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In Pictures: Edinburgh MoonWalk

Women warming up for the MoonWalk

About 11,000 women walked through the streets of Edinburgh in bras for the MoonWalk event. All pictures by Lloyd Smith

Two women in pink wigs

Pink was the theme of the event which was raising money for cancer charities

Women on the walk

Some people walked a whole marathon while others chose to do a half marathon

Women walking along the coast

The participants walked through the night, finishing early on Sunday

Woman posing in her bra

Many of the bras were especially customised for the event

Women with feather boas

Organisers said the event had been a great success

Edinburgh Castle lit in pink

Landmarks, including Edinburgh Castle, were lit up in pink for the MoonWalk

Women walking along the coast

This was the third year the MoonWalk was held in Edinburgh

Women posing in their bras

Participants took part from across Scotland and beyond

Women on the walk

Organisers hope £3m can be raised for cancer charities this year

Women in pink capes

Money raised from previous events has gone to charities including The Breast Cancer Institute in Edinburgh and Maggie's Cancer Care Centre, Glasgow



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