Get set for festive cheer as South Lanarkshire Christmas switch-ons are revealed

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The countdown to Christmas is underway with lights scheduled to be switched on at events across South Lanarkshire.And the first council-run event takes place in Lanark on Saturday, November 16, with the lights being switched on at 5pm.The following day – Sunday, November 17 – it’s the turn of East Kilbride Village, with the switch-on also taking place at 5pm.Then the following weekend it’s Rutherglen’s turn, with the lights being switched on at 4.30pm on Saturday, November 23.And on the same day – Saturday, November 23 –the Christmas lights will illuminate Quarry Street in Hamilton, from 10am to 5.30pm, featuring a market, a visit from Santa and a spectacular Christmas parade departing from Castle Street around 2.30pm.

This event is organised by Hamilton Our Town Business Improvement District.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The following day – Sunday, November 24 – it’s the turn of Cambuslang, with the lights being turned on at 4.30pm.Finally, Carluke’s Christmas lights will be turned on at 5pm on Saturday, November 30.MacBusted – the top tribute act 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.At each of the council-run events, there will be