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THERE ARE many clichés about student life: Pot Noodles, lack of money, too much alcohol, allnight essay writing, sleeping until after lunch… you don’t really need me to highlight them all here. As with most clichés they’re all half-truths to some degree. Personally I managed to survive my whole time as a student without ever touching a Pot Noodle and I know plenty of others who packed their days so full that lie-ins were nonexistent.

Perhaps the biggest halftruth is the old saying that ‘your student days are the best days of your life’. Some people just don’t enjoy being a student, not 100% of the time anyway (have a look at the ‘student memories’ later on in this handbook for a testament to that). I challenge you to find someone who doesn’t look back at their student days with some fond nostalgia but also the odd twinge of embarrassment (the mixture of drink and hormones has that effect) and perhaps a regret or two at the very least. To say that your student days are the best of your life also implies that what is to

follow is rather disappointing, that the student days were your peak and it’s all downhill after that. I could be very cynical and say that it’s only those who have failed to make their post-student days interesting who’d say such a thing.

However the ‘truth’ part of the half-truth is that being a student is also a great privilege. Not only because you have the time to dedicate to doing what you want, but also because you have so many opportunities. It’s a time when you can explore your identity: if you fancy yourself as a thespian now’s the chance to try. Or maybe you want to join a protest, become a DJ or take up fencing – it’s all there for the taking. Or, if you choose, you could just fill four years with purely hedonistic pursuits.

So, as you embark on your student life you should, more than anything, feel pretty damn excited, but it’s also worth being a little realistic. Don’t beat yourself up if it’s not all going to plan or if each day doesn’t resemble an extended episode of Skins.

Equally you might discover that all those student clichés are the stuff of reality and you find yourself up at 3am frantically writing an essay and eating that Pot Noodle. [Gail Tolley, editor]

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12: Get Deviant 16: Go Away 18: Get Involved 26: Memories 36: Get cultured 42: Love music 50: Setting the stage

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City Guides 52: Glasgow 62: Edinburgh 72: Aberdeen 76: Dundee 78: Inverness 80: get help

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10 Thingsyou Join Facebook A few clicks and this social networking site will co-ordinate your social life and provide you with hours of procrastination. You will also learn various obscure details about people you have only spoken to once, discovering that the person who sits next to you in your History lecture is about to have a shower, or that the best singer from last night’s karaoke runs the Su Pollard Appreciation Society. Hours of fun.

Go skinny-dipping We have a feeling this might be illegal. We are not advising you to go skinny dipping, but we have heard that hypothetically it is something that students like to do, and you may be the odd one out if you don’t. If there isn’t a body of water near your university this poses a slight problem, in this case improvise. Although a a word of advice: muddy puddles are a no-no.

Join a society There are societies for everything, from a student paper to Tunnocks Societies for those who love their teacakes. Join one, start one: whatever floats your boat. This may give you the opportunity to meet people with similar interests, and will give you a line on your CV. Depending on how pish your uni is, you may be required to do things in the nude involving biscuits and large prodding implements.

Work experience Pick up the yellow pages, open a page at random with your eyes shut, point your finger at a listing on the page, call the number, ask about internships, and voila: career prospects. Chances are they’ll be happy to have you on board: it’s not like they’re paying you is it? Fascists.

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Go travelling You may never get holidays as long as this again (unless you become a teacher. And they still complain, don’t they? Miserable sods). Eastern Europe is notoriously cheap, and while a rather typical student destination, who can deny the lure of Budapest’s ancient bathhouses or Prague’s rising music scene? Also good for pretending you’re in a spy movie. Keep Portishead on an iPod loop for maximum effect (just skip the depressing ones).

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Go to the library Even if it’s not for books, some libraries have a collection of DVDs that you can rent for free, including all those arty European films with real sex in you’ve not been able to see properly because Channel 4 always blurs out the naughty bits.

Occasionally there are also other students there you could socialise and compare hangover cures with. During exam time in particular the emotional rewards of popping in to the place where books live can make you feel like you did hours of revision. Or just grab a PC and look up Wikipedia.

Visit all the tourist attractions in the local area whether they be a museum for odd socks to a world-famous golf course. You have several years to do this, but first year is a good time to get started, that way you can impress all the newbies the following year and get a potential shag out of it.

Take photographs These are The Best Days Of Your Lives, and it’s possible you may be too drunk to remember them.

Keep a photographic record of your exploits. You can then upload these to Facebook and share them with others, who will post incredibly unfunny comments that end up being misconstrued and start fights. You will also be able to reminisce (should you end up working 12 hour days in an office job), of your few years of freedom, a time when it was socially acceptable to mention Baudrillardian theory without being mocked and inserted with a pool cue.

Stay up all night If you’ve left your essay till the last minute do not give up all hope on your degree.

Instead mosey on down to Tesco’s for caffeine pills, Red Bull and lots of food.

Then stay up all night, preferably in a computer room as a precaution against impromptu naps. If you do all your essays weeks before they are due stay up till sunrise and take photographs, or engage in discussions about the nature of language and whether you could cook a rabbit with a match.

Perhaps indulge in some drinking At university you have reached the legal age to drink alcohol. While most of you will have been doing this for a couple of years already (make that a good decade if you’re from Greenock or Paisley), now is the time to proudly flash your ID at obnoxious bouncers and nervous-looking off-licence staff and say “See, look! 18!”. As one of civilization’s oldest social lubricants, alcohol is the best way to bond with new people and pick up casual partners. Not that we’d ever endorse that sort of thing. www.theskinny.co.uk

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Condoms. You can get them free at most student unions. How useful they turn out to be depends on all manner of things, but they’re always handy when you need a shower cap.

A student bank account and overdraft. Although getting into debt isn’t a great idea, most student overdrafts give you around £1,500 with no interest.

Yes, we know bankers are the enemy and all that but YOU NEED THE MONEY! Hopefully at some point you will be able to pay it back.

The most useful thing you can take to university is a laptop.

You can write your essays on it, conduct research, watch movies or completely accidentally find yourself on a porn site which you never actually meant to look up it just came up by accident.

Alcohol tolerance. Most nights you will be drinking. Days too.

Possibly of the watered-down student union variety, but that’s always a good jumping off point for developing a habit that threatens your entire livelihood in years to come. It’s a rite-of-passage!

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Parentally bought groceries.

Get your parents to buy you one of those enormous bags of pasta it’ll take four of you to carry home: they last about six months. Unfortunately, there will be some who make small bottles of shower gel do the same. Do not flatshare with these people. Just sitting on the sofa could be life threatening. www.theskinny.co.uk

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& stuff you Coat hangers. They wont be used very often, unless you go as Captain Hook to a Hallowe’en party. Or Toht from Raiders of the Lost Ark. But the one he had was like a James Bond gadget, get one of those wire ones, though you’ll only be able to use it once. This is just getting silly now, isn’t it? The coat hanger decision is in your hands: take them or don’t. Only you can choose your destiny.

A cookbook. You’ll probably be microwaving your culinary delights for the next four years. And anyway, you’ll concoct your own recipes at 4 in the morning after a night out. The formula for Drunk-Bean Spaghetti shall remain a mystery for now.

An iron. Who has time to iron?

There’s drinking, dancing and fake studying to be done!

Pyjamas.

You will most frequently fall asleep in your clothes and if you don’t you will most likely fall asleep naked. Perhaps under your desk.

Your favourite teddy. Everyone knows that it’s emotional suicide to bring your favourite teddy bear to Uni. The prevalence of alcohol, vomit and immature teenage boys during freshers week means at the very least your beloved ‘Fluffy’ is going to get a sick shower. Not only will he/she pong for the rest of term it also likely to add ten years on the therapy couch (for you, not the bear). www.theskinny.co.uk

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Education aside, there are 3 things that your time at university will guarantee: cheap booze at the union bar; a student loan which will bite you in the ass when you’re employed; and more horny boys and girls than you can shake a willy at Words: Phoebe Henderson Illustrations: Kris Stoddart

Regardless of sexual orientation or how experienced (or inexperienced) you are, sexual liberation awaits if you know how to handle yourself, your surroundings and, most importantly, stay safe while throwing your knickers and inhibitions to the wind.

Flatmates They may become your best mate or someone you just learn to get along with but it’s important to have consideration and boundaries to ensure they don’t get pissed off and wee in your cider.

Don’t shag in their bedroom without permission. No-one wants the smell of someone else’s body fluids wafting up from under the covers in the dead of night.

If you shag while they are in, you will almost definitely be heard. I once left a bedroom in the halls of residence to be greeted at the door by his mates all holding up handmade judge’s scoring cards.

Sex toys are fun and part of any healthy sexually adventurous person’s sex life but for those who share a house it’s probably a good idea to keep things down a bit when your flatmates are around if you’re a little on the bashful side. Having a vibrator that sounds like a German fighter

plane, combined with Red Tube blaring from your laptop is perhaps better left until everyone’s out.

For the fellas, don’t borrow your flatmate’s porn and then wank in his room. Not cool.

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Pulling Forget about how successful or pitiful you were at pulling before you went to uni; it’s a whole different ball game now. Regardless of how hot you think you are, you may not always be successful which may cause frustration.

Remember no-one likes a sex pest so be aware of the difference between being eager and being desperate. For those of you who have a problem pulling without 10 pints, a bottle of vodka or a fistful of pills, remember all will affect performance. Droopy cocks and dry mouths aren’t particularly sexy. Try not to go out with the intention of pulling either. It will ruin your night if you’re unsuccessful and you’re actually more likely to score if you just focus on your evening. www.theskinny.co.uk

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Sleeping around If you’re single, you may have quite a few partners during your time at university. Condoms are a must as is discretion; no-one wants to see that they were a fantastic/duff ride on Facebook or Twitter the next day. Immature behaviour like this is more likely to get you less sex than a pat on the back. Give your partner something nasty and be assured that it’ll be all over campus and no-one will go near you for the rest of term.

Also, remember that one night stands are actually never that good in practise unless you get very lucky, so shagging your way around the halls of residence won’t actually guarantee good sex. Most importantly, enjoy it.

Experimenting If you’re open to experimentation with the opposite or same sex, then university is a cracking place to get started. Attitudes are more liberal and you can guarantee that if you’re thinking about it, someone else is too.

However, here are a few little tips to ensure you stay safe and blush free.

Anal sex: if you stick something up your bum without having a little clear out first there is likely to be poo, so be warned. www.theskinny.co.uk

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Bondage: being tied up by someone you don’t completely trust is a no-no. No-one wants to find themselves tied to a bed with no visible escape route.

Any kind of filming or photography with someone you’re not comfortable with isn’t advised.

The last thing you need is a starring role on YouTube. My friend’s boobs ended up on a website and even though they were very nice boobs, she wasn’t amused.

And don’t forget if you’re not ready for or just don’t want to have sex then don’t. Don’t dwell on what others may be getting up to and approach it at your own pace whatever that may be.

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GOING GREEN. The Skinny's top tips on how to be an environmentally-conscious student Words Erin McElhinney Illustration www.neilmperry.com

SO YOU’VE finally struck out on your own. You no longer have to put up with your parents' choice of interior design; you can eat Nutella on pizza at 3am should the mood take you; you are now making every decision about your lifestyle. Including those that’ll have an impact well beyond graduation. One thing (sadly) that students don’t have a lot of is cash, but there are things you can do to be green beyond making a financial donation to whichever charity worker manages to bully you into it on High Street one hungover Sunday.

Let’s deal with the obvious first. Recycle. There’s no excuse not to – all the universities in Scotland have local facilities available and, let’s face it, you’ll be producing a lot of empty beer cans and wine bottles in the next few years. Sign up to the closest Freecycle group as soon as possible (http://www.uk.freecycle. org). Not only is it a great source of free furniture, electronics and books, but it makes passing on said goods at the end of the year even easier. Other small things you can do are as simple as using a bike to get around, which saves you money on buses (and helps keep the beer belly

at bay). You could also switch to energy-saving lightbulbs, no matter whether you’re living in halls or a flat-share.

Think locally – Scotland’s full of excellent micro breweries and indigenous brands – check out Cairn O’ Mohr wine or BrewDog beers – and it’s practically your duty to make sure you try them all at least once. Check out www.scottishfarmersmarkets. co.uk to find your nearest market, selling organic local produce at a snip of the supermarket price.

One of the biggest tools at your disposal as a student, perhaps ironically, is your spending power. Banks are all too aware that the majority of students stay with their financial institutions throughout their lives, so they’re eager to lure you in. Ignore the shortterm gains of a free iPod or cinema tickets and invest with banks such as The Co-operative and Tridos, who won’t place your money in trades such as fur, arms and child labour.

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Brewdog beer: Local and tasty!

Making sure you choose the option of online banking helps as well, reducing needless paper usage in bank statements that will, in the end, probably just serve as coasters.

And if you’re willing to push the boat out even further, consider ideas such as growing your own herbs and veggies in a window box, making sure the first set of bedding you buy is made from organic fibres (more expensive, but sturdy enough to survive four years of partying).

You could also use your spare time to volunteer. Take into account the fact that charities need a lot of help in areas such as event management, research, media and communications (and not just shaking a fund-raising can) and the experience you gain could make all the difference to your graduate CV. Being green doesn’t mean loving tofu or abandoning showers. A few conscious choices as you begin your academic career can lead to practices that not only save you dosh but mean the planet lasts that little bit longer too. www.theskinny.co.uk

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bugger off.

