Kilmarnock will have a Christmas light switch-on event for the first time in two years.
The town centre will be alive again with the merry buzz of festivities next Sunday, November 27 as the public are welcomed back to mark the start of the Christmas period.
The last big switch-on in the town took place in 2019 with Covid halting events in 2020 and 2021.
Shops will be open for the festivities and market stall have also been drafted in for shoppers to buy gifts or get something to eat or drink.
Carol-singing, music and street entertainment will all feature as part of the countdown to Christmas.
East Ayrshire Leisure have yet to announce what time the lights will be switched on at and if any special guests will have the honour of flicking the switch to kick-off Christmas.
A special Christmas Escape event will also be taking place at the New Laigh Kirk with guests going through each station and working together to "unlock the secrets of the Nativity story to reveal the true meaning of Christmas."
All families are welcome at the new church event that's on from 1pm to 4pm.
Stallholders at Kilmarnock Christmas lights switch-on
- Threepwood Fayre – Traditional hand made confectionery, farmhouse clootie dumplings, kids treats and a range of Christmas gifts
- Inverloch Cheese – A range of cheeses made in Campbeltown, including whisky cheese, apple smoked, truffle, claret and garlic
- Slavin Toys – A range of fun toys and entertainment
- Caurnie Soap – Hand made soaps in bars and liquid form with many that can be used to treat skin conditions and allergies
- Cosy Knits – A wide range of hand knitted clothes for kids and adults
- Emma’s Wee World – A locally made collection of resin jewellery and personal gifts
- Bertos Brownies – A delicious range of hand baked brownies
- Wee Broon Hens – A range of speciality local farm produce from fresh free range eggs, pickles and chutneys and baked goods, all sold from a genuine horse box!
- The Creamy Cheesecake Company – All range of cheesecakes that come in different sizes & individually packed – you won’ t get them anywhere else!
- Enter dos Tierras – Natural, native wild flower resin jewellery and gifts
- Clydeside Soap – A wide range of hand made soaps, candles, diffusers and wax melts
- Scottish Confectionery – A wide range of tablet and fudges, made locally in Kilmarnock
- Scone Mad – An outrageous range of scones and delicious home baking!
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