IN PICTURES: Fire and Light 2017 at the Helix

Getting the New Year off to a fiery start was a very special event at The Helix park which attracted crowds from all over Central Scotland.

By The Newsroom

Published 5th Jan 2017, 15:30 BST

Updated 9th Jan 2017, 13:00 BST

The Fire and Light show ignited the scenery around the Kelpies from 5pm onwards.

Visitors were able to wrap up warm and walk through the parkland on a 3km route.

Attractions included a giant Jack Frost; a huge fire breathing bird who was igniting wishes for 2017; a beautiful lantern installation; a glow workshop for the youngsters; fire dancers and fire breather; and plenty of hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows.

Four walks took place as groups wandered through the illuminated pathway – and the reaction was very favourable.

Yvonne Brewerton posted on Facebook: “We loved Fire and Light tonight. What a fab way to spend New Year’s Day. I hope we can make it a new family tradition.”