying Duck’s New Wave night, Blitz, or Menergy, a ‘Hi-NRG gay dance party’ hosted by drag ledge Lady Munter at Forbidden. Lock Up Your Daughters is a local collective that makes zines, runs filmmaking workshops and puts on the odd club night. Curating a monthly screening of queer classics at the GFT, their events are the perfect place to meet new creative pals with a shared love of arthouse cinema (and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert). Check out lockupyourdaughters.ning. com for info on one-off music and clubbing events. The artier among you should also try out the Virginia Gallery on Virginia Street, located below over-18s boutique, Luke and Jack. Running everything from ‘realistic’ life drawing classes to showcases of local and international lesbian, gay and trans art, this space is definitely a first for Glasgow. For sports, try out Glasgow Front Runners at the Arc, or Camp Fitness Run Club, who meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the Botanic Gardens. EDINBURGH Cachín Cachán Cachunga! is night of poetry, film, music, dance and any other kind of performance you can think of at Priscillas, specifically aimed at queer and trans people. Saturday Night Beaver claims to be ‘Edinburgh’s only women’s night’, taking place in the Annexe at the Liquid Rooms on a quarterly basis. Hot Mess is a popular alt night at 22 THE LIST STUDENT GUIDE 2012

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the Wee Red Bar, kicking off after regular gig night Pussy Whipped, and offering an alternative to the cheesier clubs. But if electro house isn’t your thing, head to GHQ for a plethora of wallet-friendly drinks deals and classic anthems. The LGBT Centre for Health and Wellbeing has everything from support groups and discussion forums to film screenings and book clubs. There are also plenty of exercise classes to get involved in, ideally followed by a pint in The Regent or a high-calorie snack at one of the bars and cafés along Broughton Street, such as Blue Moon (claim to fame: the UK’s oldest gay café) and the recently revamped CC Blooms. Sporty ladies should also check out Hot Scots FC, be it for a kickabout or a serious game. FESTIVAL AND SPECIAL EVENTS Every summer sees Pride Scotia take place in Edinburgh, with Glasgow Pride taking place every second year, due back in 2014. Glasgay! is Europe’s largest queer multi-arts festival, covering film, comedy, music, theatre, visual and performance art, literature and clubs (15 Oct–3 Nov), while the BFI London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival usually tours to the GFT and Edinburgh Filmhouse around the start of the first semester. Other dates for the diary include: International Celebrate Bisexuality Day (23 Sep), Transgender Remembrance Day (20 Nov), World AIDS Day (1 Dec), LGBT History Month (Feb) and International Women’s Day (8 Mar). If you’re ever in doubt, remember that most universities will have their own LGBT societies but you can also approach LGBT Youth Scotland or call Dundee-based helpline Diversitay for additional advice (01382 20 26 20, Mondays, 7–9pm). Both Glasgow and Edinburgh also have Gay Men’s Health Centres, offering drop-ins and counselling. list.co.uk/students

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K, so if you’ve chosen to come to Glasgow for four years of solitude, hard study and early nights then that is cool, but be warned, you will be looking a very large musical gift horse in the mouth. There are too many live venues to list. You’ll no doubt know the big boys – the legendary Barrowlands, the O2 ABC, O2 Academy, SECC and the soon-to-be-opened Hydro Arena are all worth a night out. Indie and rock music-wise, between the grand looking (and sounding) Òran Mór, King Tuts and Stereo you will always fine a high calibre of local and emerging touring acts. Late-night watering-holes Nice’n’Sleazys, Bar Bloc and Flat 0/1 offer strong local acts. Glasgow has a long love affair with electronic dance music, The Arches and the Subclub being the premier spots with big-name nights all year round. And so to Edinburgh. Some of the best hip hop and bass music parties happen at the legendary Bongo Club near Edinburgh Uni, a huge room with a loyal fanbase and cheap drinks. For live music there are the bigger venues Corn Exchange, Liquid Rooms and The Queen’s Hall, but three of my favourites are The Electric Circus, Sneaky Pete’s and the Third Door, which all put on shows with acts at the very cutting-edge of new music, and offer a chance to see acts in a cosy wee venue long before they become mega stars. ■ Ally runs online music show detour-scotland.com and presents BBC Introducing on BBC Radio 1 Sunday nights 12-2am.

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AZEALIA BANKS New York rapper Azealia Banks recently issued this wisdom on Twitter: ‘Cool ppl r just cool. Hipsters have to force it.’ This is, you’ll no doubt agree, a mantra by which we can all abide. Banks falls on the ‘cool’ side of the fence, what with the NME saying as much when they crowned her top of their Cool List in 2011, and what with her 2012 EP, 1991, (confusing, yes?) coming on like an R&B / hip-hop dream. 29 Sep, 02 ABC, Glasgow, gigsinscotland.com CHERYL COLE She is one fifth of the group who sang the best pop song of recent years (that being Girls Aloud’s ‘Call The Shots’, like you had to ask) and she is the artist formerly known as Cheryl Tweedy, ere of Popstars: The Rivals (as a contestant) and latterly of X Factor (as a judge). When not sexualising old-school hairspray, Cole can be witnessed having an occasionally excellent solo career. (See: ‘Fight For This Love’). 15 Oct, SECC, Glasgow, secc.co.uk SCISSOR SISTERS There are two types of people in this world. There are those who saw the photo that Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears tweeted of his

chiselled arse-cheeks, and there are those who did not. Those of us who clapped eyes on said bronze sculpture will always think of that and that alone when the words ‘Scissor Sisters’ appear, but let’s not forget their musical splendour: they’re 21st century disco-pop idols and dancefloor heartbreakers, and no mistake. 18 & 19 Oct, Barrowland, Glasgow, gigsinscotland.com BAT FOR LASHES At the time of writing, there is no information as to whether Bat For Lashes’ third album, The Haunted Man, will feature alter-ego Pearl, who made frequent visitations upon 2009’s frequently gorgeous ghostpop offering, Two Suns, but either way, here’s hoping for more lavish, dramatic, exotic psalms from Bat For Lashes, aka Natasha Khan, aka the first Mercury nominee to rock a tribal feather head-dress (but judging by this year’s summer festival crowds, not the last). 19 Oct, HMV Picture House, Edinburgh; 20 Oct Glasgow 02 ABC, Glasgow, gigsinscotland.com MUSE There are none so histrionic, none so octave-leaping, none so spectacularly firework-prog, as philharmonic rock nightingales Muse. While their recent Olympics anthem, ‘Survival’, sent many hithero-unfit punters polevaulting in the opposite direction, draw everMatt Bellamy and co d increasing hoards and hearts, almost Devon trio’s 20 years since the Dev brand-new seventh inception. Their brandcontains such album, The 2nd Law, c carefree, poppy titles as ‘The 2nd Law: Unsustainable’ and ‘The Unsustaina 2nd Law: Isolated System’. Iso There’s no one like them. 24 Oct, SECC, Glasgow, secc.co.uk Glasg LABRINTH LA Mainstream popMain rap Romeo Labrinth, Ro or Timothy McKenzie as he Mc is rather more plainly known, has Sandé, Tinie worked with Emeli S Tempah, Wretch 32 and Professor Londoner released his Green. The London Electronic Earth, via debut album, Elect Simon Cowell’s Sy Syco dominion earlier this year, a and with it the singer, songwriter songwrit and record producer added adde to the evergrowing (teetering?) ranks (teete of UK urban pop stars. But he’s the only one who turned up at a the 2011 BRIT Awards wearing Awa jodhpurs. 24 Oct, 02 Academy, Ac gigsinscotland.com Glasgow, gigsinscotla

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. . . TO LOVE THE PROCLAIMERS 1 SUNSHINE ON LEITH Edinburgh’s port town has always felt a bit narked about being swallowed into the capital (the merger in 1920 went ahead despite Leith residents being five-to-one against it), which is why (a) you’ll see a bunch of T-shirts proclaiming The People’s Republic of Leith, and (b) this song is regarded as a regional anthem. 2 LETTER FROM AMERICA It’s a rite of passage for any Scottish student: you wake up on the day of your history exam having forgotten everything about the Highland Clearances. ‘Quick! Put the Proclaimers on!’ This track’s also good for on-the-fly geography revision, name-checking as it does eight Scottish towns in the lyrics. 3 OH JEAN Continuing the grand tradition of folk songs generally being a bit cheeky, this ode to a woman of easy virtue is best sung under the influence, to better get you in the mindset of a pissed-up Romeo who honestly thinks he’s saying something romantic. Also one of the few known songs to rhyme ‘back of the bus’ with ‘slap in the puss’. 4 OVER AND DONE WITH You’ll have to forgive us for getting all technical for a second, but the Proclaimers are one of the few musical pop acts to utilise the natural rhythm and metre of Scottish dialect, as opposed to just rolling your Rs emphatically (no offence, Biffy/The View). This song showcases it best: ‘It’s oh-veran’ dun-wi’, it’s overan’ dun WI’’. 5 I’M GONNA BE (500 MILES) Quite aside from the jump-along chorus and the catchier-than-the-plague ‘ba-da-dums’, ‘500 Miles’ (no-one ever calls it ‘I’m Gonna Be’) deserves sole credit for keeping the Scots word ‘haver’ in circulation. It means to talk nonsense, by the way. Just let’s forget the regrettable Peter Kay/Matt Lucas version ever happened, shall we? (Niki Boyle)

MAXIMO PARK A rogue alternative rock contingent who emerged from the venerable stable of electro-powerhouse Warp, this Newcastle five-piece have long dealt in spiky guitar hooks, post-punk throttle and juddering, literate pop. While their best material remains that on their Mercury-

nominated 2005 debut, A Certain Trigger (‘Apply Some Pressure’, ‘The Coast is Always Changing’), their latest offering, The National Health, reveals an increasingly synthobsessed band who’re still fired up and ready to holler the house down. Enjoy! 2 Nov, 02 ABC, Glasgow, gigsinscotland.com list.co.uk/students

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LOSTPROPHETS There are many notable pop troupes who have a disregard for punctuation and grammar. There’s Edinburgh’s eagleowl and FOUND, for example. There are party-miscreants !!!, there is skewed-pop beatmaster tUnEyArDs, and there are Welsh rock compound advocates, Lostprophets, whose 2000 debut was entitled Thefakesoundofprogress. But what they lack in word-space they make up for in rawk braggadocio, as recently evinced on their high-octane, chantalong fifth long-player, Weapons. 5 Nov HMV Picture House, Edinburgh, gigsinscotland.com EMELI SANDÉ She’s Simon Cowell’s favourite songwriter, but don’t hold that against Emeli Sandé. The Aberdonian soul-pop star has penned arias for Cheryl Cole, Leona Lewis and Susan Boyle, and she’s collaborated with urban stars from Professor Green to Tinie Tempah, but she’s much more compelling (and easy to listen to) in her own right: a strident, intelligent, forceful artist with a mean pop streak, a knack for balladry and a career as a brain surgeon on the back-burner. 6 Nov, SECC Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, secc.co.uk BON IVER From a beardy upstate cabin he came, with a debut album called For Emma, Forever Ago in his arms, where once his sweetheart had been. But that was in 2008, and since then list.co.uk/students

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SCOTTISH MENTAL HEALTH ARTS AND FILM FESTIVAL This fest is the birthplace of Scottish folk-rock supergroup The Fruit Tree Foundation, featuring James Graham (Twilight Sad), Scott Hutchison (Frightened Rabbit), Rod Jones (Idlewild) and more. Across Scotland, Mon 1–Wed 24 Oct, mhfestival.com GLASGOW AMERICANA FESTIVAL A celebration of folk, country, roots, bluegrass and all points in between, with Sam Baker, Eliza Gilkyson, AJ Roach, Steve Forbert and more already confirmed. Glasgow, Wed 3–Sun 7 Oct, glasgowamericana.com EDINBURGH’S HOGMANAY No line-up announcements at the time of writing, but Edinburgh’s world famous street party is more about the atmosphere than whoever’s up on stage. Edinburgh, 31 Dec–1 Jan, edinburghshogmanay.org

Wisonson’s Justin Vernon has spent an influential period moonlighting in indie-MOR super-group GAYNGS, and he has, of course, released a colossal self-titled second album. He is a true indie-folk star, Vernon. Live, he will by turns induce flaming loins and onsets of tears. 10 Nov, SECC Glasgow, secc.co.uk FEEDER Proponents of that most fearful of musical genres known as dad-rock, Welsh alternative combo Feeder have written songs about citrus fruit (‘Tangerine’), construction (‘Cement’), science fiction (‘Buck Rogers’) and purgatory (‘Day in Day Out’) across their 20-year career, all the while (cold) shouldering Coldplay comparisons and flogging at least three platinum discs. They released their eighth – count them! – album, Generation Freakshow, in April. 17 Nov, 02 Academy, Glasgow, gigsinscotland.com

CELTIC CONNECTIONS Glasgow’s world and roots music festival features around 300 events across 20 venues. Glasgow, Thu 17 Jan–Sun 3 Feb, celticconnections.com GLASGOW MUSIC & FILM FESTIVAL Part of the Glasgow Film Festival, this musical strand has recently featured cinematically-tinged performances from the likes of electro-psych duo Silver Apples and Italian horror legends Goblin. Glasgow, February, facebook.com/ glasgowmusicandfilm ELECTRIC FROG Having expanded its electronica-only line-up to include the likes of The Fall and Wild Beasts in 2012, this dance-y street party has become one of Glasgow’s finest music weekenders. Glasgow, April, theelectricfrog.co.uk BREW AT THE BOG A relative newbie on the festival scene, this BrewDog-sponsored festival featured Washington Irving, Stanley Odd, Endor and more in 2012. Inverness, May, brewatthebog.com WEST END FESTIVAL Glasgow’s massive multi-arts festival usually has a very healthy music programme – 2012 culminated in a 14-act bill featuring Miaoux Miaoux, We Were Promised Jetpacks and Aidan Moffat & Bill Wells. Glasgow, June, westendfestival.co.uk T IN THE PARK There’s been no line-up announcements as yet, but you know the 20th T is gonna be a big event. Book your place down the front early. Balado, Fri 12–Sun 14 Jul, tinthepark.com

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PROCLAIMERS Scotland’s best-loved twins have provided us with myriad ceremonial sing-a-longs (‘Let’s Get Married’, ‘Sunshine on Leith’), alternative national anthems (‘I’m Gonna Be 500 Miles’) and generally magnificent songs (‘Letter from America’, ‘There’s A Touch’) for the best part of 30 years. Despite US success and a firm place in Scotland’s heart, the one-time punks and enduring Hibs supporters continue to hone their inimitable canon, most recently with Like Comedy, which they released earlier this year. 22 / 23 Nov, Playhouse, Edinburgh, regularmusic.com MADNESS It’s tempting to fulfil this word count only using Madness song-titles – such is the ubiquity of these legendary Camden geezers. But where to start? What songs to mention? They’ve been around since 1976, after all, peddling two-tone and ska-pop in a most party-rousing fashion. ‘It Must Be Love’ – that’d have to be in there. ‘Our House’, of course. ‘Baggy Trousers’. ‘One Step Beyond.’ Singer Suggs once bought The List a pint, unprompted, in a Soho bar. He is the nicest man in pop. 10 Dec, SECC, Glasgow, gigsinscotland.com RUFUS WAINWRIGHT When he’s not writing classical operas, setting Shakespeare sonnets to music or being part of one of the

most incandescent, and often hilarious, when they play live. 13 Dec, 02 ABC, Glasgow, gigsinscotland.com TWILIGHT SAD

great folk-rock dynasties of our time, Rufus Wainwright is a master of the histrionic torch-song; a baroque pop star whose latest album, Out of the Game, was produced by Mark Ronson. If it signalled something of a volte-face for our hero – revoking lavish arrangements for vintage pop and R&B – then it’s testament to his insatiable muse. He is rarely less than captivating live. 13 Dec, Usher Hall, Edinburgh; 14 Dec, 02 Academy, Glasgow, regularmusic.com THE HIVES Beyond The Hives’ monochrome livery, top hats, tails and cartoonish rock ‘n’ roll bravado lies an incendiary garage-rock mob with some of popular music’s greatest names (singer Howlin Pelle Almqvist; bass player Dr Matt Destruction). The Swedish quintet unleashed their typically rip-roaring fifth long-player, Lex Hives, earlier this year, but 20(ish) years into their inception, the band remain at their

This triumphant homecoming show from ear-battering Kilsyth post-rockers The Twilight Sad promises to be beautiful, brutal and un-missable. They released their excellent third album, No One Can Ever Know, earlier this year, and while its industrial-electro grind proved that The Twi’ (yes, really) are driving everforward, their small-town narratives remain as unsettling, and impervious, as ever. Go for the sing-a-long of their signature anthem, 2007’s stunning ‘Cold Days from the Birdhouse’, alone. Your heart will burst. 15 Dec, Barrowland, Glasgow, www. synergyconcerts.com PALOMA FAITH Hackney’s Paloma Faith released her platinum-selling debut, Do You Want The Truth or Something Beautiful? in 2009, and followed it up with this year’s Fall to Grace: another onslaught of lavish ballads and cabaret-hued disco-with-attitude. Faith has also appeared on the big screen (including 2007’s remake of St Trinian’s and 2009’s The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus), but recent single ‘Picking up the Pieces’ was her best-selling to date, and suggests that pop is far from finished with her yet. 28 January, 02 Academy, Glasgow; 29 January, Usher Hall, Edinburgh, gigsinscotland.com list.co.uk/students

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THE ARCHES 253 Argyle Street, 0141 565 1000, thearches.co.uk Raved about for its railway arch interior and ear catching programme, this gig venue, club space, café-bar and theatre is possibly Glasgow’s coolest venue.

BARROWLAND 244 Gallowgate, 0141 552 4601, glasgow-barrowland.com One of the best and most famous venues in Britain, the Barrowland has not had as much as a lick of paint since it was a ballroom in the 1960s.

02 ACADEMY 121 Eglinton Street, 0141 418 3000, o2academyglasgow.co.uk A short walk or tube ride to the south side of the Clyde lies Glasgow’s entry in the Academy chain.

CITY HALLS AND OLD FRUITMARKET Candleriggs, 0141 353 8000, glasgowconcerthalls. com Beautiful buildings that often play host to some of the city’s loveliest classical, folk and traditional music concerts.

CLASSIC GRAND 18 Jamaica Street, 0141 847 0820, classicgrand.com Weekly special events and gig and club nights throughout the week.

THE GARAGE 490 Sauchiehall Street, 0141 332 1120, garageglasgow.co.uk When it’s not functioning as a club, all sorts of big names pass through, with most falling into a rock-influenced category.

GLAD CAFE 1006A Pollochskaws Rd, 0141 636 6119, thegladcafe.com Newbie café-venue based in the Southside of Glasgow, opened in 2012.

KING TUT’S WAH WAH HUT 272a St Vincent Street, 0141 221 5279, kingtuts. co.uk This compact bar-with-avenue upstairs is famed far and wide for its atmosphere, as well as the great selection of bands who gig here.

NICE ‘N’ SLEAZY 421 Sauchiehall Street, 0141 333 0900, nicensleazy.com The main competition to that ‘Glasgow’s coolest venue’ crown, despite the fact that Sleazy’s is essentially a small pub with a basement for gigs.

02 ABC 300 Sauchiehall Street, 0141 332 2232, o2abcglasgow.com The ABC hosts weekend indie nights for Glasgow’s cooler kids and hosts touring artists of all creeds and sizes in the large upstairs hall.

ÒRAN MÓR Top of Byres Road, 0141 357 6200, oran-mor.co.uk A recently converted church right in the heart of the West End, Òran Mór is certainly one of Glasgow’s most beautiful venues from the outside.

QUEEN MARGARET UNION 22 University Gardens, 0141 339 9784, qmu.org.uk A spit ‘n’ sawdust student union that all Glasgow Uni students will encounter at some point, the QMU also plays host to a range of gigs.

ROYAL CONCERT HALL 2 Sauchiehall Street, 0141 353 8000, glasgowconcerthalls.com Home to classical concerts and musical extravaganzas, and sister to the City Halls and Old Fruitmarket venues. The café’s pretty good too.

ROXY 171 171 Great western Road, 0141 221 1901, theroxy171. co.uk Quality-focused bar and kitchen, with a live venue in the basement.

SARAMAGO CCA, 250 Sauchiehall Street, 0141 352 4900, cccglasgow.com/cafe Multi purpose space producing live music, drinks and food.

SECC Finnieston Quay, 0844 395 4000, ticketsoup.com Scotland’s biggest indoor arena caters for four and five figure crowds over various halls (atmosphere variable), and has presented artists from Kylie to the Kaisers.

13TH NOTE 50-60 King Street, 0141 553 1638, 13thnote.co.uk Something of an institution on the Glasgow scene for its live music and club nights.

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BANNERMAN’S 212 Cowgate, 0131 556 3254, bannermanslive.com Hidden away at the back of a pub set into the vaults of the Old Town, Bannerman’s offers nightly slots for local bands, and occasionally hosts up-and-comers (such as KT Tunstall earlier in her career).

BONGO CLUB 37 Holyrood Road, 0131 558 7604, thebongoclub.co.uk The capital’s home of freeform eclectica. Club nights encompass funk, soul, reggae and techno, and a policy of mostly local bands and bigger club gigs mirrors that ethos.

CABARET VOLTAIRE 36 Blair Street, 0131 220 6176, thecabaretvoltaire.com This modest little space buried under the Old Town has recently enjoyed a revamp, and still programmes great club nights and music acts.

CORN EXCHANGE 11 Newmarket Road, 0131 477 3500, ece.uk.com It’s a 20-minute bus ride from the city centre, but the Corn Exchange still draws the big bands, though, such as Kate Nash, Kanye West, The National and Pendulum.

ELECTRIC CIRCUS 36–39 Market Street, 0131 226 4224, theelectriccircus. biz Regular live music from a variety of music, a healthy club selection and private karaoke booths to boot. What more could you want?

HENRY’S CELLAR BAR 16a Morrison Street, henrysvenue. com All manner of eclecticism lurks here, in what used to be a jazz venue but now covers all leftfield bases. You may not have heard of the bands, but the programming is generally first class and the venue has lots of character.

THE HMV PICTURE HOUSE 31 Lothian Road, 0844 847 1740, edinburgh picturehouse.co.uk The HMV Picture House has found its place as a decent sized music venue, comparable to the O2 Academy in Glasgow, boasting great acts.

THE JAZZ BAR 1A Chambers Street, 0131 220 4298, thejazzbar.co.uk There’s only one place you should be getting the genuine live jazz experience, and that’s in a genuine live jazz basement venue.

LIQUID ROOM 9c Victoria Street, 0131 225 2564, liquidroom.com One of Edinburgh’s most regularlyused pop and rock venues, and one of its best. Recent performers there have been James Blake, Sasha and Maximo Park.

POTTERROW 5/2 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL 0131 650 2656 Main club and gig space of EUSA with a capacity of 1200. The venue upstairs is a classic club space with a huge dance floor as well as a bar. The newly renovated Dome downstairs provides a breath-taking area to relax.

QUEEN’S HALL 85–89 Clerk Street, 0131 668 2019, thequeenshall.net Home to a rich programme of touring rock, folk, world, blues and jazz gigs (Spiritualized, James Yorkston, Eddi Reader), as well as being the official residence of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

SNEAKY PETE’S 73 Cowgate, 0844 847 2487, sneakypetes.co.uk Genuine next-big thing sweatbox, with visits from touring Mercury nominees (Villagers, Ghostpoet) and the cream of Scottish indie (Frightened Rabbit, Three Blind Wolves).

STUDIO 24 24–26 Calton Road, 0131 558 3758, on.fb.me/studio24 It’s a bit rough round the edges, but this well-hidden venue was an Edinburgh legend as Calton Studios.

SUMMERHALL 1 Summerhall, 0845 874 3001, summerhall.co.uk Multi-arts venue, with a sporadic year-round programme and great bar space.

VOODOO ROOMS 19a West Register Street, 0131 556 7060, thevoodoorooms.com This stylish multi-purpose watering hole hosts music, club and arts nights, as well as boasting a good cocktails list for a pre-dance tipple.

WHISTLEBINKIES 4–6 South Bridge, 0131 5575114, whistlebinkies.com Great atmosphere and good craic in this live music venue come-pub. A late licence ensures that the fun can go on until the wee small hours.