If you want to travel, meet interesting people and not spend a fortune, then CouchSurfing could be your answer

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I got my first couchsurfer almost by accident. My friend had agreed to host her, but realised at the last minute that his flatmate had already reserved the sofa for someone else. My sudden guest, a friendly Canadian, was hovering in a phone box somewhere in the city centre awaiting further instructions, so I took her in.

After that experience, I figured it couldn’t hurt to sign up to CouchSurfing.org properly, and almost five years on, the only drawback is an occasional uncertainty in the mornings when I can’t remember whether anyone’s sleeping in my living-room.

The concept is simple, but the system through which it operates has been well thought out. The basis is that people offer their sofas

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(or spare rooms, or bits of floor, or whatever they can) to travellers for free. Like most people on the site, I’m both a host and a guest; I routinely put up visitors to Edinburgh, but I’ve also couchsurfed in numerous countries. And in the interests of full disclosure: yes, among the dozens of couchsurfing experiences I’ve had, there’s been one negative one. A host in Istanbul let me down at the last minute, and as I was travelling with two friends who wanted to stay together, there were just too many of us to find a suitable backup host, so we shelled out instead.

Still, as these things go, it’s a far cry from the axe-wielding bogeyman people seem to envision.

So let’s talk about safety. For starters, users of the site fill in profiles and upload photos, and if they’re really serious about the couchsurfing experience, they’ll provide enough info to give you a good sense of who you’re dealing with. People leave references for one another, so you can see how many couchsurfers had positive experiences with them and whether anything sounds dodgy.

There are also systems in place for verification and vouching, so you can be sure of who you’re dealing with and that they’re trustworthy. www.theskinny.co.uk

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It’s up to you how you play it. For example, there’s no requirement to say yes to every couchsurfing request that comes your way. You’re electing to open your home up to a stranger, and if you feel the tiniest bit uncomfortable about somebody, or you just want some space to yourself, you’re perfectly at liberty to say no. And you don’t have to give your guest a set of spare keys. It’s often more convenient to do that, but you can set whatever rules and boundaries you like. Often, hosts mention on their profiles whether they’re liable to be busy or whether they might have free time to show guests around.

You needn’t even offer accommodation in order to take part. You can select the ‘coffee or a drink’ option so that visitors to your part of the world can contact you just to hang out. This is a handy way to ease yourself into couchsurfing culture if you still have reservations. Many cities have active couchsurfing communities, so find out if there’s a group near you and check out the events they’re holding.

As a guest, you’re not expected to pay your host, but typically people might do the washing-up, cook a meal, or bring a small gift from their

home country. It’s entirely up to you: sometimes there isn’t time, sometimes you’re too broke to even bring anything, and overall your sparkling company should more than suffice, but obviously it’s a nice gesture.

Don’t use CouchSurfing.org like it’s a dating site – that’s not what it’s there for, and such an approach is generally considered sleazy and obnoxious. If you do wind up couchsurfing with somebody you’re attracted to, then who knows where things could go, but take extra special care before making a pass at a guest in your home – you don’t want to make them feel awkward, especially when they’re dependent on you for a place to stay.

Finally, bear in mind that the benefits of couchsurfing extend far beyond saving money. Primarily, it has enabled me to see places through the eyes of people who actually live in it, rather than just sticking to tourist areas and hostels. But more than that, it has resulted in many lasting friendships, along with creative collaboration and future travel plans. Oh, and all the shampoo my couchsurfers keep forgetting to take with them when they leave. www.couchsurfing.org

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student volunteering

get involved.

It ain’t all about helping grannies and plush trips to Thailand y’know. Gail Tolley talks you through the most exciting volunteer opportunities across Scotland.

Words Gail Tolley Illustrations Jamie Johnson

Student life can sometimes be an insular experience, one that revolves around regular lectures, familiar halls, the same bars and the same people. Living in a student bubble can be fun but if you’ve got a nagging feeling that there’s more to the world than sambucca shots, essays and microwave chips you might want to get involved in an activity or project that takes you outside of your comfort zone. The word volunteering might conjure up thoughts of delivering meals on wheels or helping elephants in Africa but it can actually involve pretty much anything. And whilst all the clichés about the benefits of volunteering sound a bit naff, they’re usually pretty accurate too. Budding media hacks will have to start at the bottom and volunteering in student radio or local press is a good place to start. Equally those wanting to work in the charity sector will be wise to get as much experience as necessary. And if you’ve got a political streak and are passionate about social justice you’ll find like-minded souls volunteering for charities, think tanks and protest groups.

Even for those who aren’t thinking about job prospects, getting involved in something

outside University life is a great opportunity to meet different people. There’s also that warm feeling you get inside when you’ve done something nice for the world. In the pages that follow we’ve outlined a few of the many ways you can get involved in volunteering. For a more comprehensive list of opportunities have a look at volunteerscotland.org.uk Media and the Arts If you fancy hearing your own dulcet tones wafting over the air waves then get yourself involved in student radio. In Edinburgh, Fresh Air (www.freshair.org.uk) can give you access to studio training and the chance to present your own show. You can get involved with their music team who review gigs, albums and carry out interviews or their news and arts team who compile features and review comedy and theatre events. In Glasgow, Subcity Radio has a reputation for pushing the boundaries of student radio and has been doing so for over ten years (subcity.org) and in Aberdeen Shmu (shmu. org.uk) is a community based media organisation offering training in all aspects of traditional and digital publishing.

Have you heard about The Skinny? We’ve been told it’s pretty good. It’s a monthly, free,

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culture and listings magazine with interviews and features aplenty and a comprehensive listings section for clubs, gigs, theatre and art events. You can pick it up free in cafes, bars and at your student union. If you like us enough, perhaps you’d like to get involved in what is one of the UK’s, nah make that the world’s, most exciting publications. You can volunteer for a week or two in the office (just email interns@theskinny.co.uk) or if you’d like to contribute on a more regular basis why not send your best writing to our section editors (see theskinny.co.uk for contact details).

There are also numerous opportunities to get involved in festivals across the country.

If you’re fancy getting access to a heap of free films before anyone else than think about volunteering for Edinburgh International Film Festival (www.edfilmfest.org.uk), held each June, or Glasgow Film Festival (www.glasgowfilmfestival.org.uk) in February.

You might even spot Sir Sean Connery wandering around (it’s been known). The Fringe (www.edfringe.com – it’s in August, you knew that, right?) and Glasgay! (www.glasgay.co.uk) in September and October, also advertise volunteer positions – keep an eye on their websites for more details.  www.theskinny.co.uk

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You can’t help but love an organisation that calls you sweet cheeks, hey? That’ll be the fun folk at Project Scotland (get called sweet cheeks yourself at www.projectscotland.co.uk) who organise work placements for 16-25 year olds. Their placements vary from getting involved in conservation projects, to working for an arts organisation, to getting experience in the charity sector. Their only requirement is you have to have lived in Scotland for over a year. If you spent all your student years dossing, didn’t get any work experience and have no idea what to do next, a wee chat with the Project Scotland people will get you headed in the right direction.

Working at a charity shop might sound a little dull (and yes, that smell can get a bit much sometimes) but avid bargain

There are plenty of organisations out there who will happily take a considerable amount of your money for you to have a ‘volunteering experience’... hunters, fans of vintage fashion and textiles students may find them a treasure trove of delights. And of course volunteers often get access to all the best items first and at a discounted rate. Music and book fans might also want to consider volunteering for a couple of hours a week in Oxfam Books or Oxfam Music. There’s a story that Stuart Murdoch (of Belle and Sebastian fame) once dropped a whole box of demos and unreleased material off at the Oxfam music on Byres Road in Glasgow.

And I’m guessing an eagle-eyed volunteer might have got first dibs on some of that stuff.

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…and Abroad There are plenty of organisations out there who will happily take a considerable amount of your money for you to have a ‘volunteering experience’. We’ll not name them here as you’ve probably heard of them already.

Many people feel that it’s worth spending money on a trip abroad to experience another culture, however there are other opportunities which don’t require you to save up for months in advance. We’d recommend VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) who offer a one year volunteer placement in one of 44 developing countries. www.theskinny.co.uk

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required, although a willingness to get stuck in is) and in exchange your host will provide you with accommodation and food. And when you’re not working you can enjoy wherever it is that you find yourself – perhaps rural Tuscany or even closer to home in the Scottish Highlands.

Campaigning Students these days are an apathetic bunch, so our elders tell us. Well they obviously haven’t met the members of Plane Stupid, who stand up against the aviation industry (and the impact it has on our climate) through non-violent direct action. You might remember Peter Mandle1son getting gunged a little while ago, yep that was them. They’re looking to expand their student

network, so if you’re passionate about stopping the expansion of the aviation industry get in touch with these guys and gals at info@planestupid.com You’ll spot them at your freshers fair too.

You might also want to consider People and Planet, a student network that exists across the UK to campaign and raise awareness on world poverty, human rights and the environment. Look out for their events throughout term time (http://peopleandplanet.org).

Almost all campaign groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations are on the look out for volunteers, so if there is something you’re particularly passionate about it’s worth finding out more at your local branch/group and seeing how you can get involved.

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They will even pay for your travel and expenses, you’ll just need to fundraise £900 before you go which they’ll even help you with. This is a great scheme for people who have a serious interest in overseas development. Don’t expect a year long holiday, do expect a genuine insight into another culture and society and the opportunity to carry out work which is hugely beneficial to a local community.

If you want to combine short-term volunteering with the chance to travel you might want to consider wwoofing.

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) (www.wwoof.org.uk) keep a list of organic farms across the world who are happy to take in volunteers. You’ll be required to work for a few hours each day on the farm (no prior experience

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Eatfor cheap.

You might be strapped for cash, but a bit of inventiveness can make your days more palatable...

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Let’s assume that you haven’t broken with tradition and have blown that alarming lump sum of a student loan that appeared in your bank account on a heady two weeks of premium Czech lager, Thai banquets and Kettle Chip mountains. But that doesn’t mean the next nine months have to be Special Brew, Super Noodles and Space Raiders – let The Skinny make sure that your only encounter with a decent feed isn’t watching the Come Dine With Me omnibus in your pants.

Getting together a kitty with those lovely new flatmates of yours is the easiest way to save – even that one who’s locked in his room playing World Of Warcraft 22 hours a day needs to eat. Head to specialist ethnic shops like Edinburgh’s Pat’s Chung Ying (which gives you 10% off if you shop on Tues, Thurs or Sun) or Glasgow’s frankly awesome 600,000 foot square SeeWoo which, in addition to giving you all the frozen duck tongues, live eels and tofu mock squid you could wish for, has sacks of carby essentials like rice and noodles, plus spices, oils and sauces for pennies that’ll perk up your staples and keep boredom at bay. Try leaving the main drag of the High Street behind and make time to shop around, as the best buys are normally hiding – Finnieston in Glasgow, an area 22 The Skinny Student Handbook 2009-2010

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populated with PC World, Staples and a drive-thru McDonald’s, is also home to MacCallum’s, one of the best fishmongers in Scotland, with lovely, cheery staff selling fresh and cheap local mackerel, clams et al.

Glasgow and Edinburgh are both home to comprehensive Farmers’ Markets, where the meat is high-end organic (though they often do discounts if you bulk buy freezeable sausages, ribs etc) but veg and bread is budget-friendly, particularly if you go right at the end – no one wants to lug their few remaining perishables back to Perthshire, so you’ll get a good deal and maybe even a few freebie loaves.

Don’t completely avoid the big boys, mind – do make sure you employ the aforementioned ‘Farmers Market Move’ and hover without shame by the fruit and veg five mins before Sunday closing. A few years ago Sainsbury’s on Sauchiehall Street was the home of Tam, who used to go particularly crazy with his sticker gun at random times of the day, with completely arbitary goods and nonsensical reductions; I still fondly remember that Tarte Tatin that fed 6 and cost 8p. For fairly obvious reasons, Tam no longer seems to work at this branch but I like to imagine he’s still out there somewhere, destroying Waitrose from the inside.

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student days you’ll find someone that you want to take out to somewhere a bit more impressive than ‘One Pound Jaegerbombs Night’ at the Union (yes, I’m aware this makes me sound like your mother). Places that may initially look too ‘fine dining’ and out of your league will often, if you study that menu closely, offer an affordable and memorable night out for the same price as a frozen-thenmicrowaved generic plateful from countless identikit pubs. The Dogs on Edinburgh’s Hanover Street has a charmingly quirky, mismatched vibe and serves high-end but honest restaurant food like grilled trout and nut salad or roast tomato and herb barley risotto for under £5 at lunchtime; Glasgow West End perennial Stravaigin may sell £22 steaks, but order Spice Route curries, homemade haggis or a fish supper from their ‘Staples’ menu and you’ll get change from a tenner.

First date-territory aside, don’t forget that eating out also means nae crusty plates living under your bed til graduation. Try communal eating at the Edinburgh Mosque Kitchen, whose authentic, canteen-style bowlfuls of curry and rice are delicious, seriously cheap and rightly the stuff of student legend. Volunteer-run intiatives like the veggie & veganfriendly Forest Cafe also offer cut-price but wholesome grub like burritos and cheese on toast, together with a BYOB licence and free gigs and exhibitions. Over in Glasgow, the ever-inventive Flying Duck – everyone’s favourite attitude-free, tenement-themed late night hangout – has opened its own daytime version of a Student Union. Just show your student ID between noon and 7pm, Monday – Friday and you can get cheap coffee, milkshakes and beer, free wi-fi, board games and even use of a microwave to heat up your own grub. Oh, and don’t forget if you head along at night,

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George Pringle "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" – musician George Pringle on why your student years aren't always the best years of your life My cousin Daniel drove me up to Oxford Brookes University towards the end of September in 2004. I must say, I became a little apprehensive upon arriving in the purpose-built car park of the purpose-built halls which were all sandy brick and expressionless in their own mundane way. Even the name of the halls of residence was boring. “Clive Booth”... When we got out the car, we saw a dusty old Land Rover, the rear view window of which was inscribed “Rick likes Felching”. “It’s something you’d really have to love, isn’t it?” I remember Daniel saying. That Land Rover became pretty symbolic of Brookes, unfortunately.

