Hundreds of townsfolk lined the main street for Santa’s arrival and then to see dux girl Grace Turnbull, dux boy Aaron Glendinning and lantern bearer Struan Coltman turn on the festive lights, and that’s after a day of musical entertainment in the town...our photographer Bill McBurnie was there to capture all the action.

9. Innerleithen Lights on for Christmas
Gillian Bowie, Eden Moseley, Katie Byrne, Moya McLoughlin and Kirsty Macdonald. | BILL McBURNIE Photo: Contributed

10. Innerleithen Lights on for Christmas
Paul and Hannah Rogers with Marlene Glendinning and Margaret Wyse. | BILL McBURNIE Photo: Contributed

11. Innerleithen Lights on for Christmas
The Rendell family patiently waiting for Santa. | BILL McBURNIE Photo: Contributed

12. Innerleithen Lights on for Christmas
Dux Girl Grace Turnbull about to switch on the lights at Innerleithen with Struan, Aaron and event organiser Jean Wilson. | BILL McBURNIE Photo: Contributed

