The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Walkers shine bright for town’s nocturnal charity extravaganza
‘Moontrose’ attracts hundreds to help raisecashfor researchinto beating cancer
The widow and daughter of popular North East MSP Alex Johnstone, Linda and Christine, joined other fundraisers in Montrose at the weekend for the ‘Moontrose’ night walk. Shown in their Alex T-shirts are Team AJ, from left, Shirley Burnett, Karen Anderson, spaceman Jamie Docherty, Linda Johnstone and Alex’s daughter Christine Watson.
Hundreds of night-time fundraisers converged on an Angus town at the weekend to raise tens of thousands of pounds for cancer research.
The third annual “Moontrose” night walk took place in the middle of Montrose on Saturday night, as walkers enjoyed fine weather and entertainment on their way to completing a five or 10km circuit.
Team AJ, led by Linda Johnstone, the widow of late MSP Alex Johnstone who died in December, were among 250 participants.
Last year’s walk raised more than £36,000 for Cancer Research UK and organisers hope to raise more money this year.
Alana Loudon, for the organising committee, said: “There was a new route this year which went over the bridge to Rossie Island and this was lovely to see the walkers in their Moontrose T-shirts, glowing bunny ears and our piper playing for them.
“I do not have the amount raised yet as the walkers are collecting sponsor money in.
“We will announce the total at the end of May.”
Before setting off, the walkers enjoyed a warm-up in the Park Hotel before being piped off.
The entertainment also included drummers, stilt walkers and a fire eater.
Ms Loudon added: “The organisers are delighted with the success of the event and this is only possible with the help of so many people.”