After about a week, I came to realise that if you had a “bathroom pod” in your room (consequence of slightly more expensive halls accomodation) then you never made any friends because you never had a reason to leave your room, particularly if, like myself, you felt that interaction with “Harry from Hertfordshire” or a “Conservative Party Pub Crawl” could be catalyst for self harm. My halls were full of bewildered, misplaced foreigners whose eyes emitted possibly more woe and terror than mine.

And safe in their rooms eating Fed Ex noodles or on Skype, they built wombs away from the grey weather and enforced student interaction, initiations and societies.

Quite rightly, I thought.

I didn’t make any friends at all in my first year. It was... miserable.

I watched a lot of TV and drew in my room. Occasionally I was persuaded to go to the student bar across the road from our

little “community” which smelled of off lager, vomit and Subway sandwiches that boys in polo shirts would scoff greedily before their bored-looking female friends who also wore rugby shirts and looked pinched and dull, their athletic figures just beginning to submit to the squealch of cider and cheesy chips. The stereo blasted Rage Against The Machine and requiems for other suburban teenage dreams that these people were staggering away from on their big mundane adventure. The School of Life... and shooters and hooters and rugby. I secretly wished they would all die on a mass bungee jumping expedition in some antipodean country.

Oxford was beautiful and silent and sleepy and austere. I used to go into Jericho and look at all the clever kids who used to call us “The Early Learning Centre” or so I had heard. They looked so intelligent and dressed so badly. I was so very envious.

It wasn’t all bad in the end though. I can’t say that University was a life changing experience

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but it definitely taught me what I don’t want from life and the kind of people I never want to see again and I think that’s an important educational experience: figuring out what you don’t like. I was so bored and friendless I did quite well in the end. I emerged with a handful of friends, a top degree and my face in the papers. I think I was lucky going to boarding school as a child. I think it really put hairs on my chest. I scorned the weeping nineteen year olds who cried as their mothers drove off into the sunset. “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is a bit of a mantra of mine. That is definitely true of my university experience.

University is a bit like school. It’s dangerous to have too good a time and woe betide you if you look back on them as the best years of your life. Because I can categorically tell you that they are not. And hurrah for that!

George Pringle’s debut album Salon des Refusés is released on “Deth to Fals Metal Records” digitally via Tunecore and 7 Digital from 7th September 2009.

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Dan Glass recalls his involvement in student activism whilst at Uni ACROSS THE world today, as climate change, oppression and war seem almost impossible to resist, students are fighting back. My favourite memory at university involved learning how to a) challenge the big problems in the world and b) have fun whilst doing it.

The senior management often stood on their soap box about how they were going to be the ‘greenest’ university in this great land by introducing recycling and organic food schemes. At first students applauded, but as we read into the realities of climate change we realised they were missing the point. The management can recycle as many plastic bags as they like, but as soon as

they fly to a conference within the UK when they could easily invest in train travel, all their efforts are blown into the dark. As the top scientists state, aviation is the fastest growing cause of global CO2 emissions. Flying is sometimes necessary but not when there are affordable alternatives, and as a student I quickly learned to read between the lines of ‘management’ speak.

The students spent a lot of time politely asking the management to introduce an environmentally friendly travel policy but they weren’t giving up their habits easily. Scientists came to give lectures, doctors shared their wisdom, and young children stated their fears of

climate change in public events but the management wouldn’t stop flying. We knew that we had to speak in the only language the management understood: money.

So when it came to the new student open days, when the management were blowing their green trumpet at the receptions to the new parents, we took out our paper and remote-control aeroplanes and our banners out of our bags and into the reception rooms. The rest, you could say, is history. Through students taking action together, we witnessed results and within six months a university-wide flight reduction policy was in place.

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Catriona McInnes I spent my 1st student year at RSAMD studying Harp on the Scottish Music BA before defecting to the drama school for the Contemporary Performance Practice BA. Despite my desire to further my fresher years trying my hand at the Stage management and Opera courses, I stuck it out on the performance course, leaving myself open to the rigors of autonomy and being swept away in those prevailing auteur-winds.

Adversely, now as a writer/director of film I couldn’t have asked for a better grounding.

One of many highlights was my trip to Huddersfield University to do research for my dissertation.

I got there at 10pm not yet having secured a place to stay (an old habit of mine!) and walked around Huddersfield looking for a B&B for over an hour before eventually asking at the George Hotel and being offered a double room and kippers for breakfast for just £20! I have never needed fish for breakfast more than that following morning as the rest of the day was spent with one

of Grotowski’s contemporaries, contemplative running (backward and forwards!) and learning a Tibetan hat dance for a further two hours, not to mention trying to locate my serpents tail – don’t ask! All this and no lunch… But thanks to the fish, I survived!

My Masters years at Napier University’s Screen Academy couldn’t go without mention either. Top of the list is the summer between my MA in Screenwriting and MFA in Advanced Film practice when I took one of the Uni’s XM1

Cameras to film in Morocco for 5 weeks, without insurance (or so the uni thought!). Futher to that... perhaps now it can’t harm me to mention that since my interview for the MFA took place the morning after the last night of the Fringe, my interview performance was a little ‘fuelled’ not by kippers, rather by half a bottle of 12-year-old Balvenie. They must have thought I’d fit in or something...

Catriona McInnes is an actor and filmmaker www.catrionamcinnes.co.uk

Tim Barrow My student life began at Edinburgh’s Telford College doing a 1 year NC course in acting and following it up with an HNC, because I loved it. Being inspired

by Trainspotting, it was cool going to Muirhouse every day to study.

As soon as I got to Drama Centre in London my world changed forever. It hurled me into this insanely intensive training – working 10 til 9 every day and weekends if we were really good – I realised pretty quickly that training for a lifetime in the arts required commitment, discipline,

and a ridiculous sense of humour.

I’m still working on it.

It was, for the briefest of moments, as it can only be, the very best of times. I made the closest of friends, discovered extravagant new ways of drinking, worked my soul to the bone, loved deeply, lost and gained more than I’ll ever know. The safety net of college meant I could make horrendous mistakes, take outrageous risks, fall flat on my face, and even, very occasionally, succeed miraculously when I never imagined I possibly could.

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I remember performing plays with some of the most brilliant actors I’ll ever know, riding drunk around Soho on the back of a dustcart reciting poetry; captaining the school team at football against other drama schools and smashing them off the park; surviving on pasta and Guinness. Frequently crying my eyes out and laughing ‘til my guts ached. Being a student is a privilege and a challenge.

Everyone should try it.

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Adam Stafford on the dangers of student life on Sauchiehall Street Randalf Spyra* and I had had our nights, granted, but he was getting progressively worse: what started out as a bit of innocent snorting of purple diarrhoea powder on the tables of rock clubs was now turning into being thrown out of establishments for accidentally punching women whilst dancing and shiteing himself in his sleep.

Not that it mattered: he lived in Baird Hall, The Chelsea Hotel for students and degenerates in Glasgow, right bang in the middle of Sauchiehall Street (and now fancy pantsy “executive villas”).

The Bairdites could be seen every night enjoying the rancid squalor of on particular cheesy club on Sauchiehall Street (which shall remain nameless) and that’s where Randalf and I would inevitably end up most evenings, me sulking in the corner while he danced with his eyes closed – fists blaring – to Wyclef Jean’s Perfect Gentleman. One night we ended up in the “Indie Club” upstairs, sitting in a booth, actually being quite civilised for once, when we suddenly realised we were surrounded by bouncers.

We thought nothing of it at first but then a gaggle of women was heard laughing loudly and whooping from the booth behind us. I peered over and that’s when, to my horror, I saw Chud* surrounded by Glaswegian students and bouncers. He drank a shot, nipped the bridge of his nose and www.theskinny.co.uk

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ushered over a member of staff.

“How can I help?” said the staff member meekly, standing in front of the blonde rockstar, a man who’s seen the bottom of every bottle.

“What the fuck is this crap they’re playing on the fucking stereo, huh?!” he snapped.

Even the Weegie groupies were shocked. “I requested Van Halen!

Fucking Van Halen! And if that lame-ass DJ doesn’t shut the fuck up and play Eddie Van Halen I’m gonna haul him off the podium and play Van Halen myself!”

He got up and stormed off, the bouncer following him to the toilet. Chud waited outside while the bouncer went in ahead of him and chucked everyone out of the WC. Then, Chud went in while the bouncer manned the toilet door, stopping anyone from entering.

“You know who that is don’t you?” I quivered, sensing this could be a great opportunity for Randalf to publicly destroy a famous MOR rockstar.

“Yes” replied Randalf, sipping his drink calmly, “Yes I do”.

“I think you should say something” I said and right on cue, Chud emerged from the toilet and came back to the booth chatty and charming like the seedy hyena’s fart that he was.

Randalf quickly finished his drink and got up. I knew this was it.

“Hi! My name is Randalf Spyra!” he exclaimed, sticking

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his neck over the booth in such a polite manner it could never be construed as intrusive. “I am big fan of your, uh, band, y’know, I have all your records, even the b-sides... quite a fan.” It was at this point that I realised he was shouting in a comedic Bolivian accent.

“Cool, thanks...” said Chud slightly suspiciously, and he turned his attention back to the groupies.

“My sisters and I like to fuck to your records.” Chud pretended not to hear, but a few groupies snickered. He said it again, louder: “My sisters and I, we like to fuck to your LP. And the dog too. Me, suspended on plastic harness in the corner of the room – they whip me with a wasp’s nest on the end of a pole to your fabulous music!”

The whole group was now listening to Randalf’s revelation. Chud stared through him, seeeeething. “Shut the fuck up man before I cane you!” he barked and the bouncers started to move in.

“Can we arrange that your sister whip me too while I piss on her? PISS ON HER! AND YOU! IN YOUR MOUTH! UP YOUR ASS!” The bouncers were throwing us out, down the stairs, out onto the street, Randalf screaming all the way. The last image of Chud: him being held back by the bouncers, flipping the bird, and the whole upstairs club laughing.

Suffice to say that night we went to The Shack (pre-fire) and I woke up in a bus stop with no shoes. My advice to students in Glasgow would be to stay away from such establishments and other turgid little holes. And stay off Sauchiehall Street at night.

It’s just full of brutal maniacs and cock-headed rockstars. *Names have been changed Adam Stafford is a filmmaker and musician. He is also in the band Y’all is Fantasy Island www.myspace.com/yifimusic

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Stu Who? Comedian Stu Who? recalls his first day of art college, filled with apprehension and day-glo orange paint Being an uptight, insecure wee hooligan from Easterhouse had left me relatively unprepared for my first days of studenthood.

I was eighteen and rebellious, resented all forms of authority, and sincerely believed that anyone over the age of thirty had a shared responsibility for all of the world’s numerous woes, and should be incarcerated in Camps for the Elderly and Inept.

With that patently negative attitude, I went to Art College … to be a student … not to study, or prepare for a career … just to be a student … to go to parties, get drunk, and have sex … on a fullgrant, no loans to repay, and the heady days of Thatcher’s socialterrorism still an undreamed nightmare.

On my first day in art class, my insecurities about being exposed as a chancer, with no real talent or ability, were making me very nervous as I gazed at the blank canvas in front of me, and at the bowl of fruit I was supposed to artistically render as a still-life … aaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!

It was the Sixties; the era of hippy-cool, long-hair, flared jeans, and sand-coloured desert boots, and the guy standing at the adjoining easel sported all three in a confident student manner, with a confident student stance – while I looked like an overgrown schoolboy, impersonating a pimply youth impersonating a student. My uber-cool easel-neighbour had even signed his blank canvas before starting his painting. What? How

C fukkin confident was that? His signature boldly proclaimed him to be “Rikki”, with two ‘k’s’ and one ‘i’. Cool.

Rikki boldly loaded his paintbrush with day-glo, orange paint, which was strange, as the bowl of fruit contained apples, bananas, and grapes, and nothing of an orange hue. As Rikki’s brush neared the canvas, a large glob of paint dropped from its end, and fell onto the toecap of his brand-spankingnew desert boots, seeped in, and spread to the size of a squashed satsuma.“Hhmmffgggrrrhh … fffnnkk!!” spluttered Rikki, as he surveyed the damage … eyes bulging, lips spluttering, cheeks vibrating. And then, he stopped – smiled – loaded his brush with more paint, and quickly painted the rest of the boot with orange paint … and then his other boot

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too. Rikki saw me watching, and smiled and we both burst out giggling like a couple of deranged chimpanzees. I picked up my own brush and boldly signed my own blank canvas, “Stu” … Rikki nodded in assent.

From that moment we became mates, partners in art, partners in crime, as I followed Rikki’s example of anarchic improvisation … making the best of any situation, good or bad … and laughing in the face of any adversity, as we worked like possessed maniacs, egging on each other’s projects and dreams. And that turned out to be the greatest lesson I learned in all my student years – positivity, passion and a sense of the ridiculous – and I learned it from another student.