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o here you are. You are about to embark on this incredible journey of discovery. You want to hunt out fresh and exciting experiences, to meet and embrace new people and to embark on the next chapter of your life . . . oh . . . er, yes and, of course, study. You are here for the pursuits of all types of knowledge . . . one of them being the seeking out of new music. You crave fresh beats, new sounds, flashing lights and long to be one of those dark silhouettes lost on a euphoric dancefloor in some sweat-dripping, bass-heavy boogie box. Well, you certainly will be spoilt for choice. Whereas Glasgow does boast a somewhat superior and exquisite selection of clubs – you only have to say the word Sub Club for most veteran clubbers across the country to begin to salivate – Edinburgh, even though it has downsized greatly through fires, closures and developments, can essentially offer a more worldly selection. From discos to nightclubs, Edinburgh and Glasgow are fast establishing themselves as spots for destination clubbing. Scotland is alive with music, and the burgeoning bank of home-grown talent grows year by year to make this an ever-changing, exciting and fresh soundscape. With some of the most friendly, up-for-it crowds (and they certainly are not afraid to voice it!), the experience you will gain from wandering the streets, running the gauntlet of flyers, discount passes and wristbands to discover where you will finally hang your hat and call your musical home makes it is well worth the journey. Happy travels!

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would see members of Belle & Sebastian and Franz Ferdinand drop in, as well as people like Jarvis Cocker in the good ol’ days. Still going strong in a new venue. Admiral Bar Basement, Glasgow, 221 7705, facebook.com/DivineGlasgow, last Sat of every month

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Big room, big name house and techno events at Glasgow’s most impressive club space, courtesy of Slam Events, the team behind the Slam Tent at T in the Park. Typical guests include the likes of Laurent Garnier and Jeff Mills. Arches, Glasgow, 565 1000, thearches.co.uk, last Sat of every month

There are a few good disco nights in Glasgow, but it’s hard to see past this one as the best. Residents Andrew Pirie and Simon Cordiner play sets that combine the classic and the modern alongside guests such as Danny Krivit, Joe Claussell, Greg Wilson and Nicky Siano. Admiral Bar Basement, Glasgow, 221 7705, meltingpotglasgow.com, first Sat of every month

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OCTOPUSSY The Arches’ resident mid-week student night, featuring a bouncy castle, swimming pool, hot tub and wedding chapel. The music is a credible selection of party and club tracks, courtesy of Johnny Whoop. Arches, Glasgow, 565 1000, thearches.co.uk, every Wed I AM

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OPTIMO It’s an old-stager of the scene now, but having missed their sublime and world-renowned Sunday night collision of post-punk, techno, electro and many more genres besides, Twitch and Wilkes have returned with a showpiece Friday night party every two months, as well as irregular gig and club promotions around the city. Sub Club, Glasgow, 248 4600, subclub.co.uk, bi-monthly Fri WILD COMBINATION Nearly every night of the week, esteemed Glasgow indie bar and venue Nice ‘n’ Sleazy (or Sleazy’s) hosts a great underground music night. David Barbarossa’s Tuesdaynight job is the pick of the studentfriendly, mid-week bunch. Nice ‘n’ Sleazy, Glasgow, 333 0900, nicensleazy.com, every Tue

Seminal basement venue the Sub Club’s own mid-weeker, with great taste in contemporary house, electro and bass music from residents Beta and Kappa, and occasional special guests from the emerging local and national scene. Sub Club, Glasgow, 248 4600, subclub.co.uk, every Tue KILLER KITSCH For seven years the club with the most claim on being Glasgow’s most essential mid-week student night, residents sets are often augmented by guests such as Joe Goddard (Hot Chip), Drop the Lime, Alex Metric, Shir Khan and others. Buff Club, Glasgow, 248 1777, thebuffclub.com, every Tue DIVINE! The best and longest-running indie night in Glasgow, whose legendary nights at the old Art School union 38 THE LIST STUDENT GUIDE 2012

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LOVE MUSIC Some of the biggest mainstream and indie-friendly student parties in Glasgow are at the ABC, and Saturday is the biggest. Gerry Lyons plays guitar anthems in the main room, with northern soul at Nowt But Northern and garage rock at Picante in the smaller rooms. ABC, Glasgow, 332 2232, o2abcglasgow.co.uk, every Sat TOTALLY VISUAL TUESDAYS There’s no denying the fact that the Garage is one of the places a fresher in Glasgow will spend much of their time, and their Tuesday-nighter sums up what they do every night of the year. Cheap drinks, fun party music and gimmicks (in this case, a live video feed) abound. Inevitably rammed. Garage, Glasgow, 332 1132, garageglasgow.co.uk, every Tue

THE SUB CLUB The Sub Club is one of Glasgow’s legendary venues, and all through 2012 the Subbie has been celebrating its 25th anniversary. For all of its 25 years, Harri has been involved with the Sub Club for 18 of them, in charge of Subculture every Saturday. Here he attempts the impossible, picking five tracks that have served him best over the years . . . Sandee ‘Notice Me’ (Fever Records) came out years ago [1988] and it sounded amazing at the time: the production, the sound – hundreds of people have sampled it since. It’s vocal house, but dubbed out and with wee bits of a capella and lots of things to play with as a DJ. It was one of the first records I remember hearing from Clivilles & Cole [seminal New York production duo C+C Music Factory]. Some records are of the moment and years later you don’t know why you liked it, but Clive Griffin ‘I’ll Be Waiting’ (David Morales Mix) (Mercury) still stands up. Griffin was a kind of Rick Astley-type pop star, but this sounds amazing. The production really jumps out, the sounds he’s used on it. It’s soulful, it’s techy, it’s dark and it’s anthemic from the opening bars. Pepe Bradock ‘Deep Burnt’ (Kif Recordings) is an amazing tune among so many amazing tunes he’s done. I don’t think he has anything available digitally, it’s all still vinyl only. It’s . . . how can I describe it? Unusual. And unique; there’s been nothing like it since. For a couple of years Murk were amazing, the Miami sound they had was this really unique, dark Latino house groove. Mission Control ‘Outta Limits’ (Deep South Recordings) [co-produced by Murk’s Ralph Falcon] and Piranhahead feat Diviniti (Mr G Brotherly Love Mix) ‘Poem 4 a Lost One’ (Moods & Grooves) are both great and very dark. I’m giving the impression I just like dark music, but it’s not so much darkness, it’s that kind of sexy druginess. Good for dancing to underground with the lights down. ■ Harri is resident at Subculture, weekly Sat, Sub Club, Glasgow.

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STUDIO 24 RAWKS CLUB TOGETHER A mix of dubstep, electro and breaks taking place in Edinburgh’s biggest student union. Jakwob kicks off this year’s club calendar on 12 Sep, followed by The Cut Up Boys (26 Sep) and Kissy Sell Out (28 Nov). And it’s free entry. Bonus. Potterrow, Bristo Square, 650 4673; dates vary but always on a Wed. eusalive.co.uk THE EGG

Studio 24 has long been the epicentre of the capital’s rock and metal scene and their unpretentious dedication to riffs continues to attract the capital’s serious metal heads. Studio 24, 24–26 Calton Road, 558 3758; weekly Fri. SUBSTANCE Techno action from resident Gavin Richardson and a selection of quality guests (Jeff Mills played in February, for example). Blawan (R&S) headlines their sixth birthday on 5 Oct plus they are promising a special line-up for 30 Nov as they say goodbye to the Bongo. Bongo Club, Moray House, 37 Holyrood Road, 558 7604; bimonthly Sat. myspace.com/edinburghsubstance THIS IS MUSIC

POTTERROW As Edinburgh’s Potterrow enjoys a facelift, Miles Fielder discovers its fun for all

Take the best indie, 60s garage, electro, northern soul, ska, 70s punk and new wave, mix and simmer for the perfect student night for arty types. Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, 229 1442; weekly Sat. weeredbar.co.uk KARNIVAL House club that is happy to experiment with deep techy sounds and electro. Teaming up with techno night Pulse to present Green Velvet (Potterrow, 28 Sep) followed by a DJ showdown from Andrew Weatherall vs Ivan Smagghe at their Halloween party at the Third Door on 27 Oct. The Third Door, 35-47 Lothian Street, 225 6313; monthly Sat. clubkarnival.com/

A really rather lovely indie night with an open policy that also takes in electro and electronica. Expect live acts on a regular basis from nu folk to techno – all This is Music cares about is the quality, not the genre. Sneaky Pete’s, 73 Cowgate, 225 1757; weekly Fri. facebook.com/ thisismusicedinburgh

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House and electro night Musika continue to secure the talents of some

Attic Kings and Blackwax host this mid-week party of garage, UK funky, dubstep and bassline house. It’s also worth flagging up Sneaky Pete’s mighty fine roster of weekly clubs such as dubstep, breaks and bass at Coalition (Sundays) and hip hop night Nu Fire (Mondays). Sneaky Pete’s, 73 Cowgate, 225 1757; weekly Wed. sneakypetes.co.uk/ XPLICIT Xplicit started out as a hard drum &

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The venerable and iconic Potterrow Dome has undergone a startling refurbishment programme, courtesy of Edinburgh University Students Association (EUSA) and Edinburgh University, which has transformed the old chrome and concrete interior into an indoor botanic garden, complete with cedar wood cladding on the walls and ‘natural rust’ slate flooring. With palm trees, leather armchairs and hand-carved wooden tables spread out beneath the enormous transparent dome and surrounded by bar and café spaces, this earthy, organic design-oriented Potterrow now looks like a futuristic utopia straight out of a Hollywood science fiction blockbuster. Appropriately, the new-look Potterrow Dome is hosting a new club night. Club Together will be launched on Wednesday 12 September and will welcome all students, offering them free door entry throughout the night, student drink prices and music programmed by resident DJs from the student radio station, Fresh Air. There will also be a special offer available to members of student societies and sports clubs who will have 10% of their total spend reinvested in their society or club, up to a value of £15,000 in semester one and then ongoing throughout the year. Club Together’s launch night will feature Jakwob – the DJ who has been supported by Zane Lowe and Annie Mac, whose remix of Ellie Goulding’s ‘Starry Eyed’ received 14 million Youtube hits and who has performed at Glastonbury – on the decks playing his pumping signature mix of electro dubstep. Club Together will feature more special guests throughout the semester and aims to be the place to be on mid-week nights.

bass night but now also welcomes the best of dubstep to man the wheels of steel. Names like Xilent (14 Sep), Benga (9 Nov), Chase & Status (17 Nov, at Liquid Room) and Rusko (30 Nov, also Liquid Room) should give you an idea of what to expect. Bongo Club, Moray House, 37 Holyrood Road, 558 7604; monthly Sat (with regular parties across Edinburgh at other venues including Liquid Room and Potterrow). clubxplicit.com

ZZZAP! A mix of electro, rave, UV, techno, house and bass from this up for it student night. Showcasing the best up-and-coming DJs and record labels from across the UK alongside the odd big name guest artist. Don't miss it! Liquid Room, 9c Victoria Street, 225 2564; weekly Thu. facebook.com/zzzapme list.co.uk/students

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CLUB VENUES GLASGOW ■ The Admiral 72 Waterloo Street, 221 7705. A great intimate club venue. ■ The Arches Argyle Street, 0870 240 7528. Probably the biggest venue in Glasgow and home to famous names like Colours, Death Disco and Pressure. ■ Arta 62 Albion St, 552 2101. An incredibly flash bar, restaurant and club space in the Merchant City. ■ Bamboo 51 West Regent Street, 332 1067/8. A musical programme that takes in modern soul and funky house makes this a favourite venue. ■ Basura Blanca at the Brunswick Hotel 106-108 Brunswick Street, 552 0001. From electronica to soul and funk, a wide range of party nights abound at this basement venue. ■ Blackfriars 36 Bell Street, 552 5924. Rock, pop and indie DJs, with occasional bands earlier in the evening. ■ Boho 59 Dumbarton Road, 357 6644. Glossy weekend clubbing at the foot of Byres Road. ■ Braehead Arena Kings Inch Road, 886 8300. Occasional large one-off events in this shopping centre-based arena. ■ The Buff Club 142 Bath Lane, 248 1777. A number of fine nights take place at this upstairs-downstairs venue. ■ Carnival Arts Centre 2nd Floor, 34 Albion Street, 946 6193. Occasional, mostly world music-themed club nights at this Merchant City haunt. ■ The Cathouse 15 Union Street, 248 6606. The most popular metal and goth club in the city.

■ La Cheetah 72 Queen Mary Street, 221 4851. Dance, electronica and cutting-edge rock’n’roll at the venue formerly known as Twisted Wheel. Student-friendly house, pop and indie sounds. ■ Classic Grand 18 Jamaica Street, 847 0820. Regular clubs and live music. ■ Common 25 Royal Exchange Square, 204 0101. A flash club which offers soul, R&B and house on the site of the old Belo. ■ Corinthian Ingram Street, 552 1101. Uppercrust clubbing. Smart clothes are a prerequisite over the weekend. ■ The Courtyard 84 West Nile Street, 354 0049. A pub with a small al fresco space to the rear for some legendary daytime house parties. ■ The Flying Duck 142 Renfield Street, 572 0100. An eclectic, indie-focused club which – rather impressively – features a room made out to look like a kitchen. ■ The Garage 490 Sauchiehall Street, 332 1120. Student venue playing party tunes. ■ Art School The Beresford Building, 468 Sauchiehall Street, 353 4410. GSA student union where clubbing and arts collide. ■ Ivory Blacks 56 Oswald Street, 248 4114. Featuring a mixture of rock gigs and hardcore techno clubs. ■ Karbon 4 Buchanan Street, Springfield Court, 221 8099. Chart action. ■ Kushion 158-166 Bath Street, 331 4060. Student-friendly house, pop and indie sounds. ■ Maggie May’s 50 Trongate, Merchant City, 548 1350. A punkthemed music venue with a 3am licence after the bands have finished. ■ Milan 42 Queen

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Street, 548 8002. Sleek and sexy urban and house music at Glasgow’s newest party joint, formerly Cube. ■ Nice’n’Sleazy 421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. One of Glasgow’s most down-to-earth and exciting bars, now with a late licence at the weekend. ■ O2 ABC 300 Sauchiehall Street, 332 2232. This gig venue turns into a massive club night all through the weekend with a mix of indie and freeform mixing. ■ O2 Academy 121 Eglinton Street, 08700 771 2000. Host to big one-off parties ranging from Club Noir to Back to The Future. ■ O’Couture 373–377 Sauchiehall Street, 333 3940. Commercial and student-friendly, in the heart of Glasgow’s busiest street. ■ The Old Fruitmarket Candleriggs, 353 8000. One of the city’s most atmospheric live venues, which hosts a selection of one-off clubs. ■ Òran Mór Byres Road, 0870 0132 652. Huge Gaelic-style venue in the West End that plays host to Thursday, Friday and Saturday party nights. ■ Polo Lounge Wilson Street, 553 1221. The gay community of Glasgow votes with its feet every weekend, making this the most popular club of its kind in the city. ■ Queen Margaret Union University Gardens, 339 9784. Various club and cluborientated gigs occur at this student emporium. ■ The Shed 26 Langside Avenue, 649 5020. Commercial party nights in the heart of the Southside. ■ Stereo 20–28 Renfield Lane, 222 2254. The venue which discovered Franz Ferdinand is revived

in a new location, playing host to fine indie gigs and clubs in the basement. ■ Strathclyde Students’ Union University of Strathclyde, Students Association, 90 John Street, 567 5023. Housing a selection of cheesy and/or specialist student nights. ■ Sub Club Jamaica Street, 248 4600. One of the best club venues in Glasgow and host to Subculture and Optimo. ■ The Tunnel 84 Mitchell Street, 204 1000. A venue famous for its well-dressed crowd and popularity. Dance tunes dominate the weekend. ■ The Viper Bar & Club 500 Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge, 334 0560. This west end institution has been recently refurbished, but it’s still an unashamedly mainstream affair. ■ The Winchester Club 49 Bell Street, 552 3586. A former jazz bar, this Merchant City basement venue attracts the kind of night and clientele which befits its elegant décor.

EDINBURGH ■ The Bongo Club Moray House, 37 Holyrood Road, 558 7604. One of the coolest and most eclectic clubs in town. Currently under threat of closure so this could be your last chance to check it out. ■ Cabaret Voltaire 36–38 Blair Street, 220 6176. Mixed bag from house and techno to drum & bass and indie plus a healthy number of regular guest DJs. ■ The Caves Niddry Street South, 557 8989. Great subterranean venue (as the name suggests) getting more and more popular due to its unique atmosphere. ■ CC Blooms

23–24 Greenside Place, 556 9331. One of the city’s most enduring gay clubs has recently had a full refurb, with hi-NRG tracks every night of the week. ■ The Citrus Club Grindlay Street, 622 7086. Mainly studenty venue that goes for an indie vibe as well as a dash of punk, new wave and 80s classics. ■ City: Edinburgh 1a Market Street, 226 9560. From student nights to big house and even bigger guest DJs. ■ District 3 Queensferry Street Lane, 629 4798. Specialising in trance, techno and urban nights. ■ Electric Circus 36–39 Market Street, 226 4224. Dance beats, club classics, pop and indie, plus private rooms and karaoke for a unique clubbing experience. ■ Espionage 4 India Buildings, Victoria Street, 477 7007. Five floors of varied chart and dancey action. ■ GHQ 4 Picardy Place, 550 1780. Swish gay club space. ■ Henry’s Cellar Bar 8-16a Morrison Street, 228 9393. Eclectic and experimental nights from surf rock to electro. ■ Hive 15–17 Niddry Street, 556 0444. Mainly rock, indie and student nights. ■ The Jazz Bar 1 Chambers Street, 467 2539. Cool beats from global sounds to straight ahead jazz and live acts. ■ The Liquid Room 9c Victoria Street, 225 2564. One of the top venues in town for guest DJs and live music. ■ Lola Lo 43b Frederick Street, 226 2224. Student nights, funky beats and more at this Hawaiian themed tiki bar. ■ Lulu (under Tiger Lily) 125b George Street, 561 2245. Cool funk, house

and other grooves from the people who brought you the Opal Lounge. ■ Le Monde 16 George Street, 270 3900. Slick and stylish venue in the heart of Edinburgh. ■ Mood Omni, Greenside Place, 550 1640. Chart and party tunes. ■ Opal Lounge 51 George Street, 226 2275. House and funky beats for a dressed-up crowd. ■ Opium 71 Cowgate, 225 8382. Rock, punk and metal, no messing. ■ Potterrow Teviot, Bristo Square, 650 9195. Student heaven. ■ Silk King Stables Road, 229 7986. More big party tunes and dancing. ■ Sneaky Pete’s 73 Cowgate, 225 1757. Leftfield intimate club, home to underground dance beats, indie, techno and more. ■ Studio 24 Calton Road, 558 3758. Down and dirty club nights, specialising in techno, metal and rock. ■ The Third Door 45–47 Lothian Street, 225 6313. One of the newer players on the Edinburgh club scene with cool hip hop, house, techno and other sounds. ■ Tropicana 23 Lothian Road, 0844 8910855. 80s retro bar and club. ■ Underground Teviot, Bristo Square, 650 9195. Great club space with cabaret acts and much more. ■ The Voodoo Rooms 19a West Register Street, 556 7060. Sophisticated clubbing, cocktails and entertainment. ■ The Wee Red Bar Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, 229 1442. Student nights for the arty set. ■ Why Not? 14 George Street, 624 8311. Hits from the 80s to last week.

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The List’s editor, Gail Tolley, grabs her popcorn and cherry-picks the ﬁnest places to catch the very best of the silver screen

oth Glasgow and Edinburgh have their fair share of multiplexes, which aren’t hard to hunt down, but if you’re looking for a more intimate experience we suggest you check out the independents. In Edinburgh that’s the Filmhouse and Cameo (once described by Quentin Tarantino as his favourite cinema) and in Glasgow that’s the Glasgow Film Theatre and the West End’s cosy Grosvenor (nestled in Ashton Lane). In Edinburgh look out for film nights from surreal cinema collective KinoKlub and lovers of projectors and gramophones, Screen Bandita. In Glasgow don’t miss events by 85A, who create mind-bending, immersive cinema experiences. Keep an eye too on the following venues, which often put on one-off screenings: art centres Tramway and CCA and bar/café Stereo in Glasgow and in Edinburgh, Stills Gallery, Banshee Labyrinth and the Brass Monkey pubs. And that’s all before we’ve even mentioned the film festivals. Don’t believe the rumours that the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) and Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) are rivals – they complement each other perfectly. EIFF is the world’s oldest continually running film festival and takes place in June each year. It’s a smart, cutting-edge event with a strong international outlook and a must for cinephiles. Younger and trendier GFF takes place each February and marches to a slightly different beat. The stars visiting might not be quite as A-List as at Edinburgh’s but you’re more likely to be able to chat to them in the bar after.

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CCA 350 Sauchiehall Street. 0141 352 4900. cca-glasgow.com Cineworld Parkhead Forge Shopping Centre, 1221 Gallowgate. 0871 200 2000. Cineworld Renfrew Street 7 Renfrew Street. 0871 200 2000. cineworld.co.uk

Daniel Craig resumes his role as the brooding Bond in the 23rd film featuring Ian Fleming’s very British spy. Not much is given away by the teaser trailer, except that there will be explosions and fight scenes interspersed with Craig looking out moodily over various cityscapes. Javier Bardem plays the villain of the piece but what is Skyfall? All will be revealed. On general release from 9 Nov.

Eastwood Park Theatre Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock. 0141 577 4970. Empire Clyde Regional Centre, 23 Britannia Way. 0871 471 4714. empirecinemas.co.uk Glasgow Film Theatre 12 Rose Street. 0141 332 6535. glasgowfilm.org/theatre Grosvenor Ashton Lane, Hillhead. 0845 166 6002. grosvenorcafe.co.uk/cinema IMAX Theatre Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay. 0141 420 5000. gsc.org.uk/imax

LIFE OF PI The only survivor of a sunken ship, Pi finds himself stuck on a boat with a bengal tiger for 227 days. Based on Yann Martel’s bestselling novel, Ang Lee’s latest venture has been kept well under wraps. With only one still from the film released so far and the lead actor a relative unknown, there’s not much to go on. Let’s hope Lee’s CV is enough to ensure a quality film. On general release from 21 Nov. LES MISERABLES Already a hotly tipped Oscar contender, this epic tale of love, loss and poverty in Revolutionary France looks to be a mammoth Christmas hit. The rousing numbers of the West End success are transferred from stage to screen, with the trailer giving audiences a sneak peek at Anne Hathaway’s gut-wrenchingly emotional rendition of ‘I Dreamed a Dream’. Bring your hankies. On general release from 14 Dec.

Odeon at the Quay Springfield Quay, Paisley Road. 0871 22 44 007. odeon.co.uk

THE GREAT GATSBY From page to screen can be a tricky transition and, with so many classic books butchered on their way there, there’s understandably some trepidation surrounding the release of yet another literary adaptation. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel is the latest to undergo a movie makeover and, with Baz Luhrmann at the helm, expect the unexpected. The trailer suggests a visual feast of colour and gin-fuelled riots in this tumble into the jazz-infused New York of the roaring twenties. Leonardo DiCaprio steps into the mysterious Mr Gatsby’s loafers, with Toby Maguire as the enquiring Nick Carraway and Carey Mulligan as Gatsby’s old flame, Daisy Buchanan. A tale of intrigue, betrayal and cool suits on hot summer nights unfolds as the audience learn more and more about the eponymous Gatsby. Luhrmann hopes his take on the 1925 novel will be relevant to today, with its criticisms of the decadent lifestyle led by the super-rich. But will it be all style and no substance in this modern twist on a classic? The cast certainly have decent CVs on their side, with numerous awards and nominations behind them, which could well be in the film’s favour. Already promising to be a spectacle, the film will also be shown in 3D. The Great Gatsby is set to be released in time for Christmas 2012. (Suzanne Neilson)

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IRON MAN 3/STAR TREK 2

An ex-military policeman wanders the US delivering his vigilante justice with a punch. Based on the character created by author Lee Child, Tom Cruise is set to play Jack Reacher, which has caused some controversy, with critics suggesting Cruise is too clean-cut and too short to play the part, although (recent Holmes divorce scandal aside) there’s no doubt that Cruise is still a box office draw. On general release from 21 Dec.

German-made, with an American cast and filmed right here in Scotland, Cloud Atlas follows six storylines as they intertwine. Natalie Portman, Tom Hanks, Halle Berry and James McAvoy are just some of the names in this story of action, mystery and romance exploring the ripple effect of the decisions of some on the lives of others. On general release from tbc.

