The Lord – Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran Sheriff Iona McDonald and the Lord Lieutenant of Renfrewshire Col. Peter McCarthy jointly hosted a very special Together at Christmas Carol Concert in the stunning setting of Paisley Abbey on Wednesday 17th December 2025

 

The concert, supported by the Royal Foundation, was one of a number held across the United Kingdom and was inspired by the Together at Christmas carol service hosted by the Princess of Wales which is held annually in Westminster Abbey.

 

It was attended by nearly 600 invited guests to thank them for the contribution that they have made to supporting others in their community during the year. 

 

 The Lord – Lieutenant would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of this memorable evening and in particular, The Royal Foundation, Rev. Jim Gibson, Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra, South Ayrshire Chamber Singers, Jodie McFarlane, and Jacqueline Robertson and colleagues.

 

The following photographs provide a snapshot of some of the concert.

 

 

The Lords Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran and Renfrewshire who jointly hosted the Concert

 

 

Rev. Jim Gibson, Minister, Paisley Abbey

 

 

The concert was attended by nearly 600 invited guests

 

 

Members of Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra 

 

 

South Ayrshire Chamber Singers

 

 

Jodie Mc Farlane from "A night Before Christmas and Jacqueline Robertson from Elderbank School with the Lord Lieutenant

 

 

The Lord Lieutenant with the Provost of South Ayrshire Cllr. Iain Campbell and the Provost of East Ayrshire Cllr. Claire Leitch