Santa helped spread some festive cheer at Montrose Christmas Spectacular at the weekend.
Thousands of people attended the annual event which features stalls and fairground rides.
Santa was fully booked on both days as hundreds of children took up the chance to give him final Christmas requests.
Last year £2,000 was raised which was split between Montrose Daycare Centre and Down Right Fun, a group set up to benefit those with down syndrome.
Organiser Tommy Stewart said that the proceeds from this year’s fundraising would be split between two or three local groups, one of which will be Montrose Youth Football Club.
Mr Stewart said: “It’s a fantastic community event for Montrose. A lot of people come together and give their time to raise money for good causes.
“It’s great to see people getting into the festive spirit and having fun.”
This year’s event also included a performance from interactive theatre group Michief La-Bas who are touring a production called The Spirits Of Christmas.
Fundraising continues in Montrose on Saturday when a coffee morning is held in the Old Church Hall between 10am and noon which will feature Santa.
There will then be a Christmas party in the hall featuring Santa from 3pm to 5pm. Tickets priced £10 can be booked by calling 01674 678080.
