A good crowd of hardy Ardrishaig folk ignored heavy rain to take part in the village Christmas lights switch-on, organised by Ardrishaig Community Trust.
On Friday December 7 the community watched the arrival of Christmas as Ardrishaig Gala 2018 prince and princess Blair Houston and Esme Bain did the all-important job of switching on the festive lights to a big cheer aTher a countdown, before revellers were entertained with songs from local children.
Soup, hot dogs, mulled wine, mince pies and soff drinks were enjoyed as Mid Argyll Pipe Band performed under the tightly-packed gazebo outside Ardrishaig North Hall.