October 2026 · Halloween & Bonfire Night
Who's chappin'
ma door?
Cartoons, music, spooky scran and wee surprises from our haunted Glasgow close. Dug only wanted peace and quiet.
“Thirty-two pages. Wan biscuit. Shocking.”— Grumpy Dug
FREE · 32 PAGESOur original Halloween singalong
It's Halloween in Glesga.
Agnes has spiders in her wig, the buffet is watching, and somebody keeps disturbing Dug's nap.
Created with human direction and AI-assisted music and animation. Watch on YouTube ↗
The complete special
Open every door.
Read the complete magazine as a PDF, or jump to a feature below. Tap any illustrated page to open it full size.
Cartoons & characters · Pages 3–12
Something's stirring in the close.
The Haunted Close, Copy Cat's echo, Weegie's terrifying tour, Agnes's advice and three gulls with a very unusual party piece.
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Hamish & Quackie · Pages 13–14
Before pumpkins, there were neeps.
Explore Scottish Halloween traditions, with folklore clearly distinguished from history.
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Four kitchen ideas · Pages 15–18
Scran that bites back.
Spider-wig cakes, mummy pizza toast, crunchy wee monsters and cosy cauldron soup. These are original recipe ideas, not yet kitchen-tested; ingredients and allergen notes are included.
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The song · Pages 19–20
Chap, chap, chap…
Keep the lyrics handy, join the chorus and leave the last word to Dug.
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Zara's Bonny Night · Pages 21–24
Enjoy the sparkle. Keep everybody safe.
Illustrated safety advice based on Scottish Fire and Rescue guidance, followed by Quackie's look at the Gunpowder Plot and November 5th.
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Jokes, puzzles & crafts · Pages 25–28
A wee bit of mischief. Plenty to make.
Untangle the frights, crack the knock, build a wee haunted close and invent a costume from three household things.
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Fae Glesga… tae everybody!
Keep the fun going.
Bring your favourite characters back for another read, try something from the kitchen or make a new neighbour for the close. Save your puzzle guesses for the next edition.
History: Historic Environment Scotland and UK Parliament. Safety: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. An independent Weegie Universe feature.