A torchlight procession will lead the way to the Inverness Christmas lights switch-on this year.
Santa and Provost of Inverness Helen Carmichael will lead the torchlight procession from Crown Primary at 5.45pm to the Old High Church for the city’s Christmas Carol concert.
The festive event has traditionally seen crowds of up to 5,000 gather in the city.
The evening will start with the chance for spectators to enjoy a hot drink and entertainment as they gather in the grounds of Crown Primary School to wait for Santa to arrive. All proceeds from the sale of refreshments on the night will go to school funds, and all proceeds from the sale of torches on the night will support the work of the Women’s Refuge in Inverness.
Arts in Motion will complement the Christmas lights with a large-scale projection on the walls of Abertarff House in Church Street.
Councillor Carmichael said: “I am really looking forward to officially launching the countdown to Christmas on what is always one of the most enjoyable nights of the year in Inverness.”
