FESTIVE spirit has spread throughout Haddington, after businesses were encouraged to light up their windows ahead of Christmas.

Haddington Business Community Partnership (HBCP) organised the competition, with businesses from throughout the town centre decorating the windows.

Bethany Ross and Kaci Smith, from Knox Academy, had the difficult job of selecting a winner from all those taking part.

S6 pupil Bethany said: “All of the windows were amazing as they had an array of colourful lights and Christmas decorations.

“We loved all of the handmade decorations and the Christmas themes shown through the windows.

“It was very hard to choose only one winner as all the windows were fantastic and everyone should be so proud of their efforts.

“Eventually we came to a decision.

“In first place was Fabrication, second place went to Looks, third place went to Gibson’s, fourth place went to Footlights and the outstanding achievement award went to The Victoria Inn.

“Thank you for all the effort put in this year and a huge congratulations to all the prize winners.”