Thanks Rikki.

Find out about Stu’s upcoming gigs at Myspace.com/stuwho2006

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 The same applies on the East coast at Edinburgh’s Cabaret Voltaire. Nestled into the heart of the city under and inside the stone arches of South Bridge, Cabaret Voltaire pumps seven nights of real clubbing through the capital. Tuesday and Wednesday nights Split and We Are Electric are stalwarts of the weekly clubbing scene in Scotland. Moving through D’n’B, jungle, techno, electro and house, attendance at these nights is nothing short of an education.

Sick Note is still free to get into every Thursday, and none of these nights will ever break the bank. Through the weekends, SugarBeat, Karnival, and Ultragroove and Cabaret Voltaire’s in-house promoters bring in DJs and live acts who are touring all over the world, plus residents who have a serious eye on the disco ball.

Up north in Aberdeen, Snafu rules the club scene. Mid week nights Electric Boutique and the Dirty Hearts Club are a good bet for cruisy beats and indie mash up, and Mixtape

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caters for the techno and houseloving crowd on Friday evenings.

In house night, The Deep End offers big name guests to rival the central belt’s lineups most Saturdays.

So, we’ve told you where to go for a clubbing education, but we know sometimes learning is tough, take a break while we let you know about some of the best quality student friendly nights around: The Arches in Glasgow is Scotland’s largest arts venue

and one of the most stunning.

Under the railway arches of Central Station it hosts a variety of gigs, theatre and art events as well as some huge club parties.

Every week Octopussy, offers an electro soundtrack with bouncy castles and jacuzzis for fun. Death Disco is a monthly evening of glam pop and electro with retina scorching visuals and big name guests. Thursday night means the Art School for a huge percentage of Glasgow’s students. A tiny door tax allows for entry into both RPZ and Mixed Bizness with all the infamous mess that ensues with them.

If you really want some grimy cheese, head to the Garage or the Tunnel in Glasgow, guaranteed not to hurt the wallet either.

Edinburgh’s Bongo Club is a great venue for both a cup of tea and a sarnie in the day, and a stonker night out at the weekend. Transformed to a Lynch-esque dream, Confusion is Sex, is Bongo’s monthly Friday clubnight. Plus Xplicit brings some of the biggest names in drum and bass to Bongo throughout the year and will make you dance like a madman. Over at the GRV, Hybrid and Subtext occupy midweek technoheads, while Club For Heroes at Electric Circus 

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The Hive is a great stop for a mid week bruiser or a weekend without the fuss of a big name, and its Friday night of alternative disco of indie, electro and pop has built up a loyal band of followers over the four years it’s been open. Keep your eye out for good drinks promos too.

Electric Institute runs at Korova in Aberdeen every Thursday, and draws from the city’s resident DJ history, while Friday nights are covered by Kamikazi at Warehouse (formerly Moshulu) and Indo Silver Club

at The Tunnels. Well on their way to being a stand out night in the city is Everything Else Sucks who bounce between Snafu and Origin to host a variety of exceptional nights with guests.

It isn’t all dark basements and 3am licences however.

Weather permitting, Glasgow’s The Courtyard frequently offers all day parties in their outdoor area in the form of Alfrisko, Bigfoot’s Tea Party and Sunday Circus. East coast, Outhouse BBQs are the stuff of legend, featuring DJs from live house band and promotion outfit

Tokyo Blu. We think it’s too cold to party outside in Aberdeen, but we’ve heard beach parties have happened. Keep your eyes and ears peeled.

There are a spread of smaller venues across the country who are available for that late night party experience, and bouncing between Nice ‘n’ Sleazy’s and the Art School are nights Cheap ‘n’ Nasty and One More Tune.

Noisy fun that’ll never hurt your wallet. Plus the likes of Slabs of the Tabernacle and Countach are specialist music nights that visit the function rooms of the Universal, Twisted Wheel and the Halt Bar. The visionary Autobahn, taking place in Edinburgh’s Strathie’s backroom will give you kraut rock and retro sounds through effect pedals until the wee hours of the morn’. These kind of nights are the DIY jewels in Scotland’s clubbing tiara, don’t miss them!

Finally, for anyone who doesn’t like the sound of ahead of the curve music, there is of course Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow, George St in Edinburgh and Belmont St in Aberdeen. Not that you won’t have a great night out here, just that the depth of experience will probably be as far as the bottom of the shot glass, and then, well, you’re anyone’s game, eh?

 Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh

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get cultured.

If you see yourself as a cultural bod (or even if you don't) there are certain events worth sticking in your calendar. Michael Gillespie presents five of the best.

Words: Michael Gillespie

Student life is great, isn’t it?

Hours and hours of sex, drugs and rock n roll, love it! Or at least that’s what you’ve been led to believe. No, the reality is that it all amounts to are boring lectures, Pot Noodle dinners, Bier Belgiquefuelled bedsit benders and long conversations into the wee small hours about the meaning of life and whether Timmy Mallet could beat Batman in a fight. So, to save you from tedium, we’ve compiled a list of exciting cultural events taking place over the next year, which should increase your chances of hedonistic indulgence, extra-curricular education for passing those exams with flying colours, and the chance to make friends with the kind of people who’ll prevent you from graduating to the dole queue. This has gotten a bit grim, hasn’t it? Read on, it gets chirpier!

 Edinburgh Festival Fringe

January’s never a good month: no money, no sunshine, and only leftover selection boxes and Hogmanay shortbread to eat. So, why not wash away those winter woes in the world of world music, a world way from the world of… oh this is ridiculous, it’s very different from T In the Park and all that lot, OK? Celtic Connec-

 Celtic Connections (Heidi Kuisma)

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tions will connect you (yay!) to the roots of Scottish and Celtic music, in turn raising a dram to folk music from across the globe, from Africa to America, Asia to…

Ardrossan. What’s more, much of it is free! With free booze! Be ready to get your kilt on for the copious ceilidhs and take in some talks so that you’ve an academic excuse for turning up late for lectures. Oh, and don’t forget to pretend you like the sound of the Scottish bagpipes. It’s the law!

As well as being the biggest and best celebration of LGBT society in Scotland, Glasgay! is also the only time for anyone outside Bearsden or Kelvinside to use the term Glasgay (repeat this mantra if you value your kidneys in Glaswegian circles: it’s GLESGA!).

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 gender or persuasion. Glasgay! takes place during September and October and plays host to dozens of international premieres and celebrates all that’s great about queer culture: it’s camp, it’s colourful, it’s profound, it’s political, it’s racy, it’s radical. With so much on offer it’s hard to resist, and as Oscar Wilde said, “I can resist everything except temptation”.

Your student loan is of course meant for buying all those books on that ever-stretching reading list which turns out to be irrelevant come exam time anyway. So, if you have any sense, you’ll spend it all on beer and jazz mags. If, however, you’ve a fondness for writers beyond Roald Dahl and Jessica Fletcher, the Edinburgh International Book Festival in August should turn your page. In the past, the 26 year-old shindig has welcomed Harold Pinter, Alan Bennett and some children’s author called J.K. (no idea). They’ve also received Gordon Brown, but don’t hold that against them. There are plenty of student events and discounts, so feel free to immerse yourself in a world of words, while all your druggy mates waste their time on sex and drugs. Losers!

So you want to make it in the movies? Well, the Edinburgh International Film Festival, which takes place each June, might just be for you. 2009’s event featured dominatrix love, weeping women, a talking fox and a booty-shaking Sean Connery (well, we elaborated a bit there. It’s a good image though, isn’t it?). It may not have the glamour of Cannes, the hipness of Sundance or the, um, water of Venice, but the endless parties, networking events, masterclasses and Q&A sessions make it one of the friendliest and most fun fests you’ll ever have the pleasure (or indeed, business) of attending. You can catch up on all the latest arthouse experiments

 Edinburgh International Book Festival  Edinburgh International Film Festival (David Anderson)

or excessive exploit-a-thons before making industry contacts and then screwing it all up by making a plummock of yourself at one of the theme club nights.

It’s Auld Reekie after all!

Glasgow has produced some of the finest artists of all time.

What other city can boast of the likes of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Hannah Frank, Alasdair Gray, Douglas Gordon or Lulu?

Anyway more than 50 local and international canvas-botherers will be sculpting the highlights of the Glasgow International Festival of Visual Arts. As well as showcasing brand new work, the fest also commissions paintings, installations, sculptures and even films from established

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names. The 2010 event will coincide with Glasgow’s 20th anniversary as European Capital of Culture (back when Wilson Philips were well-cool), so get ready for retrospectives and a look to the future (when Darius gets his knighthood). There will be talks, seminars, performances and free bevy, so it’s your best excuse to put on a cravat, grab a free glass of champers and point at things intelligently. Yup, it’s just like the days of the Factory. But the patter’s better.  www.celticconnections.com www.glasgay.co.uk www.edbookfest.co.uk www.edfilmfest.org.uk www.edfringe.com www.glasgowinternational.org

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watch films.

Scotland loves cinema. Need evidence? Jonathan Melville knows some of the best – and most unusual – ways to catch a movie. Especially if you’d rather avoid watching your flatmate's copy of The Big Lebowski again The easiest way to see the latest big budget blockbuster is to head to one of the large cinema chains and a quick Google will tell you that there are enough Cineworlds, Vues and Odeons dotted around the country to keep you in popcorn for life. But, if you like to take more of a chance with your cinema, there are plenty of opportunities out there.

The Highlands and the North Following its multimillion pound revamp, Eden Court Cinema (Bishop’s Road) in Inverness is the most important place for Highland film fans. Mixing the mainstream with rarer gems, the cinema also hosts Inverness Film Fans, enthusiasts who regularly meet to discuss and screen movies.

If you can’t make a bricks and mortar cinema there’s always The Screen Machine, the UK’s only mobile cinema which travels the Highlands taking cinema to remote areas. Elgin’s Moray Playhouse (High Street) brings some of the bigger film titles to locals while down in Aberdeen the Belmont Picturehouse (Belmont Street), part of the national Picturehouse chain, manages to tap into a wide variety of movies.

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Filmhouse (88 Lothian Road) and The Dominion (18 Newbattle Terrace) for a broad mix of cult classics and arthouse. Pub venues such as The GRV (37 Guthrie Street), The Brass Monkey (14 Drummond Street) and the Voodoo Rooms (19a West Register Street) are also worth checking out for the occassional informal screening.

Just outside the capital there’s The Brunton Theatre (Ladywell Way) in Musselburgh and the newly refurbished Hippodrome (10 Hope Street) in Bo’ness, both worth keeping an eye on for occasional screenings.

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decorated Glasgow Film Theatre (12 Rose Street) is perfect for foreign and classic cinema while The Arches (253 Argyle Street) and the Grosvenor (24 Ashton Lane) are popular alternatives to the chain cinemas.

Away from Edinburgh and Glasgow, residents in central Scotland are spoilt for choice when it comes to smaller venues.

Dundonians should check out Dundee Contemporay Arts (152 Nethergate) while Stirling boasts The Carlton Allan Park (28 Allan Park) and the MacRobert Arts Centre (University of Stirling).

Other cinemas sitting largely within the central belt include: the New Picture House (117 North Street) in St Andrews; The Waterfront (10 Custom House Way) in Greenock; The Studio Cinema (41 John Street) in Dunoon and The Highland Theatre (George Street) in Oban.

South Film fans in the south of Scotland can stay local with the Newton Stewart Cinema (35 Victoria Street) in Newton Stewart, the Lonsdale Cinema (Moat Road) in Annan and the Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre (Mill Road) in Dumfries which hosts various workshops and arthouse films.

Finally, there’s The Pavillion (Market Street) in Galashiels for a decent selection of large and smaller films.

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love music.

Scotland’s music scene is teeming with bands and acts waiting to be discovered.

To point you in the right direction we present some of our favourites

 Dananananaykroyd (that,s not a misprint)

Words: Chris Buckle

Welcome to higher education.

During your degree you’ll probably kip in dusty lectures, choose liquid refreshment over required reading and, considering you’ve chosen to peruse these pages, no doubt see a lot of live music. Some will be awful. So awful you’ll be tempted to begrudgingly surrender to four years soundtracked exclusively by the Baywatch theme, Chesney Hawkes and the braying of the drunk and disorderly.

Please don’t do that. Persevere and discover a new favourite band, DJ or club-night every time

Persevere and discover a new favourite band, DJ or club-night every time you get your glad-rags on you get your glad-rags on. If that seems like hard work, here are some suggestions to get things started. Some you’ll know, some you might not – yet. They range from lone synth-wranglers to folk collectives of vast proportions, as well as guys with guitars making a racket the old-fashioned way. These disparate musos hail from across Scotland, lumped together here in the hope that, wherever you now call home, a

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selection will play nearby in the next year. But don’t quote us on this, and certainly don’t take our word for it.

Instead, take this list and add to it the countless others squeezed out by word-countinduced Archimedean displacement (who says the Skinny can’t augment yer syllabus, eh?).

Then add all those we’ve yet to hear and fall for, and all those that don’t yet exist outside of a www.theskinny.co.uk

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 Zoey Van Goey (Andrew Moore)

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drunken conversation or an absent-minded daydream but who’ll be filling our pages in months to come. For now, this lot are humbly presented as well-worth your time and student loans, but they are, let’s be clear, the tip of the proverbial iceberg.

