Countdown to Christmas in East Kilbride has begun with weekend of festive fun

The countdown to Christmas has officially started in East Kilbride after a weekend of celebrations.

There was plenty going on in the Village at the weekend (East Kilbride News)

EK, East Kilbride launched their festivities on Saturday with a very special visit from the main man.

Santa dropped by EK, East Kilbride (East Kilbride News)

Father Christmas hosted one of a number of Santa’s Grotto days, with Rudolph and the magical elves helping to create a winter wonderland.

The town centre was lit up in at the official start of Christmas festivities (East Kilbride News)

Then, on Sunday, the Village was awash with fun, activity, well-wishes and anticipation as the East Kilbride lights were turned on.

Depute depute provost Collette Stevenson turned on the lights (East Kilbride News)

And it was down to depute provost, Collette Stevenson to flick the switch, illuminating the skyline with colour.

Christmas started with a bumper weekend of fun (East Kilbride News)

Famous characters from hit film frozen paid a visit (East Kilbride News)

Band ‘Ernest’ rocked the crowds with some classic festive hits, and Olaf and Kristoff from Frozen, along with some Minions helped spread festive cheer.

Crowds gathered in the Village (East Kilbride News)

Clyde 1’s Gina McKie hosted the festivities, with ocal dance and theatre groups regaling with song and dance.