A well-known face will switch on North Berwick's Christmas lights this year in an "all-day-event"  for the town. 

Broadcaster Glenn Campbell, BBC Scotland's political editor, has been given the honour of lighting up the town for Yuletide.

The event, organised by North Berwick Community Council, takes place on Saturday, November 30, culminating in a parade and switch on between 5pm and 6pm. 

Speaking to the Courier, Glenn said: "As someone who has lived locally for 18 years and attended many of these occasions, it is lovely to be asked to flick the switch this time. 

"This is always a special moment in the North Berwick calendar and I am really pleased to be able to help out."

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Mr Campbell discovered he had a rare type of incurable brain cancer after falling off his bike while cycling in East Lothian last summer.

As well as breaking 10 ribs, he was diagnosed with an oligodendroglioma and underwent surgery at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Since recovering from his operations, he has organised numerous events and raised thousands of pounds for Brain Power, a charity working hard to strike down the disease. 

The all day event will culminate in the parade and Glenn Campbell switching on the lights 

Kenny Miller, chair of North Berwick Community Council, said: "The Xmas Lights switch on will be an all-day event on 30th November in various locations through the day, culminating in the parade and switch on by Glenn Campbell between 5pm and 6pm.

"We normally look for someone with a celebrity status and this year there is no one better than Glenn to switch on the Christmas lights. 

"He has done some amazing work fighting against brain tumours and this is another chance for him to  raised money for Brain Power as we will have a bucket for donations. 

"Last year's event was great, and we hope as many will attend this year.

"More detail will be made available nearer the time."