Bikers gather at hospital after Easter charity parade

More than 900 bikers have converged on Glasgow’s children’s hospital after taking part in an annual Easter charity parade.

The Easter Egg Run in aid of the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity is now in its 46th year.

Despite its name, participants are urged not to bring Easter eggs as many young patients or are on special diets or “nil by mouth”.

Instead a voluntary £10 donation is suggested.

The bikers assembled at Glasgow Green before heading off on a noisy parade.

Onlookers watched as they passed some of the city’s landmarks and crossed the Clyde Arc – or “Squinty Bridge” – on their way to the hospital south of the river.

Kirsten Watson, chief executive of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, said: “The Easter Egg Run is a highlight of the year for so many of the children in hospital.

“For nearly five decades now, it’s been a shining example of the generosity and spirit of Scotland’s biking community.

“We’re so thankful to everyone who took part and helped bring smiles, laughter and a little bit of magic to the hospital this Easter.”