Gearing up for the big Christmas celebrations

With Christmas now just six weeks away, most people are beginning to focus their attention on the big day – and all the accompanying build up that goes with it.

Gifts, trees, decorations, lights, cards, festive food, wrapping paper and party outfits – there’s almost too much to think about, never mind organise.

It’s just as well then that, here in Lanarkshire, all of the aforementioned items – and much, much more – can be found with relative ease in outlets across the county this festive season.

Whether it’s that difficult present for the person who seems to have everything, something extra as a surprise for the kids, or even organising some much-needed you time with a relaxing pampering session and stylish makeover, details and help with everything on your festive to-do list can be found over the next 15 pages of our Christmas supplement.