THE team behind a popular village Christmas shop have confirmed this year's opening plans.

Tis The Season Christmas Shop has been a popular feature on West Kilbride's Main Street for a number of years now.

The festive business is always open in plenty of time of the big occasion - with the doors opening in September last year.

And this year that date will be even earlier with plans in place for opening day at the shop to be at 11am on Saturday, August 10.

Though this wasn't the only thing to be announced by the shop owners on social media this week - with further good news for those who like to get in the festive spirit early.

From August, plans have been put in place for the village business to be a "year round" Christmas shop.

A spokesperson said: "We are delighted to announce, after much fanfare, that Tis The Season Christmas Shop will re-open on August 10 at 11am.

"We are also ecstatic to share with you that from this August, Tis The Season Christmas Shop will be a year round Christmas shop.

"We cannot thank you all enough for your incredible support over the last few years and look forward to continuing to provide you with stunningly beautiful, one of a kind, Christmas decorations."

Further information ahead of opening day will be made available via the shop's Facebook page.