Some need no introduction.

If Franz Ferdinand, Camera Obscura, Mogwai or a reformed Vaselines come to town, you already know what to do. Others might disappoint by their absence: if Belle and Sebastian remain AWOL, take comfort in Stuart Murdoch’s God Help the Girl project which, fingers crossed, might take a step closer to cinemas sometime soon.

If not, Chris Geddes is sure to be mixing tropical-jazz-funk-disco somewhere or other.

When it comes to homegrown legends, a more dependable bet would be Teenage Fanclub or Idlewild, with new albums from both due in coming months. And though there’s no firm date for a This Gift follow-up, an intense gig from Sons and Daughters can’t be far off.

Then there’s those just arriving on the cusp of Barrowlandsized devotion: follow We Were Promised Jetpacks’ upward propulsion, witness The

 Chiptune maestro Unicorn Kid is a Leith native

Phantom Band spurn easy categorisation, and bask in the melodrama of Broken Records.

The Twilight Sad, meanwhile, should be comfortably nestled in the upper echelons of ‘best-ofyear’ lists come December.

Frightened Rabbit have already made that jump, and if you haven’t yet enjoyed their Arab Strap-esque lyricism and anthemic choruses up-close then you’ll want to remedy the situation quick-sharp. Speaking of Arab Strap, Malcolm Middleton and Aidan Moffat and the Best Ofs prove great things

can emerge from a beloved act’s demise. (see also: ex-Delgados Lord Cut Glass and Emma Pollack).

Also no stranger is King Creosote and the rest of the Fence Collective ranks, a recommendation trotted out year on year for good reason – even if you don’t catch any of them during term, their annual Anstrutherbased Homegame festival is conveniently post-exams – road trip anyone?

Not that Fife has a monopoly on folk-inspired loveliness: Withered Hand’s witty melancholia and Eagleowl’s bittersweet whispers are certain to impress, as are fellow Edinburghers Jesus H. Foxx and the impassioned Meursault. Glasgow answer with the gentle beauty of Sparrow and the Workshop, while also being home to Dundonian Yusuf Azak and his lushly vertiginous folkscapes. A Secondhand Marching Band show, meanwhile, is surely the only place you’ll hear an accordion, flute and ukulele-based rendition of Battles’ Atlas.

Glasgow also houses the Edwyn Collins school of indie-pop, with Wake The President 

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 the cream of the new crop.

In addition, Butcher Boy and Zoey Van Goey uphold the romantic spirit of NPL, Peter Parker add a dash of riot grrrl, while Inspector Tapehead channel the Beta Band, utilising clocks and stray toys like a threeheaded indie-Ray Mears. Speaking of Beta Band (R.I.P.), King Biscuit Time and The Aliens aint too shabby either…

They are, however, tricky to dance to; luckily there are plenty of electro-conjurers providing such a service. Errors you no doubt already know – if not, they’re ace; Gay Against You (and Joe Howe’s side-project Ben Butler and Mousepad) will leave you a sweaty, exhausted mess; chip-tune hypee Unicorn Kid will make younger siblings feel similarly; while Found resemble a proggy Hot Chip before they turned sombre.

Ever wanted to watch a bare-chested, blindfolded man beat himself with torches whilst subjecting his audience to digital noise? Then performance-artist/ loud-scary-bloke Kylie Minoise is your man. Also at the decibelheavy end of the spectrum are

nightmare-in-lycra Take A Worm For A Walk Week, knitted gimps Ultimate Thrush, two-man rock-behemoths Bronto Skylift, pig-masked horror show De Salvo, and Titus Gein, who worship the synth and the Grohl simultaneously.

Back in the realm of indierock, Paper Planes create sizable new-wave waves with their surf stylings and Copy Haho retool college-rock alt-forefathers  We Were Promised Jetpacks

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winningly. Now an oh-so-clever riddle: what’s got twelve legs, infinite smiles and, um, four ‘na’s? Dananananaykroyd! If a weird flatmate starts posting passive-aggressive notes about unkempt hallways, a live dose of the sextet’s pandemonium-pop should ease frustrations.

Or you could gather in awed reverence at the loop-station altar of Wounded Knee; chuckle at the antics of Devo-tees We Are The Physics; gawp at Remember Remember’s aural collages; get lost to the dramatic swells of There Will Be Fireworks; enrol in Triple School; cautiously Google Sexy Kids; swoon to Maple Leaves; jump at Dirty Summer’s scuzzy rockn-roll; get inexplicably choked up

by My Kappa Roots; partake of The Foundling Wheel’s ramshackle clatter or sip whiskey to the countrified Wilson Tan. Not to mention Twin Atlantic, Over the Wall, Ross Clark, Dead Boy Robotics, How To Swim, Findo Gask, Vars of Litchi, Gummy Stumps, Vom, Bricolage and… well, you get the idea. Have fun uncovering the rest.

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Opera. It’s a safe bet.

Get £10 tix if you’re under 26. Any seat. Any performance. scottishopera.org.uk

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Festival

events.

The daddy of them all, of course, is T in the Park.

Launched in 1994, the first festival featured Rage Against the Machine, Primal Scream, Manic Street Preachers and Oasis, who played on a bill which was headlined by their future rival, Blur. In the last fifteen years T has relocated to Balado, and has stretched across three days in order to cram in more bands than you can shake a bright red capital letter at. T in the Park sits proudly as the king of Scotland’s Festival scene, with tickets being snapped up mere hours after going on sale – even before line ups are confirmed. As well as being a place to see the current year’s big name talents, it also helps support up and coming bands. The T-Break stage is a platform for emerging and unsigned bands to make the bill, picked from a series of heats and gigs throughout the year with the prestigious spot at the festival as the prize.

In the lifetime of T in the Park, many other similar-sized festivals have sprung up throughout the glens and lochs. RockNess, established in 2006 as a relocation of Fatboy Slim’s Brighton Beach party, takes place on the banks of the legendary Loch Ness and is described as “the only festival with its own monster.” Contrary to its name, RockNess’ primary focus is on dance and electronica, with previous festivals playing host to Daft Punk’s first Scottish show in 10 years, 2manydjs, Underworld, Chemical brothers, Orbital and Groove Armada.

As well as high profile offerings such as Belladrum and The Edge Festival (formerly T on the Fringe), Scotland also has a constanly growing list of alternative grass-roots festivals. Loopallu Festival takes place each September in the furthest reaches of the North. Previous line-ups

Spirit

Nowhere can Scotland's musical heritage be better observed than at one of the many music festivals that takes place each year across the country.

Fraser Denholm presents the highlights.

 Wayne Coyne zorbing at RockNess (Scott Hastie)

In the post tartan and haggis era, Scotland will be known for the diverse wealth of music output, which has far surpassed Taggart and Irn Bru as one of the country’s strongest exports. With a strong portfolio of acts, including Franz Ferdinand, Snow Patrol, Belle and Sebastian, King Creosote, Sons

and Daughters, The Vaselines and many, many more, the country clearly punches well above its weight. It’s a community that is fostered through an extremely healthy nation-wide live scene, which really comes to life during the summer months with a massive range of festivals and music

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 T in the Park is the daddy of Scottish music festivals (Derek Mark Chapman)

have included Franz Ferdinand and Echo and the Bunnymen, and this year The Lightning Seeds will take to the stage in the pretty coastal town of Ullapool.

But perhaps the king of all of Scotland’s alternative festivals is the mighty Wickerman. Taking place outside Dundrennan, near Dumfries, it is inspired by the  The eponymous Wickerman

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cult horror movie that was shot in the area. The festival, winner of the Best Grassroots Festival Award 2007, is an eclectic mix of sub-genres that manage to live entirely in harmony in Galloway.

An element of time displacement is apparent in the line-up – Wickerman showcases a number of bands beyond the height of their fame, or acts you just didn’t know existed any more. In recent years it has showcased The Beat, Gary Numan, The Human League, The Dangleberries, The Orb, and System 7 among a range of other bands.

At the other end of the country, in Inverness, goNORTH is a two day mini-festival across eight established venues in the city. Acting as a music industry showcase (similar to SXSW), venues open their doors and offer free entry to gigs, which allows people to move in and

out, picking their own evening’s line-up from the offering of up and coming acts.

Outside the festival season, April’s Fence Homegame is an annual weekend showcase of artists signed to or associated with King Creosote’s musical collective/ label, Fence. Taking place in the Fife town of Anstruther, the actual details of the Homegame’s line up aren’t revealed until a few days before the event. Expect to see the likes of King Creosote, The Pictish Trail, James Yorkston, Kid Canaveral, Found and a range of others from Fence’s catalogue of nu-folk pioneers. www.tinthepark.com www.rockness.co.uk www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk www.theedgefestival.com www.loopallu.co.uk www.thewickermanfestival.co.uk www.fencerecords.com

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laugh it up.

Think you're funny? Ariadne Cass-Maran has a few tips for wannabe comics

Words: Ariadne Cass-Maran

OUR FIRST experience of comedy generally comes from television, old comedy recordings, or stand-up DVDs. Most of us have been exposed to Ardal O’Hanlon through incessant Father Ted reruns, Frankie Boyle through Mock the Week and Bill Bailey through, well, everything.

There is nothing funnier, or more exciting, however, than seeing comedy live. As a medium, it doesn’t always do well on telly, since it can sometimes be constricted by censorship and dodgy

editing. Comedy, like theatre, belongs on the stage, preferably one in the middle of a comedy club or pub where you can drink, and where the person making you laugh is in your immediate proximity. It’s supposed to be a visceral experience. One of the huge disadvantages of big name comedy is that it takes place in massive theatres, which can have quite a distancing effect for the comedian as well as the audience.

It’s also expensive.

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If you would like to try it yourself, this is how it works. First, remember that comedy, like all art, is an expensive process, not a money-making one. It’ll take months to start being offered any kind of money and years to make a profit . Step one is to watch a lot of live comedy (this does not mean watching your Eddie Izzard and Bill Hicks DVDs over and over again in your bedroom). Don’t try and write material or start performing without seeing a www.theskinny.co.uk

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live comedy, which is cheaper, dirtier, drunker and frankly better. Comedy is very rarely given the same status as other art forms such as theatre, music, installation or sculpture. Even tutors in drama and literature can be dismissive of it, which is a great shame because it is one of the most immediately reactive forms of entertainment. Social and humanitarian observations can be and often are produced on the same day that the news breaks, making comedy a valuable tool for feeling the pulse of society (particularly since society can be especially measured by what it laughs at). Yes, it can be lowbrow, and yes, breaking news such as Michael Jackson’s death is often followed by competitions amongst comedians as to who can make the most brilliantly distasteful joke. But it is undeniable that comedy does not take as long to produce as some other art forms, which means that it lacks that lumbering, just-behindthe-moment quality they can sometime have. In short, comedy is immediate and exciting and the men and women who produce it are impassioned about what they do. Live stand up venues are all over Scotland, check out the links at the bottom of this article and The Skinny site for listings and recommendations.

shitload of stuff first, that’s just arrogant.

Once you have a handle on the industry, start working on a five minute set. This is the standard amount of time a new comedian will be asked for. There are lots of clubs offering five minute open spots to all takers, with various lengths of waiting lists. For up-to-the-minute details and brilliant places to try out your material, in a supportive environment, get yourself onto www.scottishcomedyforum.com.

This is also a great place to connect with the Scottish comedy community, which is vast and wise and willing to impart advice for newbies – so long as you enter with a humble attitude and a willingness to learn. The months and months of your time as an open spot is akin to an apprenticeship.

Be prepared for the fact that this is a long process which takes a lot of time and a lot of travelling.

Even if you live in the central belt, make sure you stray away from your home turf; north to Aberdeen and beyond and south into England. Try lining up gigs in your home town during the holidays.

Lastly, be prepared for the possibility that you will suck the first time you try it. If you do, try again. And keep going to gigs and learning about what works from the audience’s reaction, and keep rewriting until you have five minutes of solid, funny material.

Take advantage of the camaraderie and kindness of your fellow comedians. Conversely, if you storm your first gig, don’t take that as a sign that you’re wonderful and should be instantly paid and worshipped. Both failure and success are completely illusory at this stage. It will take time, practice and a hell of a lot of hard work to figure out your potential. After further time, more practice and yet more hard work you might find that by the time you graduate your degree, you’ll graduate your comedy apprenticeship, too, and learn about when, why and how much you should be paid. In the meantime you’ll get to participate in one of the most brilliant and contemporary art forms there is.

The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh and Glasgow host a weekly beginners night called Red Raw. www.thestand.co.uk

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setthe stage.

Gareth K Vile introduces you to Scotland's theatre and performance scene One of the purest joys of student life is being a target audience.

Throughout Scotland, theatres and performance companies are desperate to get students along, offering cheap tickets, special events and shows aimed at that beautiful demographic: from Scottish Opera to Rockaburley, students are welcomed and wanted.

It doesn’t hurt that Scotland’s drama and dance scenes are growing and dynamic: every city has brave bands of experimental artists, established venues and grand old companies. Not only does each place have its own atmosphere – as in Glasgow’s fierce radicalism and Euro-centric Live Art, or Edinburgh’s bustle of new writing – The National Theatre of Scotland is constantly on the move, dropping in for tours, site specific sessions and high quality productions. Whatever the scale, whatever the genre, it is being done with finesse and originality.