2013 sees the return of two big-bucks blockbusters as Iron Man and Star Trek each roll out another instalment. No plot information has been released for either film but rumours in the Iron Man camp suggest he may be facing nemesis, Mandarin. Trekkies can probably expect more of the same action, adventure and aliens from the Enterprise crew – it’s only logical. On general release from May. THE HOBBIT

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It’s been a renaissance year for Abraham Lincoln, with the release of two films centring on America’s 16th president. Steven Spielberg reminds us that, aside from hunting vampires, Honest Abe was a thumping good head of state. Daniel Day Lewis dons the famous hat and beard for the presidential role focusing on the road to the Civil War and the abolition of slavery. On general release from Dec.

James Franco stars as the Great and Powerful Oz in this prequel to the 1939 classic. We find out how the wonderful wizard made his way over the rainbow to the land of Oz as Disney switches from black and white to glorious technicolour when our hero touches down in Oz. Look out for flying monkeys and munchkins. On general release from 8 Mar.

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Showcase Cinema Barrbridge Leisure Centre, Coatbridge. 0871 220 1000. showcasecinemas.co.uk Showcase Cinema Griffin Avenue, Phoenix Business Park, Paisley. 0871 220 1000. showcasecinemas.co.uk Sloans 62 Argyle Arcade,108 Argyle Street. 0141 221 8886. sloansglasgow. com/eatfilm

EDINBURGH Brunton Theatre Ladywell Way, Musselburgh. 0131 665 2240. bruntontheatre.co.uk Cameo 38 Home Street. 0871 902 5723. picturehouses.co.uk Cineworld Fountainpark/IMAX Fountain Park, 130/3 Dundee Street. 0871 200 2000. cineworld.co.uk Dominion 18 Newbattle Terrace. 0131 447 4771. dominioncinemas.net

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The Hobbit is finally released next year (date tbc) and Tolkien’s prequel to Lord of the Rings is sure to be a blockbuster giant. Martin Freeman plays the film’s reluctant hero, Bilbo Baggins, along with the familiar bearded faces of Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf and Christopher Lee as Sauron. The stellar cast doesn’t stop there, with Stephen Fry, Billy Connolly and Benedict Cumberbatch also starring.

Filmhouse 88 Lothian Road. 0131 228 2688. filmhousecinema.com Institut Français d’Ecosse Cinema 13 Randolph Crescent, 0131 225 5366 Odeon 118 Lothian Road. 0871 22 44 007. odeon.co.uk Odeon Wester Hailes 120 Wester Hailes Road, Westside Plaza. 0871 22 44 007. odeon.co.uk Scotsman Screening Room Scotsman Hotel, 20 North Bridge. 0131 556 5565. scotsmanscreenings. com Vue Ocean Ocean Terminal, Ocean Drive, Victoria Dock, Leith. 0871 224 0240. myvue.com Vue Omni Omni, Greenside. 0871 224 0240. myvue.com

OTHER INDEPENDENTS The Hippodrome 10 Hope Street, Bo’ness. 01324 506850. falkirk.gov.uk/ hippodrome Macrobert University of Stirling, Stirling. 01786 466666. macrobert.org Dundee ContemporaryArts Nethergate, Dundee. 01382 909900. dca.org.uk list.co.uk/students

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o you fancy a side-dish of live performance to go with that Jägerbomb? Well, you lucky trickster, Glasgow and Edinburgh are packed with places to go no matter who you’re trying to pull. Let’s start with theatres, shall we? In Glasgow the cool kids head to The Arches, the Citz or The Tron. The Pavilion, Theatre Royal and King’s are the mainstream hangouts, but the Royal in particular nabs the better touring shows. In Edinburgh, The Playhouse is all touring musicals, big stand-up names and ballets. King’s and Festival (separate places, but very interlinked) have the Proper Plays doing the rounds, as well as the artier end of the big tours. On Lothian Road, the Lyceum, Usher Hall and Traverse are a wee triumvirate of grown-up culture: the Usher mainly deals in classical music, with the other two staging original plays. The comedy scene is booming too. The Stand, with venues in Edinburgh and Glasgow, is pretty much at the centre of it all. Try Red Raw (Mondays in Edinburgh, Tuesdays in Glasgow) for a cheap night out or, if you want to see bigger names, see the weekend’s lineup on a Thursday for half the price. Glasgow’s teeming with wee pubs holding comedy nights: The State Bar is the longest running of these and has comedy on every Saturday night, but there are others including The Halt (Woodlands Road), The Ivory (Shawlands) and Vespbar (Drury Street) regularly playing host to the laughter-makers. In Edinburgh, The Beehive (Grassmarket) is a hothouse for new talent, while Jekyll and Hyde, City Café and Tron are also all known for their stand-ups.

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It’s been 25 years since Lord LloydWebber’s high-drama, high-camp operatic musical burst onto the stage. And now, after sell-out shows all over the globe, Phantom returns to Edinburgh’s Playhouse in September for a month-long run as part of its silver anniversary tour. Always hugely popular, snap up your tickets quick. 19 Sep–20 Oct, Edinburgh Playhouse, atgtickets.com MEDEA This modern twist on Euripides’ classic Greek tragedy comes courtesy of Orange Prize nominee Stella Duffy. The play uses the ancient text to explore the current political hot topics of immigration and national security. After 3,000 years the themes of persecution and revenge are still relevant today. 27 Sep–13 Oct, Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, citz.co.uk THE AUTHORISED KATE BANE Multi-award winning theatre company Grid Iron return to the Tron to explore themes of identity and isolation. The Ella Hickson play centres around Kate’s attempt to find a true version of her family’s past on a visit to her childhood home with her new boyfriend. The atmosphere grows in intensity and communication is cut-off as the snow begins to fall heavier. 12–26 Oct, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, traverse.co.uk GLASGOW GIRLS The Citz premieres this daring musical from director Cora Bissett and writer David Greig. Outraged by the detention of their friend, a Kosovan refugee, seven school girls start a protest that makes it all the way to the Scottish Government. Based on true events and with original songs, can these girls succeed where

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Eighties film phenomenon and now the fastest selling West End show in history, Dirty Dancing brings its saucy dance numbers north of the Border on its first nationwide tour. Expect plenty of lifts, turns, watermelon carrying and an extremely excitable audience when Baby and Johnny take to the stage for THAT dance routine. 4 Dec–12 Jan, Edinburgh Playhouse, atgtickets.com ROSS NOBLE MINDBLENDER It’s always best to expect the unexpected where freewheeling offthe-wall Geordie comedian Ross Noble is concerned. Spinning whole routines from the tiniest details like fringes or bras, Noble takes his audience on a topsy-turvy journey through the psychedelic caverns of his mind. Every night is a surprise for the audience and for Noble. Pavillion Theatre, Glasgow, 2 Nov, paviliontheatre.co.uk GLASGOW COMEDY FESTIVAL The city that ‘smiles better’ lives up to its nickname with the arrival of Glasgow’s annual comedy festival in March. This year’s festival played host to comedians from far and wide, including Ardal O’Hanlon and Police Academy’s human sound machine, Michael Winslow, as well as comic talents of the future. The programme for 2013 will be released in the spring. 15 Mar–1Apr, Various venues, Glasgow, glasgowcomedyfestival.com

With three national companies doing extraordinary things, there’s culture on every corner, finds Miles Fielder The National Theatre of Scotland is nowhere and everywhere. Envisioned as an institution with no bricks and mortar headquarters, the NTS has used its resources to support playwrights and performers and to work with a wide range of collaborators to bring theatre to audiences all across Scotland. This autumn’s season includes: My Shrinking Life, which dramatises Scottish theatre maker Alison Peebles’ personal struggle with MS, The Guid Sisters, the Scots classic in a new translation by Bill Findlay, lifeguard, Adrian Howells’ site-specific show set in a derelict swimming baths, Glasgow Girls, a new Scottish musical, and Dragon, a magical show for families. Based at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow (Scotland’s first national opera house), Scottish Opera is the largest performing arts organisation in Scotland. This summer, the SO celebrated its 50th anniversary with an ongoing season that runs until June 2013 and which mixes popular favourites with less known gems. Along with the new operas In the Locked Room & Ghost Patrol, Clemency and The Lady From the Sea, the SO is staging new productions of the classics: La Traviata, The Magic Flute, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Werther, The Flying Dutchman and The Pirates of Penzance. Scottish Ballet is the longest-running of the nation’s three live performance institutions, dating back to 1957, when the company was formed in Bristol, and 1969, when it relocated to Glasgow and took its current name. Three years ago, the SB moved to purpose-built national headquarters at The Tramway. Its autumn season features a triple bill of new work that includes Martina Lawrance’s Run For It, William Forsythe’s Workwithinwork and Hans van Manen’s 5 Tangos as well as a blockbuster production of ballet classic The Nutcracker, for which show the Scottish Ballet Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s famous score.

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STAGE VENUES GLASGOW THE ARCHES 253 Argyle Street, 0141 565 1000, the arches.co.uk Subterranean cultural institution boasting live music, club nights, visual art, theatre and multi-media festivals.

CITIZENS THEATRE 119 Gorbals Street, 0141 429 0022, citz.co.uk Affectionately known as ‘The Citz’, this much-loved venue in the Gorbals is home to the Citizens Company.

KING’S THEATRE 297 Bath Street, 0844 871 6648, atgtickets.com/ king’s-theatre Lovely old Edwardian theatre known primarily for musicals and pantomimes, with additional drama, dance and comedy.

ORAN-MOR Top of Byres Road, 0141 357 6200, oran-mor.co.uk Theatre, comedy and music all reside here, with the Play, Pie and Pint series especially good value for money.

THE STAND COMEDY CLUB 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879, thestand.co.uk Venerable comedy institution that’s played host to Miles Jupp and Johnny Vegas.

TRAMWAY 25 Albert Drive, 0845 330 3501, thetramway.org Converted from a tram depot in the late 1980s, this arts hub has attracted the likes of Peter Brooks and Robert Lepage.

THEATRE ROYAL 282 Hope Street, 0844 871 7647, atgtickets.com/ Theatre-Royal-Glasgow Home to both Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet as well as a wide variety of drama, music and children’s events.

THE TRON 63 Trongate, 0141 552 4267, tron.co.uk Formerly a 16th century church, the Tron is now a champion of new theatre talent from across Glasgow and the rest of Scotland.

PAVILION THEATRE 121 Renfield Street, 0141 332 1846, paviliontheatre. co.uk Never short of the odd novelty act, this is a popular haunt for variety and psychic performers.

EDINBURGH BEDLAM THEATRE 11b Bristo Place, 0131 225 9893, bedlamtheatre.co.uk A stalwart on the theatre scene, Bedlam is an entirely student-run operation in the heart of Edinburgh.

DANCE BASE 14–16 Grassmarket, 0131 225 5525, dancebase.co.uk From dance acts to drop-in classes, this extraordinary space has something for participant and performer.

KING’S THEATRE Leven Street, 0131 529 6000, fctt.org.uk/ kingstheatre Beautiful old theatre, hosting visiting Royal National Theatre productions, local amateur companies and an annual Christmas panto.

EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE 18-22 Greenside Place, 0844 847 1660, edinburghplayhouse.org.uk Grand theatre hosting bigname commercial shows.

GHILLIE DHU 2 Rutland Place, 0131 222 9930, ghilliedhu. co.uk Whether it’s eating, drinking, entertainment or ceilidhs, this relative newbie on the scene is definitely worth a look.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE 30 Grindlay St, 0131 248 4848, lyceum.org.uk The boards of this institution have welcomed big names in Scottish theatre, from John Byrne to actor Brian Cox.

THE STAND COMEDY CLUB 5 York Place, 0131 558 7272, thestand.co.uk Sister to the Glasgow Stand, this comedy basement takes over four other premises come Fringe time.

TRAVERSE Cambridge Street, 0131 228 1404, traverse.co.uk Scotland’s premier new writing theatre, showcasing the best of new and cuttingedge drama.

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FESTIVAL THEATRE 13/19 Nicolson Street, 0131 529 6000, fctt.org.uk/ festival_theatre Impressive glass-fronted sister to the King’s Theatre, and home to various drama, comedy and dance productions.

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ART Rosalie Doubal picks out the best galleries and exhibition spaces, from national institutions to pop-up venues showcasing Scotland’s up-and-coming talent lasgow is famed for its DIY exhibition culture and you’re as likely to uncover an artistic gem at one of the many pop-up exhibitions as you are in one of the city’s main galleries. Music and art go hand-in-hand here, so if you are after a warehouse party vibe head to SWG3, Market Gallery or one of the many events organised by The Mutual. If you’re in need of a giant cabinet of curiosity to entertain you on a drizzly afternoon, then get lost in the incredible Kelvingrove or explore floor upon floor of art at GoMA. With Turner Prize winners around every corner, Glasgow is an international art hotspot, so make sure you check out the trendsetters at Mary Mary and The Modern Institute. Within a stone’s throw of each other are Edinburgh’s Collective, Fruitmarket, Stills and Ingleby galleries – four diverse art spaces offering the capital’s best in up-and-coming, homegrown and international art. Head over to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art to check out some of the nation’s treasured collections, or if you fancy ogling some faces of times past, dip into the recently refurbished Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Its not all blockbuster shows – the very best of grassroots organisations are buzzing with events in June as part of the Annuale Festival.

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PABLO PICASSO – WEEPING WOMAN The pained expression of this famous face represents the emotional horrors of the Spanish Civil War, and is the last in a series offering an emotional response to Guernica. It hangs as part of an exhibition examining the Spaniard’s influence on British art. Picasso & Modern British Art, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh, 624 6200, until 4 Nov, £10 (£7).

VINCENT VAN GOGH – THE SOWER Vincent famously gifted his left ear to a prostitute called Rachel. He also painted some of the most revered landscapes in Western history, such as this pastoral scene, upheld as a symbolist masterpiece and early study in colour theory. Van Gogh to Kandinsky: Symbolist Landscape in Europe 1880–1910, Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh, 0131 624 6200, until 14 Oct, £10 (£7).

IAN HAMILTON FINLAY – CARRIER STRIKE Arguably one of the most important Scottish artists of the 20th century, Ian Hamilton Finlay had a rebellious anti-establishment streak, famously staging protests against Arts Council officials and sheriffs alike. The artist’s explorations into the tumultuous relationship of man vs. nature make his work as relevant today as ever before. Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh, 556 4441, until 27 Oct, free.

UGO RONDINONE – PRIMITIVE Ornithophobics best stay away, for this Swiss artist is taking over the gallery with a Hitchcockian hoard of life-sized bronze birds. The first time his work will be shown in Scotland, the show continues The Common Guild’s reputation for presenting challenging exhibitions by highly acclaimed international artists. The Common Guild, Glasgow, 428 3022, until 17 Nov, free.

DIETER ROTH – DIARIES For this hugely influential German artist, art and life slipped into one long steady stream of consciousness. Essentially comprising one large self-portrait, this consummate exhibition delves deep into the world of this multi-media practitioner via over 100 video diaries and collected ephemera. Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh, 225 2383, until 14 Oct, free.

RICHARD HUGHES Turning the least prepossessing objects into art, UK artist Richard Hughes is interested in our subcultures and our detritus. Often fashioning something intriguing from the most mundane of objects, Hughes is the master of the double take and his artworks will have you looking at everything with fresh eyes. Tramway, Glasgow, 0845 330 3501, 26 Oct until 16 Dec, free.

SALVADOR DALI – CHRIST OF ST JOHN ON THE CROSS Back in the ’60s someone took great offence at this Spanish Surrealist’s canvas, hurling a brick at it because they felt that the artist’s perspective was out of sorts. It’s since been lovingly restored and is upheld as one of the nation’s favourites. Kelvingrove, Glasgow, 276 9540, permanent collection, free.

TANIA KOVATS – RIVERS There’s no better city escape than Jupiter Artland, with its celestial name and star-studded collection of outdoor artworks to match. Looking at the relationship between humans and nature, artist Tania Kovats has just installed a boathouse on the edge of lake, and filled it with vials of water from 100 British rivers. Jupiter Artland, 01506 889900, permanent collection, £8.50 (£4.50).

CATHY WILKES Turner Prize-nominated Glasgow artist Wilkes is known for her sculptural installations that often make use of unusual materials, such as shop mannequins. These are often disturbing and always stacked with hidden meanings and narrative. This solo show exhibits new work by this home-turf favourite. The Modern Institute, Glasgow, 248 3711, 27 Oct until 24 Nov, free.

PETER HUJAR – DAVID LIGHTING UP See this prolific American photographer’s work as part of an exhibition showcasing GoMA’s new world-class collection purchased on behalf of the city. The presentation concentrates on artists’ relationships with urban environments and includes an impressive host of contemporary Scottish artists alongside international greats. Tales of the City, Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow, 287 3050, until 28 Oct, free. list.co.uk/students

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Much of student life in Glasgow is spent within a rough Bermudaesque area ringing Kelvingrove Park and the university, bordered by Great Western Road, Byres Road and Dumbarton Road/Argyle St, and joining up with North Street and Woodlands Road. But there’s much more beyond both in the city centre and Glasgow’s bustling Merchant City. Jay Thundercliffe picks the highlights

WEST END The Roxy 171 (171 Great Western Road, ad, igs 331 1901, theroxy171.co.uk) has intimate gigs u’ll and tasty food. Nearer Kelvinbridge you’ll ar find a fantastic selection of global beers at Bar Gambrino (333 Great Western Road, 339 4111, 11, um gambrino.co.uk) including the 8.5% Delirium lus Tremens, arguably the world’s best brew, plus great pizzas to soak it up. Around the corner is 34 the Lansdowne (7a Lansdowne Crescent, 334 ts4653, lansdownebar.co.uk), an excellent sportsini bar with multiple-screen action, including mini eat ones at comfy booths. The Belle (617 Great od Western Road, 339 2299) is a top neighbourhood pub with a cosy vibe, open fire and arty crowd.. Òran Mór (731–735 Great Western Road, ad, ed 357 6200, oran-mor.co.uk) and its multi-layered res entertainment with outdoor seats signals Byres 16, Road. Bobar (383 Byres Road, 341 6516, ssy bovinerestaurant.com) is good for a classy ad cocktail, while around the corner Hillhead Bookclub (17 Vinicombe Street, 576 1700, 00, d’s hillheadbookclub.com) is one of the West End’s ap coolest hangouts, fun and quirky, with cheap gcocktails served in gramophones, and a pingpong table. he Ashton Lane, like a sneaky backdoor into the university, is peppered with various drinkingg et dens from student-friendly pubs to upmarket bars. Curlers Rest (256–260 Byres Road,, 341 0737, thecurlersrestglasgow.co.uk) offerss a contemporary alehouse with frequent tastingg sessions, also great for Sunday lunch with a Bloody Mary, while the Common Rooms (71–77 Byres Road, 0141 334 7132) offers good value drinks and food. At the bottom of Byres, try the Two Figs (5 and 9 Byres Road, 334 7277, thetwofigs.co.uk) for laid-back cocktails and sophisticated food, and Three Judges (141 Dumbarton Road, 337 3055, 55, ful threejudges.co.uk) for real ales and colourful characters. With views of the art gallery, BrewDog (1397 Argyle Street, brewdog.com) is peddling its craft beers in a cool industrial venue. The studenty stretch of Finneston includes the Ben Nevis (1147 Argyle Street, 576 5204, thebennevis. co.uk) for old-school charm and lots of whisky and lively folk music, and the excellent Ivy 56 THE LIST STUDENT GUIDE 2012

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(1102–1106 Argyle Street, 337 3006, ivybar.co.uk) with DJs, contemporary vibes and great rum cocktails. The Finnieston (1125 Argyle Street, 222 2884, thefinniestonbar. com) is for classy gin concoctions and blow-out seafood, while the popular Lebowskis (1008 Argyle Street, 564 7988, lebowskis.co.uk) has a cool, laid-back ambience (as you’d expect from the name) and one of the best burgers around, perfect washed down with White Russians.

On the West End fringe is Chinaski’s (239 North Street, 221 0061, chinaskis.com), for literary leanings and a beer garden, while boothy Black Sparrow (241 North Street, 221 5530, theblacksparrow.co.uk) does good food deals. Nearby is the cosy brickwork basement of the Drake (1 Lynedoch Street, 332 7363, thedrakebar.co.uk), warmed by an open fire, and list.co.uk/students

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CITY CENTRE The compact city centre means that most bars are within walking, or at least staggering distance, though there are some handy clusters, particularly on Sauchiehall Street and the increasingly eclectic Bath Street. One of the city’s great bars, Nice n Sleazy (421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900, nicensleazy.com), has become legendary in 20 years of serving students, indie kids and musos with its mix of live bands and late hours. The food is pretty great too. The nearby Variety Bar (401 Sauchiehall Street, list.co.uk/students

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Sauchieha Sauchiehall Street, 352 cca-glasgow.com/c 4920, cca-glasgow.com/cafe) suits the ch CCA’s airy, arty atrium with its chilled-out ethos and creative crowd, veggie food and secluded terrace. o sneaky backThe city centre has a number of alley bars. The Universal (57–59 Sauchiehall Lane, 332 8899, theuniversalglasgow.co.uk) is a well-hidden, unpretentious hangout with DJs and live music, while veering off Buchanan Street leads to Bar Ten (10 Mitchell Lane, 572 1448, navantaverns.com/bar10), a chilled day-time spot that hots up into a suitably pre-club venue. Across the passage is Bar Soba (11 Mitchell Lane, 204 2404, barsoba.co.uk) for cocktails and Asian food. Similary secreted is Vespbar (14 Drury Street, 204 0060, vespbar.com), with a moody mezzanine and pizzas by the metre, while the Horseshoe Bar (17–19 Drury Street, 248 6368, horseshoebar.co.uk) is a Glasgow institution with a huge bar propped up by an eclectic bunch of drinkers. Music-lovers are spoilt in a city famous for gig venues. The legendary King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut (272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279, kingtuts.net) pulls in hordes of gig-

goer while the Admiral (72a Waterloo goers, Stree 221 7705, theadmiralbar.com) is a Street, trad traditional pub with a music twist, from goo good tunes and DJs to club nights and ban bands. Stereo (20–28 Renfield Lane, 222 225 stereocafebar.com) serves up tasty 2254, veg veggie food above its busy music and arts ven venue, while MacSorley’s (42 Jamaica Str Street, 248 8581, macsorleys.com), is a cl classic with live bands among traditional sty stylings. Basements in Glasgow often contain ppeople enjoying themselves. Witness B Bath Street’s Moskito (200 Bath Street, 3 1777, moskitoglasgow.com) with its 331 ccavernous interior and pool room, and Bar Bloc+ (117 Bath Street, 574 6066, B bloc.ru), with a Soviet-inspired look and live entertainment. The Butterfly and the Pig (153 Bath Street, 221 7711, thebutterflyandthepig.com) will enthral with its quirkiness, but it’s not as crazy aas the Tiki Bar (214 Bath Street, 332 tiki 1341, tikibarglasgow.com), a 1950s-style blend Americ of Americana and Polynesian décor with potent rum cocktails. Farther down the road, settle into a booth in rock-loving Slouch (203–205 Bath Street, 221 5518, slouch-bar.co.uk) and enjoy its free live music, excellent food and late licence. Deeper down, the subterranean Arches Café Bar (253 Argyle Street, 565 1035, thearches.co.uk) offers a culturally rich environment for a drink, and packs out prior to the associated club opening.

