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10 November

A gothic sandstone building with pinnacled towers and a spired roof stands behind a paved forecourt, stone benches and potted plants lining the entrance steps.

Featured · 10 November

Designing a Universe: Science, Art and Imagined Worlds

Catherine Heymans, the Astronomer Royal for Scotland, comes to The McManus in Dundee on Tuesday 10 November to talk about her new book, How to Design a Universe: The Science of Real and Virtual Worlds.

Dundee

11am · ArtTASDAGA talk on Raphael, the Renaissance painter every artist once tried to emulate, and why he is less known today.The Crichton, Dumfries 6.30pm · MusicMyles SmithThe Luton singer-songwriter behind the hit Stargazing.Glasgow 7pm · ComedyFlo & JoanMusical comedy duo of two sisters, armed with a piano and a percussion section.Glasgow 7pm · EventErra + CurrentsA metalcore double bill from the American bands Erra and Currents.Glasgow 7pm · MusicMike ViolaAmerican producer, songwriter and singer, decades into a busy career.Glasgow On now · FilmUntil 21 November16th Edinburgh Short Film FestivalShort films fresh from Cannes and Locarno, 27 UK premieres and a Scottish Shorts night, at weekends at Filmhouse and Summerhall.Filmhouse, Edinburgh

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Tomorrow

11 November

Featured · until 19 November

Signature Food Festival

Some of the UK's most celebrated chefs are heading north this November, and you don't need a trip to London to taste their cooking.

Aberdeen

4pm · EventLogie by Lantern LightLogie Steading marks its hundredth year with an evening of lantern light, music and late shopping, and a lantern walk from the Clock Tower.Logie Steading, Forres 5.30pm · GardensPalm Houses Sessions: cello (1)An hour of calm live cello from Su-a Lee among the plants of the Palm Houses.Edinburgh 6pm · WildlifeScottish MastersFormer players of Aberdeen, Celtic, Dundee United and Rangers in an indoor football tournament.P&J Live, Aberdeen 6.30pm · ArtIgorrrFrench musician fusing metal, baroque, electronic and Balkan music into something all his own.Glasgow 6.30pm · MusicStevie WonderThe American soul legend behind Superstition and Sir Duke.Glasgow All day · FestivalsDundee Jazz FestivalFive days of jazz, blues, soul and more on stages round Dundee, from local players and visiting bands.Dundee

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Thursday

12 November

A stone building with a banner hangs beneath overhanging trees, people seated on a bench outside.

Featured · 12 November

Greyfriars@12: Magnus Turpie and Friends

Every Thursday at noon, Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh's Old Town opens its doors for a free lunchtime concert, and on 12 November it is the turn of Magnus Turpie and Friends.

Edinburgh

2pm · WalksPoinsettia walkA guided walk behind the scenes of a working plant nursery at Loanhead, full of poinsettias at their Christmas best.Pentland Plants, Loanhead 5.30pm · BooksLighthouse lives: Stories from Scotland's KeepersA talk on the human stories behind Scotland's lighthouses and the keepers who lived in them.National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh 6pm · MusicThe ScriptThe Irish pop-rock band fronted by Danny O'Donoghue, once a judge on The Voice.P&J Live, Aberdeen 6pm · BooksCollections On Camera: Sisters with TransistorsA screening of the film about electronic music's women pioneers, with a panel after.Glasgow Women's Library 10pm · FestivalsFly Jamback & Locky AberdeenA club night from the Scottish promoters Fly, with Jamback and Locky.Unit 51, Aberdeen All day · FestivalsMusic Development & Dundee Jazz Festival Present TC KYLIEThe keytar player who mixes Cantopop with Japanese acid jazz, part of Dundee's jazz festival.Dundee

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Friday

13 November

Featured · 13 November

Peatbog Faeries at The Barn

If you've never seen Peatbog Faeries live, The Barn in Banchory is a good place to put that right.

Banchory

5pm · ChristmasOpening Parade & Creel Tree Switch OnA parade through Oban ending in the switch-on of its Christmas tree built from fishing creels.Corran Halls, Oban 6pm · DanceThank you for the MusicA tribute to ABBA, with all the hits from Dancing Queen onwards.P&J Live, Aberdeen 7pm · FestivalsOzric TentaclesThe psychedelic space-rock band formed at the Stonehenge solstice festival in 1983.The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen 7.30pm · TheatreSchumann’s Piano ConcertoThe RSNO and Thomas Søndergård in Schumann's Piano Concerto and Elgar's First Symphony.Usher Hall, Edinburgh 11pm · DanceFly | Jamback, Locky & Boss PriesterA late club night from Fly with the DJs Jamback, Locky and Boss Priester.Glasgow All day · Highland gamesHighland Winter Yarn RetreatA small women-only weekend of knitting, wool, Scottish textile heritage and folklore.Highland

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Saturday

14 November

Featured · 14 November

Christmas Clay Forest Workshop

Christmas Clay Forest Workshop takes place at Bowhouse in Fife.

