Hundreds of intrepid fundraisers braved a north-east downpour to help charity over the weekend.
Fraserburgh’s roads were transformed into a sea of blue as families marched the streets in a sponsored walk to raise cash for the Baird Family Hospital and the Anchor Centre project – a £150million facility at Aberdeen’s Foresterhill Health Campus.
The previously annual event had taken a break last year after raising more than £750,000 for cancer research and treatment since it launched 11 years ago.
It had previously been open to women only, but Saturday’s walk was the first to offer space for men and youngsters.
The unique event, which continues through the night, kicked off at 6pm when fundraisers walked one of two routes for charity.
Organisers had offered a three-mile or a six-mile course to give everyone a chance to do their part – regardless of their particular fitness level.
More than 500 people are thought to have taken part.
Last night, organiser Jacqueline Watt said: “Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and were glad the event is back up and running again.
“It was also good to see the men join us this year and the rain didn’t even seem to bother anyone.
“Hopefully, we can build on this for next year.”
The Anchor Centre project is scheduled to open in 2020 and is creating two new buildings to improve the provision of clinical care in the north-east.
Its fundraiser took place just hours after the town’s annual Lifeboat Open Day.
The port’s lifeboat throws open its doors every year to raise funds for the RNLI to allow its volunteers to continue to save lives at sea.
Visitors got the chance to tour the lifeboat as well as enjoying a barbecue laid on by the crew alongside stalls including hook-a-duck and face painting.
The day began with a parade led by Fraserburgh’s Royal British Legion Pipe Band from the town centre.