MERCHANT CITY & TRONGATE Of the traditional variety, check out Babbity Bowster (16–18 Blackfriars Street, 552 5055, babbitybowster.com), located in an old tobacco merchant’s house that now has a beer garden, its interior enlivened by weekend music jams. Blackfriars (36 Bell Street, 552 5924, blackfriarsglasgow.com), is a rare real ale specialist in the area, with a reassuringly unstyled attitude. More contemporary offerings include Bar 91 (91 Candleriggs, 552 5211, bar91.co.uk) and its jovial mash-up of students, locals and families, and Bar Gandolfi (64 Albion Street, 552 4462, cafegandolfi.com) above the famous café with equally delicious food and a huge wine list. Call yourself Beer Café (78 Candleriggs, 552 9815, beercafe.swdh.biz), and you’d better have the goods, and they do – though it’s more ‘beer’ than ‘café’. On the fringes of Glasgow Green, West Brewery (Glasgow Green, 550 0135, westbeer. com) makes beers as impressive as their old carpet factory base, where an al fresco brew and bratwurst is an instant euro-vibe hit. Music bars in the area include Maggie May’s (60 Trongate, 548 1350, maggiemays.info), with an indie/ folky leaning, while the 13th Note (50–60 King Street, 553 1638, 13thnote.co.uk) has live music and entertainments plus excellent veggie/vegan food. Similarly, nearby Mono (12 Kings Court, King Street, 553 2400, monocafebar.com) serves up meat-free food and live music. 2012 THE LIST STUDENT GUIDE 57

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SOUTHSIDE Popular pubs abound at the heart of this area, ea, nd including the Brass Monkey (14 Drummond ni Street, 558 1961), which boasts its own mini se cinema in the back room, the Pear Tree House e(34 West Nicolson Street, 667 7533, pear-treeut house.co.uk), which is rough and ready but er possessed of perhaps Edinburgh’s best beer et garden, and the similarly spartan Blind Poet et. (32c West Nicholson Street, 667 4268, blindpoet. d, co.uk) next door. There are plenty of good, ed authentic drinking bars that are a little frayed ay around the edges in the area, and many may er, find them more affordable and full of character, including places such as the Montague (81-85 St est Leonard’s Street, 667 5946), Doctors (32 Forrest 25 Road, 225 1819) and the Auld Hoose (23-25 e. St Leonard’s Street, 668 2934, theauldhoose. co.uk). The Royal Oak and the Captain’s (4 s. South College Street, captainsedinburgh.webs. re com) both hold informal folk sessions, which are it great fun if you’re willing to enter into the spirit of things. Nearby, with a scoreboard of their topp s, beers on the wall and poker nights on Sundays, is Greenmantle (133 Nicolson Street, 6622 8741, greenmantlepub.co.uk). The area holds a number of more conventionally contemporaryy bars too, including the stylish Villager (49-500 George IV Bridge, 226 2781, villagerbar.com),, which does good food and good music, thee smart and central Biblos (1 Chambers Street,, 226 7177, biblosedinburgh.co.uk) and versatilee and party-focused Irish bar Malone’s (144 Forrest Road, 226 5954, malonesedinburgh. com). Revolution (32a Chambers Street, 220 5679, revolution-bars.co.uk) has a clubby vibe, while 56 North (26 West Crosscauseway, 662 8860, fiftysixnorth.co.uk) and Assembly (41 Lothian Street, 220 4288) are what once might have been called style bars. Those a bit farther out at Pollock Halls or thereabouts may want to make Reverie (1 Newington Road, 667 8870, thereverie.co.uk) their local for the duration, because it’s friendly, they serve food il and it gets bustlingly busy at the weekend, while the Southern (22–26 South Clerk Street, 662 8926, fullerthomson.com/eating-and-drinking/ the-southern/) has recently been taken over, offering good beer and great burgers. Other 58 THE LIST STUDENT GUIDE 2012

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b i the th heart h t off studentland t d tl d include i l d the th bars in Earl of Marchmont (22 Marchmont Crescent, 662 1877, theearlofmarchmont.blogspot. co.uk), which does decent food for the price, the Golf Tavern (30-31 Wright’s Houses, 221

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popular. Be a bit adventurous and seek out the rest of Edinburgh’s best yourself: excellent spit ’n’ sawdust pub the Blue Blazer (2 Spittal Street, 229 5030); the thesp-filled Traverse Bar Café (10 Cambridge Street, 228 5383, traverse. co.uk); striking basement cocktail bar Bramble ( (16a Queen Street, 226 6343, bramblebar.co.uk) a Lothian Road favourites Red Squirrel (21 and L Lothian Road, 229 9933, fullerthomson.com/ e eating-and-drinking/red-squirrel), or the arty Filmhouse Café Bar (22 Lothian Road, 228 F 6 6382, fi lmhousecinema.com/cafe-bar). The area to the north of Queen Street is isn’t so packed with student hang-outs, but th Bailie Bar, 2-4 St Stephen Street, 225 the 4 4673, thebailiebar.co.uk) and the Star Bar (1 N Northumberland Place, 539 8070, starbar.org.uk) a both friendly and busy locals. are Look out for the gorgeous and much-lauded Café Royal Circle Bar (19 West Register C S Street, 556 1884, caferoyal.org.uk), excellent and a affordable drinking and dining bar Bon Vivant (5 Thistle Street, 225 3275, bonvivantedinburgh. (55 c co.uk) and popular city restaurant the Dogs’ b basement boozer Underdogs (104 Hanover S Street, 220 5155, amoredogs.co.uk).

BROUGHTON STREET & LEITH WALK B diner diner-style bar and café that was famously mentioned in Irvine Wels Welsh’s Trainspotting and the latter a styli street level bar created during stylish the refurbishment of the Cabaret Volt Voltaire club venue below – it also serv pizzas. Nearby you can find serves Holyrood 9A (9a Holyrood Road, 556 Hol 590 5904, fullerthomson.com), a sleek, mo modern affair with good beer and gre burgers, relaxed new Swedish great bar Hemma (75 Holyrood Road, 629 33 3327, bodabar.com) and the Edinburgh br branch of thrustingly contemporary Sc Scots beer and bar chain BrewDog (1 (143 Cowgate, 220 6517, brewdog. ccom/bars/edinburgh), which is all aabout specialist craft ales and an air o blokish authenticity that divides of o opinion. Their pizzas are good, mind y you. Those with more expensive tastes, meanwhile, might want to g Brewdo treat themselves to a night at Bar Missoni (1 George IV Bridge, 220 6666, hotelmissoni.com), a public hot hotel bar with an extensive cocktail selection selection. The Grassmarket, meanwhile, is OLD TOWN always busy and it’s a dependable choice for cheap, identical bars. The best of these is The best places in the vicinity are either a short walk away along the Cowgate at the nearest the bottom end around the Palace of cheap and cheerful Tron (9 Hunter Square, Holyroodhouse or on some of the narrow side 225 3784, thetronedinburgh.co.uk), while the streets that seep down into the Old Town. opposite end of the Grassmarket holds one gem Particularly recommended in the former in smart cocktail bar Dragonfly (52 West Port, category are the White Horse (266 Canongate, 228 5453, dragonflycocktailbar.com). 557 3512) and Kilderkin (67 Canongate, 556 2101). Both recently taken over, they combine an unforced local pub atmosphere with food TOLLCROSS & WEST END menus and, in the latter’s case, a great selection Around Tollcross, converted church Cloisters of rum, whisky and beer. A short walk from the Mile, meanwhile, (26 Brougham Street, 221 9997), Tourmalet’s are central pre-club boozers the City Café equally-recommended across-town sister the (19 Blair Street, 220 0125, thecitycafe.co.uk) Ventoux (2 Brougham Street, 229 5066) and and Café Voltaire (36-38 Blair Street, 247 the old-school Burlington Bertie (11-13 Tarvit 4704,thecabaretvoltaire.com), the former a Street, 229 8659, burlingtonbertie.com) are all list.co.uk/students

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Elsewhere, the area around Broughton Street and Picardy Place is popular with younger, trendier drinkers and a hotbed of fun, pack’em-in gay bars. The Street (2 Picardy Place, 556 4272,thestreetbar.co.uk) is one of the area’s better straight-friendly pubs alongside Planet (6 Baxter’s Place, 556 5551) and the long-standing and ever-popular late-night favourite CC Blooms (23-24 Greenside Place, 556 9331, ccbloomsedinburgh.com), while the Barony (81 Broughton Street, 558 2874) is a characterful and friendly no-frills pub with a set of regulars of all ages and backgrounds, and the Outhouse revels in a clubbier atmosphere (12a Broughton Street Lane, 557 6668, outhouseedinburgh.co.uk). Nearby, Leith Walk is at the centre of a boom in Leith pub culture, with Kilderkin’s sister establishment the Windsor Buffet (45 Elm Row, 556 4558) and the Swedish-owned trio of Boda (229 Leith Walk, 553 5900), Victoria (265 Leith Walk, 555 1638) and Joseph Pearce’s (23 Elm Row, 556 4140, all bodabar. com) – the latter is particularly good for Swedish cider and food at all times – leading the charge. Also recommended on a trip down the Walk is the Tourmalet (25 Buchanan Street), an outof-the-way corner pub with knick-knack-strewn character and a good range of imported German beers, and the other branch of Brass Monkey (362 Leith Walk, 554 5286), while the Shore area down by Leith Docks offers a bustling selection of diverse drinking dens.

THE SHORE Best here is the high-quality food and ‘pot-tails’ of the Roseleaf (23-24 Sandport Place, 476 5268, theroseleaf.co.uk). The area also has its own Swedish joint, the snug but friendly Sofi’s (63 Henderson Street, 555 7019, bodabar.com), and new local star the Parlour (142 Duke Street, 555 3848, theparlouredinburgh.com). 2012 THE LIST STUDENT GUIDE 59

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GLASGOW BUDGET BITES Banana Leaf 76B Old Dumbarton Road, G3 8RE, 0141 334 4445, thebananaleaf.co.uk The Banana Leaf offers authentic Indian food at student-friendly prices. From an extensive menu, don’t miss their famous dosas – huge lentil and rice pancakes, thin, crispy and rolled around meat or veg. The minced lamb dosa is two-feet long and served with spiced lentil dip, and coconut and tomato chutneys, introducing the café’s rule ‘the more you dip, the better it tastes’. It’s also a good spot for vegetarians. The quality of food is so good that the numerous customers have no objections to the strip-lit, pale yellow décor, but rather cherish it as a home from home. Bibi’s Cantina 599 Dumbarton Road, G11 6HY, 0141 579 0179, bibiscantina.com Just a stroll from Partick station, so not far from the West End student hub, lies the best Mexican food in town. Bright prints, Aztec tiles and rustic wooden tables create a cosy bistro, and the welcome is always cheery. From starters such as quesadillas, stuffed jalapeño chillies and meatball soup to mains of fajitas, tacos, Mexican stew and marinated fish, the food is a delicious blend of well-balanced textures, flavours and colours. Ideal for a spicy wrap or burger on the go, a leisurely lunch or a romantic meal, Bibi’s has some nicely priced menus too – plus there’s lots of Spanish and South American wines, beers and liqueurs.

over a decade, feasting on the likes of chunky sandwiches, brunchy items, pasta, fish stew, burgers, tortilla, lamb casserole and rich Spanish chickpea and chorizo stew. Cafe Salma 523 Sauchiehall Street, G3 7PQ, 0141 221 7636, cafesalma.com This unique Indian and Moroccan café-diner remains a firm favourite with students and locals. The owner greets everyone like an old friend, while the ground floor décor of burned orange and red – and the charming basement Moroccan vibe – exude a relaxing, homely feel. The food is great too, and you can mix and match from the different menus. On the Indian front there are mixed pakoras, crispy samosas, hearty biryanis, fantastic lamb chops and tandoori prawns, plus a plethora of kormas and koftas. Moroccan standouts include tagines, kebab brochettes and couscous dishes. A strict no booze policy means you can enjoy a refreshing Moroccan tea instead. Kitsch Inn 214 Bath Street, G2 4HW, 0141 332 1341, tikibarglasgow.com A Thai restaurant kitted-out in Polynesian iconography and 50s Americana might seem a tad incongruous, but authentic ‘tiki’ bars (of which there is one downstairs) tend to serve south-east Asian cuisine too. Well-sourced ingredients, sustainable fish, free-range chickens and organic local bread all feature on the concise but intriguing menu that’s a long way from Thai-by-numbers. Try the crying tiger beef or the Massaman curry, a beef and potato dish of impressive depth. There’s a real vibrancy and skill to the food. And in a stroke of pudding-related, tapas-esque genius, the desserts come in half sizes so you can get two.

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Café Hula 321 Hope Street, G2 3PT, 0141 353 1660, cafehula.co.uk Somewhere just north of Sauchiehall Street, time seems to move a bit more slowly. For a long, lingering coffee or a cold beer and some people-watching through the huge windows, Café Hula is ideal. A loyal core of students, arty types and theatre-goers has been enjoying homely, flavoursome food from an almost set-in-stone menu for just list.co.uk

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Lucky 7 Canteen 166 Bath Street, G2 4TB, 0141 331 6227, lucky7canteen.co.uk The peeling wallpaper, plain wood and 1970s-style cushions may give Lucky 7 a dodgy bedsit look but it is all carefully

WIFI CAFÉS BISCUIT Great cakes and coffee with a dash of New York, and BYOB to boot, at this Southside café.

CUP Byres Road tea-meisters and cupcake specialists with a bigger, blingier branch in the City Centre.

THE HYNDLAND CAFE Neighbourhood café with snug booths and a breakfast delivery service if you’re too hungover.

OFFSHORE Chilled hangout with panoramic windows framing the Gibson St hoi polloi and the park fringes.

THE RIO CAFE Hyndland’s 1950s-style diner, with laid-back vibes for macbookers by day, and a bustling buzz with live music by night.

TAPA COFFEEHOUSE Southside branch of local artisan heroes, with homemade bread and house-roasted coffee .

WHERE THE MONKEY SLEEPS Heavy metal tunes and heavier sandwiches at this City Centre sandwich rebel.

contrived for a laid-back, studenty atmosphere, with an emphasis on conversation going on into the night – and good food. The 7s are a range of both meat and veggie mains costing £7.77, such as a splendidly thick homemade burger (extra toppings 77p), and the veggie variety is spicy with a good, firm texture, accompanied by thick hand-cut chips. More ambitious dishes for a couple of pounds extra include chicken supreme and fillet of sea bass.

Martha’s 142a St Vincent Street, G2 5LQ, 0141 248 9771, mymarthas.co.uk Created with care and calculation by real chefs, Martha’s moreish menu proves to the as-yet unconverted that healthy can mean hearty, as well as locally sourced and environmentally considerate (packaging is compostable Vegware). The nicely priced menu is seasonal but may include everything from traditional favourites like breakfast rolls and mince and tatties to slow-roasted red dragon free-range pork with Asian spices served with brown rice and the house slaw, to take-away standards of vibrant salads and sandwiches made with home-baked focaccia or flatbread. Locally sourced fish, meat, vegetables and dairy are used where possible. Moskito 200 Bath Street, G2 4HG, 0141 331 1777, moskitoglasgow.com The ambient beats and distinctive greenturquoise hue of Moskito have been with us for more than a decade now, making it the elder statesman of Bath Street. A student-friendly place at any time of day, the location also attracts lunching workers and night-time revellers in Glasgow’s most bar/club-heavy area. But Moskito’s longevity and appeal come also from a cavernous, interesting design, a pool room, and a popular food selection. Good burgers are their biggest seller, but there is nice touches elsewhere, such as a chunky, well-spiced chilli and a giant club sandwich. Sideways 141 Elderslie Street, G3 7AW, 0141 237 7141 This café-bistro offers an attractive, laid-back and really rather cool neighbourhood eatery for a bite and a drink – and at prices suited to a student lifestyle. The menu blends brunch options, enticing sandwiches and soups, and more substantial dishes. The cooking ranges from good to excellent, from a burger heady with chargrilled flavour, to a vibrant caesar salad, and quick stew options ‘from the pot’ – plus home-made chips bordering on perfection. It’s all bolstered by a nice bright interior with eye-catching design motifs, chilled yet attentive staff, and a great soundtrack. Southern Spice 325 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3HW, 0141 333 9977, thesouthernspice.co.uk Southern Spice’s unassuming exterior hides a budget curryhouse that outshines many bigger, flashier Indian restaurants nearby. The cuisine from South India features thin dosa pancakes, lentil sambar and juicy curries. Starters include samosas and masala vada – deep-fried chickpea patties; both are delicious, especially dipped in the ‘chutney of the day’. Every dish here is popping with lively spices, from the paneer masala dosa and chicken nellore to the sambar, a traditional and spicy south Indian lentil dish, which comes as a generous accompaniment to the dosas. 2012 THE LIST STUDENT GUIDE 61

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FOOD SHOPS EUSEBI DELI Legendary Italian food deli and takeaway in the outer reaches of the East End but worth the trek.

GRASSROOTS ORGANIC So full of healthy, nutritious food and organic produce that it’ll be here for another 30 years.

HEART BUCHANAN Popular with students and West Enders grabbing some tea-time treats on the way home.

IJ MELLIS Cheesy heaven awaits at this long-standing cheesemonger at Kelvinbridge.

KEMBER & JONES Deli delights plus books and equipment, plus great coffee, at this Fine Food Emporium.

LUPE PINTOS Lovers of global food head here to stock up on treats from the US, Mexico, the Caribbean and beyond.

1901 DELI A Southside foodie’s treasure trove of local delights and global goodies.

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BYOB The Calabash Restaurant 57 Union Street, G1 3RB, 0141 221 2711, thecalabashrestaurant.com What the Calabash lacks in interior décor, it makes up for in excellent African food and an atmosphere ranging from chilled and laid-back to jumping party-time festivities, depending on the occasion. The menu is packed with colourful dishes from all over Africa, including starters of chicken 62 THE LIST STUDENT GUIDE 2012

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wings and vegetable samosas, while mains include katogo, a Ugandan meat stew served with green bananas, and nyoma choma, a Kenyan dish of spicy grilled beef. Various sides include ugali, a doughy maize flour mash. If you don’t BYOB, they have great African beers, including the mighty Tusker. The Den at Dining In with Mother India 1347 Argyle Street, G8 8AD, 0141 334 3815, motherindiaglasgow.co.uk Don’t be fooled by the size – there is plenty going on here, from the cosy living-room vibe to the short menu of mains and sides at exceptional value. These change fortnightly, and all sound so appealing you won’t feel restricted. Seafood is popular, and you can choose your accompaniments and spicing to suit. Big nods to the colossal king prawns, and meltingly moist monkfish with ginger Puy lentils. The peshwari naan could be the best known to man, or at least student. A weekday budget lunch menu is also available, while the small deli counter offers delights-to-go. Fanny Trollopes 1066 Argyle Street, G3 8LY, 0141 564 6464, fannytrollopes.co.uk At the pricey end for students but Fanny’s has a good-value lunch menu, big portions and lively weekend crowds enjoying pre-theatre deals and BYOB. The inventive menu is worth the stretch, with its strongly seasonal mix of local fowl, fish, meat and vegetables simply but elegantly prepared, and complemented with some unusual flavours. Expect the likes of smoky and tender wood pigeon with puy lentils and bacon, slow-roasted shoulder of Glenfarg lamb and puff candy meringues with vanilla cream. With an ambition much bigger than its small space, this is one classy trollope.

comprises brunch – including a popular full breakfast featuring free-range, rare-breed pork sausages – plus soups, door-stop sandwiches, salads and light mains, including deliciously creamy gratin dauphinois-style potato, celeriac and onion bake and a sausage hotpot. There is an emphasis on quality meats and ethically sourced, local ingredients but it’s the passion behind the great produce that makes this place stand out. The Hidden Lane Tearoom 8 Argyle Court, 1103 Argyle Street, G3 8ND, 0141 237 4391, thehiddenlanetearoom.blogspot.com Tucked down a cobbled lane in popular student area Finnieston, the Hidden Lane Tearoom is a perfect blend of shabby chic décor, a light and airy ambience and food that is carefully thought out and beautifully presented. There are mixed deli platters, superior sandwiches and delicious homebaking, including giant meringues, Victoria sponges and brownies. It all comes together in the Hidden Tearoom’s delightful High Tea; with sandwiches, scones and cakes on gorgeous stands and served with a flourish. There’s an excellent selection of teas to choose from, or you can add corkage for a special celebration. The Little Café 1361 Argyle Street, G3 8AF, 0141 337 2068, thelittlecafe.co.uk With its smart interior of polished wood and shiny white tiles, only the packets of pasta and tins of tomatoes give away the Little Café’s Italian heart. The menu is a simple enough affair of panini and freshly baked pizzas with half a dozen side dishes. The good-size crispy stone-baked chicken and mushroom

pizza is delicious, enhanced with a tasty addition of rocket leaves and pesto. A lighter choice might include a mozzarella salad and focaccia. They do a little pizza (not that little) for a steal at £1.99, as well as good multi-buy deals on full-size versions. Shilla 1138 Argyle Street, G3 8TD, 0141 334 5566, shilla-edinburgh.com Glasgow’s only Korean restaurant, Shilla is a bustling, welcoming place – with a BYOB policy for bottles of spirits as well, should you feel the urge to down one over some kimchi (fermented cabbage). The staff will advise on the rice and noodle-based offerings, as well as hot pots and sushi platters. The starters tend towards the elegant and expertly executed, while the mains are substantial and occasionally surprising, as with the battered, unshelled crab in thick ginger sauce. Complimentary pickles and a hearty side order of kimchi bring distinctly Korean flavours to the meal. The Tearoom @ The Butterfly and the Pig 153 Bath Street, G2 4SQ, 0141 234 2459, thebutterflyandthepig.com A step back in time to a more genteel age awaits on climbing the stairs to the sister venue of the Buff Club and companion to the bar-bistro below, though it feels like a world away from anything post-1950 that doesn’t concern conversation, afternoon teas and an array of utterly delicious homemade cakes. Before the quaint old tradition of high tea is served, there’s a light lunch and breakfast menu, with a later menu offering restaurant-standard dishes. A BYOB means you can make that tea-time treat even more special.

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Green Chilli Café 1293 Argyle Street, G3 8TL, 0141 337 6378, greenchillicafe.com This contemporary and tranquil curryhouse, with lots of browns and bucket chairs, has regular offers on its tapas dishes (only £1 on a couple of mid-week nights), which are the best way to sample the tempting menu. The samosa trio is particularly successful, while pakora are served in a mini fryer basket, keeping with the restaurant’s contemporary aspirations. Aloo methi is pleasantly bitter, with ginger and garlic balancing the fenugreek. Desi lamb (a bhoona-style curry) and earthy chicken saag are also highlights. Gulab jamen and ice-cream, and a cup of milky chaa will round off an impressively cheap experience. Gusto & Relish 729–731 Pollokshaws Road, G41 2AA, 0141 4241233, gustoandrelish.com The food here is moreish in the extreme – and that’s not just the mountainous meringues. The emphasis is on home-made with an all-day menu that list.co.uk

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HIP AND HOT THE ART SCHOOL Temporary home on Sauchiehall’s main drag for the arty union with cheap beer and good-value food.

ARTISAN ROAST Gibson Street’s coffee daddy, taking making a cuppa to a whole new planet.

AVENUE G Contemporary and cool, with excellent coffee, and food that embraces local produce.

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The Wee Curry Shop 41 Byres Road, G11 5RG, 0141 339 1339, theweecurryshopglasgow.com The Byres Road Wee Curry Shop, part of a group including an equally bijou branch in the city centre and a sister venue round the corner on Ashton Lane, is a casual affair with the ambience of a 1970s living room. Most seating is on the hot and spicy mezzanine directly above the kitchen. The menu offers simple Indian food, where texture is as important as flavour, and there is plenty for vegetarians to enjoy. The kitsch surroundings tend to leave a lasting impression – fortunately the food is more memorable than the décor.

