[3] Founded in 2005, the magazine features interviews and articles on music, art, film, comedy and other aspects of culture across Scotland and beyond.

[5] From the outset, the magazine secured interviews with high-profile music acts, including Mogwai, Pearl Jam, Wu-Tang Clan, DJ Shadow and Muse as well as becoming early champions for Scottish bands such as Frightened Rabbit and The Twilight Sad.

The party also acted as a fundraiser for Tiny Changes, the charity founded by the family of late Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison.

[10] As a listings magazine, The Skinny largely runs content that relates to events taking place within its catchment area during the month covered by the issue.

In March 2007, the magazine secured the first UK interview with Arcade Fire after the release of hit album Neon Bible.

The following month, it secured the first UK magazine cover for the band Battles in anticipation of the release of their debut album Mirrored.

The Skinny has hosted writer development programmes with organisations such as Disability Arts Online and the Edinburgh International Festival.