An army of women dressed in pink braved torrential downpours to complete a charity challenge for breast cancer care this weekend.
More than 600 walkers took to the streets of Fraserburgh for the ninth annual Moonlight Prowl.
Organisers hailed Saturday’s event another huge success for the town, despite heavy rain towards the end of the night.
A full fundraising total has yet to be announced, but just over £11,000 has been gathered in sponsorship fees alone, with another £1,000-plus in online donations.
Over the years, the event has netted about £650,000 for potentially life-saving studies at Aberdeen University, as well as helping to kit out its laboratory with vital equipment.
The Prowl committee will now turn their attention to the 10th anniversary walk planned for next summer.
Committee member Teresa-James Cardno said last night: “It was a brilliant night, everyone was in great spirits.
“It was dry at the start, but the rain came on about an hour later. By the time the final 100 were finishing the 13-mile course, it was torrential.”
She said walkers came from across the north-east corner, not just Fraserburgh itself.
“We’re looking at doing something special for next year’s 10th anniversary,” she added.
“There have already been a couple of good suggestions, but I don’t want to give anything away just yet.”
The committee thanked everyone took part, including marshals and volunteers who stood out in the rain to make sure the last walkers got home safely.
Participants were given the choice of completing a six or 13-mile course, starting and ending at the Dalrymple Hall.
Research being funded by the walk includes investigations into how breast cancer can be affected by diet, lifestyle and genes.
Scientists have recruited more than 2,000 women to take part in the studies.
Prowl funds are also being used to research cancer stem cells within tumours.
Another project looks at ways in which spirituality, meaning and hopefulness can help ease the fear and loneliness of breast cancer and offer new grounds for healing.
