Edinburgh MoonWalk 2025 to be the last in the city after 19 years
Nina Barough CBE, founder of the MoonWalk, has said is the 'right time' for the event, which raises money to support people across Scotland with breast and other cancers, to move on.
Scotland's MoonWalk has raised £22 million since the event was first staged in 2006.
The event usually starts and finishes at Holyrood Park with walkers taking to the route in decorated bras and bright lights, however, a new route is expected due to the park's road being closed.
This year's event is set to take place on September 6.
READ MORE: 'Show some respect': Scots hit out at Danish influencer for 'damaging' protected land
Funds awarded by Walk the Walk make a huge difference to people across Scotland living with cancer. Recent grants have been made to the Beatson Cancer Charity, Ayrshire Cancer Support and Make 2nds Count.
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