First up, Glasgow. Home to the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, it dominates the alternative theatre for the eleven months of the year that are not The Fringe. Perhaps because of its traditions of politically engaged drama, which are still kept alive by the Tron and the Citizens, the presence of a Contemporary Performance Practice course at the RSAMD, and an intellectual and searching Drama department at the University, the rough and immediate, the awkward and the challenging can be found everywhere.

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work, both in their large auditoriums and smaller spaces, while the King’s and the Theatre Royal cater to national touring companies. Add in the Oran Mor’s Pint, a Pie and a Play, and it is possible to be out every night. With companies like Scottish Opera, Cryptic and Fish and Game based in the city, there’s little excuse not to be.

Edinburgh has the Lyceum for their own productions, usually of classics or new scripts; the Traverse is just next door with a particular remit for young, exciting playwrights. Here the grand names of modern Scottish theatre premiere their latest: from John Byrne to David Greig, this is the perfect place for the enthusiast of contemporary writing with strong casts and imaginative direction.

The presence of the Festival Theatre, another King’s and the Playhouse makes sure that the big names visit – including Breakin’ Convention, the annual hip-hop jamboree. Edinburgh gets the musicals, the well-known names from England and has a thriving student scene. The recent opening of the GRV in Chambers Street has given the city a bijoux venue that perfectly contains intimate shorts.

Edinburgh is a regular stop for European and American ballet companies, and the International Festival and Fringe offer programmes that are almost beyond comprehension. Suffice to say that in one month, it is inevitable that the best and the worst, the safest and most dangerous theatre will be seen, even by passers-by on the Royal Mile. While August sees venues pop up in every nook and corner, there is a year long string of well-produced and freshly minted drama.

Dundee and Aberdeen have smaller performance scenes. Aberdeen Performing Arts is behind the resurgence of two major Aberdeen theatres – the Lemon Tree and His Majesty’s. Between them they

, ,  Breakin Convention, the EFT s annual hip-hop jamboree (Paul Hampartsoumian)

cover the spectrum of performance: The Lemon Tree presents the smaller scale, more experimental pieces, while His Majesty’s has those impressive, popular and lavish shows that go through The King’s and The Playhouse in the Central Belt. There are also a few local companies based in Aberdeen – Attic, Aberdeen Community Theatre, The Phoenix – not to mention the City Moves dance space. Dundee on the otherhand is showing signs of a healthy revival.

Dundee Rep is establishing itself as a serious contender – their relationship with Janet Smith’s Scottish Dance Theatre has opened up new approaches and new audiences, and their productions are gaining wide critical approval.

There are some scenes that cross cities. Burlesque and cabaret are genuine grass-roots movements that are flourishing: classes in burlesque are featured at both Glasgow’s Dance House and Edinburgh’s Dance Base, led

by Viva Misadventure and spilling over into nights like High Tease, Itsy’s Kabaret and Rockaburley, Spangled and anything by Rhymes With Purple.

The neo-burlesque scene is especially exciting for the way that the various nights refuse to compete, but instead find niches. High Tease does glamour and gloss,

Kabaret is anarchic, Rockaburley has a rockabilly, fairground chic.

While they share artists – The Creative Martyrs, Missy Malone, Cherry Loco, Cat Aclysmic and Miss Hell’s Bells are frequent suspects – the atmosphere and crowd lend every show its own flavour. The annual Cabaret Festival in Glasgow during July is thriving, and shares in the overall mission to bring local and national stars together.

Scottish Ballet have spent the last eight years over-hauling what was a tired franchise. Apart from moving into new premises at Tramway, their Artistic Director Ashley Page has revolutionised the repertoire, commissioning new works from contemporary choreographers and blending Balanchine with up-to-the-minute moves. And even Scottish Opera is modernising: their Five:15 programme has new, short operas, and they have special offers for students for their huge productions.

That leaves the National Theatre. In a radical step, they decided to have no fixed home, roaming instead around the country and balancing the large and small. Using local talent and established names, they are a National company that are striving to represent all Scottish work. Experimental, vibrant and restless: Scotland is a world leader in the performing arts.

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City Centre Location A healthy mix of old and new architecture showcases Glasgow’s modernistic appeal without letting you forget its working class roots. As if to further prove this point, Glasgow’s Centre plays host to one of Europe’s best loved shopping scenes (Buchanan St is the seventh most desirable location worldwide to open up shop), as well as having a huge selection of pubs (Bath St and West George St are teaming with up-and-coming and firmly established venues) that serve food and drink as well as putting on gigs or other events when night falls. Further west you’ll stumble across the Science Centre, IMAX, and SECC, all chock-full of events and gigs that’ll cater for any palate. Heading back to the heart of town you’ll find the odd museum or art gallery interspersed amongst the network of streets, all free and all a welcome diversion from the organized chaos of the city.

Delectation You’re always guaranteed a great meal at Republic Bier Halle (9 Gordon St) where chefs serve up pizza, bratwurst, and more pizza, all washed down with a delectable selection of European beers.

For a more refined and quiet eatery head to The Doocot Bar, situated atop The Lighthouse (11 Mitchell Lane), whose minimalist, cool, interior and superb Scottish cuisine defy the cheap prices.

For a more adventurous option head to Ichiban (50 Queen St)

 Firewater, 341 Sauchiehall St (Derek Mark Chapman)

for a great selection of simple and well-priced Japanese meals, all served with a smile. Firewater (341 Sauchiehall St) may be better known as a popular bar and gig venue at night, but venture in during daylight hours and you’ll find a small but mouthwatering selection of food on offer in comfy settings. Further a field you’ll find Café Hula (321 Hope St) constantly brimming with people all vying for the good, hearty, cuisine on offer.

Celebration Nip into Rogano’s (Royal Exchange Square) for an unjustly overpriced cocktail or glass of bubbly, if only to experience one of Glasgow’s oldest and most loved art deco bars. The Butterfly & Pig (153 Bath St) doesn’t do overpriced. Nor does it do modern, with its chic but wholly mismatched and ancient interior.

Right next door is indie haven Buff Club (142 Bath Lane), where the carpets are tartan and

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 Nice’n’Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall St

nobody flutters an eyelid when you dance like a goon. Make for Rufus T. Firefly (207 Hope St) for a healthy dose of quality rock music and raucous atmosphere.

Same goes at Nice’n’Sleazy’s (421 Sauchiehall St) where conversation takes a back seat to the music, drinking, and general people watching. Failing that, world famous (but oh so tiny) venue King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut (272 St Vincent St) is great for catching up-and-coming bands at the start of their careers.

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Merchant City Location Glasgow’s Merchant City, with its elegantly restored Victorian town houses, high-fashion shopping centre and multitude of effortlessly cool bars and award-winning restaurants, has firmly established itself as a Glasgow hotspot. Take a walk along Ingram Street and you’ll find yourself surrounded by a wide variety of gastropubs, restaurants, and music venues (the Old Fruitmarket hosts several small festivals and gigs among other things). From traditional Scottish to Mexican food, from tucked-away indie clubs to big flashy cocktail joints, the Merchant City never fails to impress, cramming a whole city’s worth of entertainment into one compact area. Prices can seem a little steep for students, but do a little digging and you’ll uncover some real gems that make Glasgow the cultural stalwart that it is.

Mono (Kings Court) which not only serves up above-average vegetarian grub in its bright and happy interior but has a record store attached firmly to its side.

Anyone indulging their sweet tooth should make haste to the wonderfully cute Cupcakes (70 Bell St) where the bite-sized treats taste even better than they look. Tinderbox (14 Ingram St) is the best place to head for a great cup of coffee either on your own or with a friend. For a more vibrant evening head to Pancho Villa’s (26 Bell St) where the drink and food is as rich and colourful as the setting.

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Celebration Along Ingram Street’s cobbled road is a gamut of great wee bars, Metropolitan (Merchant Sq) being a firm favourite with locals and great for anyone wanting to sample some well-made cocktails. Just around the corner is Blackfriars (36 Bell St), which has shabby-chic nailed. Along the same vein, and just next door, is The Winchester Club (49 Bell St) which has a seedy 1950s feel about it – but with none of the, well, seed, per se. For a less eclectic musical taste, Maggie Mays (60 Trongate) has firmly established itself as one of the best spots for Glasgow clubbers, attracting a great rabble of wellknown DJ’s. Heading back to town you’ll find The Polo Lounge (84 Wilson St) which is well known for its flamboyant clientele and cheesy but cheery tunes.

West End Location Glasgow’s West End, which now encompasses anything west of Charing Cross, features a veritable cornucopia of bohemian eateries and bars as well as its fair share

 Metropolitan's White Room (Merchant Sq.)

Delectation There is an abundance of fine places to wine and dine oneself in Glasgow’s Merchant City.

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Join us, clowns, freaks and enemies on the dark side of the ‘kids’ birthday party theme for a mash up of cake, cabaret and wicked music.

Let’s celebrate!

Tickets from the Arches box office, Tickets Scotland, or www.theskinny.co.uk/ birthday.

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 Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Scotland's most-visited tourist attraction

of high fashion shops and culture, from Glasgow University – slap bang in the middle of the West End and resplendent in all its gothic glory – to Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, one of Europe’s most prominent art galleries, in the leafy Kelvingrove Park. Byres Rd is something of a student and tourist hotspot, its mix of both offbeat and terribly modernistic shopping venues proving popular with every burgeoning fashionista, whilst running alongside it is Ashton Lane, its cobble stoned path lined with countless drinking dens, tucked away restaurants, and a handful of cool boutiques all ensuring a constant mix of people looking for a good time.

Delectation Tchai Ovna (42 Otago Lane), a tea lover’s Valhalla, sums up the relaxed and hippyish vibe of Glasgow’s West End to a, well, tee.

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filling lunches and has a sleepy atmosphere despite its location close to the hustle and bustle of Byres Rd.

 The Halt Bar, 160 Woodlands Rd.

ing surroundings than those offered at Offshore (3-5 Gibson St) with its wildly colourful and eclectic atmosphere. For those of a vegetarian persuasion head to The Bay Tree Café (403 Great Western Rd) which serves a great selection of meat-free Middle Eastern meals (originally a vegan café the eatery has now widened the menu) at generous prices. Asia Style (185-189 St George’s Rd) is a delightfully dingy restaurant – complete with Formica tables and waiters who can’t speak English – that serves some of the most traditional and delicious Asian meals this side of the river. Naked Soup (6 Kersland St) is great for cheap but

Celebration Uisge Beatha (232 Woodlands Rd) is a specialist whisky bar serving over 140 different malts and with its traditional interior (think stag heads and church pews for seating) never fails to entertain. A gastropub by day, Black Sparrow (241 North St) turns into a classy cocktail joint at night expertly fusing 1920s cool with a modern twist to create a unique and heady atmosphere.

Head to The Belle (617 Great Western Rd) for an even more relaxed evening, complete with real fireplace for the ultimate cosy feel. Big Slope (36a Kelvingrove St) with its quirky décor and friendly staff is great for a quick pint or a whole evening of quaffing drinks. Further east will take you to The Halt Bar (160 Woodlands Rd), a proper old man

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pub which, although now overrun by students, still manages to retain that sticky, stale beer aroma that is much loved.

South Side Location Glasgow’s South Side starts at the river and ends somewhere over the rainbow and possesses some of the best shopping, pubbing, clubbing and culture Glasgow has to offer. Pollokshaws Road runs right through Shawlands and boasts a resplendent mixture of old and new. Charity shops nestle comfortably alongside indie fashion boutiques, contemporary bars offer a classier alternative to the old-man pubs and there are countless cafes and restaurants.

Pollok Park, winner of Best Park in Europe 2008, offers some respite from the bustle of the city and is home to the world famous Burrell Collection.

ture, from the man who brought us Babu-Ji, an Indian deli formerly of Byers Road. Why not combine food and culture with a visit to the Tramway Cafe Bar (25 Albert Dr). Munch on some traditional Scottish fare such as Cullen Skink while enjoying a view of the Hidden Gardens. Balbir’s Saffron Lounge (61 Kilmarnock Rd) is a modern, airy Indian restaurant that offers banquet dining allowing staff to tailor a menu specifically for your needs, which should keep the fussiest of eaters happy.

And if all you want is to curl up on a comfy couch with a coffee then take a walk down Skirving Street to Beanscene (19 Skirving St).

Chill out on the large leather sofas just a stone’s throw from the hubbub of Shawlands Cross.

Celebration Part bar, part bistro Mulberry Street Bar (778 Pollokshaws Rd) is a classy watering hole offering the best of both worlds with a good mix of clientele. Mixing elements of the gastropub with good old fashioned public house sensibilities is The Granary (1016 Kilmarnock Rd). Great for a quiet drink during the week (except on match days) things get crowded at the weekend, but with a front and back bar you are rarely short of a ledge or two to lean on. If you like to sit and chat into the wee hours then The Waverley Tea Rooms (18 Moss Side Rd) is the place for you. Leather booths and fashionably tatty couches make for a relaxed evening. Weather permitting you can sit outside but invariably you’ll find yourself drawn to the open fire at the far end of the bar.

