Scotrail's Santa Express train is set to visit Dunfermline this weekend giving hundreds of children the chance to meet Father Christmas. 

Tickets for the event sold out in hours, with all proceeds going to the Railway Children Charity which supports vulnerable children who live alone and at risk on the streets. 

As the Christmas train prepares to head to Dunfermline, here's what you need to know...

What is Scotrail's Santa Express?

The Santa Express is a festive train decked out in Christmas decorations. 

On the train Santa will be walking up and down the carriages handing out gifts to children aboard. 

Ticket holders will not only receive a visit from Father Christmas himself, but also drinks and snacks.

When will the Santa Express travel to Dunfermline?

The Santa Express will visit Dunfermline on Saturday December 11 2021 and Saturday December 18 2021. 

Two trains will travel on each date, with the first departing Edinburgh Waverly at 10:15 arriving back at 12:00 and the second departing at 13:16 and returning at 15:04. 

Where will the Santa Express travel?

On December 11 and 18, the Santa Express will travel across the Forth Road Bridge and around the Fife Circle. 

Can I still get tickets the Santa Express? 

Unfortunately there are no more tickets available for the Santa Express as they all sold out within hours of being released.