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.
5. Santa and Mary Dancing
Santa and Mary Claus pictured dancing away at the Christmas lights switch-on event at the St James Quarter on Saturday evening. | Ian Georgeson Photography
6. Lighting up Christmas
Mary and Santa Claus officially switch on the Christmas lights at Register Square outside the Westfield St James Quarter shopping mall. | Ian Georgeson Photography
7. That's entertainment
The celebrations saw visitors enjoy a festive parade through the Quarter, alongside entertainment featuring cast members from the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh's production of A Christmas Carol, World Champion Beatboxer Hobbit and and vocalist Unoma. | Ian Georgeson Photography
8. Festive fun
The event marked the beginning of Westfield St James Quarter's festive programme, with a host of seasonal experiences and entertainment planned throughout November and December. | Ian Georgeson Photography