IT wouldn't be a Scottish Christmas without... rain.
So the Rhu Christmas lights switch-on at the Village Green was a damp affair, but that didn't dampen (sorry) the enthusiasm of crowds.
Rhu and Shandon Church supplied hot chocolate, and The Rhu Inn offered soup and mulled wine - all for a donation towards the church's steeple fund.
Rhu Primary had a stall with the parents running a tombola in support of the school.
Ladies of Rhu and Shandon Parish Church handing out hot chocolate. Donations for the church tower restoration fund.
Jessie meets Santa. Rhu Lights Switch on
Gabriel Christopher Brearley and Jenson May meeting Santa at Rhu Lights Switch on
Singing along with the music at Rhu light switch on
Leah Muir entertains the crowds at Rhu light switch on
Tartan Harmony sang to open the Friday evening festivities before two P7 pupils switched on the lights.
Leah Muir, an up-and-coming singer, then entertained everyone, followed by disco music to keep the crowds entertained - and warm.
Arnold Bretman, one of the organisers, thanked everyone for attending and helping make the event happen.
Roman and Rudie Jones by the Christmas tree
Ladies dressed for the weather at Rhu light switch on
Mara Ormsby meets Santa at rhu Light Switch on.
He told the Advertiser: "It was a very well attended and supported event despite the weather.
"The event could not have gone ahead without the support of John Fraser of DCF Joiners and Builders Ltd who supplied the safety fence, and by the Anderson Family who provided the generator.
"Thank you to the local community for coming out."
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