Youngsters had a magical time this weekend as they helped to raise funds for the Glasgow Children’s Hospital charity.

As part of a Harry Potter event, the Braehead Shopping Centre played host to three days of witchcraft and wizardry-themed fun with children invited to dress up as their favourite characters.

Glasgow Times: Pictured: Ide MacNeil, aged five, from PaisleyPictured: Ide MacNeil, aged five, from Paisley

A touch of green screen magic was used for special photos that made it appear as though they were standing on the grounds of Hogwarts.

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A series of other activities over the Harry Potter weekend included a treasure hunt as well as arts and craft workshops.

The event successfully raised vital funds which will go towards supporting life-changing projects and services for children in hospital and their families.

Glasgow Times: Pictured: Islay and Nieve MacDermid, from Barrhead and Jessica Jack, also from Barrhead helped by a volunteer from the Glasgow Children’s Hospital charity.Pictured: Islay and Nieve MacDermid, from Barrhead and Jessica Jack, also from Barrhead helped by a volunteer from the Glasgow Children’s Hospital charity.

Braehead’s community development manager, Lydia Brown said: “We had a magical weekend of wizards and witches and everyone enjoyed becoming Harry Potter, even for just a little while.”

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William McGowan, Head of Partnerships and Events, Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity added: “We are incredibly grateful to Braehead for their continued support and generosity.

“Funds raised through our Harry Potter Weekend activities will help to continue our charity-funded play and events programme, family support services and well-being support for NHS staff, giving children and their families the best possible hospital experience.”

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