A host of free activities will be available as 'elf school' opens in Braehead. 

Visitors to XSite Braehead in Renfrew will have the chance to enrol at Christmas Elf School and get involved in some festive fun.  

The event will take place on Saturday, December 3 between 12pm and 4pm. 

Santa's little helpers will be helping youngsters taking part in crafts, making reindeer food, and will share Christmas tales including The Night Before Christmas at a dedicated story corner. 

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Rosalind Gibson, marketing manager at XSite Braehead, said: “Christmas elves in training attending our Elf School will pick up seasonal skills while enjoying some festive frivolity.

“Under the tutelage of our elven guides, students will take part in a host of activities before graduating from the Elf School.

“Christmas is such a special time of year and we are looking forward to welcoming our would-be elves at XSite Braehead’s Christmas Elf School this weekend.”

For more information on the event, click here.