PICTURES: Moray landmarks blue for World Parkinson’s Day, across Elgin, Forres and Lossiemouth
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MORAY landmarks were illuminated in blue last week to raise awareness of Parkinson’s on World Parkinson’s Day.
Last Friday was World Parkinson’s Day.
Anderson's Care Home, Covesea Lighthouse, Elgin Free Church, Stotfield Hotel and the Tolbooth in Forres were among 10 venues in the region turned blue for Parkinson’s.
More than 40 landmarks across the length and breadth of Scotland took part yesterday evening, including the Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow sculpture, Inverclyde, and St Magnus Cathedral, Orkney, which was the northernmost venue lit up in blue to mark World Parkinson’s Day.
Some other prominent landmarks taking part included Victoria Quay in Edinburgh, the Wallace Tower in Ayr, and the main theatre at the MacRobert Arts Centre in Stirling.
Several volunteers worked with Parkinson’s UK in Scotland to promote the campaign to make it blue for World Parkinson’s Day.
James Jopling, Scotland director for Parkinson’s UK, said: “We’re delighted to see so many landmarks turn blue for World Parkinson’s Day.
“It’s a huge boost to our efforts to raise awareness about Parkinson’s and advocate for the best possible support for people living with the condition.
“Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, affecting more and more people here in Scotland.
“It’s important everyone who lives with this condition knows they are not alone, that support is available.
“Lighting up blue is a really effective way to help spread this message of hope and we’re grateful to all who have made the effort for World Parkinson’s Day.”
