In pictures: Festive season arrives in Earlston as Christmas lights are turned on

By Darin Hutson

Published 9th Dec 2019, 17:01 BST

Updated 9th Dec 2019, 17:27 BST

Earlston was one of two Borders towns, along with Innerleithen, to have their Christmas lights switched on yesterday, December 8, to herald the arrival of the festive season.

Our photographer Bill McBurnie was there to see it happen.

. Earlston Lights on for Christmas

Chris, Byron, Liza and Austin Lee | Other 3rd Party Photo: Contributed

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. Earlston Lights on for Christmas

David, Josie and Reagan Allen with Rachel Stevenson | Other 3rd Party Photo: Contributed

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. Earlston Lights on for Christmas

Scott Young assisting Sharon Harkness switching on Earlston's Spectacular Christmas lights | Other 3rd Party Photo: Contributed

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. Earlston Lights on for Christmas

Esme Quinn delighted to meet Santa (Malcolm Kerr) at Earlston | Other 3rd Party Photo: Contributed

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1. Earlston Lights on for Christmas

David, Josie and Reagan Allen with Rachel Stevenson | Other 3rd Party Photo: Contributed

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2. Earlston Lights on for Christmas

Scott Young assisting Sharon Harkness switching on Earlston's Spectacular Christmas lights | Other 3rd Party Photo: Contributed

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3. Earlston Lights on for Christmas

Esme Quinn delighted to meet Santa (Malcolm Kerr) at Earlston | Other 3rd Party Photo: Contributed

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4. Earlston Lights on for Christmas

Henry and Imogen Sharp, with Janet McIntyre and Ginny Sharp | Other 3rd Party Photo: Contributed

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