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Pictures as Christmas lights switch-ons in Blairgowrie and Alyth take place on the same day

Twins Charlotte (left, aged 4) and Brody Clark (right, aged 4) with older sister Aria (aged 5, middle) attending Alyth Christmas lights switch on. Image: Steve MacDougall / DC Thomson.
Twins Charlotte (left, aged 4) and Brody Clark (right, aged 4) with older sister Aria (aged 5, middle) attending Alyth Christmas lights switch on. Image: Steve MacDougall / DC Thomson.
Stephen Eighteen By Stephen Eighteen

It was a day of winter celebration for the Strathmore towns of Blairgowrie and Alyth.

Crowds turned out at both East Perthshire towns on Saturday as the Christmas lights were turned on within hours of each other.

In the afternoon, a parade left Rattray Cross and travelled via the High Street and Boat Brae before the switch-on in the Wellmeadow, Blairgowrie.

Later on it was Alyth’s turn.

A parade, led by Alyth Pipe Band, left the guide hut and made its way along Airlie Street to the town square.

Santa followed on his sleigh before switching on the lights. Perthshire Brass Band provided some of the entertainment.

Blairgowrie

Samantha Stewart (Blairgowrie & Rattray Development Trust Community Engagement Coordinator), Susan Hart (Citizen of the Year), Fiona Garrow (Blairgowrie & Rattray Illuminations Committee) and Avril Wilson (Blairgowrie & Rattray Illuminations Committee). Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Samantha Stewart (Blairgowrie & Rattray Development Trust Community Engagement Coordinator), Susan Hart (Citizen of the Year), Fiona Garrow (Blairgowrie & Rattray Illuminations Committee) and Avril Wilson (Blairgowrie & Rattray Illuminations Committee). Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Scene from the event in Wellmeadow, Blairgowrie. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Scene from the event in Wellmeadow, Blairgowrie. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
The Blairgowrie, Rattray & District Pipe Band. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
The Blairgowrie, Rattray & District Pipe Band. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
The band lead the parade in Blairgowrie. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
The band lead the parade in Blairgowrie. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Santa in his sleigh. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Santa in his sleigh. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Carol singers at Wellmeadow. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Carol singers at Wellmeadow. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Constantine Duca and daughter Amalia (3) alongside Santa at Wellmeadow. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Constantine Duca and daughter Amalia (3) alongside Santa at Wellmeadow. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Left to right is Noreen Tiffney, Aimee Gruneberg, Laura Robertson, Sharon Stewart and Linzi Rice at the Linda Tosh Dancers stall.. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Left to right is Noreen Tiffney, Aimee Gruneberg, Laura Robertson, Sharon Stewart and Linzi Rice at the Linda Tosh Dancers stall.. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Carol singers in action. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Carol singers in action. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.

Alyth

Santa leading the parade along Airlie Street. Image: Steve MacDougall / DC Thomson.
Santa leading the parade along Airlie Street. Image: Steve MacDougall / DC Thomson.
Pipers in the celebrations. Image: Steve MacDougall / DC Thomson
Pipers in the celebrations. Image: Steve MacDougall / DC Thomson
Traditional music is a mainstay of the Alyth event. Image: Steve MacDougall / DC Thomson
Traditional music is a mainstay of the Alyth event. Image: Steve MacDougall / DC Thomson
George Annan (of Perthshire Brass) with dog Luna. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
George Annan (of Perthshire Brass) with dog Luna. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Perthshire Brass perform at the Market Square. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Perthshire Brass perform at the Market Square. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Christmas lights in Alyth. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Christmas lights in Alyth. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Meg and Frank Docherty getting in the spirit. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Meg and Frank Docherty getting in the spirit. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
The event is one of the most popular in the Alyth calendar. Image: Steve MacDougall / DC Thomson
The event is one of the most popular in the Alyth calendar. Image: Steve MacDougall / DC Thomson
Santa greets youngsters. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Santa greets youngsters. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Lights on Alyth Burn. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Lights on Alyth Burn. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Alyth Burn lit up by Christmas lights. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Alyth Burn lit up by Christmas lights. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.

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