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Keith ho ho home becomes Christmas extravaganza in huge switch-on ceremony

Callum Stuart with his Christmas lights display in Keith. Image: Jason Hedges / DC Thomson
Callum Stuart with his Christmas lights display in Keith. Image: Jason Hedges / DC Thomson

A Keith Christmas landmark is back – bigger, better and more sparkly than ever.

Callum Stuart has spent weeks transforming his ho ho home in Seafield Park into a festive extravaganza, just has he has every year since 2015.

On Saturday it was time for this year’s big reveal, with people flocking from far and wide to marvel at the lights and displays.

The 23-year-old has gone all out, organising for the famous faces of Santa and The Grinch to come along and join in the festivities. Though the night was chilly, tummies were kept warm with food from the Big Orange and A-Z Donuts.

Callum Stuart stands proudly next to his home which is decorated in Christmas lights to raise money for charity. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

Despite the campaigner estimating the bill for running the display will more than double from £50 to £120 in energy costs, he insists it is worth it to raise money for causes in the local area.

This year’s display is fundraising for the Beeches ASFL (additional support for learning) department at Keith Primary School, Loch Park Day Centre in Drummuir and Keith Community Christmas Lights.

The display can be seen from the A96 Huntly road every day between the hours of 4pm and 10pm during the festive season.

Our photographer Jason Hedges went along to get a first glimpse at Mr Stuart’s winter wonderland: 

Callum, ready to welcome his visitors. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
The extensive Christmas lights cover the entire of Callum’s house and garden. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
The light displays include Father Christmas, reindeer and snowmen amongst others. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Locals gather to view the lights. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Presents, swans and woodland animals are also included in the display. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
A winter wonderland! Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Callum with his lights. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
A large crowd gathers to see the lights. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Snowmen and teddies! Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Visitors gather to see the lights. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
The front garden is full of Christmas magic! Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Trees and candy canes! Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

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