On Sunday an army of purple-clad volunteers climbed Aberdeenshire’s Mither Tap as part of the breast cancer fundraiser ‘Bennachie’s Biggest Bosie’.
Once the participants reached the top they came together to circle the peak – named after a Doric expression for a woman’s breast due to its similar shape – and give the hill its “biggest bosie ever”, by creating a 400 link-strong human chain around the summit.
Organised by the Bailies of Bennachie, the event was supported by Forestry and Land Scotland and boosted by the presence of the Kintore pipe band.
Jackie Cumberbirch, for the Bailies of Bennachie, said: “It was a fantastic day out and we were so lucky that the weather was with us for this first ever circling of the summit.
“We would really like to thank Forestry and Land Scotland for its support in running this event – especially in cutting the fields at Back O’ Bennachie, near Oyne, in the week leading up to the event.
“The Kintore Pipe Band really helped raise everyone’s spirits and it was all for a great cause.
“We’re still waiting for some donations to come in so we don’t yet know just how much has been raised but all proceeds will got to Breast Cancer Care, Aberdeen University Development Trust and Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team.”