CLOWNS, comics, jugglers, acrobats and many more talented performers from around the world will stop off in Cardross next month.

Circus promoter Tony Hopkins is celebrating 40 years of promoting his circus shows by bringing Circus Montini back to the area.

Since 1983, Tony has promoted and toured family favourites such as Chipperfields Circus, Gerry Cottle’s Circus, the Netherlands National Circus, Billy Smart’s Circus and Circus Fiesta.

Circus Montini’s fast-moving programme has been a hugely popular feature of the local area's summer holiday events schedule on its past visits to the grounds of Westerhill farm, between Cardross and Dumbarton.

And it'll return to the same venue this year as part of a Scottish summer tour also featuring calls at Invergordon, Nairn, Broadford, Aviemore, Pitlochry, Crieff, Kilmacolm and Carluke.

Circus Montini's Cardross shows this year run from Friday, July 19 until Sunday, July 21, with the opening show taking place on the Friday evening and two performances on both Saturday and Sunday.

The line-up features top artistes from around the world, including clowns such as Petro, who joined the show from Ukraine and now lives in Yorkshire with his family.

For more information, and to buy tickets visit the Circus Montini website at circusmontini.com.