SANTA'S Enchanted Village, a brand new festive experience at Loch Lomond Shores, has partnered with Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) to help raise funds at an important time of year.

As well as having a magical experience meeting Santa, his elves and some woodland creatures, families can also purchase add-on items, including Santa’s Report Card and a door hanger.

Twenty per cent of the proceeds from these additional items will be donated to CHAS.

CHAS provides hospice services in Scotland to children with life-shortening conditions.

They currently run two hospices and a home care service, with their work supporting more than 380 families in Scotland.

The funds raised will go directly towards helping them continue this work.

Kat Kennedy, event organiser, said: "We are thrilled to be working with CHAS this year, the charity carry out amazing work throughout the year.

"We understand that the wonderful services provided by CHAS require continuous financial support and if we can assist, even in a small way by donating proceeds from the sale of our festive items, we are absolutely delighted to do so."

Santa’s Enchanted Village is a brand new event for 2016.

The experience runs on 20th, 26th and 27th Nov and then 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th and 22nd, 23rd and 24th December.

The village opens at 10am and closes at 6.00pm on the above dates, with the exception of 20th November, when it opens at 12.45pm and closes at 6.45pm.

Advance booking is required.

For tickets and more information go to www.santavillagelochlomond.co.uk