Scotland
A chaotic night on Britain’s new Caledonian Sleeper
The Future Of Travel — Dubious new ownership and a disastrous opening have raised doubts over the long-awaited service’s reputation. But is it really all that bad? Writer Francisco Garcia investigates.
Written by: Francisco Garcia
Beats and bills: how capitalism destroyed UK club culture
A love letter to ’90s rave — In the new film Beats, director Brian Welsh travels back to 1990s Aberdeen to tell the story of rave culture – why it mattered, and how it got torn apart.
Written by: Colin Crummy
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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?
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
