This magazine markets itself as a 'monthly mini guide to Edinburgh' and covers a months' worth of…read morefood and drink in Edinburgh. They have several reviews of restaurants and bars as well as longer features that make it more interesting than just a reviews magazine. To tie in with the launch of the Tim Burton Alice in Wonderland film they ran a section called 'Cocktails- Movie Inspired Madness', I tried their variation on iced tea (The Mad Hatters Iced Tea) which included a chopped red chilli but was very, very tasty! The magazine also includes articles written by local food/drink producers, chefs, or restaurateurs. If food is your passion this magazine is the one for you. Oh, and did I mention that it is free?! So even if you don't like it, you haven't lost out on anything!

I love this handy pocket sized Edinburgh Guide for lots of reccomendations & the best places…read morearound! I stumbled upon one of the editions in a pub, and i thought how great is this! Its always an interesting read and im a fan so much so I am now friends on facebook with Sharon ' Bite Mag' Wilson :) Pick it up peeps!

As Clementine has mentioned, I-On Magazine is a free monthly magazine showcasing the more expensive…read morethings to do while in Edinburgh. I picked up a copy a few months ago and it seems to be aimed at people who think they're living in an episode of Sex And The City and many of the events advertised within seem rather contrived. It is a useful resource if you're looking for somewhere new in the city and want to check out what's on offer but if you're not up for getting manicures 24/7 or sipping on the predictable French Martini then you'll be hard pushed to find anything of interest in I-On. It does have a directory at the back with bars, shops and clubs which is useful but most of the places are for special occasions only and not everyday haunts making it not as practical as other free magazines such as The Skinny.

A free mag for the aspirational, I-On operates in quite a number of cities, and no matter what…read moreversion you are reading, it will do it's damnedest to convince you that you're in the most glamorous, expensive, wallet-busting city on the planet. While it's good to have a rake through if you're after a fancy dinner or whatever, in Edinburgh, as is the case in most cities, a lot of the tastiest dinners you'll find will be at more modest and unassuming establishments. Same with stuff like clothes, while I-On advertises places based on how much their clothes cost and what poncy designer made them, it doesn't offer much in the way of inspiration to the more imaginative shopper. They did have an advert for the "all food under a fiver" Candy Bar a couple of months back. I guess that was just a goof by the work experience kid.

As a student currently studying politics at university, and somewhat a political enthusiast (I…read moreknow, not cool!) in Edinburgh one comes to know the best sources of information surrounding Scottish politics. One of the best sources of the events and news stories going around the Scottish parliament is the Holyrood political magazine. The magazine writes on the latest political news stories, analyses the latest policies regarding a spectrum of issues (Including education, health, justice, local government and business) and has some of the most respected figures in Scottish politics commentating. The likes of former First Minister Henry McLeish, John Curtice, Jim Sillars and Rab McNeil all give their own views on the latest stories and events. The magazine sadly cannot be bought at your normal newsagent (to my frustration) but if you go into one of the main libraries in Edinburgh or in the politics department at the University of Edinburgh, copies of the magazine will be there! A really good read and is laid out in a easy to read format! Vital for any political anorak!

The paper shop if fab got a small post office section also good little gifts and nick nacksread more

It's always a bonus if you find yourself sitting down in a pub or a coffee shop and see copies of…read moreThe Skinny lying about. Compared to the double glazing ads and out of date non-news you get in most free papers, it's journalistic heaven. Compared to papers you'd actually pay for it's not that bad either, It's a bit up it's own arse at times, but if you're interested in what's going on slightly left of centre in the music, film, media and art scenes across Scotland, then it's probably the best publication currently available, free or not. Granted, some of the content an writing will appeal only to the most insufferable arseholes who bore you senseless by wittering on about the latest no-mark band they've found on Myspace, but even taking that into account there's plenty of reading to be had here.

The Skinny is a great free music newspaper. It is a great source to find new upcoming local bands,…read moreand it also has extensive listings for upcoming gigs, clubs and comedy shows. I always enjoy reading music publications, and compared to many main stream music magazines, the Skinny certainly provides a better range of coverage on a broader spectrum of music. Indeed, it recent years, the Skinny has gone further and now features articles on theatre, books, art and fashion. Apart from the emphasis on local new bands, the paper also focuses on the alternative-indie music scene. Indeed, it recently had a headline interview with the American band The National. If you want to know what is happening in the latest music circles, then the Skinny is essential reading for you. It might not come in a glossy magazine format, but its content is head and shoulders above other publications.

The Journal newspaper was set up in 2007 to provide a newspaper to the many thousands of students…read morewhich attend the multiple universities located in Edinburgh. Produced every second week during term, the Journal certainly does have a much more professional layout than other student newspapers and does indeed have a range of in depth articles and comments on issues of national and international importance. However, to me, this is not what you entirely want in a student newspaper. It's all very formal and grown up and lacks that immature nature that lies beneath every student! And even though it is for students throughout Edinburgh it is centred primarily around the University of Edinburgh (And there it faces stiff competition from the oldest student newspaper). So if you're a student wanting to be all grown up and professional about things, then the Journal is certainly the student newspaper for you!

Quick easy convenience store in Wales. Carries most items but I prefer Aldi or Adsa in Wales.read more

Oh! I thought this was a Metro. It's so much bigger and better-stocked than its little cousin down…read morenear my house that I just assumed it must be. (What world is this that I am able to make unconscious assumptions about the kind of Tesco I'm in? Ugh.) Anyway. It's bigger and better-stocked. That's why I thought it was a Metro. It's also pretty tidy most of the time and last time I went in, there was a nice young man from Stoats giving away free samples, which was fun. The tills are fairly well laid-out... I don't really know what else there is to say. It's a Tesco, and just a Tesco, and it's got nothing particularly out of the ordinary to recommend it, but it's juuuuuust fine.