Families can have the opportunity to meet both Santa and the Grinch in Glasgow.

As part of the Christmas festivities at Glasgow Fort, Mr Claus will make an appearance on Saturday, December 17 and on Christmas Eve.

He will be greeting visitors from 11am to 3.30pm.

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Meanwhile, the Grinch will appear with Cindy-Lou on Sunday, December 18 from 11am to 3.30pm.

If you're hungry, the lovable Christmas grump will be serving customers at the German-inspired bar in the Fort's Christmas markets. 

The meet and greets are part of the Easterhouse mall's markets event, which will run until January 2.

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Guests can enjoy festive treats including mini-Dutch pancakes, Yorkshire pudding wraps and hot churros as well as a funfair.

Phil Goodman, centre director at Glasgow Fort, said: “It’s great to see families and friends enjoying our festivities!

"From Santa making special appearances to the market stalls full of gifts and treats, there’s plenty for everyone to get together and have a festive day out in the run-up to Christmas.”

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Shoppers are also being encouraged to help out local children who face waking up without a present on Christmas Day, by dropping off toys at the donation point next to the Vue Cinema.

The initiative is run by FARE, a local charity that focuses on improving the lives of disadvantaged people in the local community, and gifts of any size or value can be donated. 

To bring a little joy to those who need it this Christmas, volunteers will wrap the donations and get them delivered to families across Glasgow.