Five things to do this week

CATALAN FILM FESTIVAL

Returning to Scotland, but this time in a hybrid format. Most of the films share a common interest in the recovery and reconstruction of recent Catalan, Spanish and European historic memory, including films that have been featured in some of the world’s most prestigious festivals. The online festival hub features an array of events including Q&As, lectures and in-depth conversations.

November 6-December 6. Tickets from £6. Online event tv.festhome.com

EDINBURGH ZOO’S CHRISTMAS NIGHTS

A spectacular light trail will lead visitors around the zoo, passing through the Penguins’ Rock and exploring an enchanted ice forest on the way to visiting Santa’s workshop. With projections, twinkling fairy lights, candy canes, nutcrackers and more. Visitors can book a slot with Mrs Claus. November 20 -January 3. Tickets from £12 and must be booked in advance. Edinburgh Zoo,

134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6TS, www.edinburghzoo.org.uk

CHRISTMAS AT THE BOTANICS

Celebrating its fourth year, head along to the Botanics and be surrounded by sparkle as the after-dark trial lights up. Wander beneath tree canopies drenched in Christmas colour, check out the laser garden and discover giant sculptures lit up against the night sky of light dancing across its outer walls.

November 26-January 3.

Tickets from £19 and must be booked in advance. Royal Botanic

Garden, Edinburgh,

Arboretum Place,

Edinburgh, EH3 5LR, www.rbge.org.uk

BP PORTRAIT AWARD

Aberdeen Art Gallery is the only UK venue to host the prestigious portrait painting competition. Visitors can see works by prize winners alongside over 40 other impressive works of portraiture and vote for their favourite painting.

November 21-January 24. Free but must be booked in advance. Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB11 5BY, www. aberdeencity.gov.uk

CHRISTMAS UNWRAPPED AT CRIEFF

Take a walk along their winter trail, starting at the tennis courts with reindeers and the vintage bus bar. Head along the illuminated walkway, scan the interactive QR code clues and bump into a few familiar faces along the way, before reaching Glen’s Adventure Park. November 23-December 23. Prices vary depending on activity and must be booked in advance. Crieff Hydro, Strathearn House, Ferntower Road, Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 3LQ, www. crieffhydrofamily.com