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Gallery: Big Hop Trail sculptures start springing up across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Clan Cancer Support will officially launch its culture trail on Sunday.

Big Hop Trail at Castlegate
Skipper O'Hare created by Ali Elly Design on Aberdeen's Castlegate. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.

Have you spotted any colourful hare sculptures appearing across the north and north-east this week?

The eye-catching six-foot designs are all part of the Big Hop Trail which aims to raise vital funds for Clan Cancer Support.

After a year of planning, designing and painting, the 40 sculptures are finally ready to be installed across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Orkney and Shetland.

A team of dedicated volunteers and staff hit the road on Monday to start delivering the hares to the spots where they will be on display until the end of September.

More than half of the designs have already been installed with north-east residents sharing photos online ahead of the official trail launch on Sunday.

When the trail ends, all of the sculptures will go up for sale at auction to raise money for the charity.

In pictures: Big Hop Trail sculptures

Hare Ahoy by Hannah Lewin at The Green in Aberdeen
Hare Ahoy by Hannah Lewin at The Green in Aberdeen. Image: DC Thomson.
Quality Pleasure by Gail Stirling Robertson in Westburn Park in Aberdeen
Quality Pleasure by Gail Stirling Robertson in Westburn Park in Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
The Hare of Hopeby RedBetty - Natural Quirks at Victoria Park in Aberdeen
The Hare of Hope by RedBetty – Natural Quirks at Victoria Park in Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
Great Granite by Sandra Webster in Seaton Park in Aberdeen.
Great Granite by Sandra Webster in Seaton Park in Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Zephyr by Ewen J Milne at Don Mouth in Aberdeen
Zephyr by Ewen J Milne at Don Mouth in Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
The Stars, the Moon, the Infinite Galaxies by Fiona Chance/Createwithus at Rubislaw Terrace Gardens.
The Stars, the Moon, the Infinite Galaxies by Fiona Chance/Createwithus at Rubislaw Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
Turn the Tide by Donna Newman at Wellington Suspension Bridge in Aberdeen
Turn the Tide by Donna Newman at Wellington Suspension Bridge in Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
Alast-Hare by Sandra Russell at Hazlehead Park in Aberdeen
Alast-Hare by Sandra Russell at Hazlehead Park in Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Tri Hare by Ann Falconer at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen
Tri Hare by Ann Falconer at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
Fair Isle Lang Lugs by Jenny Mchardy at Union Terrace in Aberdeen.
Fair Isle Lang Lugs by Jenny Mchardy at Union Terrace in Aberdeen. Image: DC Thomson.
Some Bunny Loves You by Jessica Moorhouse at Union Square in Aberdeen.
Some Bunny Loves You by Jessica Moorhouse at Union Square in Aberdeen. Image: DC Thomson.
Mighty Munro by Louise Kirkby at the memorial garden in Inverurie
Mighty Munro by Louise Kirkby at the memorial garden in Inverurie. Image: DC Thomson.
The Gothenburg Great by Lesley D. McKenzie at Pittodrie in Aberdeen
The Gothenburg Great by Lesley D. McKenzie at Pittodrie in Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
Let your dreams take flight by Penny Downes on the Beach Esplanade in Aberdeen
Let your dreams take flight by Penny Downes on the Beach Esplanade in Aberdeen – featuring Kobi. Image: Gosia and Rafal.
Skipper Ohare by Ali Elly at Castlegate in Aberdeen.
Skipper Ohare by Ali Elly at Castlegate in Aberdeen. Image: DC Thomson.
Vintage Mad March Hare by Catriona MacKenzie outside the Bon Accord Centre in Aberdeen
Vintage Mad March Hare by Catriona MacKenzie outside the Bon Accord Centre in Aberdeen. Image: DC Thomson.
Shapeshifter by Carma Masson on Broad Street in Aberdeen.
Shapeshifter by Playground Design Studio on Broad Street in Aberdeen. Image: DC Thomson.
The Wicker Hair by Skulk at Cooper Park in Elgin
The Wicker Hair by Skulk at Cooper Park in Elgin. Image: Tyler Mcneill.
Henry (Health, exercise, nutrition, resilience = young carers) by the St Machar Academy young carer group at Aberdeen Art Gallery
Henry (Health, exercise, nutrition, resilience = young carers) by the St Machar Academy young carer group at Aberdeen Art Gallery. Image: DC Thomson.
Flourish by Mary Butterworth at Aberdeen Art Gallery
Flourish by Mary Butterworth at Aberdeen Art Gallery. Image: DC Thomson.
Hope by Gillyart at Aberdeen Art Gallery.
Hope by Gillyart at Aberdeen Art Gallery. Image: DC Thomson.
Dark Skies by Ann-Marie Byrne at Victoria Pier in Lerwick
Dark Skies by Ann-Marie Byrne at Victoria Pier in Lerwick. Image: Supplied.

Have you seen any of the hare sculptures being installed? If so, send a photo to livenews@ajl.co.uk