SALTCOATS was lit up for the first time in three years with the fantastic return of the Christmas Lights switch-on on Friday evening.

Following hard work and determination from Saltcoats Community Action, a community group set up to show what the town of Saltcoats is all about, the dream became a reality with locals turning out in their droves to celebrate.

Santa and his helpers were on hand to do the honours on the light with a huge cheer when the new lights shone brightly for the first time.

Entertainment was available for the whole family with Anna and Elsa from Disney’s Frozen belting out some of the hits from worldwide phenomenon.

Inside The Zone there was the Dance Mafia who wowed the crowd with their skills on the dancefloor with Oceanlea Amadeus and Little Chris bringing the night to a close to rapturous applause.

The group recently held a fundraising dance marathon in Saltcoats to boost their festive lights fund.

Marcus Hazel-McGown, Chair of Saltcoats Community Action, said: “Friday night turned out to be an amazing success with numbers exceeding our wildest expectations.

“Everything went to plan and we have had some very positive feedback!