Local bus operator Stagecoach West Scotland has been busy spreading some festive cheer throughout Ayrshire in the lead up to Christmas.

Stagecoach Santa and his busy elves have been raising money for their partner charity, Ayrshire's own Night Before Christmas Campaign (NB4CC), this festive season. 

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Santa’s Grotto Bus, a specially designed Christmas bus created to raise funds for NB4CC, visited Ayr, Cumnock, Irvine and Dumfries with people of all ages enjoying their time with Santa and his elves. 

And the bus made some special deliveries along the way, visiting Sacred Heart Primary School in Girvan with a donation of selection boxes for every pupil. The pupils were delighted with the visit from Santa and the chocolate topped it off.  

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Fiona Doherty, Stagecoach West Scotland's managing director, said: “We’re delighted that Santa travelled with us across our network, spreading joy to everyone and supporting such great causes in our local communities.

"Stagecoach employees are deeply committed to supporting people in need and we’re proud to support campaigns close to our employees’ hearts.” 

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With the cash brought in from employees’ fund-raising efforts and Santa’s Grotto Bus, Stagecoach filled the festive bus full of donations for the Night Before Christmas Campaign allowing them to fulfil more referrals to families in need.  

Jodie McFarlane, 'Head Elf' at the Night Before Christmas Campaign, expressed her gratitude for their support: “These donations will make such a difference to the people in need.

"This year has been a difficult one for everyone and we haven’t had the same amount of donations as before.

"Our campaign is more important than ever due to the cost-of-living crisis.

"We appreciate all the support that Stagecoach gives us.”