One of Fraserburgh’s most iconic buildings will be turned pink this weekend to mark the 10th anniversary of a major north-east cancer fundraiser.
The Moonlight Prowl has raised more than £700,000 to support research into the prevention and treatment of breast cancer at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and the University of Aberdeen since it first launched in 2005.
The 13-mile sponsored walk through Fraserburgh draws women from across Aberdeenshire – who wear pink for the event – to take part each year.
In tribute to the decade of fundraising, Kinnaird Head Lighthouse – an 18th century building that has become synonymous with the coastal town – will glow pink on Saturday evening ahead of registration for the 2015 walk.
Local councillor Ian Tait praised the success of the Moonlight Prowl.
Mr Tait said: “The women have raised a considerable amount of money and I’m full of admiration for them. Not only is this raising cash to benefit cancer research but it has also got health benefits. I really can’t praise the ladies involved enough.”
Announcing the plans, Ron Morrice, the chairman of the museum, said both Kinnaird Head and the Moonlight Prowl had put Fraserburgh “on the map”.
“It gives us great pleasure in helping the committee kick start their tenth year of fundraising events. On the night, it is our intention to have Kinnaird Head illuminated in pink, the international symbol of breast cancer awareness, until midnight,” he said.
The walk’s chairwoman, Margaret-Jane Cardno, added that her committee is “delighted” to be working with the museum.
The area manager for the local authority in Banff and Buchan, she said: “The Kinnaird Head Lighthouse is an iconic symbol of Fraserburgh and we see no better way of launching our 10th anniversary year than by using the lighthouse as a signal of strength, hope and guidance.”
The illumination of the lighthouse will take place at 7pm.
Registration for this year’s walk will begin the following day at Fraserburgh Community and Sports Centre in Maconochie Place, from 12pm to 4pm.