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Here are 13 of the best horror films available to watch now on Disney Plus.

Here are 13 of the top horror films currently streaming on Disney Plus
Looking for something to scary to watch on Disney Plus in 2026? Here are 13 of the best horror films available to stream in time for Halloween.

Wallace & Gromit Lego set

15 Wallace & Gromit gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday

The spectacular Winter Cathedral s set to be a returning favourite at Christmas at the Botanics 2026.

Ad Feature Christmas at the Botanics is Scotland’s dazzling beacon of festive fun

Three Scottish acts to have been nominated for the Mercury Music Prize.

What Scottish Acts Have Been Nominated For The Mercury Prize? All 18

The event at Dunblane Hydro will raise money to help children like Poppy Louden, from Glasgow, who have the rare neurodevelopmental disorder Rett Syndrome.

Rett Syndrome Awareness Month: Dunblane Hydro hosts fundraising event

Chvrches have announced three Scottish gigs for 2027.

Chvrches Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh Ticket Presales and Prices

Here's everything you need to know about tickets and presales for Texas' 2027 tour.

Texas Presale Tickets: How to see band on tour in Aberdeen and Glasgow

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An aerial shot from 2022 shows how much the festival has grown as well as its stunning location.

14 amazing photos of 15 years of FyneFest beer and music festival

Ad Feature Fairmont St Andrews unveils a season of festive magic

Keep your eyes on the skies this week.

How to see the Orionid Meteor Shower 2026: Shooting stars expected

Sam Fender will play Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium in 2027.

Sam Fender confirms Edinburgh gig - how to get tickets and presale

The Wiggles will bring their Sparkle! BIG SHOW to Edinburgh and Glasgow next year.

The Wiggles UK Tour 2027: How to get tickets and presale for Scotland

Are these the three headliners for Glastonbury 2027?

Glastonbury 2027 Headliners: 10 acts tipped for the Pyramid Stage

Sam Fender won the Mercury Prize last year.

Is the Mercury Prize on TV? How to watch the ceremony, prize money

Three of the favourites to win this year's Mercury Prize.

Who Will Win The Mercury Prize 2026? All 12 artists chances ranked

Sam Fender has teased an UK and Ireland stadium tour - including Edinburgh. Here's what we know so far.

What we know about Sam Fender's 2027 tour, including Edinburgh gig

Fyne Ales on the banks of Loch Fyne during the annual Fynefest. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish festival that’s beer lovers’ Glastonbury celebrates 15 years

Toto will kick off the UK leg of their 50th anniversary tour at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow in 2027.

Toto to play Glasgow during 50th anniversary tour - how to get tickets

Lulu will headline Glasgow’s Pavilion Theatre in April 2027 in support of her first album in over a decade.

How to get tickets and presale for Lulu at Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre

Beth Orton

Beth Orton, Glasgow review: 'searching spirit remains undimmed'

Returning to Glasgow Botanic Gardens for its ninth year, Scotland’s biggest Halloween event is back with a new theme, promising dead good fun for all the family.

First look at GlasGLOW 2026 - inside the Zombie Zoo

Sylvia’s stars impress, but the show is overwhelmingly an ensemble piece celebrating collective power (Picture: Tristram Kenton)

Theatre reviews: Sylvia | It Walks Around The House At Night

Grace Petrie – humane polemic

Grace Petrie, Edinburgh review: 'a force of nature'

Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon (Picture: Theo Wargo/Getty)

Duran Duran, Glasgow review: 'pop veterans in ridiculously fine fettle'

The pumpkin patch opens on 10 October and visits must be booked in advance - either a morning (10am to 12.30pm) or an afternoon slot (1pm to 3.30pm) and there's a £1.50 entry fee. You can turn up any time in your booking slot and pay for pumpkins picked.

The best Scottish pumpkin patches - including ‘excellent’ destination

Scotland Served Cocktail Festival 2026: 14 October - 1 November 2026

Ad Feature Whisky comes home as Scotland Served Cocktail Festival kicks off

William Shatner will be at Comic Con Scotland 2026, alongside stars from shows such as Stranger Things, Supernatural, and Cobra Kai.

Comic Con Scotland 2026: 25 of the biggest stars coming to Edinburgh

Tickets go on sale for Spiritualized, Rebecca Black, The Wombats, Kula Shaker and Blue Planet III Live in Concert in Scotland on October 16.

5 Scottish gigs to get tickets for this week - including The Wombats

Dirty Dancing is on at King’s Theatre in Glasgow, Edinburgh Playhouse and His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen.

Dirty Dancing Theatre Tickets: How to see hit stage show in Scotland

Blue Oyster Cult will play one of two UK shows in Glasgow next year.

Blue Oyster Cult announce Glasgow 2027 tour date - how to get tickets

Here's what those attending An Evening With Barack Obama at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday, October 14 2026 need to know.

