Several Christmas lights switch-on events will take place across South Lanarkshire this month.

South Lanarkshire Council has revealed when the festive lights will be getting switched on across multiple towns in the area.

The first council-run event will take place in Lanark on Saturday, November 16, with the lights being turned on at 5pm.

The following day, Sunday, November 17, the Xmas lights will be switched on in East Kilbride village at 5pm.

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After that, Rutherglen's Christmas lights will be turned on at 4.30pm on Saturday, November 23.

Meanwhile, on the same day, The Christmas Light Switch-On will illuminate Quarry Street in Hamilton, from 10am to 5.30pm.

The festive event will include a market, a visit from Santa, and a 'spectacular Christmas parade departing from Castle Street at around 2.30pm.

On Sunday, November 24, Cambuslang's Christmas lights will switched on at 4.30pm.

Finally, Carluke’s Christmas lights will be turned on at 5pm on Saturday, November 30.

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The council has also revealed Mac*Busted, who is the UK's Official Number 1 Tribute to Mcfly and Busted, will be performing at Lanark, East Kilbride, Cambuslang, and Rutherglen.

At the Carluke event, The MacDonald Bros, who were fourth in the X Factor in 2006, will be performing.

A spokesperson for the council said: "At each of the council-run events, there will be Soundsational Choir, street entertainers and kids characters for all the family to enjoy.  

"Des Clarke from Heart FM will be hosting all the events except from the East Kilbride event which will be hosted by Ali Wright from Clyde 1."

Additionally, Provost Margaret Cooper or Depute Provost Bert Thomson will be joined on stage by specially invited guests for the switching on of the lights.

Provost Cooper said: “I hope as many people as possible come along to enjoy a bit of Christmas cheer.

“The Christmas lights always help people get in the mood for festive fun and I am sure everyone will have a great time at the switch-on events.”