Scotrail's Santa Express train visit to Fife this weekend has been cancelled.
The rail operator has been forced to cancel the trips due to new guidance on coronavirus, and a rise in the number of Omicron variant cases.
The events had been scheduled to take place tomorrow (Saturday) and next weekend on the Fife Circle line.
Tickets for the Santa Express sold-out within hours, with all proceeds going to the Railway Children Charity which supports vulnerable children who live alone and at risk on the streets.
ScotRail said on Friday evening: "Sadly, due to updated guidance on coronavirus by the Scottish Govt, we have no option but to cancel all four Santa Express trips around the Fife Circle tomorrow and December 18.
"We know how disappointing this will be, but the health and well-being of everyone is our priority."
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