LITTLE Ellie Mackay was taken back in time when she visited a special toy exhibition in a Glasgow shopping centre.

The eight-year-old from Glasgow was visiting Princes Square to see how toys have changed over the years.

The photography exhibition, which is showcasing some of the popular toys from decades gone by - from Toy Story's Woody to Lego building bricks - has been capturing the imaginations of both children and adults since it launched earlier this month.

Shoppers are able to forgot the stress of shopping for the latest gifts and gadgets and be transported back in time to sample a nostalgic exhibition packed full of toys from years gone by.

To host the festive showcase, Princes Square has teamed up with the Museum of Childhood in Edinburgh to celebrate vintage toys from the 1910s to the 1990s.

The Christmas Toy Tales exhibition has photographs from the museum's own archives on display, as well as images specially selected by Princes Square.

Among the exhibits is images of the Cabbage Patch doll, a yoyo, and the famous Rubik's Cube.

The exhibition is aimed at children and adults

The shopping centre is presenting the photography exhibition for children and adults.

Claire Wilkinson, Marketing Manager of Princes Square said: "Princes Square is a vibrant, lively space at Christmas time and we're excited to be able to add to our existing activity with our 'Christmas Toy Tales' photography exhibition.

"We are confident that it will evoke reminiscent memories for a lot of our shoppers and bring a sense of nostalgia to the centre during this fabulously festive time."

Councillor Richard Lewis, Culture and Sport Convener for the City of Edinburgh Council which owns and manages the Museum of Childhood said:

"We are delighted to showcase some of our eye-catching photography in a beautiful and busy location like Princes Square.

"We hope the images will take shoppers on a historic journey through time and showcase favourite toys that have entertained children through different eras."

Visitors can view the 'Christmas Toy Tales' photography exhibition until December 24.