7am · MusicAberdeen Folk Orchestra - Concert at The Racquets Court, Fyvie CastleA concert of Scottish music from the Aberdeen Folk Orchestra, in the castle's old racquets court.Fyvie Castle, Garden & Estate (National Trust for Scotland)9am · MarketsInverurie Farmers MarketLocal producers in Inverurie on the second Saturday of the month, 9am to 1pm.Town Square, Inverurie 10am · MarketsFocus Craft Fair (Festival of Crafts Unique to Scotland)A fair of Scottish-made arts and crafts from the North East's longest-established makers' group.Inverurie Town Hall 10am · ArtWintering AnimalsA family drop-in on how animals survive the cold, with animal crafts.Glasgow 10am · EventBurrell Bites BonanzaVolunteers bring objects in the collection to life in short, lively talks.The Burrell Collection, Glasgow 7pm · FestivalsOzric TentaclesPsychedelic space rock band born at the solstice gathering at Stonehenge, a fixture of the UK festival scene.Glasgow

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Sunday

15 November

Jorum Studio perfume bottles among flowers on a marble table at The Hoxton, Edinburgh

Featured · 15 November

Jorum Fragrance Workshop with St-Germain

Jorum Studio, the perfume house on St Stephen Street in Edinburgh's New Town, brings its fragrance workshop back to The Hoxton by Haymarket on Sunday 15 November, this time with St-Germain.

Edinburgh

8.30am · HistoryWinter Wellness Day at Barra CastleA morning of yoga, Pilates, barre, breathwork and a sound bath at Barra Castle near Oldmeldrum, with a healthy brunch after.Barra Castle, Oldmeldrum 10am · EventDrawing Inspiration: Pause and DrawA relaxed, welcoming drawing session in the galleries, for anyone who wants to give it a try.The Burrell Collection, Glasgow 10.30am · WorkshopsChinese Brush Painting: TigerA two-hour workshop in Chinese brush painting, learning to paint the tiger.Confucius Institute of the University of Aberdeen 7pm · FestivalsCrampsey and Co Live @Upstairs InvernessAn Irish duo playing modern pop and timeless classics.Mad Hatters (upstairs at Hootananny Ceilidh Cafe Bar), Inverness All day · Exhibitionskitchen table collective ART EXHIBITIONAn exhibition of new work by nine artists who make up the Kitchen Table Collective.Cromarty All day · ChristmasAberdeen Christmas Parade and All Life Chances Santa Run 2026Aberdeen's Christmas parade down Union Street to the Castlegate, with a Santa run alongside.Aberdeen

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On for weeks

Week beginning Monday 16 November

Featured · 17 November

The Tailor of Inverness in Aboyne

Matthew Zajac's The Tailor of Inverness has been seen by more than 40,000 people, in big city theatres and tiny village halls, and on Tuesday 17 November you can see it in a church hall in Aboyne.

Aboyne

Thu 19 Nov · 11pm · DanceFly | Dance Forever Pres. Dj Boring & Sam AlfredA late club night from Fly with the house DJs DJ Boring and Sam Alfred.Glasgow Fri 20 Nov · 8pm · FestivalsLucid LiarsThe Inverness band plays a homecoming show to close a year of Belladrum and a new album.Hootananny, Inverness Fri 20 Nov · All day · FestivalsWinter Wellness Weekend (winter festival)A winter weekend of yoga, Pilates, meditation, sound healing, live music and wellness talks in Oban.Oban Sat 21 Nov · 9.30am · FestivalsSBBA Band Supplies Scottish ChallengeBrass bands from across Scotland and beyond compete, part of the UK's largest festival of brass music.Perth Sat 21 Nov · 10am · MarketsFocus Craft Fair (Festival of Crafts Unique to Scotland)A fair of Scottish-made arts and crafts from the North East's longest-established makers' group.Victoria and Albert Halls, Ballater Sat 21 Nov · 7.15pm · FestivalsKendal Mountain Festival: The Film EditA selection of adventure films fresh from the Kendal Mountain Festival.Eden Court, Inverness Sat 21 Nov · 11pm · DanceFly | Paige TomlinsonA late club night from Fly with the DJ Paige Tomlinson.Glasgow Sat 21 Nov · All day · FestivalsGin and Rum FestivalA day of tasting gin, rum and tequila, with over a hundred spirits to try.Edinburgh Sun 22 Nov · 7.30pm · FestivalsThe UK Rock ShowA night of 1980s classic rock anthems, staged like an arena show.Aberdeen Arts Centre

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Week beginning Monday 23 November

A turreted sandstone mansion with rows of tall chimneys rises behind a lawn, a glazed conservatory extending along one side.

Featured · 26 November

An Afternoon with Bamford

As the evenings close in, Cromlix gives its Glasshouse over to a slow afternoon with Bamford, whose products have been rooted in nature for 25 years and whose thinking lies behind the hotel's Woodland Retreat.

Kinbuck