Landmarks across Scotland to light up blue for World Parkinson’s Day
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Charity Parkinson’s UK Scotland is marking World Parkinson’s Day today (April 11) and landmarks across Scotland are set to light up blue to show their support and raise awareness of Parkinson’s.
From Glasgow to Lossiemouth, over 40 landmarks will illuminate to shine a light on Parkinson’s.
The event has been led by a team of volunteers who have been liaising with landmarks across the country in an effort to get as many on board as possible.
Volunteer Karen McConnell, who has been leading the campaign, said: “It’s absolutely fantastic to have the support of so many buildings lighting up blue for World Parkinson’s Day.
"To see over 40 landmarks light up demonstrates a strong visual symbol of support for the Parkinson’s community and unites us all to mark the day.
“I hope lighting up Scotland for World Parkinson’s Day will help raise awareness of Parkinson’s and show the Parkinson’s community that we stand shoulder to shoulder with them and will continue to work to raise awareness until a cure is found.“
Acting Scotland director Nicola Moore said: “The Parkinson’s community is filled with bold and bright individuals, and it’s incredible to see so many national landmarks across Scotland turning an equally bright blue for World Parkinson’s Day.
"The idea to light up buildings came from the community and it’s been brought to life by their passion and determination.
“With two more people receiving a Parkinson’s diagnosis every hour - the equivalent of 18,000 a year - it’s vitally important that people with the condition feel seen and supported by their local communities, which is why we’re so grateful to everyone who lit up blue.”
Amongst the buildings lighting up are Marischal College in Aberdeen, West Parish Church in Fraserburgh, Covesea Lighthouse in Lossiemouth and Ness Bridge in Inverness.
World Parkinson’s Day is an opportunity for 12,400 people in Scotland to connect with each other and millions of people worldwide living with the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.
Parkinson's is a progressive brain condition with over 40 recognised symptoms.
There is no cure.