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café with a well-considered ethos. Everything is prepared on site, sourced responsibly, and 100 per cent of all waste is recycled. That would count for little if the food were not good – but it’s all delicious. Offerings include smoky ham hock pie with three variations on couscous and lentils, sausages served with a generous dollop of mustard mash, and home-made, pesto-flavoured sausage rolls. There’s a tempting selection of cakes and bakes, too. Well worth a walk in the park. Bobar 383 Byres Road, G12 8AU, 0141 341 6516, bovinerestaurant.com/index.php/ essentials/bobar Attached to the Bovine restaurant, Bobar is a handy drinking haven to escape the hustle and bustle of Byres Road. Lauded for its cocktails, the bar has a good menu that does not disappoint, combining the expected classics and in-house specials. A cluster of outside tables are sure to re-enforce Bobar’s status as a venue ideal for drinks and people-watching. The food menu offers a tapas-style experience, allowing the choice of large sharing platters supplemented by a range of tantalising smaller dishes, plus a handful of burgers, sandwiches and bar bites. The Brass Monkey 1004 Argyle Street, G3 8LZ, 0141 243 2170, thebrassmonkeyglasgow.co.uk The Brass Monkey has a lot going for it, from the bespoke slate bar and large booths ideal for groups to the display of over 300 spirits and regular entertainment from sports to DJs. The wine list is rather good too, and there are plenty of speciality beers including a good American selection, stretching from Brooklyn Lager to San Francisco’s Anchor Steam. A lack of kitchen limits the food to dishes that can be quickly assembled by the bar staff, yet the food doesn’t suffer for this with soup, sandwiches and tasty platters coming fresh and tasty with top-quality produce. The Butterfly and the Pig 153 Bath Street, G2 4SQ, 0141 221 7711, thebutterflyandthepig.com The kooky appearance of the Butterfly & Pig – all mismatched furniture and naff wallpaper – give it a real comfort during the daytime that neighbouring bars can lack, while eclectic resident bands and a 2am licence (Tuesday, Friday, Saturday) ensure its popularity with students and a healthy crosssection of Glaswegians later on. It’s great for food, too. An ever-changing menu – all of it fresh – of zanily named Scottish food is to be had, like their signature ‘open’ fishcake, presented in a Le Creuset pan, or a salad of salty bacon and black pudding. A most agreeable haunt. Cookie 72 Nithsdale Road, G41 2AN, 0141 423 1411, cookiescotland.com

This hip café-bistro, with open kitchen and laid-back vibes, has owners who are passionate about food and source it in all kinds of cookie ways, even bartering with allotment owners to get produce that is so local you could almost throw it to the kitchen. No two visits are the same as there’s always something new and interesting to eat or drink. Blackboards display the ever-changing menu of simple, well-executed and seasonally inspired Mediterranean food, but bank on a pasta and a risotto available as a starter or main. Cushion & Cake 35 Old Dumbarton Road, G3 8RD, 0141 339 4114, cushionandcake.com From the enticing window displays to the colourful arts and crafts work from local and UK designers filling the walls, this attractive little café will appeal to the aesthetic in all of us and even more to the student who likes a bit of handicrafts with their cake. Vintage crockery adds an elegant touch to a simple smoked salmon sandwich or a heartier ploughman’s platter. There’s usually five hand-made cakes on offer from the classic Victoria sponge, and chocolate brownies to flourless and gluten-free. On the last Sunday of every month ‘Crafternoon’ sessions run alongside tea and cakes.

flavours. The Sunday fry-ups are legendary and the two-course lunch at £12 is an unbeatable introduction to a recent Bib Gourmand winner – like a Michelin star for budget places.

PARENTS ARE PAYING Bistro at One Devonshire Gardens 1 Devonshire Gardens, G12 0UX, 0141 339 2001, hotelduvin.com The restaurant of luxury hotel One Devonshire Gardens will deliver the sort of food that your parents’ parents may have to pay for as well – or ask to see the decent-value market menu. With Darin Campbell back as head chef, the Bistro is serving some of the finest food in Glasgow. Though this is no modest little bistro joint but a dressed-up, special-occasion experience involving serious food and fine wine. Expect explosions of flavour, exciting twists and impeccably sourced and prepared produce, plus exquisite desserts involving multiple flavours, textures and architectural flourishes. Café Gandolfi 64 Albion Street, G1 1NY, 0141 552 6813, cafegandolfi.com Gandolfi remains an unmissable fixture on the city’s culinary scene, and is largely unchanged in 30 years or so of service. There is the same striking wooden furniture, and proprietor Seumas MacInnes still serves a repertoire of pastas, salads and comfort foods, all executed with excellence and a love of Scottish produce. A highlight is the smoked haddock and tiger prawns pasta in a saffron cream sauce, and the macaroni cheese is definingly good. Further time-honoured Gandolfi tastes are New York pastrami on sourdough bread and meatloaf with sweet potato mash and red pepper relish.

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Stravaigin Café Bar 28 Gibson Street, G12 8NX, 0141 334 2665, stravaigin.com In keeping with the definition of the old Scots term whence this bar-diner derives its name, meaning ‘to wander’, there is a global reach here that entices in all manner of students, foodies, locals and visitors. The perpetually buzzing bar over two floors can encompass Vietnamese, Turkish and Granny’s hielan’ hame in the space of a single menu page. It’s all done to exacting standards, though, with an enthusiasm for the world and its

Creedence 48a West Regent Street, City Centre, G2 2RA A deep down, underground entrance reveals this fun and feisty bistro, with its interior of dark browns and muted yellows, wooden floors and leather benches. Revelling in the bayou vibe of deep south USA with its whispery blues soundtrack and plates heaped with shelled-up langoustines, lobster, oyster and crab claws, and sunken chuckbuckets for the debris, Creedence hopes to encourage a distinctly rootsy approach to seafood dining. Most dishes come ‘tapas’ style – letting the diners assemble a custom-built mix of ultra-fresh Scottish crustaceans and shellfish to share or fight over. There are also delicious crab cakes, burgers and steaks. list.co.uk

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The Finnieston 1125 Argyle Street, G3 8ND, 0141 222 2884 This smarter, more grown-up sister to Lebowskis down the road is nicely designed and finished, and instantly welcoming. Carefully sourced seafood is king here; a starter of meaty clams and mussels in a champagne and kale broth brings the senses to life with tales of the sea, whereas the scallops with thyme butter have a more refined air. Mains include fresh market fish cooked your favourite way or, from the menu, two whole orange-spotted plaice come with nutty browned butter, capers and pickled cauliflower. The enticing cocktails and champagne selection should keep the whole family entertained. Mother India 28 Westminster Terrace, Sauchiehall Street, G3 7RU, 0141 221 1663, motherindiaglasgow.co.uk A much-loved Glasgow institution, Mother India’s flagship restaurant is set over three floors, each with its own unique character – the first floor is the grandest with dark wood panelling and candles. A relatively limited menu contains dishes given distinction by a skilled kitchen, with the likes of chilli garlic chicken or a ‘healthy option’ such as baked halibut, plus vegetarian dishes such as roasted paneeer with spinach and peas. Add relaxed, friendly service into the mix and it’s easy to see why this is a firm favourite with residents as well as visitors to the city. Mussel Inn 157 Hope Street, G2 2UQ, 0141 572 1405, mussel-inn.com Mussel Inn isn’t just a restaurant but the end point of an infrastructure of sustainable fresh food that begins in West Coast lochs. This is a bright and breezy affair with wooden floors, large windows and a busy open kitchen. Fresh ingredients sprinkle the adventurous menu imparting plenty of bright and punchy flavours. A half kilo pot of mussels comes with a choice of fragrant sauces such as a brawny roast red pepper and pesto, while pancetta-wrapped king scallops are moist, smoky and juicy. A friendly vibe and an informal, arty atmosphere ensures this place is deservedly busy all year round. Opium 191 Hope Street, G2 2UL, 0141 332 6668, opiumrestaurant.co.uk The soft lighting and elegant tones add to the feeling of opulence and decadence suggested by this restaurant’s name. In addition to a well-balanced mix of Chinese, Thai and Malay dishes, the restaurant also proudly boasts a HongKong trained chef specialising in dim sum – the chicken sui mai dim sum are moist and meaty, expertly shaped into generous parcels. Immaculate presentation and attention to detail is evident across the menu. Extravagant exotic cocktails and a genuinely warm welcome with effortless service make a visit here an indulgent treat, well-suited to a meal out with the folks. list.co.uk

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La Parmigiana 447 Great Western Road, G12 8HH, 0141 334 0686, laparmigiana.co.uk Behind the frosted glass of this seriously opulent Italian restaurant at Kelvinbridge are beautifully laid tables, deep red walls, dark wood and a ceiling as crisp and white as the stiffly folded napkins. The service may be formal but it’s friendly, no doubt conscious that eating here is a very special event for most, and one for students only when the parent are in town. It isn’t cheap but you get what you pay for, with every penny spent visible on the plate or treating the tastebuds. The pre-theatre menu, and early-dining options offer a fine set of dishes for the more modest pocket. Two Fat Ladies at the Buttery 652 Argyle Street, G3 8UF, 0141 221 8188, twofatladiesrestaurant.com The Buttery has long been a by-word for quality in Glasgow and it is one which the Two Fat Ladies franchise has continued. A splendid baroque Victorian bar leads to a tartan-carpeted wood-panelled dining area – all pressed tablecloths, candlelight and formally dressed staff. The food is also ornate, including starters of oak smoked salmon that is slinky and vibrant, and home-made ravioli with a rich ratatouille filling. Creative flair and expertise in the kitchen are the hallmarks of this enterprise, augmented by a good wine list and skilled, thoughtful serving staff. Ubiquitous Chip 12 Ashton Lane, G12 8SJ, 0141 334 5007, ubiquitouschip.co.uk Few can lay claim to being a foodie in Glasgow without sampling the delights of the famous ‘Chip’ and its open-plan courtyard, with lush greenery entwined around pillars, a fish pond, cobbled flooring and moving spotlights, all creating a romantic and unusual setting. Focusing on local, seasonal produce has always been the ethos, and there is no sign of change. Starters include West Coast langoustines, Galloway venison loin and Islay scallops. For mains, halibut, pheasant and steak all make an appearance, though the guinea fowl trumps them all. Pudding is a must.

TAKEAWAYS Bon Appétit 1150 Argyle Street, G3 8TE, 0141 334 4479 After a recent refurb and rebrand, Bon Appétit is smarter, stronger and healthier than ever. From the reassuringly open kitchen, cheery staff serve up quality curries from a fairly compact Indian selection, heavily bolstered by a range of grill options, from kebabs to peri-peri chicken, with handy menu notes on nutritional advice – a most unusual dedication to punters’ waistlines for a takeaway. This health-conscious spirit continues with baked potatoes, rice bowls, salads and wraps (okay, maybe not the ‘kebab chip

wrap’). Also, of course, there are the more standard burgers and pizzas and chips ‘n’ cheese. Cailin’s Sushi 1136 Argyle Street, G3 8TD, 0141 334 8637 Suitably situated, globally speaking, next to a Korean restaurant, Cailin’s Sushi is a small, neat and appealing sushi bar offering various lovingly presented Japanese snacks to eat in or take out. The sushi is the main event, encompassing the rolled hosomaki and futomaki, and their variation the cone-shaped handroll, plus nigiri and the loosely filled gunkan cup variety – all are perfectly formed and delicious. A handful of more substantial dishes include curry and teriyaki bento boxes, rice boxes and noodles, and various sides include delicious vegetable and chicken dumplings, octopus balls and the requisite sushi condiments: ginger, soy sauce and wasabi sauce. Grassroots Organic 20 Woodlands Road, G3 6UR, 0141 353 3278, grassrootsorganic.com This venerable Woodlands Road deli and general wholesome grocery shop has been keeping Glasgow’s foodies, veggies, students and conscientious consumers happy for over 30 years. There is an adjoining shop selling herbal meds in case the distinctly healthy – not to mention very tasty and ethical – food offerings don’t cure your ailments. Wake up with some vegan porridge, or grab a lunchtime deli-style sandwich or wrap, or some chunkier hot food in the form of veggie burgers, soups, tagines and hotpots. The cold food is no less tempting with salads, frittatas and pasta bakes. Home Wok 101 Byres Road, G11 5HW, 0141 334 8433, homewok.co.uk This modest but meaningful establishment offers solid, popular food without using greasy oils, resulting in crispy coconut king prawns that are light as a feather and deliciously delicate. The innovative pak choi and broccoli includes soy bean pesto that is, like their soy sauce, smooth and fresh-tasting. The menu has a whole page for sushi with a couple of dozen choices, and Hong Kong Chinese, Thai and Japanese dishes compete for space among the choices, such as tempura, spring rolls, tofu, chicken wings, Peking duck, satay, wok curry – the list is long and enticing. Merchant Chippie 155 High Street, G1 1PH, 0141 552 5789 It is a tall order persuading people that fish suppers are healthy but that is just what this student-friendly chippie is attempting. Its menu is full of brain development this and organic oil that, but at the end of the day the proof is, as they say, in the pudding. And it does taste good too. Fish is freshly fried in front of you, coated in a ‘secret’ batter or covered in a light and delicate crumb. On offer are salmon, calamari, sea bass, prawns all brought in from Scottish ports daily.

Philadelphia Fish and Chicken Bar 445 Great Western Road, G12 8HH, 0141 339 2372 The ‘Philly’ has been a towering presence at Kelvinbridge for longer than most locals can remember. It has served many a student, school kid, drinker and busy worker over the years. Owned by the same family who run neighbouring La Parmagiana and the Big Blue, Philly dishes out Scottish favourites and staples such as black puddings, smoked sausage and above average fish suppers into the early hours at weekends. They also produce a nice line in fresh crusty pizzas and freshly made pastas delivered from next door’s kitchen. Rice and Noodle 96 Dumbarton Road, G11 6NX, 0141 357 2300 The hordes of students and families squeezing into the 12 seats or ordering a carry-out from this unprepossessing place show it is more than your standard, run-of-the-mill takeaway outlet. What they come for is the food – unfussy Chinese cuisine that is packed full of flavour. Salt and pepper popcorn chicken is much more than a gimicky name, while chicken satay benefits from a tasty home-made sauce, delivering a double hit of spice and crunch. Mains, particularly the Szechuan dishes, are impressive, served on picnicesque, polka-dotted plates if dining in. Taco Mazama Mexican Kitchen 6 Renfield Street, G2 5AL, 0141 248 8940, tacomazama.co.uk 261 Byres Road, G12 8TL, 0141 337 3399 This is authentic, US-style Mexican food. The freshness of the food makes Taco’s two branches a must-visit for any student in town. On offer are burritos, chillis, nachos, tacos and quesadillas. The side salsa comes in four different heat strengths and the jalapeños would be hot and crunchy enough to satisfy a cowboy. The meat and veg fillings are a notch above what you might expect at a takeaway – the char-grilled chicken has a deep meaty flavour and the slow-cooked barbecue pork has a lovely Christmassy spice. The massive burritos are a generous meal in themselves. VIP Taste 623 Cathcart Road, G42 8AE, 0141 433 9111, viptaste.co.uk You’ll not want for a decent, studentpriced curry in Glasgow, but even by this city’s high standards, VIP Taste stands out for its simple, fresh, authentic food. You’re more likely to get ‘lamb with potatoes’ or ‘chicken with chickpeas’ than ‘bhuna’ or ‘tikka masala’ here, and at ridiculously cheap prices. Massive yogurt-marinated legs of chicken sit alongside trays of samosas and spiced patties of lamb mince, while chapattis are made to order in front of you. Those who can see beyond the spartan interior and who have had enough of kormas and jalfrezis might want to try this place. 2012 THE LIST STUDENT GUIDE 67

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VEGGIE DELIGHTS The Bay Tree Café 403 Great Western Road, G4 9HY, 0141 334 5898, baytreecafe.com A student favourite since 1960, the Bay Tree Café has a relaxed air, with various Arabian/Mediterranean knick-knacks, and a menu that is even further reaching. The breakfast menu is available all day, as are sandwiches, pasta dishes, and the café’s signature Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. Despite the heavy presence of grilled meat dishes, the café’s previous life as a meat-free diner means there are still plenty of vegan and veggie options, including breakfasts and soya ice-cream. Whether you’re looking for a laid-back café or a more exotic eatery, this is somewhere that will surely please.

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Roots and Fruits 455–457 Great Western Road, G12 8HH, 0141 339 3077, rootsandfruitsandflowers. com If you want to ensure that what you’re eating has been prepared from the best fruit and veg available, then you’ll be hard pushed to beat Roots & Fruits. The iconic deli and greengrocer may only have five seats, but they are worth battling for. A changing menu includes meat-dishes but has good options for vegetarians, and will always have a curry, two soups (one vegan), fish-cakes, and meat or veggie rolls plus specials. The food is hearty and top-notch – even the potato salad shows creative flair. Freshly baked scones and vegan cake encourage lingering. Saramago Café Bar CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD, 0141 352 4920, cca-glasgow.com/cafe Occupying a light, airy atrium in the heart of the CCA, Saramago draws a bohemian crowd with a menu of mostly Mediterranean and North African flavours. ‘Small plates’ include aubergine with mint, chilli and lemon, a Moroccan-inspired carrot salad and rather good vegetable tempura. Baba ganoush is thick, garlicky and smoky, and served with triangles of excellent flatbread. Mains are sandwiches using home-baked bread, salads and pasta options with a ratatouille tart that’s a treat of crisp pastry and grilled veg with lovely dill and caraway coleslaw. The 78 10–14 Kelvinhaugh Street, G3 8NU, 0141 576 5018, the78cafebar.com This charming laid-back café/bar has the feel of a country house – set incongruously in student-heavy Finnieston. A long bar dominates the rustically informal room with a line of aged wooden tables, an open fireplace and comfy armchairs. A small menu boasting curries, pies and veggie burgers is augmented by a daily specials option where the food can be loosely described as vegan pub grub – albeit produced with verve, such as the great-value Daily Pot. Tasty and healthy food aside, the 78 is a vibrant hub for music, organic ales and community events creating a welcome warm-hearted, earthy vibe.

Stereo 20–28 Renfield Lane, G2 5AR, 0141 222 2254, stereocafebar.com Although it’s hard to catch the full vista from the narrow lane, this veggie café-bar and music venue is housed in a superb Mackintosh-designed building, all exterior white tiles and square windows with double doors opening into a leisurely space which has the feel of a relaxed arts venue or student hangout. The food is mainly vegan with the accent on fun, filling and tasty. There are staples such as gnocchi, pizzas and the signature haggis fritter with hand-cut chips. Tapas dishes highlight the creativity, while daily specials and puddings are announced from a board. Tapa Bakehouse 21 Whitehill Street, Dennistoun, G31 2LH, 0141 554 9981, tapabakehouse. co.uk Tapa is a functioning bakery with a front of shop area for takeaway or sit-in sampling. Organic loaves, savoury brioche, pastries, bagels, foccacia and unctuous gluten-free cakes are for sale. The small eating area has a rustic feel with wooden tables dotted around the stone floor. Daily dishes are announced from a specials board and may include a thick courgette and cauliflower soup, or mains such as a hearty mixed bean chilli or the succulent home-made Spanish tortilla. Tapa offers a vision of the future: locally grown organic produce turned into scrumptious, healthy and adventurous dishes in the heart of the community. Tchai-Ovna House of Tea 42 Otago Lane, G12 8PB, 0141 357 4524, tchaiovna.com With its stone floors, threadbare rugs and Moorish lamps this eccentric little place could be in a Marrakesh market rather than Glasgow. Comfy chairs and reclaimed tables are dotted around amidst the perfume of exotic teas, creating a leisurely, almost soporific vibe. Eastern delights dominate the menu where mains include the monthly special – a stew or curry served with pitta or rice, or the sizeable home-made falafels served with hummus or baba ganoush. An outside deck around a willow tree extends the exotic feel, maintaining a tranquil hang-out for students of a contemplative bent – or those needing a break from the alcohol. The 13th Note Café/Bar 50–60 King Street, G1 5QT, 0141 553 1638, 13thnote.co.uk The 13th note has a cool and funky vibe that is a beacon to students as well as music and arts lovers. A bright, cavernous red room hosts the bar area with the café a few stairs up at the back. The mood is laid-back chill zone by day; full-on hoaching on gig nights. The vegan fare includes croquettes stuffed with mozzarella, broccoli and pesto, a full-flavoured and rustic moussaka, and a muscular haggis and neeps accompanied by an accomplished brandy and peppercorn sauce. The cheesecake is a clever tofu creation with punchy flavours. list.co.uk

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B’est 16 Drummond Street, EH8 9TX, 0131 556 4448, best-restaurant.co.uk This relaxed bistro has become a favourite with students and summer festival-goers. A three-course set menu is cannily priced at under £15, but it doesn’t feel like corners have been cut. On the à la carte, lamb shank and medallions of venison are perfectly cooked, though let down by school canteen vegetables. Bell’s Diner 7 St Stephen Street, EH3 5 AN, 0131 225 8116 If your restaurant is really only serving two things, you’d better make sure you do them well. Bell’s Diner has been doing steak and burgers well for over 40 years and there are no signs of things changing. Outstanding burgers come in three sizes with a range of toppings and butters including garlic, mustard and Roquefort plus a mountain of crisply cooked chips and fresh salad. The Dogs 110 Hanover Street, EH2 1DR, 0131 220 1208, thedogsonline.co.uk A wooden staircase flanked by statues of the owner’s dogs takes you up to atmospheric Georgian dining rooms, low lit by candles. What makes The Dogs stand out is the inclusion of underused ingredients, such as pig’s cheek in a stew. Main courses are all around the £11 mark and for that you get plenty of hearty, rustic food.

Indaba 3 Lochrin Terrace, EH3 9QJ, 0131 221 1554, edindaba.co.uk This tapas restaurant combines the national cuisines of its owners, serving Venezuelan, South African and Spanish dishes. So antelope fillets sit alongside pickled anchovies, and prawns might come as sosaties (Cape Malay spiced skewers), gambas pil pil (in a chilli and tomato sauce) or with plantain and avocado. Attentive service and free chupitos (flavoured vodka shots) make for a welcoming atmosphere. Kampong Ah Lee Malaysian Delight 28 Clerk Street, EH8 9HX, 0131 662 9050, kampongahlee.co.uk The popularity of this canteen-style Malaysian eatery with Edinburgh’s Asian students testifies to its affordability and authenticity. The compact interior is a mix of basic seating, gaudy ornaments and colourful posters. The menu offers a baffling array of meat, seafood, noodle, rice and soup dishes, but staff are happy to explain or recommend.

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El Quijote 13a Brougham Street, EH3 9JS, 0131 478 2856, quijotetapas.co.uk This modest restaurant has no pretence to being smart, with earthy tones and clunky terracotta crockery a charming enough backdrop for the buzzing, occasionally noisy atmosphere. The short menu does away with tortilla and patatas bravas to bring things of a more Andalusian bent, with delicious cuts of Iberico pork showing quality ingredients are taken seriously. Illegal Jack’s 113-117 Lothian Road, EH3 9AN, 0131 622 7499, illegaljacks.co.uk Opened in 2009, Illegal Jack’s aims to provide fresh, healthy, speedily delivered tex-mex food on a takeaway or sit-in basis. Start with tortilla chips and dips, mini haggis quesadillas or chicken wings. Fajitas then appear on the obligatory sizzling platter, or a tasty pork quesadilla comes with sweet pinto list.co.uk

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Mother India’s Café 3-5 Infirmary Street, EH1 1LT, 0131 524 9801, motherindiascafeedinburgh. co.uk The Edinburgh outpost of this Glasgow favourite has gained and retained its popularity through its trademark ‘Indian tapas’. The extensive menu has the familiar onion bhajis and pakora, as well as more unusual chicken achari or fish cakes. Unfortunately, table sizes don’t match the multi-plate concept. Mums Great Comfort Food 4a Forrest Road, EH1 2QN, 0131 260 9806, mumsgreatcomfortfood.co.uk Whoever the mysterious Mum was, she clearly had no time for airs and graces, but has been keeping fans full of robust cooking since 2003 (when she was Monster Mash). The menu is all about British classics: steak pies, stews, fish

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Tanjore 6-8 Clerk Street, EH8 9HX, 0131 478 6518, tanjore.co.uk Relative newcomer Tanjore brings a wealth of south Indian cuisine to Newington, in a friendly café setting, with no charge BYOB. The menu covers familiar thali and biryani mains together with less familiar dishes (often vegetarian) that warrant investigation, like traditional lentil dumpling starters massala vadai.

BYOB Bluerapa Thai 6 Torphichen Place, EH3 8DU, 0131 629 0447, bluerapathai.co.uk This recently opened restaurant and takeaway has a jovial dining area with lime green walls, ruby lamps and teak furniture. Thrifty deals include dishes full of tender meats and fresh spices. Gloriously sticky ‘drunken’ chicken wings arrive in red wine barbecue sauce, while silky panang curry sauce ladled over prawns has a pleasant kick. A fun and affordable place to dine. Empires 24 St Mary’s Street, EH1 1SU, 0131 466 0100, empirescafe.co.uk There’s an exotic, Aladdin’s Cave feel to Empires – walls covered with Middle Eastern fabrics and tiles and a seating area full of scatter cushions and ornately carved wood. The menu is Turkish, with dips, halloumi, falafel, kofte and moussaka available to share tapas-style, or more substantial mains served with salad and flatbreads. Hanam’s 3 Johnston Terrace, EH1 2PW, 0131 225 1329, hanams.com Hanam’s is rightly revered for its Kurdish cooking. The characterful restaurant is spread over two floors, plus a popular summer terrace. In the large space upstairs, coloured lanterns throw light across red fabrics and drapes. The mushakal meze to start is a Kurdish showcase, or kubba halab (fried sweet lamb encased in rice) recalls the best haggis balls. For mains, lamb tashreeb is a rich and wonderful casserole.

