allmediascotland may be reporting less frequently during the festive period, but that's no reason for readers to stop visiting. As well as lots of features to enjoy - including opinion pieces and questionnaires - there is also the daily, allmediascotland.com festive quiz, with a bottle of The Glenlivet 18 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky going to the winner - courtesy of Chivas Brothers*.

So, here goes with question nine....

Scottish Sun columnist, John Smeaton, was one of the candidates in the recent Glasgow North East by-election. Who were the Tory and SNP candidates, both with BBC Scotland backgrounds?

Don't send in your answer just now! Collect your answers over the course of the quiz and submit at the end (details to follow).

* Please enjoy Chrivas Brothers brands responsibly.