We’re totally bummed about the current weather situation. Is there a bigger disappointment than summer holidays where it does nothing but rain? Any plans of day trips, sun-soaked walks with an ice cream cone and visits to the beach have been well and truly scuppered by our current meteorological predicament. With all the time… Continue reading 5 things to do when it’s raining
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Coppafeel! Greg James signs up as the face of the Uni Boob Team
Greg James wants you to cop a feel in the new academic year – but only when it comes to your own bits, please. The radio DJ, presenter, writer, actor and all-round nice guy is encouraging the nation’s students to check their boobs for signs of cancer as part of breast cancer charity Copafeel!’s Uni Boob… Continue reading Coppafeel! Greg James signs up as the face of the Uni Boob Team
5 Things I Learned When I Turned 18
From the title, you’re probably sighing over your computer screen right now. You’re thinking: “What does she know about turning 18? It was so long ago that she can’t even remember…” But you’re wrong. I’ve been 18 for almost a year now, and I’m still figuring things out. But one thing’s for sure: I know… Continue reading 5 Things I Learned When I Turned 18
#GrowingUpScottish: the best bits
Scotland rocks. We’ve got some of the most beautiful landscapes, best people, strangest traditions, most incredible bands and enough amazing stories to last us for years – and it would seem that social media agrees. For the last 24 hours, the hashtag #GrowingUpScottish has been trending on Twitter, as Scots far and wide recall the… Continue reading #GrowingUpScottish: the best bits
Which summer cliché are you?
The holidays are well underway, which means our social media feeds are full to bursting with holiday snaps from our 852 closest friends. From the abundance of hotdog legs on perfect beaches on Instagram to Snapchat updates of selfies with reality stars in Marbs, summer’s well and truly here. While we all think we’re highly… Continue reading Which summer cliché are you?
How to… Deal with financial woes
Let’s face it, there’s nothing worse than being skint. Your mates are all away out, you can’t book that holiday everyone else is going on and you’ve got approximately 36p to get you through next weekend. Which is what makes the idea of borrowing money instantly so appealing. A report last week showed that over… Continue reading How to… Deal with financial woes
From Scotland to Shortlist Dubai
With limited job opportunities in the UK and the expansion of many businesses overseas, living and working abroad is now a common venture for many young people. But what is it really like? Twenty-four-year-old Sarah Garden, originally from Inverness, is the digital editor of Shortlist UAE magazine in Dubai. She took some time out to… Continue reading From Scotland to Shortlist Dubai
Watch the show. Get the job.
Ever found yourself watching your favourite TV show and thought, ‘They’ve got the best job EVER. How do you do that?’ We do. All the time. (Apart from when we’re watching Orange is the New Black. Obvs.) Kirsty McKenzie’s taken a look at some of TV’s leading ladies and found out how you get the brilliant… Continue reading Watch the show. Get the job.
Rachel Sermanni: Tied To The Moon
Scottish folk singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni has grown in musical recognition since performing at Celtic Connections in 2011, followed by her debut album Under Mountains in 2012. Rachel, 23, has toured across the world in the past four years and has shared the stage with the likes of Rumer, Mumford and Sons and Elvis Costello. We caught up… Continue reading Rachel Sermanni: Tied To The Moon