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19 great pictures as Broughty Ferry Christmas lights switched on

The event returned for 2023 after last year's festivities were cancelled due to bad weather.

7 year old Thea (celebrating her birthday) and 2 year old Noah. Image: Paul Reid

By Ben MacDonald & Emma Grady

November 16 2023, 10:22pm

November 16 2023, 10:22pm

Revellers turned out in huge numbers to enjoy the return of Broughty Ferry’s Christmas lights switch-on.

There was plenty of fun on offer as the streets were turned into a winter wonderland.

Stalls and children’s rides kept people entertained – along with a chance to see the Gillies Christmas window.

On the stage, there were performances from the Thomson Leng Musical Society’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk, and the Eastern School Choir

Santa also made an appearance, arriving on his sleigh.

The switch-on returned to Broughty Ferry after last year’s event was cancelled due to a yellow weather warning.

Photographer Paul Reid was on hand to capture the best moments from the event.

Seller Tite with his goods to sell. Image: Paul Reid

There were plenty rides at the street carnival to enjoy. Image: Paul Reid

Brodie and Emika Gellatly with 1 year old Parker Gellatly. Image: Paul Reid

Zuzana Fidut (6) having fun. Image: Paul Reid

Eastern Primary School Choir put on a great performance. Image: Paul Reid

Crowds enjoy watching the rides. Image: Paul Reid

Eastern Primary School Choir sing Christmas carols. Image: Paul Reid

Shops were open for people to get a bite to eat and a hot drink. Image: Paul Reid

5 year old Winter Bantad having fun on the trampoline ride. Image: Paul Reid

Betty Brolly and Morag Duncan heading up in the big wheel. Image: Paul Reid

Natalie Bowie with Lucas Gibson (2) Image: Paul Reid

Kris Miller with his children Nathan (6) and Kittie (5) on the big wheel. Image: Paul Reid

Members of the Thomson Laing Musical Society on stage. Image: Paul Reid

Festive family fun! Image: Paul Reid

Jackie Cox switching on the Christmas lights with the help of Santa. Image: Paul Reid

Laura Easton with Olive Easton (4) Rachel Key and Maisie Miskell-Reid (5) Image: Paul Reid

Santa with Leyla (10) and Ethan Sturrock (4) Image: Paul Reid

Santa with Reuben (7) and Willow (2) Image: Paul Reid

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