Scotland

Outdoors

A survival guide to 'Munro bagging' in Scotland's hills

How to not die — There are 282 mountains standing over 3,000ft in height across Scotland. Every time you climb one, you've 'bagged' a Munro... and some people are determined to conquer them all.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Photography

Living off-the-grid on the Isle of Tanera Mòr

Portrait of a place — Shooting in black and white, photographer Kevin Percival opens a window into the world of the remote Scottish island, documenting its breathtaking landscape and the people that have left their mark upon it.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Print

How to stand out in the self-publishing scene

Five tips from Good Press — Nervous about getting your zine out to the audience it deserves? Matthew Walkerdine from Glasgow’s indie institution, Good Press Gallery, shares his wisdom.

Written by: Salma Haidrani

Music

Vintage disco: Franz Ferdinand return to the dancefloor

The Monday Mix — The Glaswegian five-piece celebrate the release of their fifth album, Always Ascending, with an exclusive mix of synth-pop anthems and rare retro floor-fillers.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Photography

Martin Parr pays tribute to Scotland in new photo book

Highland life — The much-loved documentary photographer is releasing 25 years worth of unseen work with his new book, Think Of Scotland.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Opinion

Scotland eyes independence: can nationalism deliver a progressive utopia?

From Where I Stand — When Scotland rejected independence in 2014, it was a national fear of instability that allowed unionism to prevail. Then Brexit happened, and another referendum on Scotland's future is on the cards. But is radically progressive Scottish nationalism a paradox? A Schrödinger's cat that means all things to all people?

Written by: James Butler

Surf

Scotland’s North Shore surfers are cold-water pioneers

The solitary few — You have to be made of sturdy stock to surf Scotland’s North Shore but those who dove in first are the hardiest of them all. This is their story.

Written by: Chris Nelson

Edinburgh

Is Law Holt the upstart that pop music so badly needs?

Real talk from a true radical — After an unprovoked attack on public transport, singer Law Holt dug deep to get her career back on track. Now she's ready to kick some ass. 'Nu-glamour', 'apocalyptic R&B', 'the antidote to karaoke pop' - call her what you like, but this unconventional talent is here to cut through the music's industry bullshit.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Photography

In Pictures: A dying way of life in the remote wilderness of Scotland's Outer Hebrides

Olivia Arthur & Phillip Ebeling: The Sound of Harris — London-based photography partners Olivia Arthur and Philip Ebeling travelled to some of the wildest parts of the UK to capture an existence far removed from the city.

Written by: Shelley Jones

Photography

Great photography zine commemorates the Scottish independence referendum

Och, Aye — Photographer Jane Stockdale's Yes/No zine revives the energy that gripped Scotland during its independence referendum one year ago.

Written by: Sam Warner

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