Local MP Alister Jack has praised the creative pupils who took part in his 2023 Christmas card competition.
The eagerly anticipated challenge open to primary schools across Dumfries and Galloway constituency attracted hundreds of entries.
Mr Jack and his wife Ann faced a daunting challenge as they carefully sifted through all the cards to pick an overall winner and nine runners-up.
The MP and Scotland Secretary commented: “The high standard and variety of designs was incredibly good and the children had clearly put in a lot of effort.
“Even though we had a significant number of runner-up prizes, Ann and I had a difficult time whittling down our initial shortlist.
“I’d like to express my thanks to all the pupils who participated in this year’s competition and the staff at the schools involved. Their interest, time and effort was greatly appreciated.”
The overall winner, who receives a £100 spending voucher, was Avah Houston of Spingholm Primary, whose front cover picture features a robin wearing a scarf.
Runners-up, who each receive £25 vouchers, were: Carlin Ramsay, Drummore Primary, robin and a Highland cow; James Anderson, Sheuchan Primary, Houses of Parliament; Abigail Ross, Heathhall Primary, Santa and Reindeer; Mamie McMillan, Colvend Primary, a robin sitting on holly twig; Zara Hamilton, Drummore Primary, farm animals wearing Santa hats; Estere Deksne, Penninghame Primary, night scene with house and Christmas tree; Katie Walls, Troqueer Primary, candy cane house, snow globe and Christmas tree; Iris Crosbie, Troqueer Primary, Rudolph with striped background and Ruby Leigh McCubbin, Heathhall Primary, mug and a cake.
The professionally printed card will be sent to individuals and organisations across the constituency and beyond with one being personally delivered to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street.