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STIRLING’S WINTER FESTIVAL Until December 31

Stirling is hosting a series of special events to celebrate the festive season, including creative workshops, the Hogmanay parade and the Resolution Run on New Year’s Day. stirlingwinterfestival.com

SANTA’S SECRET FOREST Largs, Ayrshire Until December 18

Kelburn Country Centre has been transformed into a Christmas Village with Santa’s Grotto, an Elf workshop, craft stalls, festive lights, food and music. Can find all the Christmas clues spread across the secret forest? kelburnestate.com

DUNDEE ETHICAL CHRISTMAS FAIR City Square Until December 18

Browse thousands of handcrafted gifts from across Scotland and fair trade and ethical products from around the world. This is a great opportunity to pick up presents for loved ones, and there will be surprise visits from Green Santa. handupevents.co.uk

DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE AND HUGH CORNWELL O2 ABC, Glasgow Tonight

Performance poet Dr Cooper Clarke, pictured above, a seminal influence on punk, and former Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell present their first album together, This Time It’s Personal, a celebration of the sounds of their younger years. abcglasgow.com

ABERDEEN SANTA RUN & OBSTACLE COURSE Sports Village Tomorrow

Hordes of entrants in Santa costumes will run, jog or walk the one-mile race or one-mile obstacle course in in aid of the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland. This fun-filled event is suitable for all the family. entrycentral.com