If you’ve got your dancing shoes on then the most obvious place to head is The Shed (26 Langside Ave). Two rooms offer chart music, dance and R ‘n’ B and as its website tells us “it does exactly what is says on the tin.” For something off the beaten track head to Pollok Ex-Servicemen’s Social Club (111 Titwood Rd) where you’ll find iBop, a monthly pre-club night for the more adventurous among you. [Zaineb Al Hassani / Marjorie Gallagher]

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City Centre Location Despite the city centre’s ongoing construction currently subduing Princes Street’s busy stream of plodding tourists, the spectacular view of Edinburgh Castle overlooking the lush green expanses of Princes Street Gardens is worth braving the jack-hammers for. Your quest for retail therapy, however, is better served by a turn to the adjacent George Street; be prepared to dig deep into your pockets if you want to come away with more than a pair of socks, though. A short walk from the East end of Princes Street will take you to the cobbled wynds of the Royal Mile, which traces a path from the Scottish Parliament right up to Edinburgh Castle itself, with a host of great traditional pubs and cosy eateries in between.

Halfway up the Royal Mile, the bazaar of goods to be found in Cockburn Street are not to be missed, taking in indie record stores, tattoo parlours and kitschy bric-a-brac.

Delectation There’s a scene near the end of Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark that fits the city centre’s restaurant scene like a glove – if you look beyond the gaudy glitz and glamour of George Street, you’ll find some great eateries that, although spartan in appearance, refuse to compromise on quality. The Dogs (110 Hanover Street) is something of a shrine to the East end of London, with a robustly estuary flavoured menu

 Voodoo Rooms, 19A West Register Street

organic produce, including breads, dips, vegetables and lager (!).

Nearby tea boutique Eteaket (41A Frederick Street) has a quaint blend of baroque zest, with gorgeous cakes and scones that complement an understated menu incorporating Scottish and Mediterranean flavours.

 Bramble, 16A Queen Street

that takes in jellied fish and liver casserole. A couple of doors down takes you to Henderson’s (94 Hanover Street), a basement vegetarian restaurant that is an established favourite for good reason, boasting an excellent selection of wines and locally sourced ingredients. Relative newcomer Urban Angel (121 Hanover Street & 1 Forth Street) has designs on rivalling Henderson’s; the clean, informal decor betrays its generous portions of

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Celebration Edinburgh’s reinvigorated bar scene is no small thanks to a groundswell of inventive venues; Voodoo Rooms (19A West Register Street) is one such beast, providing an ornate black and gold setting to delights as eclectic as burlesque cabaret and live jazz.

Bramble (16A Queen Street), another new kid on the block, has quickly gathered a highly enviable reputation as a top cocktail bar. The giant leather Chesterfield augments the impression that Bramble is a whisky den at heart, though this cosy bar has countless other strings to its bow. 99 Hanover Street’s (99 Hanover Street) more opulent settings are www.theskinny.co.uk

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equally effective, with a relaxed ‘living room’ vibe and student friendly prices thrown into the bargain. Cabaret Voltaire’s (36 Blair Street) cavernously intimate interior and up-for-it crowd accompany its status as a vanguard for the ‘Burgh’s club scene, and The Bongo Club (37 Holyrood Road), a crimson walled bohemia that hosts a range of nights, including our very own ‘Skinny Dip’, lays claim to a similar reputation.

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North Location Crescents, cobbled streets and grand Victorian architecture dominate much of North Edinburgh. And while at first glance you might think there’s nothing for the humble student here you’d be oh so wrong. Towards the east, at the top of Leith Walk

is Broughton Street, an area filled with individual cafés and restaurants, great pubs and bars and the cult video store Alphabet.

Head West on the other side of New Town and you’ll stumble across Stockbridge which has a relaxed bohemian vibe and is famed for its brilliant charity shops. Further North still is Inverleith and home to the Botanic Gardens, a mixture of landscaped gardens and park-like lawns – the perfect place for a (civilised) picnic.

Delectation For coffee junkies Artisan Roast (57 Broughton St) is a cosy hideaway with a specialist coffee menu and excellent service. Also on Broughton St is The Basement Bar (10a-12a Broughton St), an underground eatery with decent prices and an eclectic cocktail menu. if you’re going en

route to the Botanics you’d be wise to check out The Circle (1 Brandon Terrace), a chic cafe and restaurant serving a great range of simple and delicious soups and sandwiches as well as offering a small take-away bakery service.

In Stockbridge Bell’s Diner (7 St Stephen St) is a small, unpretentious place where burgers and milkshakes rule the roost. If you’ve got some money to burn (or your parents are in town) and you’re a fan of freshly produced, locally sourced and organic dishes consider going to ‘ethical eaterie’ Iglu (2b Jamaica St).

Celebration Hidden around a corner in New Town is the Star Bar (1 Northumberland Place), although it’s more of a pub than a bar, and is known for its ageing collection of board games (tipsy Jenga anyone?). Also in New Town the

 Eteaket, 41A Frederick Street

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Cumberland Bar (1 Cumberland Street), another bar that’s more like a pub, is one of the few places with outdoor seating, making it a honeypot in summer.

In Stockbridge, the elegantly hip Hectors (47-49 Deanhaugh St), is a great place for a cocktail to start your evening off and the Baillie (2-4 St Stephen St) pub is a popular, down-to-earth old man’s style drinking establishment. And if you’re seeking a brilliant juke box (well, for pub standards) The Phoenix (46 Broughton Street) is where you should be heading. [Gail Tolley]

Leith Location Since the Burgh of Leith officially merged with the City of Edinburgh in 1920, Leith has staunchly continued to maintain its own individual character.

Leith Walk is the main artery that connects Leith to the city and its two sides are pulsing with some of the most unique outlets in town, from quaint little cafes to shops specialising in obscure combinations like ‘Darts & TV’s’, you are bound to find any of your fresherly needs at a price that won’t impinge harshly on your extra-curricular funds. Further

 Voodoo Rooms, 19A West Register Street

towards the harbour nestles The Shore: a little inshore haven where you can escape the hustle and bustle and indulge yourself in one of the bistros, pubs or dining boats around the canal.

Particularly pretty at night when the ship rigging is lit up, The Shore is the perfect location for balmy summer nights, as well as cheerful festivity in the winter.

Delectation For the studious who recognise the importance of nutrition for proper concentration, or someone who is just looking for a cure of the most tenacious of hangovers, The King’s Wark (36 The Shore)

 Sofi's, 65 Henderson St

provides old style nautical charm and famed quality breakfasts not to be matched. For lunch, or something a bit more Mediterranean, Cafe Truva (77 The Shore) is full of ambrosial Turkish offerings alongside traditional cream cakes and comfortingly stodgy pies. On Leith Walk, The Fairtrade Coffee Shop (30-31 Albert Place) is ideal for the conscientious coffee addict who would rather endorse something more worthy than the likes of Starbucks. With fair trade ingredients and superb value (a tailored full breakfast is around £4) as well as super-friendly staff and a cosy relaxed seating area with free internet access, it’s refreshingly fair to its customers, too.

Celebration For a slice of traditional Leith, The Carriers Quarters (42 Bernard St) is a tiny pub near The Shore dating back to 1785. Boasting tales of yore, legendary pies and folk music, you’ll find it hard not to fall for this affordable little gem, and resist the urge to overly use the term ‘me hearties’. If you prefer your drinking dens with a homespun quality and diversions a world away from the maniacal winking of fruit machines, Sofi’s (65 Henderson St) is a breath of

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 Brass Monkey, 14 Drummond St

fresh maritime air. Those who enjoy something retro and crafty will be enticed by regular knitting nights, and the bar also runs a weekly classic or indie film night.

Victoria (265 Leith Walk) on Leith Walk is sister pub to Sofi’s and houses the same kind of congenial interior, with abundant twinkling lights, scatter cushions and good background music complimenting both a quick coffee throughout the day and a merry candlelit get-together at night.

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and you’ll find a great setting to chill out on the steps and watch skateboarders chase that elusive kickflip. Just off Teviot Place is the Meadows – the city’s green soul; a massive expanse of parkland crossed with romantic tree-lined pathways. There’s a pitch and putt golf course as well as The Golf Tavern and The Links pubs to offer quick shelter from Edinburgh’s hissy-fit weather. A stroll through the park takes you to Marchmont – a leafy residential area dotted with coffee houses and quirky stores to explore.

Delectation Grab a tray and choose from the mix ‘n’ match of organic food in Susie’s Wholefood Diner (51-53 West Nicholson Street), a counter service gem that offers quick and tasty veggie meals for around a fiver. Mismatched tables and chairs and quirky artwork complete the Bohemian setting.

Tucked away behind the majestic Edinburgh Central Mosque building is the Mosque Kitchen (50 Potterow), an Indian restaurant that is about as no frills as you can get. Its plastic tables and chairs under coloured corrugated iron roof all lend to its charm however, and its fast food is as delicious as it is authentic. The

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Forest Cafe (3 Bristo Place)’s bric-a-brac decor is about as eclectic as its mish mash menu of burritos, sushi and wholesome veggie food. More than a cafe, the Forest has its own studio to showcase new artists, and they also run free workshops on everything from photography to composting and even have a swap shop. And there are regular bands and DJ nights (all free entry) – is there anything that they don’t do?

Celebration The Jazz Bar (1 Chambers St) offers super cool yet unpretentious surroundings, with everchanging artwork that keeps the venue as fresh as its music. As well as jazz, they deliver funk, hip hop, acoustic sessions, new band showcases and DJs – with funky electro played out into the wee hours most nights/mornings. The intimate Wee Red Bar (Lauriston Street), wedged within the grounds of the Edinburgh College of Art, offers all the character you’d expect from its creative surroundings. Cheap drink and institutions like the weekly indie night The Egg have made this a student favourite for the last 20 years. And if you fancy something more relaxed head back over to the Bridges to Drummond Street where you’ll find the Brass Monkey (14 Drummond St). A celebration of Lennon and Yoko’s Lie-In, this laid back pub is adorned with photos of iconic film stars.

However, it’s the side room (in effect one massive bed with a roll down screen for movie showings) where a film buff’s dream truly materialises. Just round the corner on Roxburgh Place is the multi-arts bar and venue The Bowery (2 Roxburgh Place) that aims to recreate its NY namesake in a haze of dim red lighting.

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Union Street Location Take some time to head down to the Union Terrace Gardens for a quiet place to sit and enjoy a few moments in this surprisingly tranquil spot in the centre of town. Make the most of it while you can as the city decides its fate on whether it is to be turned into another granite block of shops or evolve into the home of Peacock Visual Arts. Watch this space.

For those looking for great shopping take yourself away from the main drag and work your way to George St. Mosey your way though the charity shops to Retro Rebels (355 George St) home to fashion of the alternative variety. If vintage is your look The Closet (Jopps Lane) is jam packed with one-off immaculately presented pieces along with accessories and quirky homeware. Continuing on the vintage thread Retrospect (9 St Andrew Street) will kit you out in some fantastic retro plaid shirts, flares and record bags for those truly embracing their newfound student life.

Delecation Step off Union Street down to The Green. With a wealth of boutique offerings spend your time (and student loan) in the eateries, shops and hairdresser that all come highly recommended. Those that deserve particular note on the food front, The Earl of Sandwich (8-10 Market St) are purveyors of sandwiches and paninis along-

 Clubbing at Snafu, 1 Union Street

side Aberdeen institution Café 52 (52 The Green) offering a mouth-watering menu complete with their outdoor nest. This edgy restaurant is ideal for long lunches stretching into evening get-togethers. Independent coffee shop Kilau Coffee (9a Little Belmont St) is located off the main drag of the bustling Belmont Street. Sit here with your laptop, a cup of freshly brewed coffee and one of their infamous muffins. Open until mid evening this hideout often showcases some of Aberdeen’s acoustic talents and is ideal for a day after a night of excess. The same can be said for neighbour 99 Bar & Kitchen (1 Back Wynd), Aberdeen sibling of 99 Hanover St in Edinburgh, who will take you lazily from day to evening in their kitsch surroundings keeping the food, spectacular-tasting cocktails and grooves coming all day long.

Celebration One pub sure to be a new found favourite is The Moorings Bar (2 Trinity Quay). Looking onto

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the harbour this drinking hole houses a hefty sound system, jukebox and assortment of beers and spirits at student friendly prices. Rock in with pirate attire and say ‘Arr!’ to a hefty discount. If more sophisticated offerings are high on your list and you want an evening to remember, restaurant Musa (33 Exchange St) serves up superb meals with live music and local artwork. Head into the night to Five (5 Union St) for some pre-club cocktails before taking the short few steps down to the depths of Snafu (1 Union St) directly round the corner. This underground club plays host to student nights Mon, Wed and Thurs with resident and guest DJs at the house, electro and funk based weekends. The recently refurbished Warehouse (19 Windmill Brae) put on a regular roster of gigs and club nights sure to delight every taste. If this doesn’t quite satisfy your thirst for live music The Tunnels (Carnegies Brae) also provide a regular schedule of live music and club nights. www.theskinny.co.uk

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Rosemount and Old Aberdeen Location Aberdeen University lies slap-bang in the middle of Old Aberdeen.

A stone’s throw down from the campus lies Seaton Park (also a handy daytime cut-through to Hillhead halls), the perfect place for those final sunny days of summer. Even though it may be hard to drag yourself off the lawn of the campus itself, be pleasantly surprised when you head down past the cathedral into the park which lies alongside the River Don, very picturesque indeed. Not leaving those at RGU out, for those living at Woolmanhill halls, head up Rosemount Viaduct (just round the back of His Majesty’s Theatre) into village-like Rosemount and behold the wealth of delis, butchers and cheesemongers, a haven for foodies or if you simply just need to branch out from pasta. www.theskinny.co.uk

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Delectation Once you’ve stocked up in the delis of Rosemount duck into one of the cafes dotted along the main street or The Queen Vic (126-128 Rosemount Pl) for a livener. One café that will tickle your fancy is The Bread Maker (50-52 Rosemount Viaduct) an artisan bakery and coffee house perfect for a late breakfast.

