CONTENTS T he end of 2015 already? We can’t believe it either. But there’s no better place to be Hogmanay highlights in Edinburgh and Glasgow (page 51) and have a few Christmas
than Scotland when another New Year comes a-calling. We’ve rounded up the best
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tips (page 49) up our sleeve too.
Of course, the year-end at List HQ means it’s Hot 100 time. For the 13th year, we’ve put
together our annual list of the most influential figures in Scottish culture. Our list this year includes a host of famous faces and plenty of lesser-known people we love. Who do you think
has made the number one spot? Turn to page 27 to start the countdown.
And if that wasn’t enough of a reason to celebrate, it’s our 30th birthday too. On page 19, we look back at 30 years of The List, as well as 30 excellent years of culture in Scotland.
Plus, we preview some of the season’s highlights, including Terence Davies’ film of Sunset Song (page 58), Book Week Scotland (page 82) and the Turner Prize (page 121) – so there’s
plenty to keep you going until we’re back in 2016.
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HOT 100 The year’s cultural activity has been analysed, the arguments have been made and the votes have been cast. Has Peter Capaldi retained his spot at the top of our pile in the guise of Doctor Who? In a word, no. Have a look at our dissection of a hard-fought year in which many good things happened (the cult of Sturgeon, the rise of Kathryn Joseph and a Glaswegian helping bring Star Wars to fruition) and bad stuff occured (the death of The Arches). But which figure is our no 1 . . . ?
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! The List is a mere 30 years young. Have a look at some of our iconic front covers and hear why we started this whole shebang in the first place. CHRISTMAS & HOGMANAY ‘Tis the season to be jolly. And why not when there’s so much fun to be had both indoors and out as our major cities deliver the festive goods.
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Win tickets to manipulate festival reception Win a family ticket to Rapunzel at Citizens Theatre
Win a pair of tickets to The Sound of Music in Edinburgh
Win a family ticket to The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Win a course at Dance Base
Win tickets to the grand opening of Stramash in Edinburgh
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Irn-Bru Carnival Highlights
BOOKS
Book Week Scotland Carrie Brownstein
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COMEDY
Reeves and Mortimer
James Acaster Highlights
FILM
Fokus Carol
Steve Jobs Highlights
KIDS
White Highlights
MUSIC
Frank Turner
Mogwai Detour
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Classical Highlights
THEATRE
Scottish Ballet’s Cinderella Glasgow Burlesque Festival
Rambert Highlights
VISUAL ART
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