4 h. ago Live Music Scotland: Here are some of the best gigs happening in Scotland this December – including Edinburgh's Hogmanay concert

If you have the fear of missing out, use our searchable table to find concerts happening in Scotland before the end of the year.

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5 h. ago Get your Christmas shopping sorted with these gift ideas – from tech and toys to beauty treats

From refurbished tech to toys and beauty gifts, this list suiting all price points will help you with your Christmas shopping

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6 h. ago The Standard Shopping Shortlist: What to shop, see and know in December 2025

The hot-off-the-press launches and shiny shopping newness to know this month

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7 h. ago Composer Craig Armstrong: "I don’t think anybody realised the impact the film Love Actually would have"

Glasgow composer Craig Armstrong will release his new work Pacific on 5 December 2025 via CMA Records. Written for piano, cello, and electronics, the three-movement piece was originally commissioned in December 2024 by Christian Kellersman, a pioneering figure in contemporary classical and jazz music, for his new live event series Berlin Confidential, co-curated with Alexander Szlovák.

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8 h. ago Fanatics Sportsbook Missouri Promo: Bet $30, Get $300 in FanCash in Launch Week

Everything you need to know about the latest Fanatics Sportsbook Missouri promo, which features $300 in FanCash

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8 h. ago Final Royal Mail and Evri deadlines for December 2025 card and parcel deliveries

Dates are fast approaching for people needing to send cards and gifts

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11 h. ago Need a holiday? Save up to 20% on luxury Hilton hotels with this limited

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17 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, December 5, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Sagittarius to Gemini

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35 h. ago Readers Gallery December 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by our readers

Readers Gallery December 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

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36 h. ago Hosting Christmas this year? Abel & Cole’s Christmas Feast Boxes are the secret to supreme feasting

Christmas lunch? Sorted

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37 h. ago Need a holiday? Save 20% on luxury Hilton hotels with this limited

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40 h. ago London travel disruption this weekend: full list of tube and train closures for December 5

London travel disruption this weekend: full list of tube and train closures for December 5-7 2025  Time Out Worldwide

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41 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Thursday, December 4, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Sagittarius to Gemini

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47 h. ago Horoscope today, December 4, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 The third supermoon in a row marks three months of personal reinvention. Now you...

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52 h. ago The chicest luxury festive PJs for Christmas morning — and beyond

From all the bows to feather trims, looking good on Christmas morning has never been easier, says Abha Shah

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56 h. ago DraftKings Missouri Promo: Bet $5 in Launch Week, Get $300 in Bonus Bets Instantly

Find out how to get $300 in bonus bets instantly with the DraftKings Missouri promo during launch week

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58 h. ago Missouri sports betting: Find the Best MO sportsbooks for launch week

Find the best online sportsbooks in Missouri and get the latest updates during the first week of legalized sports betting in the Show-Me State

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60 h. ago Merch Madness: KPop Demon Hunters gear is flying off the shelves

Netflix’s glitter-soaked series has bewitched a generation with its earworm anthems and high-kick heroics – here’s the merch to buy for its newfound superfans

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60 h. ago Royal Mail shares crucial deadline to anyone sending post this Christmas

Royal Mail has announced the final Christmas posting dates for 2025, with some international deadlines already passed and UK services ending December 22

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