FOOD SHOPS EDDIE’S SEAFOOD MARKET Trading since 1986, this is where chefs from the best ethnic and homegrown restaurants source their fish.

EDINBURGH FARMERS’ MARKET Scotland’s largest farmers’ market sets up every Saturday morning on Castle Terrace.

IJ MELLIS CHEESEMONGER All three branches in Edinburgh are a whiffy treat, with friendly, knowledgeable staff. The best cheeses in prime condition.

JOHN SAUNDERSON A proper butcher selling cheap cuts, home-made pies and good quality game and pork.

JORDAN VALLEY International wholefoods with its own range and a staggering selection of teas.

MANNA HOUSE This much-loved, first-class patisserie and bakery, is now serving a selection of lunches .

REAL FOODS Scotland’s largest retailer of organic, Fairtrade, vegetarian and special diet foods, with 30 years’ experience.

Hanedan 41 West Preston Street, EH8 9PY, 0131 667 4242, hanedan.co.uk Bustling Hanedan is a somewhat squashed, split-level treasure trove of Turkish trinkets and twinkling lights. Dip your pitta in cacik (oil-splashed minty yoghurt with cucumber) while you wait for grilled, herbed lamb, chicken and garlic sausage. Desserts are limited, but you can’t go wrong with honeyed baklava and Turkish coffee.

since first appearing, Indian stalwart Khushi’s has reopened on Leith Walk. Behind its extensive frontage is an area reserved for larger parties and the stylish, lively main dining room. A good value lunch deal and evening menu of chicken and lamb classics, tandoori and seafood curries are currently eat-in only. Mains aren’t always consistent; but home-made ice cream and sorbets go some way to compensate.

Khushi’s 10 Antigua Street, EH1 3NH, 0131 558 1947, khushis.com Sixty-five years and half a dozen venues

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is small and cosy, with a warm welcome from owner Jodie Nguyen. Bowls of steaming pho come with bean sprouts, mint and lime to garnish, and are fragrant and flavourful. Every dish is fresh and bright, with keynote citrus, peanut and mint flavours.

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WIFI CAFÉS LE BISTROT DE L’INSTITUT FRANCAIS D’ECOSSE Excellent quality French food in an understated setting.

BROUGHTON DELICATESSEN Airy, arty space off Broughton Street with friendly staff and tasty snacks.

CAPTAIN TAYLOR’S COFFEE HOUSE A social enterprise serving up fine coffee and sandwiches.

THE CHOCOLATE TREE Neat Bruntsfield stop-off run by East Lothian chocolate makers.

HULA JUICE BAR AND GALLERY A variety of smoothies to beat the heaviest of hangover, all served up by friendly staff.

METROPOLE Top local café with options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

meals just as Mrs Kim prepares for her family, the homely atmosphere is encouraged by jaunty décor, tiny dimensions and floral chinaware. Simple pricing means mains are mostly £10 (£7 at lunch) including soup, appetisers and limitless rice. Hot stone pot dishes make great theatre. Nile Valley 6 Chapel Street, EH8 9AY, 0131 667 8200 Sudanese Nile Valley has remained almost unchanged for years, as have its wraps: filled with falafel, char-grilled aubergine, hummus and feta, they have lecturers and students queueing up. The à la carte menu comes into its own after the lunchtime rush, and takes influence from across North Africa. Go for the inexplicably cheap set menus. Pho Vietnam House 3 Grove Street, EH3 8AF, 0131 228 3383, vietnamhousescotland.com Edinburgh’s only Vietnamese restaurant 70 THE LIST STUDENT GUIDE 2012

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The Bakehouse Co. 32c Broughton Street, 0131 557 1157, thebakehousecompany.co.uk Popular stalwart The Bakehouse is a café-tearoom first and foremost, rather than a bakery, so teas, coffees, lunchtime sandwiches and baked potatoes are the mainstay, joined by various in-house creations including pies, soups, a daily stew, savoury scones and cakes. Bia Bistrot 19 Colinton Road, EH10 5DP, 0131 452 8453, biabistrot.co.uk An unassuming little eatery, Bia Bistrot has won a Michelin mention and a following of locals who cause daily specials to fly and periodic winethemed evenings to sell-out. From lamb’s tongue with blue potatoes and crème fraîche to simply cooked Orkney gold steaks, the food is the focus here, and at great value prices. Earthy Canonmills 1-6 Canonmills Bridge, EH3 5LF, 0131 556 9696, earthy.co.uk With two popular food markets and a thriving café under their belt already, the newest outlet has cemented Earthy’s uncompromising commitment to local, sustainable and ethical food. The new store has a large bistro and takeaway alongside, chef Calum Evans sending out the freshest of daily changing dishes – exciting salads, brunches full of local pork and evening meals too. Hellers Kitchen 15 Salisbury Place, EH9 1SL, 0131 667 4654, hellerskitchen.co.uk Hellers Kitchen is your typical friendly wee neighbourhood bistro, given a clean, modern look. Fresh baking with home-made preserves stars for breakfast, brunch and afternoon treats, while set-price weekday lunches, special offers and pre-theatre menus are keen and canny. In the evening, a roster of specials adds to the à la carte steaks, burgers and pasta.

Mussel Inn 61–65 Rose Street, EH2 2NH, 0131 225 5979, mussel-inn.com The Mussel Inn is a brightly-lit, bustling space with swarms of waiting staff and cheerfully painted walls that would resemble a Mediterranean café were it not for the view of Primark across the road. There’s a good deal of variety to the menu, from pots of mussels in different sizes to oysters and grilled platters. The specials are worth a look and away from the à la carte there’s a very reasonable pre-theatre menu. Pink Olive 55-57 West Nicolson Street, EH8 9DB, 0131 662 4493, ilovepinkolive.co.uk Tucked in beside the Bristo Square Fringe hotspot, Pink Olive is a charming, fresh, family-run bistro. Olive, the owner’s gran, supplies rhubarb from her garden, and grandad-in-law grows apples for a delightful chutney. Lightly pickled red gurnard demonstrates commitment to both sustainable fishing and enjoyable, unusual flavours. Spoon Café Bistro 6a Nicolson Street, EH8 9DH, 0131 623 1752, spooncafebistro.co.uk Open from 10am till 10pm, serving everything from morning rolls through to a three-course dinner, you could practically live here. There’s free wi-fi. and plenty to keep your taste buds interested – simple, well-sourced dishes such as grilled mackerel on limey sweet potato mash. That said, they’re equally happy to serve you a cup of coffee while you tap on your laptop. Urban Angel 1 Forth Street, EH1 3JX, 0131 556 6323, urban-angel.co.uk 121 Hanover Street, EH2 1DJ , 0131 225 6215 Seasonal, local and organic are buzz words for these bright, informal, modern bistros. Much of the menu is made up of specials using whatever produce is best that day – they’re very popular for brunch. They don’t compromise on produce, so prices can seem high relative to less ethical eateries, but good value is a certainty.

PARENTS ARE PAYING L’escargot Bleu 56 Broughton Street, EH1 3SA, 0131 557 1600, lescargotbleu.co.uk Producing creative Gallic fare with high quality Scottish ingredients, the hard work pays dividends with each course at this buzzy, airy bistro. The more adventurous will delight in the seldom-seen, tablesideprepared Dexter beef steak tartar, while blushing lamb steaks, charred slightly on their edges, are set off by Jerusalem artichoke purée. The Grain Store 30 Victoria Street, EH1 2JW, 0131 225 7635, grainstore-restaurant.co.uk A city classic that doesn’t rest on its laurels, local, sustainable sourcing is strong, with a menu rich in game: pithivier of hare with saddle of hare salad; Perthshire venison; whole roast partridge or roast widgeon. In fish mains, garlic cream purée swamps the flavour of flaky halibut, but seafood in starters is of topnotch quality. Kanpai 8-10 Grindlay Street, EH3 9AS, 0131 228 1602, kanpaisushi.co.uk Newcomer Kanpai is Sushiya’s elegant, grey-toned, fine dining sister. The menu is divided into delicately presented sushi, sashimi, tempura and grilled dishes, that it’s possible to eat at the bar and watch the chefs prepare. Kanpai lacks the warm atmosphere of simpler sushi bars, but is flawless in many respects. Kyloe Restaurant & Grill The Rutland Hotel, 1-3 Rutland Street, EH1 2AE, 0131 229 3402, kyloerestaurant.com Kyloe occupies a grand first floor space, decked out with cowhide booths and other bovine-themed furnishings. Behind the playful interior is a self-declared mission to offer the best possible steak experience: provenance and butchery are taken seriously. A board of unusual cuts (onglet, bavette, feather) of grassfed Aberdeen Angus all arrive perfectly medium rare. Khushi’s

Iglu 2b Jamaica Street, EH3 6HH, 0131 476 5333, theiglu.com Despite being tucked at the far end of a side-street, Iglu has established an enviable profile for proudly serving seasonal, local, organic and wild foods in the cosy upstairs restaurant and downstairs bar. Daily specials add more scope for their ‘what’s good today’ attitude, and puddings are supplemented by a wide selection of Scottish cheeses. list.co.uk

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Ondine 2 George IV Bridge, EH1 1AD, 0131 226 1888, ondinerestaurant.co.uk Located next to the Missoni Hotel, this restaurant has mesmerising views. The décor is stylish, the waiting staff discreetly attentive, but there’s still a relaxed vibe. Display cases of shellfish introduce the main theme on arrival, and it’s difficult to see past the roast shellfish platter for two, particularly for diners at the Crustacean Bar, though this would overlook Cornish sea bass in rich shrimp and Beaujolais sauce. Sweet Melindas 11 Roseneath Street, EH9 1JH, 0131 229 7953, sweetmelindas.co.uk White panelling and shelves of brica-brac lend this cosy neighbourhood hangout a quaint, pleasant ambience. While it can get very busy at weekends, muted lighting and a mellow jazz soundtrack make it ideal for intimate dining. Seafood is at the fore, with classic starters including grilled sardines, and squid salad enlivened by coriander, lime and cucumber. Wedgwood the Restaurant 67 Canongate, EH8 8BQ, 0131 558 8737, wedgwoodtherestaurant.co.uk Scottish with international influences, an occasional cheffy twist and a decent wine list, Wedgwood lends the Royal Mile a touch of class. Scottish seasonal produce is prominent, with foraged greens such as scurvy grass. Scallops are hand-dived, and dishes successfully creative: silky lobster thermidor crème brûlée is served with a Bloody Mary sorbet and parmesan biscuit.

TAKEAWAYS L’Alba D’Oro/Anima 5-11 Henderson Row, EH3 5DH, 0131 557 2580 (L’Alba D’Oro) 0131 558 2918 (Anima), anima-online.co.uk Opened in 1975, L’Alba d’Oro is a good, old-fashioned chippy. With plenty of veggie options, different varieties of fish and swift service, they have understandably acquired a loyal following. Next door, Anima is a shinier, more modern creation. As well as pizzas and pastas, there are salads, sandwiches and daily specials – even ice-creams, cakes and a wine list. Café Piccante 19 Broughton Street, EH1 3JU, 0131 478 7884 7 East Norton Place, EH7 5DR, 0131 652 6221 An integral cog in Broughton’s flamboyant, predominantly gay, after dark merry-go-round, Café Piccante isn’t your usual chippy, with its disco ball, late night drinks licence and DJ on some Friday and Saturday nights. Catering unapologetically to the fried needs of club and bar overspill, they offer 14 chip combinations, down to hamburger chip rolls, as well as the (in)famous deep fried Mars bar. There’s a simple online ordering system if you’d rather not brave the crowds, list.co.uk

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and a second, less rave-y London Street branch. Cardamom 178a Easter Road, EH7 5QQ, 0131 661 7199, cardamomindiantakeaway.co.uk The parallel lines of Easter Road and Leith Walk are arguably the best in Edinburgh for takeaway food. A recent entry to this competitive market, Cardamom’s bright interior has a comfy couch to relax in while you wait. The considerable list of ‘Specialities’ s howcase the owner’s North Indian roots, but cater to almost every taste. Haryali massala is ideal for the kormalover craving something more fragrant, or cross the border into Nepal for spicy and delicious Kathmandu chicken. Chop Chop 248 Morrison Street, EH3 8DT, 0131 221 1155, chop-chop.co.uk 76 Commercial Street, EH6 6LX, 0131 553 1818 Known primarily for boiled and fried dumplings, the idea is to place your order and then wait for dishes to arrive, seemingly at random. The cucumber salad is a refreshing counterpoint to rich stir-fried spicy tofu, and the sticky, crunchy dessert of sesame-coated apple scores for outstanding flavour and sheer fun. The Morrison Street outpost draws a crowd who enjoy its lively bustle, and does takeaway only, and the smarter Leith branch offers home delivery and takeaway. Elephant Juice Soup George Square, elephantjuicesoup.com JP Campbell’s thing is social enterprise: for every meal served from his van ‘Dumbo 1’ in George Square, someone in the developing world is also fed. For all that the food’s a means to an end, it’s a pretty good conduit – he started out with veg-packed soups (the haggis is great) and artisan bread and has expanded into morning porridge and slow-cooked evening casseroles. Los Cardos 281 Leith Walk, EH6 8PD, 0131 555 6619, loscardos.co.uk Los Cardos is on a mission to persuade us that Mexican-style street food can be fast, healthy and fresh. The compact menu allows customers to build their own dinner. Start with a choice of styles (burrito, quesadilla or soft taco), add a filling (veggie, meat or haggis) and a range of toppings (salsas, sour cream or guacamole). On Sundays customers can take meals back to the nearby Victoria pub. Silver Bowl 12 Albert Place, Leith Walk, EH7 5HN, 0131 554 9830, silverbowl.co.uk 135 Restalrig Road, EH7 6HN, 0131 554 3643 311 Leith Walk, EH6 8SA, 0131 554 5709 With three branches in Leith, Silver Bowl has something of a monopoly when it comes to Chinese and Thai takeaway. Thai is available from the

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VEGGIE DELIGHTS The Baked Potato Shop 56 Cockburn Street, EH1 1PB, 0131 225 7572 Renowned for its huge potatoes, this pocket-sized shop is a counter-culture landmark in the middle of tourist land, more likely to be playing the Chemical Brothers than tinned bagpipe tunes. Baked potatoes are available in small, medium and large, with almost any topping imaginable. There’s a small table in the corner, but you’ll likely have to opt for takeaway.

HIP AND HOT ARTISAN ROAST The coolest coffee for miles, served in a tiny wee shop.

BREWDOG A selection of beer-absorbing pizzas, cheese and ham plates.

CUCINA Glamorous hotel dining with a menu that lives up to the style.

THE GARDENER’S COTTAGE A menu of what’s been grown, baked or butchered that day.

KANPAI Sushi and sake in a setting that would suit downtown Tokyo.

LOVECRUMBS Bakers Rachel and Hollie serving up homemade cakes.

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David Bann 56-58 St Mary’s Street, EH1 1SX, 0131 556 5888, davidbann.com At the forefront of Edinburgh’s vegetarian scene for over a decade, David Bann continues to combine modern décor with an innovative menu. The unusual combinations in a Thai fritter of broccoli and smoked tofu make for a lively and fresh starter, set off by banana chutney and plum dressing. Main courses are no less compelling, using exciting spice and seasoning combinations. The Engine Shed 19 St Leonards Lane, EH8 9SD, 0131 662 0040, engineshed.org.uk Well off the beaten track sits this little gem of a café, run by the Garvald Community Enterprise. Daily hot specials such as red dragon pie – a hearty spicy bean casserole topped with mashed potato – and quiche feature alongside baked potatoes and salads. The organic bread, biscuits and oatcakes are baked on-site, and they produce several varieties of tofu, all of which can be purchased in the café.

A full-on steak experience.

TIMBERYARD Sustainable eating and drinking in a stylish former warehouse.

Albert Place branch, while Chinese can be picked up or delivered from the other two. Menus are a solid mix of old classics and in-house creations, with expertly made starters and sides confirming Silver Bowl as deserving of its local popularity. The Tailend Restaurant and Fish Bar 14-15 Albert Place, EH7 5HN, 0131 555 3577, tailendrestaurant.com The original Edinburgh posh chippie, the Tailend coined a format that is gathering pace across the country. The takeaway box of haddock, chips and mushy peas remains but there’s also a separate tabled seating area. Sustainable sourcing has led to a specials board that advertises the likes of sole, sea bass and rock turbot, cooked to order. The all important chips are fried only in beef dripping to crunchy, fluffy perfection.

Henderson’s Vegetarian Restaurant 94 Hanover Street, EH2 1DR, 0131 225 2131, hendersonsofedinburgh.co.uk This New Town spot has been the beating heart of Edinburgh’s vegetarian scene for half a century. On street level there’s a deli and sandwich bar, in the basement is a self-service restaurant with live music every night. A blackboard details specials ranging from soups, salads and quiches to main meals like roast aubergine stuffed with oats and nuts, served with redcurrant sauce and potato dauphinoise. Kalpna 2/3 St Patrick’s Square, EH8 9EZ, 0131 667 9890, kalpnarestaurant.com With well spaced tables, walls covered in plaster decorations and mirrored murals, this quirky restaurant is surprisingly intimate. A range of ‘seasonal specials’ mix seasonal Scottish and exotic veg to good effect. Kalpna’s signature dish, dam aloo kashmeri, is a delicate, creamy dish packed with veggies, paneer and nuts. The flavours mingle well, but might be a little sweet for some. 2012 THE LIST STUDENT GUIDE 71

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Pink Poodle 181-183 Byres Road, 0141 357 3344, lovelaboutique.com For quirky girls who nonetheless like to get dressed up (and boy, are there a few of those in Glasgow), Pink Poodle is a destination shop. With tongue firmly in cheek, this boutique store showcases local designers as well as girly-going-out-fave labels like Yumi, Motel, Religion and Killah, and likes to remind customers that fashion is always meant to be fun.

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full of treasures. The kids’ section is adorable.

American Apparel Nelson Mandela Place, Unit 3 Stock Exchange, 0141 221 9593 americanapparel.net Hipster mecca, with acres of spandex, gold lamé leggings, lace bodysuits, circle scarves, fluoro hoodies, piles of Vice magazine, controversially overt advertising. You know the drill.

Glorious 41 Ruthven Lane, 0141 357 5662 This wee gem of a place is tucked away down Ruthven Lane. A secondhand shop rather than strictly vintage, it stocks a good mix of recent and decent high street stuff at reasonable prices, as well as a great selection of clothes, bags and jewellery, and as such you’ll rarely leave emptyhanded.

Barnardos Boutique 54 Wilson Street, Merchant City, 0141 552 9581 A fine selection of vintage and secondhand designer clothing at pretty good prices, with all the money going to sweet charidee. Occasionally they stock left-overs from fashion degree shows too. Circa Vintage 37 Ruthven Lane, West End 0141 334 6660, circavintage.co.uk One of a number of excellent vintagey haunts down this way, but should be a must-stop. They’re particularly good on period jewellery, with some pieces going back to the 1920s, vintage outerwear and 1980s accessories. The City Retro Fashion 41 King Street, 0141 201 7400 A fairly small selection, but this vintage hidey-hole in the middle of Candleriggs, or art hipster central, is always good at picking out trends from the past that have made a resurrgence. Focus 220 Argyle St, 0141 248 2446, focuspocus.co.uk One of the very few skate stores in the city, this is the Glasgow branch of the legendary Edinburgh skater-ownedand-run Focus, where you’ll find Stussy, Nike SB, Obey, Girl, Emerica and Carhartt, Nixon watches, and decks from the likes of Chocolate and Anti Hero. Sick, likes. Glasgow Vintage Co 453 Great Western Road. 0141 338 6633 This store has some pedigree: the owner’s family run Edinburgh’s veritable vintage institution Armstrong’s, and he has been running Watermelon (just up the road) very successfully since 2005. Small wonder that this boutique vintage store is beautifully presented and chock list.co.uk

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Handbags and Gladrags 158 Dumbarton Road, West End (no phone), (no web) The blink-and-you’ll-miss-it entrance belies just how big this Aladdin’s Cave of fashion is. It’s been around since before vintage became fashionable, and the set-up and prices are much more comfortably charity shop level than many of their nearby competitors. Suits us fine. In fact, given just how good their stock is, we’re not sure why we’re telling you this . . . La La Land Lower floor, De Courcy’s Arcade, Cresswell Lane, West End, livinginlalaland.co.uk (no phone) Seriously great indie boutique with an eye on youthful fashion sourced from blogs and recommendations rather than mainstream stockists. They’re also passionate about promoting Scottish design talent: you can often find new labels and student collections in there. And Ryan Gosling colouring books, just because, obv. Mr Ben 6 King Street, 0141 553 1936 The legendary Mr Ben sets the vintage standard in Glasgow, and is bursting at the seams with military jackets, 70s patterns, leather coats, 80s jumpers, 90s shell suit tops, costume jewellery, boots and brogues. The stock is so comprehensive as to act as a fashion museum, and the staff have the knowledge to match.

Oxfam DIY 231 Byres Road, West End, 0141 339 3111, oxfam.org.uk The only non-London branch of the Oxfam DIY brand, this charity-shopwith-a-twist contains patterns, buttons, sewing and knitting kits (and the clothes, of course): everything you’ll need to customise and alter charity shop finds into new piece. Starry Starry Night 19 Dowanside Lane, 0141 337 1837 Starry Starry Night, a famed Glasgow vintage institution, is every bit as enchanting as its name suggests, with cabinets full of elegant gloves and delicate jewellery and a heartbreakingly beautiful selection of clothes veering towards the costume end of the vintage spectrum; but think more Great Gatsby than Dukes of Hazzard. Urban Outfitters 157 Buchanan Street, 0141 248 9203, urbanoutfitters.co.uk The temple of cool that is Urban Outfitters has been keeping Glasgow’s sartorially savvy students in Cheap Monday denim and Silence and Noise tees for a fair few years now, and frankly we’re not sure where they shopped before that. Outstanding if slightly over-priced vintage, edgy fashion from the likes of Sparkle & Fade and

Acne, Jeffrey Campbell shoes, Lomo cameras, hip homewares, and covetable designer diffusion pieces from Vivienne Westwood’s Anglomania, Paul & Joe Sister and See By Chloé it’s all here folks. Vintage Guru 195 Byres Road, 0141 339 4750, vintageguru.co.uk Less stylishly boutiquey and not yet as celebrated as some of its close neighbouring vintage emporiums, Vintage Guru is nonetheless our pick of the West End vintage shops, where you can unearth gems from the likes of Jaeger, Moschino and (steady yourselves) Chanel, as well as a raft of reasonably-priced Barbours. Watermelon 603 Great Western Road , 0141 334 3900 Small but beautiful vintage shop from the man who more recently brought you Glasgow Vintage Co, and whose family run Edinburgh’s legendary Armstrong’s, Watermelon’s wares are very wearable, which isn’t always the case with vintage stock; here you’ll find racks of jeans, leather jackets, 70s sports tops, plaid shirts and cute dresses. We Love To Boogie Currently inhabiting an unofficial popup store on South Frederick Street welovetoboogievintage.com Self-consciously hip and pricey, but worth it. Their menswear collection tends to be stronger than their womenswear, but they’re especially good for boots, the sort of leather jackets Madonna might have worn in the 1980s, hats, tartan, and period military uniforms. Although they’ve been in the same location for some time now, it’s still not marked as their official residence on their website, and the sign outside still says ‘pop-up boutique’.

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may include the likes of Mary Talbot, who’s recently published a GN on James Joyce’s daughter, Lucia.

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Rubadub Records 35 Howard Street, City Centre 0141 221 9650, rubadub.co.uk Specialist record shops can often be intimidating places, so it’s refreshing to wander into Rubadub and be catered to by some of the friendliest staff around. That’s not to say that they don’t know their stuff, because they do; there’s an excellent range of CDs and vinyl, they’re particularly good for Detroit techno and electro, reggae and crunk, and they’ve also got a great range of DJ equipment, much of it set up for you to try out.

A1 Comics 31-35 Parnie Street, Merchant City, 0141 552 6692, a1comics.com Huge selecetion of comics covering the full Marvel and DC spectrum, staffed by the sort of comic book guys who know their onions. All That Is Solid South Block, 60 Osborne Street, Merchant City, 0141 271 4700, allthatissolid.co.uk Breathtakingly cool art and design bookshop, design and fashion store and espresso bar in Glasgow’s hippest neighbourhood. It brings together local design specialists and capslock enthusiasts GOODD and NORD, and is currently the place to hold important meetings with slender laptops.

