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UNDERGROUND EXPLAINS - Zines
So you find yourself here because you don’t know what a zine is, don’t worry, I didn’t know either, until I spoke with some local creators and ended up crafting some. Similar to a print magazine, a zine holds photography, articles, collages, and interviews, however, unlike magazines, zine prioritise art over advertisement. Articles and photography is not all a zine can be. A zine can include anything! From doodles to full projects, zines are about art and expression. Making a

Isla Millar
Feb 131 min read


What can you find at The Barras Market?
Ever wondered what you can find at The Barras Market ? Running since 1921, the indoor market, located on the East End of Glasgow, is the spot to find anything and everything. The market is personally awarded by me, the best place to find vintage fashion, records, and artwork in the city. The grounds home over 100 traders, selling various brick-a-brack and goods. I went down on a Saturday afternoon to get some scran, a chat, and a rummage. First, Anxious Pete’s Pizza , a joint

Isla Millar
Feb 122 min read


Studded Turtle Archive
23 JANUARY 2026. Studded Turtle is a gig archive and zine. Creating hand-made zines and capturing footage on his camcorder, Studded Turtle, also known as Sam, has become a core member of the Scottish DIY emo community. From age 14, Sam has been documenting shows and printing zines at school, and for the past 2 years been cultivating a collection of prints and documentaries that showcase Glasgow’s DIY shows. Now, age 17, studded turtle is hosting events, posting on YouTube, p

Isla Millar
Jan 232 min read
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