Scotland

Vintage disco: Franz Ferdinand return to the dancefloor
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

Martin Parr pays tribute to Scotland in new photo book
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

Scotland eyes independence: can nationalism deliver a progressive utopia?
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

Scotland’s North Shore surfers are cold-water pioneers
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

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

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

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

Great photography zine commemorates the Scottish independence referendum
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

Skateboarding and wanderlust in the Scottish countryside
Skate

Skateboarding and wanderlust in the Scottish countryside

Escape to the wild — New film series Ahead aims to fuse skateboarding, travel and discovery like you’ve never seen before.

Written by: Alex King

How would you navigate life with just four phrases?
Top Picks

How would you navigate life with just four phrases?

After his stroke, musician Edwyn Collins battled to regain his speech — Documentary The Possibilities Are Endless chronicles Scottish singer-songwriter Edwyn Collins’ long journey back to music.

Written by: Alex King

Danny MacAskill takes on the notorious Cuillin Ridge
Top Picks

Danny MacAskill takes on the notorious Cuillin Ridge

Death-defying skills on the Isle of Skye — Mountain bike mastermind Danny MacAskill returns to his native Scotland for a thrilling ride over the knife-edge Cuillin Ridgeline.

Written by: Alex King

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