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Pictures as Arbroath switches on for Christmas

Christmas market shoppers enjoyed an afternoon of fun before Arbroath's festive lights display was illuminated.

Arbroath Christmas Lights switch-on and Christmas Market. Image: Paul Reid
Arbroath Christmas Lights switch-on and Christmas Market. Image: Paul Reid
By Graham Brown & Emma Grady

Arbroath got into the Christmas spirit during a day of festive fun on Friday.

The town High Street was buzzing with locals and visitors for an afternoon market featuring a variety of stalls.

It was the build up to the Christmas lights switch-on in Kirk Square.

The lead-up to the main event included music and dance.

There were performances by Dance JC, Shane Doyle, Notorious Dance and Legacy Dance.

Arbroath Pipe Band provided a welcome for Santa as he arrived to meet the crowd.

Photographer Paul Reid joined happy families at the festive event.

Adelaide Southon, Isla and Rory Collins with Santa.
Kanan Stuart (6) catching the ducks.
Youngsters dancing at Arbroath Christmas Lights switch-on and Christmas Market.
Abbey Theatre’s Jack and the Beanstalk Christmas Panto stars switch on the lights.
Little one meets Santa.
Smiles and laughter at Arbroath Christmas Lights switch-on and Christmas Market.
Pipe band play through the Christmas market.
Shane Doyle plays music to the crowd.
Even (9) and Indie (7) Parkin with Santa.
Abbey Theatre’s Jack and the Beanstalk Christmas Panto stars.
Little one surprised to meet Santa.
All fun at Arbroath Christmas Lights switch-on and Christmas Market.
Sky Laing and Fiona Laing at their stall raising money for charity SAFA.
Youngsters having a great time dancing.
David Rennie (dinosaur) and his mum Sandra Rennie outside their shop A Taste -O-Heim.
Andy Park with his granddaughter Lacie Mollison (9)
Ellie Fotheringham (5)
Hope Ritchie (5)

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