Kilwinning Fire Station's drive-through Santa's Grotto returned at the weekend - to the delight of local youngsters.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Santa drive through

The free community event was first held a year ago and was a huge hit with kids.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Santa's Grotto returned to Kilwinning Fire Station

It also saw more than £1,000 raised for the Fire Fighters Charity last year, thanks to generous donations from the public.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Santa drive through

The 2023 event was held on Sunday between 2 and 2pm and 6.30 to 8pm and the wee ones were over the moon to be welcomed by Santa.

It proved to be an extremely busy day for Mr and Mrs Claus, with a big turnout.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Santa drive through

Locals had donated selection boxes and other goodies to the cause and there were some big smiles on the young faces as they made their way through the station.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Santa drive through

The amount raised for the charity this year is still being tallied.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Santa drive through

Photographer Charlie Gilmour was there to take these great pictures - whose faces do you recognise?