Edinburgh
‘Castlevania’ Is the Game That Made Me an eBay Addict
The quest for Konami's NES classic kicked off my retro gaming addiction.
Farewell Bristo Square, the Home of Edinburgh Street Skating
We went to the final skate jam at what's been the epicentre of the city's skate scene since the 1980s.
Warning: This Story of a Lost Vinyl Collection Is the Most Heartwarming Thing We'll Ever Publish
Aidan O'Rourke found a load of rare old 50s and 60s soul records just sitting in the street. But whose were they?
Police Baffled by ‘Tweed-Jacket Gang' Attack in Edinburgh
Either time travelers or angry hipsters beat the shit out of some guy in the Cowgate area of the city.
This Guy from Edinburgh's Estates Made a 'Real-Life Trainspotting' About His Youth
Garry Fraser grew up in Muirhouse, an estate north of Edinburgh that was being decimated by heroin and AIDS. After escaping from a crippling crack addiction, he started making films and is now a BAFTA and MTV Award winner.
The Rezillos’ First Album in Nearly 40 Years is Scientific Proof that Punk Doesn’t Ever Die
The Edinburgh punk legends and Ramones tourmates are—finally!—back with a brand-new album.
I Went to an Edinburgh Conference to Find Out How Scotland Is Going to Get Fracked
The fracking industry is pretty confident about winning reluctant Scots over and dealing with any "hardcore" protesters.
Scotland's Thirsty Soccer Fans Still Can't Drink at Matches
I went for pre-match pints with Hibs supporters who, unlike their English counterparts, can't buy alcohol in their stadium.
North Scotland's Surfers Are Tougher Than You
In the remote town of Thurso, surfers will risk floating chunks of ice for the best cold-water waves in Europe.
Edinburgh's Killer Curry Didn't Murder Me
Edinburgh is home to Kismot, the keeper of one of the world's hottest curries. My friends and I decided to see if we could tackle what Kismot calls "The Killer," but it left me wondering: Why do people hurt themselves like this?
Meeting Scotland's Illegal DIY Weed Doctors
Medical cannabis isn't legal in the UK, but that doesn't stop these two home pharmacists from processing it into oils and capsules and giving it to sick people.