Christmas has officially arrived at Edinburgh’s Westfield St James Quarter, with a spectacular Christmas light switch-on.
Forth 1 favourites Boogie and Arlene were joined on Saturday, November 7, by Santa Claus at Register Square, bringing a touch of Christmas magic to the heart of the Capital.
The celebrations saw visitors enjoy a festive parade through the Quarter, alongside entertainment featuring appearances from Santa and Mary Claus, cast members from the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh's production of A Christmas Carol, World Champion Beatboxer Hobbit, and performances from Revel Puck Circus and vocalist Unoma.
Following the Christmas light switch-on, Boogie and Arlene also visited participating retailers to collect generously donated gifts in support of the Cash for Kids' Mission Christmas campaign.
Visitors are encouraged to get involved and help ensure children who might otherwise go without have something special to open on Christmas morning.
Westfield St James Quarter is once again acting as a donation point, inviting visitors to bring a new, unwrapped gift to the Guest Services Lounge on Level 1.
1. Switch on
Forth 1 favourites Boogie & Arlene were joined by a very special guest, Santa Claus,along with Mary Claus, to officially switch on the Christmas lights at Westfield St James Quarter, bringing festive magic to the heart of Edinburgh. | Ian Georgeson Photography
2. Festive trolley dash
Forth 1’s Boogie & Arlene hit the shops for a festive trolley dash at Westfield St James Quarter, collecting Christmas gifts generously donated by participating retailers in support of Cash for Kids. | Ian Georgeson Photography
3. Punk circus
The Rebel Punk Circus entertaining the crowds at the Westfield St James Quarter Christmas lights switch-on event on Saturday, November 7. | Ian Georgeson Photography
4. Crowd
A large crowd turned out for the large event to officially launch Christmas at the Edinburgh city centre shopping mall. | Ian Georgeson Photography