Efforts continue to ensure Turriff is lit up for Christmas

The highly popular Turriff Christmas lights switch on event has been called off for this year, but efforts are continuing with fundraising to ensure that a great display brightens up the town.

In a statement Turriff Christmas Lights Group said: "It is with great regret under the current situation and guidelines that this year's annual Christmas light switch on event will not be able to take place.

"However we will still be decorating the town as usual."

Fundraising for the lights continues with the announcement of a Duck Race to be held in October.

Ducks will be on sale priced at £2 each on Saturday, October 3 at Coo Corner from 10am till 2pm.

The race itself will be held on Sunday, October 25 and will feature a first prize of £100 for the first duck home.

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