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GALLERY: Stonehaven gets into festive spirit with Christmas lights switch-on

Santa gets to meet brothers Franklyn and Cameron Hossack, aged 6 & 4
Santa gets to meet brothers Franklyn and Cameron Hossack, aged 6 & 4

Stonehaven is all ready for the festive season as the town’s Christmas lights were switched on last night.

The switch-on was organised by Stonehaven and District Lions Club, with help from a number of local community groups.

Stonehaven Business Association funded the supply, maintenance and erection of the lights, while the Christmas tree was funded by Stonehaven and District Community Council.

At the event, a number of stalls were out, including mulled wine and mince pies being served by the town‘s Rotary Club.

The day was hosted by STV presenter, Andrea Brymer, with the switch-on being conducted by Barbara Maclean, who is the manager of local charity shop and foodbank Far and Wide.

All pictures were taken by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson

Members of Rhythm Nation Dance School, Stonehaven, entertain the crowds.
Rides and entertainment for youngsters to enjoy.
The local Round table supplying the candy floss.
Lindsay School of Dance from Laurencekirk and Stonehaven perform for the locals.
Group of youngsters wearing Santa hats.
The Stonehaven lights switch on celebrations at Market Square, Stonehaven.
Newtonhill Pipe Band played into the sunset.
Nativity scene in the square.
Dancers perform for the locals.
Newtonhill Pipe Band.
A wee dancer.
Newtonhill Pipe Band drummer.
Rides and entertainment.
Kids enjoy the rides.
Crowds wait for the tree to light up.
A member of the Rhythm Nation dancers in the festive mood.
A member of the Rhythm Nation dancers wearing a festive headband.
The public watch the celebrations.
Piper in the festive spirit.
Rhythm Nation Dance School of Stonehaven.
A young girl wins on the hook a duck stall.
Highland dancing and Christmas jumpers.
Highland dancers entertain the public.
Worker getting into the festive mood.
Dancing and tinsel.
Crowds watching the entertainment.
Getting into the festive mood.

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