What to know about An Evening with President Barack Obama in Glasgow

Liberty X will join East 17, Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and other pop favourites at Boybands vs Girlbands at a Parkdean Resorts holiday weekend, ahead of their Popstars: The Originals tour with Hear'Say next year.

Liberty X fans can see the group at weekend event before reunion tour

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Duran Duran will begin their UK and Ireland tour in Glasgow.

Setlist, stage times, support and more for Duran Duran's Glasgow gig

Nickelback will headline the OVO Hydro in Glasgow in 2027.

All about Nickelback tickets for Glasgow - with prices and presales

Ferguson Hi-Fi

Under The Radar: Ferguson Hi-Fi

Final Exhibit - the new scare maze at Scarefest, Alton Towers

Frightening Final Exhibit brings yet more screams to Alton Towers

Falkirk band Brògeal will headline Tenement Trail 2026.

What to know ahead of Tenement Trail 2026 - tickets, line-up and more

In Stop the Clock: The 25th Hour, minutes drift, clocks misbehave and the ordinary rules of reality begin to unravel as Faskally Wood is transformed through an immersive light show with a specially commissioned music and sound backdrop.

Enchanted Forest Stop the Clock 2026 In pictures

The Enchanted Forest is back in Faskally Woods, Pitlochry

What to expect from this year’s Enchanted Forest as the event turns 25

Hear’Say and Liberty X are reuniting with joint tour to mark 25 years since Popstars.

How to get tickets for Hear’Say and Liberty X's Glasgow comeback gig

Who will headline the iconic Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury next year?

Glastonbury Headliners 2027: 13 acts tipped to top the bill

Three of the stars rumoured to be appearing at next year's Wireless Festival.

Wireless Festival Headliners 2027: 8 acts tipped to top the bill

Greta Van Fleet have announced a huge Glasgow gig in 2027.

How to get Greta Van Fleet Glasgow tickets, with presales and prices

Is it time for T in the Park to make a comeback?

T in the Park 2027? 10 reasons the Scottish festival could return

The Reading and Leeds Festival 2027 will be taking place on the last weekend of August.

Reading and Leeds Headliners 2027: 13 acts tipped to top the bill

Crowds enjoy a sunny day at the Belladrum music festival.

Belladrum 2027 Headliners: Here's who will be topping the bill

Rod Stewart has added a second Glasgow gig to his 2027 farewell with tickets on sale soon.

Rod Stewart adds NEW Glasgow gig to farewell tour - how to get tickets

Four bands tipped to headline the Download music festival in 2027.

Download Festival Headliners 2027:13 bands tipped to top the bill

The first acts have been announced for 2027's Primavera Sound.

Primavera Sound 2027 Lineup: All 151 acts announced for Barcelona

First Aid Kit have a big date with Glasgow.

First Aid Kit Glasgow 02 Academy Ticket Presales and Prices

The Pussycat Dolls are set to tour the UK in 2026.

The Pussycat Dolls Glasgow setlist, stage times, support acts and more

Cumnock Tryst reviews: BBC SSO & Jess Gillam | Tryst Festival Chorus

Fazer, Tulisa and Dappy will start their 2027 UK tour in Glasgow.

How to get tickets and presale for N-Dubz at Glasgow's OVO Hydro

Scotland's Barry Can't Swim has bagged a nomination at the UK Music Video Awards.

UK Music Video Awards 2026 Nominations: Here are all the sortlists

Alex Warren will return to Glasgow next year with his Finding (More) Family on the Road world tour.

How to get tickets for Alex Warren's 2027 Glasgow Green gig

Willia Campbell

Under the Radar: Willie Campbell

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Youngsters race in the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run Super Saturday event in 2024.

Great Scottish Run 2026: Start times, routes, can I still take part?

Debbie McGee will play Miss Lynch in Grease the Musical when it tours the UK in 2027.

How to get tickets for Grease in Scotland as Debbie McGee joins cast

Westlife will headline the Hydro on Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 1.

Westlife Glasgow: Setlist, timings, tickets and more for Hydro gigs

An artist impression of Terminal V 2027 as the festival move to a new site in Glasgow.

Terminal V reveals new Glasgow riverside site as anniversary location

Westlife will headline Aberdeen's P&J Live on September 29 and November 3.

Westlife Aberdeen P&J Live setlist stage times support tickets

Erasure have announced their 20th album and a massive 2027 UK tour - which includes a show in Glasgow.

How to see Erasure in Glasgow next year - presales, tickets and prices

Every act on the Country to Country 2027 line up so far

Rod Stewart is playing Glasgow's Hydro venue next year.

Rod Stewart Glasgow Hydro Ticket Presales and Prices

Matthew Tuck of Bullet For My Valentine.

Tickets, presale & prices for Bullet For My Valentine in Glasgow

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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