Stornoway's Christmas lights will be switched on on Friday 7 December with a jam packed schedule of attractions.
The event, organised by the Stornoway Amenity Trust, includes an evening of entertainment in the town centre, showcasing Stornoway at its best over the festive period.
The illuminations at the Christmas tree in Perceval Square are at 7.30pm.
The trust are recipients of funds from the Western Isles Lottery who recently presented them with a cheque for £8,500. The funds are the proceeds from supporters of the lottery throughout the Broadbay area.
Lewis Wind Power is also a sponsor of this year’s festive lights ceremony.
The event gets underway at 4.30pm when the town hall doors open to the public.
In addition to an array of Christmas stallholders, the first of two free show performances by Dazzling Entertainments is scheduled for 5pm. A second performance will be at 8.15pm.
A Santa Dash and character fun run leaves from Cromwell Street quay at 6.30pm.
Santa is traditionally piped into Perceval Square by the Lewis Pipe Band and this year he will be accompanied by an exciting torch lit parade, winged dancers, neon lit bikers and more, starting at 6.45pm.
Artizan Cafe will be open to the public on the night serving mulled wine as well as many more themed delicacies. An Lanntair is hosting Christmas decoration making workshops in the evening. The Hebridean Tea Store will also be open for refreshments and Porkies Grill & Fish Bar will be in the square.
Youngsters can visit Santa in his ever popular grotto at Pointers Youth Cafe.
Will Collins, project manager with Lewis Wind Power, said: “We know that the Christmas lights are an important part of the run up to the festive period across the country, so we are delighted to do our bit to help make sure that Stornoway again has a great display at the very heart of the town.”
Stornoway Christmas lights switch-
16 November 2018