Tickets Scotland 239 Argyle Street, City Centre 0141 204 5151, tickets-scotland.com If you like music at all, any kind, you’ll need to know this place. Nestled under Central Station’s railway bridge, push on through the overwhelming smell of fried food from neighbouring establishments to get your hands on tickets for every gig, club night and festival in Scotland, and a few farther afield.

Caledonia Books 483 Great Western Road, West End 0141 334 9663, caledoniabooks.co.uk A stalwart of the Glasgow scene selling second hand and antiquarian books. Futureshock 200 Woodlands Road, West End, 0141 353 3975, futureshockbks.blogspot. com Graphic novels, comics, trading cards, Fantasy and Science Fiction novels, imports, out of prints and back issues. If all this is music to your (Spock) ears, go see Neil Craig in this West End gem: he knows the feeling. John Smith and Son 100 Cathedral Street (Strathclyde Uni), 0141 552 3377; Glasgow Caledonian University campus, 0141 332 8778; Fraser Building, Glasgow University campus, 0141 342 5986; johnsmith. co.uk You’re going to have to pay this store a visit if you want to pass your exams. This is Glasgow’s independent academic bookshop, with branches at Glasgow Caledonian, Strathclyde and Glasgow Universities. You will come to know one of the three well, and give them inordinate amounts of your hard-borrowed cash. In return, they will be extremely helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Hyndland Bookshop 143 Hyndland Road, West End 0141 334 5522 The cosy kind of book-lover’s haven that’s all too close to dying out: mainstream fiction, in-depth poetry and travel writing, and owners who are delighted to order something for you if it’s not in stock. LOVE Music 34 Dundas Street, behind Queen Street Station, City Centre, 0141 332 2099, lovemusicglasgow.com Formerly an outpost of Edinburgh chain Avalanche, the staff at this excellent shop are no less dedicated 74 THE LIST STUDENT GUIDE 2012

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now they’ve got their own name. It’s dripping with indie/rock/electronica/ reggae, with new stock arriving almost constantly. They’re particularly great at promoting local music and the tiny floorspace has hosted gigs from The Young Knives, The Futureheads, Moby and King Creosote over the years. Monorail 12 Kings Court, King Street, Merchant City 0141 552 9458, monocafebar.com Don’t mistake the slender couple of shelves in the back room of vegan venue and hotspot hangout Mono for a lightweight enterprise. Owner and muso Stephen Pastel has been setting Glasgow’s hipster pulse from here for years. Oswald Street Bookshop 27 Oswald Street, City Centre, 0141 221 2216, oswaldstreetbookshop. co.uk It’s always great to see brand new bookshops starting up in the current climate. These guys have got themselves a niche: they specialise in books about Scotland. So whether you’re looking for a copy of Trainspotting or the complete works of Edwin Morgan, they’ll be able to sort you out.

Oxfam Bookshop 330 Byres Road, West End 0141 338 6185, oxfam.org.uk Massive, busy, well-organised and bursting with bargains, make no mistake, this is a proper bookshop, which just happens to be run by a charity. Philanthropically-minded bibliophiles rejoice. Oxfam Musicshop 171 Byres Road, West End 0141 334 7669 oxfam.org.uk Oxfam’s specialist music shop in the city, which stocks a wide range of very well-priced vinyl, CDs, sheet music and music books is always worth a browse as a brilliant means to building up your collection. Multi-tasking dogooders, they also run charity events, gigs and club nights and host in-store performances. Plan B Books 55 Parnie Street, Merchant City, 0141 237 1137, planbbooks.co.uk Glasgow’s premiere – nay, only – graphic novel and coffee shop, this relatively new outfit tends to be not only a whole lot friendlier than yer average graphic novel shop, but also not as in thrall to the Marvel / DC universe. Authors making in-store appearances

Voltaire & Rousseau 12-14 Otago Lane, West End 0141 339 1811 A silent, dusty, temple to the pleasures of reading, Voltaire and Rousseau represents second-hand bookshopping in its most perfect form. Piles upon piles upon piles of books, arranged in only the vaguest semblance of order, spill out from the shelves onto the floor and colonise furniture and browsers who stand still for too long. To be avoided by obsessive compulsives, or anyone who gets a little bit anal about cleanliness. To be cherished by everyone else. Waterstones 153-157 Sauchiehall St , 0141 332 9105; 174-176 Argyle St , City Centre 0141 248 4814 waterstones.com You know the score. A stalwart of the mainstream book scene, the two Waterstones outlets in the city centre have everything pretty much covered. Whether you’re after classic fiction, travelogues or just a cup of coffee and a browse, it’s all here among some neatly stacked shelves complete with staff recommendations. Young’s Interesting Books 18 Skirving Street, Southside, 0141 649 9599, facebook.com/ youngsinterestingbooks Of all Glasgow’s great second-hand book shops, Young’s is by far the friendliest. They’ve got a great stock, and are well worth following on Facebook for musings on the book trade and the occasional discovered gem in their stock (they recently found a 1985 inscription from Bob Dylan in a flyleaf). list.co.uk

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GIFTS & MARKETS The Barras Between Gallowgate and London Road, from Bain Street to Glasgow Cross, East End 0141 552 4601; Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm, theglasgowbarras.com or glasgowbarrowland.com Quite simply, The Barras pretty much IS Glasgow, and if you graduate and leave without paying a visit, you can’t say you really know the city. The Barras Market is a mixture of street markets, indoor markets, shops and pubs in the heart of the East End. Traders have been hawking their wares here since the turn of the last century, which these days include bric-a-brac, second-hand clothes, antiques, lingerie (from Bum Or Bust), kilts, comics, garish beach towels, bikes and books. Unmissable. Boxwood 388 Byres Road, West End, 0141 357 6642, boxwood.net Relaxed, rustic charm for stylish houses, with a New England or Scandinavian feel (lots of wooden hearts, less Ikea). Inside, you’ll find lovely local design, gorgeous gardening kit, beautiful (and organic) children’s clothes and an expert picture-framing service. Brazen 58 Albion Street, Merchant City 0141 552 4551, brazenjewellery.com Really something rather special, this one. The high-concept interiors of this Merchant City jewellery showroom and design studio don’t even get close to the imagination of the in-house designers. Creating one-offs and hip, edgy bespoke pieces, with a handful of specialist silversmiths on staff, you’re more likely to find a rhodium-studded punk pin than a bog-standard drop pendant amid the display cases. Cushion and Cake 35 Old Dumbarton Road, Finnieston, West End, 0141 339 4114 cushionandcake.com Just round the corner from Kelvingrove Museum, this gorgeous little temple to the joys of shabby chic is a sweetly pastel coffee and craft shop: exactly the place to pick up that vintage mirror or grahic cushion to perk up your halls. Oh, and they’ve got guinea pigs, too. Felix and Oscar 459 Great Western Road, West End, 0141 339 8585, felixandoscar.co.uk Eked out inside a beautiful old building by Kelvinbridge, this densely-stocked store is the absolute first stop for trendy Wendies and yummy mummies (most of whom will be pushing a pram containing a child called either Felix or Oscar) hunting Cath Kidston chintz or Orla Kiely handbags. They also do nice lines in tongue-in-cheek pressies, Alessi kitchenware and non-cutesy kids’ fashion. 76 THE LIST STUDENT GUIDE 2012

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Granny Would Be Proud Vintage and Craft Fair Hillhead Bookclub, 17 Vinicomb Street, West End, 0141 576 1700, hillheadbookclub.com/ GrannyWouldBeProud for dates Jam-packed with over 80 stalls by local designers and vintage mavens, Granny Would Be Proud is a twice-monthly shopping experience with a twist, and that twist is retro. Refresh yourself between intensive bouts of vintagescanning in the lace-bedecked tearoom, or use the old-style photobooth to pitch yourself back into the 1980s. Pierrot Et Coco 3 Abbot Street, Shawlands, Southshide, 0141 649 2489, pierrotetcoco.com Quite possibly the most beautiful shop in the city; the interior feels like a rococo time-warp. Ostensibly, they stock gifts, homewares, accessories and beauty products (and are the exclusive Scottish stockists of a number of chi chi brands like Cavallini & Co stationery and Tokyo Milk & Mor Cosmetics. Really, what they do is delight your eyes. Relics Dowanside Lane, 0141 341 0007 You could say that Relics sells everything but the kitchen sink, but you’ll probably find a kitchen sink in there somewhere. Very much a love or hate it but have to see it destination, depending on your feelings about giant 1950s amber glass ashtrays, vintage issues of Penthouse, WW2 medals, 1960s lamps, ancient typewriters and other people’s wedding photos, the stock here is basically the contents of a thousand Glasgow grannies’ attics, from the just plain ugly to the kitsch to the divine.

Trick (soon to be a film), and the minds of generations of practical jokers. Come Hallowe’en there’s a queue round the block. Welcome Home CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, City Centre, no phone, welcomehomestore. co.uk The first thing you see as you wander into the CCA, this friendly pop-up has a great selection of local design work: everything from accessories to homewares. They’re stockists of the increasingly in demand Fun Makes Good line, and we also love their budget graphic poster range inspired by Glasgow legends like Edwin Morgan and the Optimo! DJs.

BEAUTY & STYLE Alice Rocks 7-9 Gibson Street, West End, 0141 337 1212 facebook.com/alice.rockshairdressing The student-friendliest styles around. This is the nearest salon to Glasgow University, so they’ve got discounts galore; it’s a great place to hang out, and they’ve even hosted the odd theatre show in their time. The Beauty Store 1 Royal Exchange Court, City Centre, 0141 204 2244, thebeautystore.biz This chic salon offers every kind of cutting-edge beauty treatment you’ve ever heard of, and a few you haven’t. Their reputation is exemplary: apparently they do the best nails outside London (according to bourgeois style bible Tatler, who would know).

Ruthven Mews Arcade 57 Ruthven Lane, West End, no phone, antiques-interiors.co.uk No fewer than ten little shops are crammed into this fairly new development, jam-packed with antique furniture, properly collectable vintage fashion and old-world homewares. It’s well worth a visit, whether you want to Mad Men your dorm room or you’re just looking for inspiration.

Bowers & Peacock 61 King Street, Merchant City, 0141 552 6789, bowersandpeacock.com As if ‘Rocco Peacock’ wasn’t one of the best names for a hairdresser anyway. The two fellas at the head (heh) of it really know their hair, and may have created one of the most stylish interiors in the city. Recommended whether you want Vogue-worthy locks or a Morrissey quiff.

The Shop of Interest 1058 Argyle Street, Finnieston, West End, 0141 221 7316, theshopofinterest. co.uk Over the past two years, Finnieston has become one of the coolest places to hang out in Glasgow, a reputation definitely enhanced by this wee gem of a shop, selling prints, cushions, accessories and gifts by some brilliant young Scottish designers and artists.

Cusp Salon 1194-1202 Argyle Street, Finnieston, West End, 0141 339 0000, cusp-salon. com Cusp does cutting-edge cuts, and offers a 20% student discount on them, and is also a local specialist in all-natural hair extensions, so head here for flowing locks Gisele Bündchen would be proud of.

Tam Shepherd’s Trick Shop 33 Queen Street, City Centre 0141 221 2310, tamshepherdstrickshop.co.uk Pretty much our definition of an institution, this family-run business has been in the same place for over a century, selling practical jokes and funny hats to anyone with pocket money. Inspired Louise Welsh’s novel The Bullet

DLC Hairdressing 10a Mitchell Lane, City Centre, 0141 204 2020 One of the most reliably cool salons around: the music will usually be good, and the staff are prepared to actually listen to what you want. Forevermore tattoo 202 Hope Street, 0141 332 9340,

glasgow.forevermoretattoo.co.uk If you fancy making a mark over the student year ahead, this city centre tattoo shop has designs to suit all tastes. Hepcat Tattoos 21 High Street, Merchant City, 0141 552 8308, hepcat-tattoos.com Looking to add to your ink? We love this rockabilly parlour and piercing joint, done up to look like a 1950s diner. They specialise in American traditional work, and are friendly, art-focused and professional. Mo Hair 46 King Street, Merchant City, 0141 552 5599, yourmohair.com One of the best men’s hairdressers in the city, run with skill and knowledge and a laid-back vibe that attracts a loyal following. Top tip: musicians get a discount (you need to bring your instrument in or demonstrate your skill on the instruments in-store, so bad luck, double bassists). Rainbow Room International Seven salons across the city, plus two beauty locations, and two training academies, so visit the website to find your nearest: rainbowroominternational. com Official hairdressers to T In The Park, Rainbow Room is Glasgow’s ultimate fashion-led salon dynasty. The prices can be a little daunting for students, and while you could say the same about being a hair model, you can get a quality trainee cut here for £19; around £30 less than the regular salon rates. The salon also offers a ‘stand-by’ rate of £25 if a slot is free when you happen to drop by. Revival Retreat 309 Byres Road, West End, 0141 337 1234, revivalretreat.co.uk Revival Retreat offers a student discount from Monday to Wednesday, which is valid on treatments and products. Prices start at just £15 for a massage, or splash out £50 on a post-exams (or just post-weekend) body overhaul package, right on the doorstep of Glasgow University. Saks 86 St Vincent Street, City Centre, 0141 248 7788, saks.co.uk A hairdressing powerhouse, Saks is not cheap, but you’ll get what you pay for with impeccable service, great styling advice, a beautiful salon, cracking head massages, great cuts, up-to-date magazines and TV screens to while the time away. Luxurious bliss. Vidal Sassoon Princes Square, Buchanan Street, City Centre, 0141 226 4484, sassoon.com Founded by legendary session stylist Vidal Sassoon, you don’t need us to tell you that this is the international daddy of all hair salons. Still cutting-edge (baddoom tish!), this is quite simply hair mecca. list.co.uk

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EDINBURGH FASHION Anta 93 West Bow, Grassmarket, 0131 225 4616, anta.co.uk This 25-year old company provides beautiful fabrics all made with a SAVE (Sustainable, Affordable, Vernacular, Ecological) mantra. The ‘utility’ shoulder bag, made with leftover wool, is particularly on-trend. Armstrong’s 81-83 Grassmarket, 0131 220 5557; 64-66 Clerk St, 0131 667 3056, armstrongsvintage.co.uk There is no better place in Edinburgh to take a walk down fashion’s memory lane than WM Armstrong & Son. Established in 1840 and known locally as Armstrong’s, its two branches (the other is at 64 Clerk Street) combine to make a huge emporium of vintage, retro and traditional clothing.

Barnardo’s Vintage 116 West Bow, Grassmarket, 0131 225 4751, barnardos.org.uk Treasure trove charity shop, with the stock hand-picked from Barnardo’s general intake by a dedicated team who know the area. It’s a skip across the road from Armstrong’s, making this area of the Grassmarket something of a vintage bolthole, and although it’s a wee bit pricier than if you did the raking yourself, there are still some excellent bargains to be had. Cookie 29 Cockburn St , 0131 622 7260 The place to go for something floral, Cookie stocks printed frocks, blouses and T-shirts from independent designers. Although it’s not cheap, the unique items won’t be spotted on everyone else around town.

Seattle. The shop is carefully laid out, so there’s no need to rummage.

Cult Clothing North Bridge, 0131 556 5003, cult. co.uk This popular street-wear chain is packed with rails of hoodies, printed T-shirts and flannel shirts from big name brands Carhartt, Superdry, Bench and Hooch among others. Eden 18 North West Circus Place, edenretail. co.uk This independent fashion boutique in Stockbridge presents an exclusively different selection of designer womenswear, accessories and jewellery from Spain, Italy and beyond. Fabrick 50 Cockburn Street, 0131 226 7020, fabricktshirts.co.uk If you’ve got a T-shirt design in mind, but can’t find anything in the shops, Fabrick will print it up for you on a range of bright colours. Those looking to have the hard work done for them should head to the fashion half of the premises, dedicated to hip girlie kit, including a limited selection of bags and accessories. Godiva 9 West Port, 0131 221 9212, godivaboutique.co.uk One of the most original independent boutiques in Edinburgh, with a big front room stuffed full of exciting local design talent and a back room of vintage that’s particularly good for boys. Herman Brown 151 West Port, 0131 228 2589, hermanbrown.co.uk Started as a collaboration between two vintage-lovers, the quality of the items here is matched by few other local stores, with the wide collection built up from sourcing from places as far as

Joey D 54 Broughton Street, 0131 557 6672, joey-d.co.uk Local designer Joey D morphs old into new to create unique pieces that have gained him space in fashion supplements and catwalk shows. The style is quite utilitarian, with boiler suits and army tunics dominating the rails, and über-masculine punk kilts being a particular speciality. Pie in the Sky 21 Cockburn St, 0131 622 7317 It might look like the last outpost of the hippie ethos but wade through the ethnic jewellery and clouds of incense, and Pie in the Sky has a surprisingly good range of urban street wear, and is definitely worth more than a cursory glance. Kitschy, 80s-influenced jewellery is a bargain. Rusty Zip 14 Teviot Place, 0131 226 4634, armstrongsvintage.co.uk/Rusty The littlest vessel in the Armstrong’s armada stocks better quality leather coats than its name might suggest. Smoother-than-thou retro pieces mingle with knick-knacks, including wigs, feather boas and novelty scarves. Shelter 106 Raeburn Place, 0131 315 0221, 134 Nicolson St; 0131 662 9585, 39 Forrest Rd, 0131 220 4386, shelter. org.uk The biggest of Edinburgh’s Shelter charity shops is generously stocked by fancier locals, with consistently good mens and womenswear as well as unique bits and bobs to deck out the flat. The Nicolson Street and Forrest Road branches attract younger styles of clothes, plus books and records from all eras. Swish 22-24 Victoria Street, 0131 220 0615, retrodudes.com Street-edge fashion for big and little kids over two floors and two shopfronts. Ladieswear labels include Gsus, Religion and Putsch, and they’re great for retro handbags and manbags, as well as skate-cool trainers and gifts. Totty Rocks 40 Victoria Street, 0131 226 3232, tottyrocks.co.uk Lynsey Blackburn and Holly Mitchell, as lecturers in the Edinburgh College of Art’s fashion department, are well-qualified to make flattering girly garments, as the outlet for their fashion label shows. They also give room to other high-end Scottish labels such as Bebaroque, with ever-popular hosiery.

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Urban Outfitters 124 Princes Street, 0131 226 4188, urbanoutfitters.co.uk All the favourite brands of the trendy

American import are here, displayed in the warehouse-style building in between tables of cult books and novelty gadgets such as Lomo cameras. Voodoo 34 Cockburn Street - 0131 622 7318 This Cockburn Street boutique will mostly appeal to goth and emo advocates, with labels such as Pop Soda, Criminal Damage and Evil Clothing, as well as Iron Fist shoes for ladies, brightly adorned with cartoon monsters.

GIFTS AND MARKETS Bliss 5 Raeburn Place, 0131 332 4605 Hidden at the bottom of Broughton Street, this gorgeous gift shop has a huge range of treats, from cards and stationery, to objects for the home and hard to find beauty products from brands such as Paul & Joe. Concrete Wardrobe 50a Broughton Street, 0131 558 7130 , concretewardrobe.co.uk A good place to buy for parents, or for a unique piece to decorate your new room, this innovative gallery has an eclectic mixture of contemporary design and has a focus on Scottish or Scottish-trained artists. Designers Fiona Mackintosh and James Donald stock everything from ceramics to knitting. Eero & Riley 7 Easter Road, 0131 661 0533, eeroandriley.com This shop certainly adds colour to a fairly dingy corner of Easter Road. Named after owner Suzanne’s favourite artist and designer, it is crammed full of knick knacks, with everything beautifully displayed and crucially not too pricey. Flux 55 St Bernard Street, 0131 554 4075, get2flux.co.uk With an intended fanbase of people who care about the people who make what they buy, not just who they buy it for, Flux stocks only ethically produced gifts, without losing an eye for design and quality. You can pick up Dr Hauschka skincare, Fairtrade cotton baby clothes, ethical gold jewellery and even David Shrigley-designed plectrums. The GrassMarkets First Sunday of the month MaySeptember, The Grassmarket, grassmarkets.net In the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, and with the castle as a backdrop, there’s no better place for a stroll through market stalls. Every month during the summer you’ll find local sellers with organic produce, crafts and bric-a-brac. 2012 THE LIST STUDENT GUIDE 77

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Helios Fountain 7 Grassmarket, 0131 229 7884, heliosfountain.co.uk The original Edinburgh hippie bric-a-brac store, Helios Fountain is still an Aladdin’s Cave of the same quirky candles, windchimes and crystals.

Ripping Records 91 South Bridge, 0131 226 7010, rippingrecords.com Although Ripping has a good selection of indie records, most know it as the place to buy tickets for gigs and club nights in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Good posters too.

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Hilary’s Bazaar 297 Canongate, Royal Mile, 0131 556 0408, hilarysbazaar.com So-named after owner Hilary, a professional Egyptian-style dancer and percussionist, this incense-scented store is like a small branch of a Middle Eastern souk on the Royal Mile.

Underground Solu’shun 9 Cockburn Street, 0131 226 2242, undergroundsolushn.com For a small shop, it’s got big beats, as the favourite amongst the city’s serious DJs. As well as records, it also sells Djing equipment, and some interesting potential gifts too.

I Love Candy 38 Hanover Street, 0131 226 2623, ilovecandystore.com Modelled on an old-fashioned tuck shop, this shop is stocked with jars of Scottish confections including Hawick Balls and Soor Plooms, alongside forgotten classics like puff candy and floral gums. Nomads Tent 21 St Leonards Lane, 0131 662 1612, nomadstent.co.uk Labelling itself ‘a warehouse of tribal art’, Nomads Tent is well-established as a gallery that imports crafts, carpets and artefacts directly from sources in Iran, India, Turkey and elsewhere in Asia. Charitable foundation Afghan Action uses this as an outpost to support traditional rug-weaving practice in a country thats economy needs revitalising. The Owl & Lion Bindery 66 West Port, owlandliongallery.com Reopened in its new West Port location earlier this year, professional bookbinder Isabelle Ting now takes up the reigns at this quirky go-to for books, artworks and an array of workshops for creative minds. Present 26 St Mary’s Street, 0131 556 5050, buy-giftsatpresent.co.uk This diverse range includes locallydesigned jewellery, blokey-gadgets and innovative kitchen pieces, and includes fab and flighty ideas for pressies. The Red Door Gallery 42 Victoria St, 0131 477 3255, edinburghart.com The walls of this space are the ‘gallery’ specialising in prints, usually bold and bright, and mostly made by local artists and illustrators. The rest of the shop is taken up by unique gift items such as handmade jewellery, notebooks and diaries, dishcloths and tote bags.

Prints for sale are displayed up on the walls, and they also have a few creative items on sale such as stickers, transfers and pencils. Andrew Pringle Booksellers 62 West Port, 0131 228 8880, pringlebooks.co.uk This bookshop was established in Dundas Street before moving to the West Port nearly ten years ago, and it continues to offer an impressive selection of antiquarian books, with a particular emphasis on history, art, bibliography and military. Armchair Books 72-74 West Port, 0131 229 5927, armchairbooks.co.uk With a multilingual collie as shop mascot, and the manager nowhere to be seen, this eccentric bookshop is possibly where Black Books got its inspiration. Split between two adjacent premises, the space is crammed with books, with fiction on one side and other sections on the other. Avalanche 5 Grassmarket, 0131 659 7708, avalancherecords.co.uk Scotland’s largest independent record store offers a fine selection of vinyl as well as CDs, and regularly hosts in-store gigs and exhibitions.

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Beyond Words 42-44 Cockburn St, 0131 226 6636, beyondwords.co.uk If you’re interested in photography, this is the best place to spend money or just browse the shelves that groan with a disproportionately huge collection of photographic and photographicallyillustrated books.

Analogue Books 102 West Bow, 0131 220 0601, analoguebooks.co.uk A firm favourite among The List’s staff, this is the best place in the city for cult magazines (or zines) and unusual books.

Blackwells 53–59 South Bridge, 622 8222, blackwell.co.uK Great local bookshops, selling all your fiction and non-literary wants, as well as playing host to a range of book events.