Take a load-off after lectures and explore the cobbled streets of Old Aberdeen. Head into the St Machar Bar (97 High St) directly across form the main Aberdeen Uni campus for a pint in the snug pub before heading onto The Bobbin (500 King St).

This place will more than likely become your second home for the next four years if you live in this area. Cheap food and drinks and everything you’d expect from a student hangout are on offer here.

Celebration Cellar 35 (35 Rosemount Viaduct) an almost forgotten cosy neuk, and another offering of Rosemount Viaduct, plays host to now well established night DO IT! Held every second Friday of the month the night includes a host of guest DJs, visuals and good times. For the budding musicians and fans of the more upstanding traditional pubs head to The Globe (13-15 North Silver St) on a Sunday evening for their open mic night. Get there early for top notch pub grub and showcase your talents after a few drinks.

If you need a quiet night away from the hustle and bustle dive into Under the Hammer (11 North Silver St) next door for a chilled out candlelit drink.

Although both not strictly in the Rosemount area, more next door neighbours, these boozers should definitely be top of your list. [Kirsty Webster]

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Location Perth Road is one of the most popular areas with students and it’s easy to see why. As well as being the cultural centre (the Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre and The Rep Theatre are both near here), there are plenty of great pubs and places to eat.

Head up South Tay Street towards the Westport which has seen a bit of regeneration recently with several student bars opening on the thoroughfare between the Dundee Uni Student Union and the Perth Road. If the sunshine comes out and you fancy relaxing, make your way down to Magdalen Green just off Perth Road or catch a bus to nearby Broughty Ferry where you can get an ice-cream at Visocchis (40 Gray Street) and head down to the beach.

Delectation For the best views of Dundee head to the Top of The Tower cafe in Dundee University – a great lunchtime menu for next to nothing. If burgers are your thing look no further than Tonic (141 Nethergate) where there are an incredible 53 burger varieties on offer. You’ll often find great bands playing here at weekends, too. For more burgers, head to Ketchup (10 South Tay St) – open til 2am, it’s perfect for a late-night snack. There are three Dundee institutions that you absolutely must try: Clarks, the 24 hour bakery (Unit 3, Annfield Row off Annfield Road) is the perfect post-club eaterie; The Agacan (113 Perth Rd) – a fantastic Turkish restaurant,

 Dundee at night (Muhammad Younas)

which although not cheap, is well worth that extra bit of cash. The restaurant is tiny yet colourful as it’s filled to the brim with the owner’s own artwork. Finally, make sure you take a trip to the Deep Sea Restaurant (81 Nethergate) – open for over 60 years, you’ll find the best fish and chips here.

Celebration Laing’s Bar and Kitchen (8 Roseangle) has achieved legendary status among students.

Located just across from the Duncan of Jordanstone School of Art, this pub has a great atmosphere and if it’s sunny, enjoy a beer in the incredible south-facing beer garden with views right out over the River Tay. Close by is the Art Bar (140 Perth Rd), a fantastic basement bar with some excellent live music. If you’re hungry ask at the

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bar and have a pizza delivered from the excellent pizzeria next door. After you’ve worked your way along the Perth Road head towards the Westport and stop in at Kokomo (21-23 Old Hawkhill) where you’ll find some amazing cocktails. When it comes to good clubs, there are a few to choose from. A favourite is Fat Sam’s (31 South Ward Rd) which also has Fat Sam’s Live attached – a great live music venue. Next door is the recently opened Liquid (21 South Ward Rd) which has two rooms catering for every music taste. The Underground (25 South Tay St) may be Dundee’s smallest club but it’s got great music and a more intimate feel.

Also remember, Wednesday is Dundee’s student night – everywhere you go, you’ll find great drinks promos, 2 for 1 offers and discounted entry. [Susan Anderson] www.theskinny.co.uk

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Do inverness.

Location Inverness, the self-proclaimed “Capital of the Highlands” has recently undergone a dramatic transformation. The once outdated and crumbling streets of the city centre have been the subject of a much needed facelift.

The resultant image is that of a more continental, cosmopolitan affair, with tourists and locals able to enjoy the newly imparted relaxed vibe which wafts around the city centre. When the sun makes an appearance, the riverside between the city centre and the newly refurbished Eden Court (Bishops Rd) makes an attractive spot to lazily contemplate goings on. The islands, nestled snugly alongside Bellfield Park, provide an excellent getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. However, it’s in the centre of Inverness that the true social hub lies.

Delectation Nestled amongst the newly rejuvenated centre of town, the Old Town Deli (22 Church St) is a quirky little independent café offering a great place to grab a bite to eat, selling a wonderful selection of local produce at affordable prices. Situated nearby is The Red Pepper (74 Bow Court), a charming wee spot to relax at lunchtime over a grand selection of homemade food.

The undisputed home of a coffee and cake, or perhaps something more substantial, is Girvan’s (2-4 Stephens Brae). This bustling café is always packed, and there is nowhere which comes close to providing the same atmos-

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phere as having afternoon tea in Granny’s house! In the heart of Inverness, The Corner Grill (50 Union St) offers an informal setting for a delicious traditional dinner. For a classy dining experience in a prime location, The Kitchen (15 Huntly St) stands out instantly. Set on the riverside it perfectly reflects the rise in fine dining which has occurred recently within Inverness, a most welcome sight!

Celebration Surely the most popular place for a night out and a wee jig in the city, as reflected by numerous local awards, is Hootananny (67 Church St) Hoots offers an eclectic mix of good ol’ teuchter music and local and emerging talent playing regularly. However its best kept secret is the simply awesome Thai food on offer. The juxtaposition of tucking into cheap, cheerful Thai cuisine in an utterly highland setting is inspiring. Johnny Foxes (26

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Bank St) Irish restaurant bar always proves popular with the locals and tourists, a brilliant wee pub to enjoy a dram or traditional ale down by the river. If Hoots and Foxes are too traditional for your tastes, then Love2Love (9-21 Castle St) is where you belong. Unashamedly the base for the younger folk of the city, Love provides two floors of music which will have you dancing until the early hours! Summer in Inverness belongs to the Castle Tavern (1 View Place) which boasts a large beer garden situated right beside the stunning Inverness Castle. For everyone in Inverness, the Market Bar (32 Church St) is an all-time classic pub. A tiny, boozy wee den, there are always great bands on display alongside the unique craic, and a venue that can't be missed is The Ironworks (112b Academy St), with the largest capacity in town all the biggest names play here, including touring bands, comedians and DJs. [Graeme David] www.theskinny.co.uk

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get help.

We all need a bit of support from time to time. But don’t worry, there’s a load of places you can get help from. Your students’ union can help you find what you need, and we’ve included a handy list below

Mental health

The Scottish Executive’s National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing

Edinburgh Women’s Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre

www.crusebereavementcare.org 0808 808 1677

www.wellscotland.info

Aberdeen Rape & Abuse Support

Offers one-to-one support and group counselling to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their feelings of grief and cope with their loss, information, advice, education and training services, contact them to find out more.

Depression Alliance Scotland

01224 620 772

www.dascot.org

WRASAC

Cruse Bereavement Care

Directory of counselling services for the UK www.counselling – directory.org.uk

Suicide Awareness Group 31 Johnston Place, Inverness, IV2 4JQ

The Samaritans 0845 790 9090 (24 hours)

Open 24 hours a day, providing confidential, non-judgemental support for anyone feeling distressed or despairing, including those thinking about suicide.

Support for depression www.befrienders.org

Guidance and information on promoting and supporting student mental health and well-being www.ssmh.ac.uk

Nightline www.ednightline.com 0131 557 4444

An anonymous and confidential support & information service run especially for students in Edinburgh.

Rape & Sexual Abuse

01382 201291 www.wrasacdundee.org

Provides a free and confidential service to girls and women who have been raped or sexually abused at any time of their lives.

Some of the issues covered include child sexual abuse, rape, legal issues, self-harm/injury, suicide, pregnancy, abortion, prostitution, pornography and mental health.

Rape Crisis Centre 0141 552 3200

Offers free, confidential support and information to women and girls who have been raped, sexually assaulted and/or sexually abused, no matter when or how.

The centre is run entirely by women, for women. Help and advice is immediate, with details on continuing support, pregnancy prevention after rape, explanations about police and court procedures and Criminal Injuries Compensation. Support provided whatever decision you take.

Central Scotland Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse Centre www.rapecrisiscentralscotland.co.uk 01786 471 771

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0131 556 9437

SASSIE 0131 220 4722

Provides free support to women who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. With over 20 years experience of providing free and confidential support, SASSIE aim to provide a safe space for women to talk and gain mutual support.

Victim Support 0845 603 9213

A voluntary organisation providing emotional support, practical help and essential information to victims, witnesses and others affected by crime. Free and confidential. www.theskinny.co.uk

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Tayside Family Planning & Well Woman Services

NHS24

01382 646 564

08454 242424 www.nhs24.com

Provides drop in consultations and appointments for contraception, pregnancy testing and emergency contraception. The centre also provides smear tests, coil and implant fitting, one to one support and advice about sexually transmitted infection by appointment.

NHS 24 gives loads of health and medical information

Sexual Health Caledonia Youth

Do It Now Straight-talking drug advice at www.doitnow.org

Know the Score Advice on drugs - free, confidential 24 hour phone line 0800 587 5879 www.knowthescore.info

Frank Free confidential drugs advice www.talktofrank.com

www.aberdeen.information@

Family Planning Association

LGBT

caledoniayouth.org

www.fpa.org.uk

The Gay & Lesbian Switchboard provides telephone counselling and support on a range of issues including sexuality, relationships and coming out. Advice on safe sex and sexual health for men and women, monthly icebreakers also held. Services available to lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transvestites, transsexuals and their families and friends in Scotland.

01224 658 773

Offers help and advice to young people across Grampian on issues of sex, sexual health and relationships.

Alcohol Alcoholics Anonymous www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

The Sandyford Initiative 0141 211 8130 www.sandyford.org

Provides sexual and reproductive health services for women, men and young people in Glasgow, as well as providing nonjudgemental support, counselling, information and a range of specialist services. Some of the main services at the Sandyford include contraception, STI testing, pregnancy testing, abortion referral and smear tests.

The Dean Terrace clinic The central clinic for Family Planning and Well Woman Services. Some of the main services provided include contraception, pregnancy testing, counselling, sexual health screening and STI testing and treatment.

Other clinics are based in health centres at a variety of locations and usually operate once or twice a week. A list of these clinics can be found at the address below. www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk Family Planning Services Edinburgh 0131 332 7941

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An informal society for recovering alcoholics. Groups are open to both men and women, vary in size and can be found worldwide. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. AA provides group support and shared experience.

directory

Health

Glasgow Gay & Lesbian Switchboard 0141 332 8372

Drugs There are organisations all over Scotland providing help and information on drugs, and offering non-judgemental counselling and support. The website knowthescore.info has a comprehensive directory of different organisations in major cities and towns.

Crew 2000 0131 220 3404 admin@crew2000.org.uk

Provides advice on drug use, sexual and emotional health and other related lifestyle issues.

Without condoning or condemning drug use, Crew 2000 aim to ensure that people have access to real and relevant information about drugs. Free condoms available.

Lothian Gay & Lesbian Switchboard 0131 556 4049

Diversitay (formerly Dundee Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Switchboard) 01382 202 620 contact@diversitay.org.uk

Eating Disorders B-eat Beating Eating Disorders Adult helpline 0845 643 1414 Youth helpline 0845 643 7650

Eating Disorders Association 08456 34 14 14

Anorexia and Bulimia Care 01462 423351 www.anorexiabulimiacare.co.uk

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HELPLINES & COUNSELLING SERVICES University of Glasgow Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87

Nightline 0141 353 1050

A listening and information service for Glasgow University students run by the Student Representative Council from 7pm - 7am.

No Panic 0808 808 0545

Helpline for those suffering from anxiety, phobias, panic attacks etc. Provides information, advice and listening ear.

Glasgow Suicide Support Group 0141 548 1515

Aberdeen GUM Clinic (Sexual Health) 01224 555555

University of Aberdeen Counselling Services WWW.ABDN.AC.UK/COUNSELLING COUNSELLING@ABDN.AC.UK 01224 272139

University of Aberdeen Chaplaincy 01224 272137 CHAPLAINCY@ABDN.AC.UK WWW.ABDN.AC.UK/CHAPLAINCY

Gay Men’s Health Glasgow now has a counselling service for gay and bisexual men living with HIV and their partners regardless of HIV status.

To arrange an appointment either email counselling@gmh.org.uk or phone 0141 552 0112.

Aberdeen University Niteline 01224 272829 (it’s also on the back of your ID card in case you forget!) and is manned between 8pm and 8am.

Aberdeen Family Planning Clinic TEL: 01224 642711

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University of Edinburgh Student Counselling Service which is free to all students. You can contact them on 0131 650 4170.

Edinburgh University Chaplaincy 0131 650 2595 0131 650 9111 CHAPLAINCY@ED.AC.UK

The Advice Place A service run by Edinburgh University Students Association offering free, confidential advice on a range of issues affecting students, including academic, accommodation and financial concerns.

Drop-in centre, Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9AL 0131 650 9225 WWW.EUSA.ED.AC.UK/ADVICE

University of Dundee Counselling Services 01382 384164 COUNSELLING@DUNDEE.AC.UK

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