A month-long Christmas event is being held in Paisley.

Renfrewshire Council has confirmed a programme of festive family events in Paisley's Christmas.

The event will run from November 30 to December 30, with exclusions on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. 

With local traders pitching up at the High Street's Christmas market, the aim of Paisley's Christmas is to drive footfall to the town centre.  

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Louisa Mahon, Renfrewshire Council’s head of marketing, communications and events, said: “We are delighted to be working with our colleagues at Paisley First to deliver a month-long programme of Paisley’s Christmas events designed to help drive footfall to local traders.

“Around 70p from every pound spent in the local economy stays in the local economy, so we always encourage residents to Spend Local where they can – and this programme gives extra reasons to come into Paisley town centre and discover the many great businesses it has to offer."

Highlights of the Christmas carnival include an ice rink, Santa's grotto and, to ensure everyone can enjoy their time, a programme of free events. 

Louisa added: “Every weekend, families will be able to enjoy the carnival, cosy cafes, and Christmas characters. and take part in lots of free activities.

"Our free family programme is due to be announced soon and will have something for everyone to enjoy.”

Paisley's Christmas has been organised in partnership with the town centre business improvement district Paisley First. 

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Their Chair, Colette Cardosi, said: “We can’t wait to bring festive fun for the whole family to enjoy back to Paisley town centre this Christmas.

“We’ll have entertainment for the kids, a chance for you to get your Christmas shopping sorted, and plenty of food and drink venues to help you make the most of festive family get-togethers.

“And don’t forget, Paisley’s Christmas Golden Ticket competition is back with £1,000 of Paisley town centre gift vouchers up for grabs for four lucky winners. Paisley is the only place to be this Christmas!”

The ice rink requires advance booking, and tickets will be on sale from Friday, September 30 via this link.