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12:15 GMT, Sunday, 15 June 2008 13:15 UK

In Pictures: Edinburgh MoonWalk

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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

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

Women on the walk

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

Women walking along the coast

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The participants walked through the night, finishing early on Sunday

Woman posing in her bra

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Many of the bras were especially customised for the event

Women with feather boas

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Organisers said the event had been a great success

Edinburgh Castle lit in pink

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

Women walking along the coast

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This was the third year the MoonWalk was held in Edinburgh

Women posing in their bras

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Participants took part from across Scotland and beyond

Women on the walk

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

Women in pink capes

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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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