FESTIVE cheer will be coming to Dumfries House soon as Santa's sleigh arrives to mark the opening of the grotto.

Booking is now available to visit Father Christmas at the estate near Cumnock.

Santa's sleigh will be touching down on Saturday, November 30, as he will be passing by the coach house towards the main house from 12.30pm that day.

Slots are still available for Saturday, November 30, and December 1 and 7.

Booking is available to visit the grotto.Booking is available to visit the grotto. (Image: King's Foundation) You will be able to visit Santa in his grotto, get some mince pies, hot and cold drinks, mulled wine for adults and a gift for the kids will be included.

Tickets are priced at £13.50 per child, £6 for children under two and £8 per adult entering the grotto.

Bookings can be made on the Dumfries House website.