Knit-working explores how knitting is creating spaces for conversation, community, and real connection in a digital world. Full article coming soon to Surge. #knitting #skills #community #magazine #edinburgh

When communication is instant, what happens to longing? This article explores distance, desire, and the ache of not being able to share everyday life with the ones we love. Full article coming soon to Surge. #longdistance #relationships #love #magazine #loveletters

In an age of online debates, who's still knocking on doors? Rachel Lee steps into the world of political canvassing to find out what's lost, and what's gained, when we move conversations offline. Full article coming soon to Surge Unplugged. #politicalengagement #community #journalism #magazine #doorknocking

How much content do you consume online, do they protect your time and peace? Find out in the article on surge magazine 2026. #surge #magazine #algorithm #diet

Supper clubs are exclusive dining events held by hosts who are (usually) not professional chefs of any kind, but instead are just regular people. @yourmateskitchen held this particular supper club. Read more in the Surge article ‘Dine On a Dime’ by Lauren Gray. Coming soon in Surge 2026. #magazine #surge #supperclub #friends #food

Cosy,intimate, and cheap - Lauren talks about the renaissance of intimate dining. PS: It doesn’t have to break your bank to go out and have nice food. Coming soon in Surge 2026. #surge #magazine #smallplates #dine #friends

Love to craft but put off by your own inner perfectionism? Did you turn to Pinterest in the past, but are now disgusted to see AI-generated images taking over the precious resource? Ellie, author of “Hand-made with love perfectionism” feels the exact same, and hopes she can encourage you to take the pressure off, and simply make and create.  Read the full article in Surge Unplugged, coming next month. 📸: @rachelboltonphotography #crafts #handmadewithlove #crafting #magazine #creativity

In a world of personalised playlists, Bar Academia is brining back the physical listening experience. This article explores collective listening, community, and what it means to experience music together again. Full article coming soon! #music #vinyl #recordplayer #community #goodmusic

When we meet our friends for a coffee date, are we catching up or just having recaps of what we've already shared online? Read more about our loss of connection in a relentlessly connected world in Surge Unplugged, coming soon! 📸: @sxminda #magazine #edinburgh #socialmedia #digitaldetox #friends