Roll up, roll up! MoonWalk Scotland issues final call for participants in this year’s circus-themed event

Walkers have until Friday to sign up for this year’s MoonWalk Scotland event in Edinburgh.

The charity extravaganza, which this year is circus-themed, sees thousands take to the capital’s streets dressed in specially decorated bras to raise money to help fight breast cancer.

Entries closes at midnight on Friday May 31 for the event, which takes place on June 8.

Camera Obscura, St Giles Cathedral, Queen Victoria at the National Galleries, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and The Mound will glow pink in support of the Walkers taking part in The MoonWalk.

Hotels including the Radisson Blu, The Balmoral, and Kimpton Charlotte Square will also be turning pink for the night.

Department store Jenners will be supporting The MoonWalk with a special window display and by offering mini makeovers for Walkers on the day of the event.

Founder and Chief Executive of Walk the Walk, Nina Barough CBE, said: “The countdown to this year’s MoonWalk Scotland is on – if you’ve not signed up, it’s not too late!

“For one night only our Walkers will see the Capital City as never before, with many of the most iconic buildings being lit up in pink.

“Help us raise money and awareness to support the emotional stress and physical impact for those living with cancer in Scotland – don’t wait… do something special with your weekend and sign-up today!”

More than 86,000 Walkers have taken part in The MoonWalk Scotland since the event started in 2006, and so far, more than £21.5 million has been raised to improve the lives of those living with cancer in the country.

Setting off from Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, Walkers can take on one of four challenges at The MoonWalk Scotland; The New Moon (6.55 miles, open to people aged 10 and over), Half Moon (13.1 miles), Full Moon (26.2 miles) or Over The Moon (52.4 miles).

The MoonWalk Scotland is on Saturday 8 June. Sign up now at walkthewalk.org