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Coda Music 12 Bank Street, The Mound, 0131 622 724, codamusic.co.uk This gem of a store at the top of the Mound lays claim to the biggest selection of folk and traditional music in Scotland, and not all of it sounds like the constant drone of bagpipes from the Royal Mile. Deadhead Comics 27 Candlemaker Row, 0131 226 2774, deadheadcomics.com For graphic novels, comics or sci-fi and fantasy paraphernalia, there’s no better treasure trove in Edinburgh. For serious fanatics, they can also help you with protection of collectible items with specialist products such as ‘Comic Care’ Bags. Elvis Shakespeare 347 Leith Walk, 0131 561 1363, elvisshakespeare.com The name seems bizarre, but when you walk inside you realise it’s just a tribute to the two kings of the products it sells. The much-loved institution treats music and literature as equals, with paperbacks outside and rare vinyl stacked on the shelves. Hog’s Head Music 62 South Clerk Street, 0131 667 5274, hogs-head.com If you’re looking to make a bit of extra cash, take some old CDs along to the Hog’s Head, Scotland’s biggest second-hand record store. The room is stuffed to the brim with rare CDs and DVDs, collectable box sets and t-shirts too. Record Shak 69 Clerk Street, 0131 667 7144 With an attractive bright blue painted exterior, this wee record shop is welcoming and stocks a fantastic selection of blues, rock, folk, reggae and jazz, with most stock easy on the budget.

Vinyl Villains 5 Elm Row, 0131 558 1170, vinylvillains.co.uk With a cynical attitude towards culture and contemporary pop music, the owners of this record shop are proud to keep the tradition of the hands-on music buying experience alive, with a well-stocked room of second-hand vinyl and CDs in every genre from jazz to metal. Waterstone’s 128 Princes Street, 226 2666; 83 George Street, 0843 290 8309 A great selection of books for all ages, as well as being a handy stop-off for such staples as diaries and pens. Look out for their book readings too. Word Power Bookshop 43 West Nicolson Street, 0131 662 9112, word-power.co.uk Opened by none other than James Kelman in 1994, Word Power is an independent bookshop with a political emphasis. They run the Edinburgh Book Fringe every Summer, but also host regular events of readings and discussions with ‘big names’ and local writers – free of charge.

HAIR AND BEAUTY Sublime 14-16 Grassmarket, 0131 225 2338, sublimehairdesign.co.uk Architecturally sculpted into the bottom of DanceBase to international hairdresser LesleyMoses’ vision, Sublime stays open until 9pm and offers a great, personal hairdressing experience in response to each individual’s face shape and skin tone. Zen Lifestyle Spa 2-3 Teviot Place, 0131 226 6777; 9 Bruntsfield Place, 0131 477 3535, zenlifestyle.com Twice recognised as the UK Salon of the Year, Zen has had its praises sung by the likes of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, particularly for its Brazilian hot waxing techniques. If that’s not what you’re quite in the mood for, they also offer hot-stone massage, facials or manicures and pedicures with top-ofthe-range OPI varnish. list.co.uk

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GLASGOW BURRELL COLLECTION 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550, glasgowlife.org.uk/museums Mon– Thu & Sat 10am–5pm; Fri & Sun 11am–5pm. Free. In the heart of Pollok Country Park is this collection of art, including work by Degas, Rodin and Cézanne as well as ancient and medieval artefacts. It is named after shipping tycoon Sir William Burrell, who amassed much of its collection of over 8000 objects in his own lifetime. GLASGOW BOTANIC GARDENS 730 Great Western Road, 339 6964, glasgow.gov.uk Gardens open daily 7am–dusk; visitor centre 11am–4pm. Free. A great place to relax in summer or take a brisk walk in winter, with events including stargazing, gardening talks and even theatre. Also look out for exotics and exhibitions in Kibble Palace Glasshouse and the vegetable, herb and flower gardens. GLASGOW NECROPOLIS 50 Cathedral Square, 552 3145, glasgownecropolis.org Daily 7am– dusk. Free. Standing on a hill behind Glasgow Cathedral, the necropolis is the city’s own Père Lachaise, with an obelisk to John Knox, Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s first solo work, and breathtaking views to boot. Tours are offered by the Friends of Glasgow Necropolis, advance booking essential. GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART 167 Renfrew Street, 566 1472, gsa. ac.uk/visit-gsa Interpretation space & shop open daily 10.30am–6.30pm; frequent tours departing between 10am and 5pm. Tours £8.75 (£7; under 18s £4; under 5s free). Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s astounding architectural masterpiece (and still a working art school) can be viewed throughout the year, with daily tours led by current students offering an in-depth look at the building’s design. GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE 50 Pacific Quay, 420 5000, gsc.org.uk Summer opening hours, daily 10am– 5pm; winter opening hours (from Mon 29 Oct) Wed–Fri 10am–3pm; Sat &

Sun 10am–5pm. £9.95 (£7.95; under 3s free); Planetarium, Glasgow Tower or IMAX Science films £2.50 extra. The home of Scotland’s first IMAX cinema, as well as fun exhibits, science shows, workshops and talks. HUNTERIAN MUSEUM & ART GALLERY 82 Hillhead Street, 330 4221 (museum)/ 330 5434 (gallery), gla. ac.uk/hunterian Tue–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–4pm; closed Mon. Free; Mackintosh House £5 (£3; under 18s free). Scotland’s oldest public museum, founded in 1807, houses collections relating to science, medicine, archaeology, geology and more, as well as art by Charles Rennie Mackintosh (including The Mackintosh House – the reassembled interior of his home) and James McNeill Whistler. The art galleries have recently undergone a major refurbishment. KELVINGROVE ART GALLERY & MUSEUM Argyle Street, 276 9599, glasgowlife. org.uk/museums Mon–Thu & Sat 10am–5pm; Fri & Sun 11am–5pm. Free. Twenty-two collections and over 8000 artefacts, from natural history, armour and weaponry to art from many different eras and touring exhibitions, all housed in a grand red sandstone building on the banks of the River Kelvin. See Visual Art section for exhibition details. THE LIGHTHOUSE 11 Mitchell Lane, 276 5360, thelighthouse.co.uk Mon–Sat 10.30am–5pm; Sun noon–5pm. Free. The home of Architecture and Design Scotland’s Glasgow office, running design-related exhibitions, workshops and educational events. Other features include a permanent Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibition and amazing views from the top of the tower. NATIONAL PIPING CENTRE 30–34 McPhater Street, 353 0220, thepipingcentre.co.uk Mon–Fri 9am–5pm; Sat 9am–1pm; closed Sun. £4.50 (£3.50; under 16s £2.50; family £11). Home to the Museum of Piping, a reference library, shop and restaurant.

PEOPLE’S PALACE & WINTER GARDENS Glasgow Green, 276 0788, glasgowlife. org.uk/museums Palace: Tue–Thu & Sat 10am–5pm; Fri & Sun 11am–5pm; closed Mon; Winter Gardens: daily 10am–5pm. Free. Located on Glasgow Green, the Palace gives an insight into how the people of Glasgow lived from the 1750s to the late 20th century, while next door the Winter Gardens house exotic plants and a café. POLLOK HOUSE 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 0844 493 2202, nts.org.uk/property/pollokhouse Daily 10am–5pm. £6 (£5; family £11–£16). Set within Pollok Country Park, this 18th-century house holds one of the best collections of Spanish art in the UK, as well as traditional Edwardian furniture and decoration.

Glasgow Museums’ collection. SCOTKART Westburn Road, Cambuslang, 0141 641 0222; John Knox Street, Clydebank, 0141 641 0222, scotkart. co.uk Daily 10am–10pm. From £15 (£8; student 2 for £15 offers available Mon– Fri 12pm–5pm). With two separate indoor circuits on the outskirts of Glasgow, Scotkart offers some of the most exciting go-kart racing in Scotland. Beginners or Formula One aspirants can book into practice sessions or sign up for a ‘grand prix’ series which involves a minimum of five heats of five laps each, culminating in a ten-lap grand finale. Smooth concrete tracks, plenty of overtaking room, decent straights and even a bridge (on the Cambuslang circuit) help to make the racing fast and dramatic. Phone ahead for booking.

PROVAND’S LORDSHIP 3 Castle Street, 276 1625, glasgowlife. org.uk/museums Tue–Thu & Sat 10am–5pm; Fri & Sun 11am–5pm; closed Mon. Free. The oldest house in Glasgow, and one of only four surviving medieval buildings. Restored to its 17th-century finest, there is also a medicinal garden with the intriguing Tontine Faces stone masks.

ST MUNGO MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS ART & LIFE 2 Castle Street, 276 1625, glasgowlife. org.uk/museums Tue–Thu & Sat 10am–5pm; Fri & Sun 11am–5pm; closed Mon. Free. Situated across the road from the Provand’s Lordship, this museum holds artwork and historical artefacts exploring the role of religion in people’s lives, promoting understanding and respect between faiths.

RIVERSIDE MUSEUM 100 Pointhouse Place, 287 2720, glasgowlife.org.uk/museums Mon–Thu & Sat 10am–5pm; Fri & Sun 11am– 5pm. Free. A rebooted version of the Transport Museum, housed in a cutting-edge piece of architecture by Zaha Hadid. The recently acquired South African locomotive is the largest exhibit in the

THE TALL SHIP AT RIVERSIDE 150 Pointhouse Place, 357 3699, thetallship.com Daily 10am–5pm. £5 (£4.50; one child free per paying adult, additional children £3). Step aboard the Glenlee, one of only five Clyde-built ships still afloat today. Learn about the maritime history of the area through talks, tours and costume days. 2012 THE LIST STUDENT GUIDE 79

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EDINBURGH CAMERA OBSCURA & WORLD OF ILLUSIONS Castlehill, 226 3709, camera-obscura. co.uk Opening hours vary seasonally; core hours of 10am–6pm apply daily throughout the year, with extensions during school holidays and summer. £10.95 (£8.95; under 16s £7.95; under 5s free). The ‘camera’ is a giant periscope inside a Victorian rooftop tower on the Royal Mile, giving a spectacular 360° perspective on Edinburgh, plus there’s interactive optical fun galore. The building also contains three galleries and lights up at night.

rooms, fortifications, dungeons and Scotland’s Honours or crown jewels. Inside, the National War Museum (nms. ac.uk) delves into the past 400 years of the country’s military history.

DEEP SEA WORLD Battery Quarry, North Queensferry, 01383 411880, deepseaworld.com Mon–Fri 10am–5pm; Sat & Sun 10am–6pm (last entry one hour before closing). £13 (£11; under 15s £8.75; under 3s free; family £38–£42). From seals to piranhas, this marine life centre has a petting area and underwater tunnel so you can get to grips with the deep. Approximately a 20-minute drive from Edinburgh.

EDINBURGH ZOO Corstorphine Road, 334 9171, edinburghzoo.org.uk. Daily 9am– 4.30pm (later during summer). £15.50 (£13; under 16s £11; under 3s free). Visitors can see the headline-grabbing giant pandas, the famous penguin parade and over 1000 other rare and interesting animals and birds at this site, three miles west of the city centre.

EDINBURGH CASTLE AND NATIONAL WAR MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND Castlehill, 225 9846 (info)/ 668 8081 (bookings), edinburghcastle.gov.uk / nms.ac.uk/war Apr–Sep daily 9.30am– 6pm; Oct–Mar daily 9.30am–5pm. £16 (£13; children £9.20; under 5s free). Perhaps Edinburgh’s most visible landmark, the Castle perches on top of a rocky outcrop at the head of the Royal Mile, and includes ceremonial

THE EDINBURGH DUNGEON 31 Market Street, 240 1001 (info)/ 0871 423 2250 (bookings), thedungeons. com Opening hours vary seasonally, but core opening hours of 11am–4pm apply daily throughout the year. £12.20–£16.20 (under 16s £8–£12). A grizzly look into historical Edinburgh, with actor-led tours and rides, just above Waverley Station.

HOLYROOD PARK Holyrood Park Road, 652 8150, historic-scotland.gov.uk. Open at all times; Holyrood Lodge Information Centre daily 9.30am–3pm. Free. The main entrance to this large royal park, east of the city centre, is flanked by the Palace of Holyrood House and the Scottish Parliament Building. MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD 42 High Street, 529 4142, edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venues/ museum-of-childhood Mon–Sat

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10am–5pm; Sun noon–5pm. Free. Kids can learn about the toys, clothes and lifestyles of children of the past in this Royal Mile museum. Nostalgia for grown-ups guaranteed. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND Chambers Street, 0300 123 6789, nms.ac.uk Daily 10am–5pm. Free. Renovated in 2011, this national beacon of culture has exhibitions on natural history, science and technology, Scottish history, art and design and world cultures in galleries surrounding a beautiful, naturally-lit atrium space. NATIONAL MUSEUMS COLLECTION CENTRE 242 West Granton Road, 247 4770, nms.ac.uk Visits by appointment only or with occasional tours. After the redevelopment of the National Museum, two new collection buildings have also been added to the storage and conservation centre at Granton. From vintage motorbikes to whale and dinosaur bones – it’s all there. OUR DYNAMIC EARTH Holyrood Road, 550 7800, dynamicearth.co.uk Daily 10am– 5.30pm (until 6pm in Jul & Aug; closed Mon & Tue Nov–Mar). £11.50 (£9.75; under 16s £7.20; under 3s free). Take an interactive journey through the history of the earth. Go to the tundra or the bottom of the ocean, never being more than a stone’s throw from the Scottish Parliament and Arthur’s Seat. PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE Royal Mile, 556 5100, royalcollection. org.uk Apr–Oct daily 9.30am–6pm; Nov–Mar daily 9.30am–4.30pm. £10.75 (£9.80; under 17s £6.50; under 5s free). The official Scottish residence of the Queen, this baroque palace was once home to Mary Queen of Scots and now houses the great artworks and tapestries of its regal residents. ROSSLYN CHAPEL Roslin, 440 2159, rosslynchapel. org.uk. Mon–Sat 9.30am–5pm; Sun noon–4.45pm. See the architectural wonders of this 15th-century chapel, now best known for featuring in The Da Vinci Code as the final resting place of the Holy Grail (spoiler alert). ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH Inverleith Row, 552 7171, rbge.org. uk Mar–Sep daily 10am–6pm; Feb & Oct 10am–5pm; Nov–Jan 10am–4pm. Free; glasshouse entry £4.50 (£3.50; children £1; family £9). These gardens, founded in the 17th century, cover over 70 acres and are just one mile from the city centre. There are glasshouses and cafés within the grounds, as well as high-profile art

exhibitions at Inverleith House. ROYAL OBSERVATORY VISITOR CENTRE Blackford Hill, 668 8404, roe.ac.uk/ vc Entry by arrangement or at Public Astronomy evenings (weekly, Fri 7.30pm & 9pm). Public Astronomy evenings £4 (£3). See the stars through the research centre’s magnificent copper domes at weekly astronomy evenings. ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA Ocean Terminal, Leith, 555 5566, royalyachtbritannia.co.uk Jul–Sep daily 9.30am–4.30pm; Apr–Jun & Oct 9.30am–4pm; Nov, Dec, Feb & Mar 10am–3.30pm. £11.75 (£10; under 18s £7.50; under 5s free; family £34). Take a guided tour of the ornate floating royal residence (and the naval quarters below) and learn about life aboard the yacht which served the royal family for almost 50 years. SCOTCH WHISKY EXPERIENCE 354 Castlehill, 220 0441, scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk Daily 10am–6pm; entry is as part of a tour. Tours £12.50–£50 (£10–£25; under 18s £6.50). Learn more about Scotland’s tastiest export with a tour and tasting session. There is also a bar and restaurant if you need a few more drams to help decide which is your favourite. SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT Horse Wynd, 0800 092 7500, scottish. parliament.uk Opening hours vary according to whether Parliament is in session, see website for details. Free. See Spanish architect Enric Miralles’ magnificent (and controversial) Holyrood building, take a tour of the interior, sit in on a debate or look at the artwork on display. SCOTT MONUMENT Princes Street Gardens East, 529 4068, edinburghmuseums.org.uk Apr–Sep Mon–Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–6pm; Oct–Mar Mon–Sat 9am–4pm, Sun 10am–6pm. £3. Commemorating Sir Walter Scott, this is the largest monument to any writer in the world. Take all 287 steps to the top for a great view of the city, and occasional exhibitions. SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE AND JOHN KNOX HOUSE 43–45 High Street, 556 9579, scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk. Mon– Sat 10am–6pm (also Sun noon–6pm during Aug only). Free entry to SSC; John Knox House £4.25 (£3.75; children £1; under 7s free). A stylish contemporary building appended to the 15th-century home of Protestant reformer John Knox, housing materials relating to Scotland’s rich oral culture.

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This voucher entitles you to Lunch For £5 (Choice of Chilli, Curry, Pizza, Soup & Sandwich - Everyday 12-5pm).

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This voucher entitles you to 2 Main Meals and 4 Pints of Lager/A Bottle of Wine for £20 (Any 2 dishes from the menu - Valid Everyday 12-9pm Steak surcharges Apply).

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This voucher entitles you to 2 for 1 Indoor kart racing, ultimate lazer tag & combat city (minimum 5 paying players & 5 foc).

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Princes Mall Edinburgh, Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BQ 0131 556 2641 www.shopprincesmall.com

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This voucher entitles you to Treat a Friend! 2 Subs, 2 Drinks and 2 Crisps for only £6!

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Princes Mall Edinburgh, Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BQ 0131 558 7843 www.shopprincesmall.com

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This voucher entitles you to 20% off with valid student id (double the regular student discount!).

This voucher entitles you to a 10% discount on production of a valid voucher at Harry Ramsden’s Princes Mall.

Princes Mall Edinburgh, Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BQ 0131 557 1038 www.shopprincesmall.com

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This voucher entitles you to 15% Off Full-Price Merchandise!

Princes Mall Edinburgh, Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BQ 0131 557 5858 www.shopprincesmall.com TERMS & CONDITIONS: Not to be used with any other offer. Offer subject to availability. Only original or list.co.uk vouchers accepted. Management reserve rights. Valid until 30 Sept 2012.

This voucher entitles you to 10% off all that is great about Scotland. From shortbread and tartans to souvenirs and luxurious cashmere.

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The Royal Lyceum, 30B Grindlay Street, Edinburgh | EH3 9AX 0131 248 4848 | www.lyceum.org.uk

TERMS & CONDITIONS: This voucher can be used to buy one student price ticket and get a second one free for the same performance. Voucher must be redeemed at the box office. Both parties must be current full-time students and valid ID must be shown. Not available to book online. Valid for all productions, Tue-Fri evenings, excluding any visiting companies. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Tickets subject to availability. Only original or list.co.uk vouchers accepted. Valid until 1 Jun 2013.

This voucher entitles you to a Student discount: 15% weekdays 8am - 12pm; 10% any time!

9 Bruntsfield Place, 0131 477 3535 2-3 Teviot Place, 0131 226 6777 84 Hanover Street, 0131 225 7009 www.zen-lifestyle.com

TERMS & CONDITIONS: Only original or list.co.uk vouchers accepted. Management reserve rights. ‘Excludes 15-31 December’. Valid until 1 Sept 2013.

This voucher entitles you to 40% off cut and/or colour.

16 Grassmarket Edinburgh | EH1 2JU 0131 225 2338 sublimehairdesign.co.uk

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This voucher entitles you to a FREE DANCE CLASS Get a free drop-in class at Dance Base.

14-16 Grassmarket | Edinburgh EH1 2JU | 0131 225 5525 www.dancebase.co.uk

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94 Hanover Street | Edinburgh EH2 1DR | 0131 225 2131 | www.hendersonsofedinburgh.co.uk

TERMS & CONDITIONS: Vouchers not valid during August. Please inform the customer assistant that you are using this voucher when you place your order. Only original or list.co.uk vouchers accepted. Management reserve rights. Valid until 1 Sept 2013.

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This voucher entitles you to 50% Off Food. Up to 4 people, when 1 drink purchased each 12pm - 6pm only.

133 Nicholson Street | Edinburgh | EH8 9ER 0131 662 8741 | www.greenmantlepub.co.uk

TERMS & CONDITIONS: Only original or list.co.uk vouchers accepted. Management reserve rights. Valid until 30 Apr 2013.

This voucher entitles you to RECORD A SONG. Half price recording - 2.5 hours for £49! A fun day out with friends and a great gift, or record a demo for yourself or your band. For singer/songwriter, party info: www. studiosuperstars.com. For bands: www.verdenstudios.co.uk

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Verden Studios | 10 Fishwives Causeway Edinburgh EH15 1DF | Tel: 0131 308 6811 TERMS & CONDITIONS: Offer is subject to availability. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Only original vouchers accepted. Management reserve rights. Valid until 31 May 2013.

This voucher entitles you to sign up for French classes at the Institut francais for only £75 a trimester (instead of £90)! 13 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH3 7TT | 0131 225 5366 | www.ifecosse.org.uk TERMS & CONDITIONS: This voucher entitles you to sign up for one French evening classes in the term of your choice Autumn term 2012 (1 October - 15 December 2012), Winter term 2013 (Jan-Mar) or Spring term 2013 (Mar-Jun). Offer is for full time students. It operates exclusively for General French Classes and is subject to availability. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Only original or list.co.uk vouchers accepted. Valid until 30 Jun 2013.

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This voucher entitles you to 2-for-1 membership at the Institut francais d’Ecosse. Sign up for an annual membership for you and a friend for only £10.

13 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH3 7TT | 0131 225 5366 | www.ifecosse.org.uk

TERMS & CONDITIONS: As a member, get full borrowing rights at the French library, free admission to cinema screenings, and discount rates for events at the Institute. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Offer valid until June 2013. Only original or list.co.uk vouchers accepted. Valid until 30 Jun 2013.

This voucher entitles you to 30% off all food.

1 Chambers Street Edinburgh | EH1 1HU 0131 226 7177 www.biblosedinburgh.co.uk

TERMS & CONDITIONS: Only original or list.co.uk vouchers or valid student ID accepted. Management reserve rights. Valid until 31 May 2013.

This voucher entitles you to 50% off a sausage or bacon roll & a coffee (up until 11:30am).

This voucher entitles you to 10% off Afternoon Tea (For when the parents visit)

44 High Street | Old Town Edinburgh | EH1 1TB | 0131 557 1157 www.thebakehousecompany.co.uk

TERMS & CONDITIONS: Terms and conditions: Offer is for full time students. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Only original or list.co.uk vouchers accepted. Valid until 30 Jun 2013.

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Pay for 2 full price evening or half day Bridges and Islands sailings and bring 4.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS: Only original or list.co.uk vouchers accepted. Management reserve rights. Valid until 31 May 2013.

This voucher entitles you to 25% off our published prices for Bridges and Islands Half Day and Evening Sailings for one or two people.

10 Constitution Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7BT | 0131 554 9401 www.edinburghboatcharters.com

TERMS & CONDITIONS: Only original or list.co.uk vouchers accepted. Management reserve rights. Valid until 30 Sept 2013.

This voucher entitles you to 4 for 2 - Pay for 2 full price evening or half day Bridges and Islands sailings and bring 4.

10 Constitution Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7BT | 0131 554 9401 www.edinburghboatcharters.com

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This voucher entitles you to Get 25% discount off your food bill at The Mussel Inn.

The Mussel Inn 61-65 Rose Street EH2 2NH 157 Hope Street G2 2UQ | 0131 225 5979 0141 572 1405 | www.mussel-inn.com

TERMS & CONDITIONS: Only original or list.co.uk vouchers accepted. Management reserve rights. Valid until 30 Apr 2013.

This voucher entitles you to Buy One, Get One 1/2 Price!

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TERMS & CONDITIONS: Only original or list.co.uk vouchers accepted. Management reserve rights. Not Valid with any other offer. Valid until 31 Oct 2012.

This voucher entitles you to Get 2 for 1 tickets for Thursdays at The Stand Edinburgh or Glasgow.

The Stand 5 York Place EH1 3EB 333 Woodlands Road G3 6NG 0131 558 7272 | 0870 600 6055 www.thestand.co.uk

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THE PLEASANCE The Pleasance 60 The Pleasance EH8 9TJ 0131 650 4673 A main festival hub during August, but throughout the year there continues to be a varied arts program.

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SCOTLAND IS SUCH A CREATIVE PLACE, WE NEED A WHOLE YEAR TO TELL YOU WHY The Year of Creative Scotland 2012 is a year-long celebration of the nation’s artistic strengths, cultural assets, and creative vibrancy To ﬁnd out more visit www.visitscotland.com/creative

Year of Creative Scotland is a Scottish Government initiative led by Creative Scotland, EventScotland, VisitScotland and VOCAL. Photo: Andy Ross, Scottish Dance Theatre

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