Santa Claus joins in the fun at Forfar’s Christmas lights switch-on

Santa visited the Cross in Forfar on Thursdaynight to begin spreading festive cheer.

St Nick did the honours at the town’s Christmas lights assisted by the Lord Lieutenant of Angus, Georgiana Osborne.

Starting at 6pm with accompaniment from Forfar Instrumental Band, the lights were flicked on to applause half an hour later.

Panto characters including Sinbad the Sailor were also in attendance.

Santa arrived 10 minutes later on his sleigh to greet the children and collect their letters.

Forfar Rotary Club have been preparing the sleigh for Santa’s journey and he will visit a number of locations over the next few weeks.

Photos by Angus Pictures