1 Placebo

SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Friday, December 2

Indie rockers Placebo return to Glasgow with their new 20th anniversary tour on Friday.

Brian Malko and co. will treat fans to a set full of songs from their impressive back catalogue, which includes Taste in Men, Pure Morning and Every Me Every You.

Support will be provided by Minor Victories.

Tickets cost £31.20-£42.55. Visit www.thessehydro.com.

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2 Christmas Queens

O2 Academy, Glasgow, Saturday, December 3

The stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race will bring their Christmas tour to Glasgow on Saturday.

The festive themed show will be hosted by Drag Race super judge Michelle Visage and features newly crowned All Stars Season Two champion Alaska.

Fan favourites Manila Luzon, Detox and Katya will also be performing.

Tickets cost £38.50-£105.

3 Santa’s Secret Forest

Kelburn Castle and Country Centre, Largs, December 3-11

Kelburn Castle and Country Centre will be transformed into a winter wonderland on Saturday.

The centre’s festive extravaganza will turn the stunning location into a Christmas Village complete with Secret Forest and North Pole.

The family friendly event also features an Elf Workshop and Santa’s Grotto where youngster can visit St Nick and receive an early Christmas present.

Tickets cost £9 for adults and £7 for children. Visit www.kelburnestate.com.

4 The Ethical Christmas Fair

City square, Dundee, December 3-18

Find the perfect, unique Christmas gift for your loved ones at this ethically sound festive fair.

The fair is packed with exhibitor stalls from around the world selling fair trade, ethical, environmental and locally made products.

Full of gifts that are not available on the high street, the fair will also include a visit from Green Santa.

Entry is free. Visit www.handuoevenfs.co.uk.

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5 Illumination: Harbour Festival of Light

The Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine, today until Saturday, December 3

Irvine Harbour will be lit up by a spectacular fireworks display today as Scotland launches its newest light show.

Celebrating St Andrew’s Day and the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design, the art and light showcase includes a fireworks display and the premiere of a water-themed sculpture trail by international light artists Aether & Hemera.

The four-day festival also features aerial acrobatic performances and a community lantern parade.

Entry is free. Visit http://www.illuminationfestival.co.uk

6 Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls

Usher Hall, Edinburgh, December 3

Moving away from his hardcore roots, Frank Turner will showcase his unique brand of folk punk in the Scottish capital on Saturday.

The former Million Dead frontman will perform tracks from his 2015 album Positive Songs for Negative People alongside hits from his back catalogue during his Get Better Tour show.

Having already performed to over 250,000 people this year, the show is a must for music fans.

Tickets cost £26. Visit http://frank-turner.com.

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7 Glasgow Hospitals Christmas Carol Concert

Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, Friday, December 2

A musical extravaganza, organised by young person's cancer charity, CLIC Sargent, guaranteed to get everyone in the festive mood.

The Glasgow Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Ian McCrorie, will be joined by accompanist Ed Cohen, the Glasgow Gaelic School Primary Choir and special guest, Scottish Opera singer Nadine Livingston.

Tickets cost £10-£20. Visit www.glasgowconcerthalls.com

8 Vegfest UK

SECC, Glasgow, December 3-4

Packed with delectable delicacies, this vegetarian and vegan festival promises tasty food that's good for you.

The two-day festival includes comedy, cooking demonstrations and a global food sustainability conference.

For those looking for love, there will also be speed dating.

Tickets cost £6. Visit www.vegfest.co.uk.

9 Scots Trad Music Awards

Caird Hall, Dundee, Saturday, December 3

Traditional music’s most prestigious award ceremony will make its highly anticipated return to Dundee on Saturday.

The ceremony, which honours Scotland’s best traditional music talents, features performances from The Scott Wood Band, Songs of Separation and BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician 2016 Mohsen Amini.

Nominees this year include Blazin’ Fiddles, Kris Drever and John McCusker who is nominated for Album of the Year.

Tickets cost £22. Visit www.dundeebox.co.uk.

10 Dawn Flight

WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, Caerlaverock, Sunday, December 4

Animal lovers will get the chance to see the spectacular dawn flight for themselves on Sunday.

WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre is inviting visitors to join its wardens and watch as wild geese take flight against the backdrop of the dawn sky.

The centre’s coffee shop will also open early to ensure visitors can enjoy the spectacle with a bacon roll and a hot cup of coffee.

Entry is included in the centre’s admission price. Visit www.rspb.org.uk.