Hundreds of locals and visitors from across the Highlands gathered for the Inverness Christmas lights switch-on today.
Crowds of Highland residents flocked to Falcon Square for the annual tradition.
Dressed in their most festive attire, attendees enjoyed a 30-minute entertainment programme prior to the switch-on.
It included a fantastic performance by Ness Factor winner Kay-Lisa Davidson.
At 4:30pm, the audience was wowed when Santa lit up the beautiful Highland Hospice tree.
The charity also switched on all Christmas lights across the city centre, officially kicking off the festive season in the Highland capital.
Our photographer Brian Smith captured the best moments of the bright night in Inverness.
Best pictures of the Inverness Christmas lights switch-on
Ness Factor winner Kay-Lisa Davidson put on a great performance. Image: Jasperimage
The lighting of the Highland Hospice tree has become an annual tradition. Image: Jasperimage
Santa lit up the tree. Image: Jasperimage
People wore Christmassy attires. Image: Jasperimage
Kids loved the switch-on. Image: Jasperimage
Families loved the event. Image: Jasperimage
Many kids were seen on their parents’ shoulders. Image: Jasperimage
There are now lights across the city centre. Image: Jasperimage
The switch-on took place at 4:30pm. Image: Jasperimage
Hundreds of locals gathered on Falcon Square. Image: Jasperimage
The Christmas lights switch-on was a success. Image: Jasperimage
People started coming before the event’s kick off at 4pm. Image: Jasperimage
Visitors from over the Highlands came to see the Inverness switch-on.
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Gallery: Best pictures as hundreds gather for Inverness Christmas lights switch-on
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