There are an abundance of key fixtures coming thick and fast.
Starting with Brechin v Darvel in the Scottish Cup tonight, there is live action every day this week with a full fixture card in the Premiership across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday before Championship action on Friday night.
The coming weeks will shape the season ahead and see key plot lines develop across the leagues.
It is consequence of the winter break in the top-flight. Teams are required to cram plenty of games in across December and a couple of weeks in January.
At the same time the transfer window opens with clubs keen to do business.
Scroll down and click through for all the latest news and transfer speculation from around the SPFL and Scottish football.
5. Ex-Rangers boss advice for Celtic ace
Jota has been advised to put all transfer speculation to one side and just concentrate on playing football and starring for his club. The Hoops have a clause in the loan contract with Benfica which allows them to sign the winger for £6.5million. Former Scotland and Rangers boss Alex McLeish said: “He doesn’t have to worry about it. It will be sorted as long as he continues with the performance levels we’ve seen thus far this season.” (Football Insider) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
6. Turnbull wants Jota to sign
David Turnbull has revealed that Jota is enjoying himself at Celtic and in Scotland, apart from the weather. The midfielder let it be known that he and his team-mates are keen on the winger to sign permanently. He said: “We hope that he signs, but it’s up to them and the club to decide that. I’m sure the boys would be keen on him doing that anyway.” (Daily Record Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
7. Patterson backed for Rangers spot
Kris Commons has backed Nathan Patterson to usurp James Tavernier at right-back for Rangers under Giovanni van Bronckhorst. The former Celtic star made the comparison with Kieran Tierney and Emilio Izaguirre at Parkhead. He said: "Ultimately, you can't hold back talent. Eventually, there has to come a point when that talent is given a platform to flourish.” (Daily Mail) Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
8. Celtic ace to prove himself over the season
Cameron Carter-Vickers should be given the full season to prove himself at Celtic. The centre-back has been a key player under Ange Postecoglou. However, after Thursday’s defeat to Bayer Leverkusen former Aberdeen forward Noel Whelan reckons the club will decide whether to make the loan move from Spurs permanent at the end of the campaign. He said: “You can’t just take it on the one game. You’ve got to give him the opportunity to give the full season to Celtic.” (Football Insider) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group